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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2007
Page
10
Cobden's Flamm Orchards will close retail sales at month’s end after a freeze left only 1 percent of apples. Rendleman Orchards reports 150 acres peaches and 85 apples, with 30 workers this season and 90 percent loss in commercial sales. Family markets adapt by pivoting to squash and cucumber sales despite tough year.
The Illinois Constitution funds part of education through state aid to local districts via bi monthly payments. The foundation level rises by 400 per student this year and is adjusted by enrollment attendance and poverty counts. Property tax revenue also modifies the aid, with higher local taxes reducing state aid share. Lucinda Gunnin
In Carterville enrollment and property tax revenue rise while state aid lags. Marion sees less state support due to rising local taxes, Dongola and Union County districts warn of stalled aid and pending levies. School leaders fear borrowing funds and delaying bills, with some threatening referendums or closures.
Shawnee Community College announces free GED classes for the fall term with open entry. Classes meet at multiple sites including Main Campus day sessions 9 am to noon Monday through Thursday, Anna Extension Center, Brookport, Metropolis, Vienna, Goreville, Mounds Meridian, Olive Branch, and Cobden ESL and civics courses. Contact James Darden at 634-3222 for details.
A new online video glossary contrasts autistic children's behavior with that of typical peers. Sponsored by Autism Speaks and First Signs the free site defines stimming echolalia and other terms, urging early diagnosis while stressing not all such behavior signals autism. Experts call the tool helpful for parents and clinicians, noting early intervention can aid outcomes.
Murphysboro officers arrested Henry Crowley after a routine stop on South Williams Street for driving with a suspended license and obstruction of justice. Bond was posted and he was released pending court. Separately, Ryan Gibbs was arrested in the same block for an outstanding county warrant along with suspended license and obstruction of justice and held in the Jackson County Jail.
The vineyard marks its first year in the event in Murphysboro and plans to feature a chocolate fountain. Owners aim to boost tourism and community involvement, with ongoing wine and chocolate events at the winery.
The October 27 event allows only the first 175 ticket purchasers. Tasting starts at 6 30 p.m. with entertainment and dancing around 7 30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Daum Administrative Building or 684 3522.
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