Memories of the old Springer High School building
Graduates from Carbondale’s high school recall hot gym days, rain delays, and the old campus on Springer. Barbara Levine, a 1955 alumna and board president, reflects on memories from rivalries with Murphysboro, a rotten-egg prank after a win, and the need for a new facility.
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Carbondale High School
Springer
Barbara Levine
Levine
Murphysboro
Helen Deniston
Bleyer Field
Deniston
Pa Anderson
High Street
Deb Wiggins
Anderson
Wiggins
City
Hewitt’s
Wig
Carbondale high school closes old building for new campus
Students reflect on the old Carbondale building as a new campus rises. Seniors share plans for SIUC and pharmacy school, while preparations for the move spark nostalgia and pride in improved facilities and stronger programs. Principal John Dively notes past infrastructure struggles and welcomes a facility that aligns with academic growth.
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Ernie Escue
Carbondale
Lydia Lan
Lydia
Takina Robertson
Takina
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Dively
Herrin faces budget strain as state cuts bite city finances
Herrin district carries about 300000 debt lowering reserves to 800000 then 400000 after a 7 percent state funding cut. Next year projected revenue tops expenditures due to completed construction and promised 250 dollars per student in state funds, restoring 2001 levels. City sees more pressure from loss of a major landfill employer, rising health insurance costs, and reduced state support with a 8.1 million 2003 04 budget. Budget director notes no contingency fund while sales tax gains lag. Mayor Ritter cites home rule and new taxes to stabilize finances.
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Vic Ritter
Ritter
Sorenstam Fails to Make Cut in PGA Tour Debut at Colonial
Annika Sorenstam drew a huge crowd at Colonial in a week likened to Hogan's era amid "Hogan's Alley" as she failed to make the cut. She praised fans for support from first tee to 18th, but said the challenge was beyond her current tour. Fellow players praised her poise while noting the storybook vibe faded as conditions toughened and crowds surged.
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Wiggins
Tax rebates and aid to spur growth and jobs
Congress advances tax cuts paired with 20 billion in state aid as the quickest path to revive a weak economy. Senate leader Frist says the economy moves slowly but is on a growth track, with 60 billion released over four months and 149 billion over a year to lift demand and investment.
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Senate
Bill Frist
R-Tenn
Accuracy Notice for The Southern Illinoisan
Hotline details provided for readers to report inaccuracies. Corrected parent company for American Coal is Murray Energy Corporation. Radio host piece wrongly listed frequency. station is 91.9 FM. Sesser-Valier librarian name corrected to Carol Jacobson.
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Murray Energy Corporation
American Coal
Jean Armstrong
Sesser-Valier
Lesser-Valier
Carol Jacobson
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