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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 2002
Page
9
Large turnout gathers for a community celebration at Perry Union as residents join in festivities. Organizers highlight local participation and a program featuring performances, food stalls, and activities for families. Local officials praise the turnout and community spirit.
Union County ColorFest home and structure tour runs 1 to 5 p.m. with a $3 per home donation and brochures at the Potato Barn and Stinson Memorial Library in Anna. Barbecue proceeds benefit Union County Child Advocacy Center. Various pumpkin, pancake days, fish ponds, and theatre events accompany the day, with additional activities at Rendleman Orchards, Cobden, Alto Pass, Carbondale, and Makanda venues.
Rend Lake College district eight counties will pay 2.09 percent more real estate taxes in 2003, with the 2002 levy at 3,530,655 dollars. President Mark Kern praised frugal budgeting as the board aims to levy only what's needed.
The Lesser Oktoberfest Fall Fest drew locals downtown for food and fun. Benton resident Rick Seddon showcased a 1972 Pontiac Trans Am with 70 000 miles, aiming for a trophy and future shows. Judge Rick Tygett noted the challenge of choosing the best car among many. Nearby, Chris Shadowens of Logan Primary Care promoted healthcare locally as the fair featured health outreach.
The Illinois Fish Farmer's Cooperative at Prairie Lands Seafood in Pinckneyville seeks a one-year moratorium on a $9,152.55 monthly loan payment, as production and sales climb beyond initial forecasts. City commissioners quickly approved the four months ahead schedule and the eight month deferral, with 4 percent interest funding the revolving loan.
At Southern Illinois University in Carbondale a six pair set of grandparents and grandchildren volunteered for a WSIU TV on air promotion shot in the Communications Building. The Be More campaign promotes intergenerational activity with families reading and painting for cameras while a PBS host explains the effort.
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