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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2007
Page
10
Construction on East Stotlar Street in Herrin is about 90 to 95 percent finished, with a 2.5 million IDOT project widening the road and adding gutters and storm sewers. The work runs from Ninth Street to Bandyville Road to serve truck traffic despite the Maytag plant closure.
Marion Police Commissioner Jay Rix said the city will increase traffic enforcement and issue tickets to curb speeding after five months with 67 to 94 accidents per month. The plan includes overtime paid from the general fund and stricter speed limit enforcement. Mayor Dennis Mitchell announced Union Pacific owed nearly $7,000 was collected to pay a fire engine loan, aided by Finance Commissioner Jim Flood.
Park District officials discussed expanding donor channels to include 501 C3 groups to widen contributions while noting a debt load of at least 2.2 million dollars. The board also approved a sign change for Hickory Lodge to read Public Park Welcome beside the district offices.
A compiled list shows Halloween trick or treat hours across Southern Illinois towns. Dates vary. many communities hold events Wednesday or Tuesday with time windows from roughly 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for ages 12 and under in most cases.
Lois Darlene Jenkins a retired school teacher and accomplished musician died at 3:30 am Sunday Oct 28 2007 at her Benton home. She taught 34 years in West Frankfort and other districts directed Benton's First Baptist Church choir and bell choir and volunteered with PAWS. She was married to Elmer Jenkins in 1983 and leaves children Lyndy Terry and Mark plus grandchildren many relatives. A memorial service is set for 4 pm Nov 3 at The First Baptist Church with donations to the church organ fund or PAWS.
Keim stresses objectivity as the key goal while Park City, Utah, district leaders reported a 10 point definition of student success used to gauge progress. Yewell warned such measures can become bragging rights unless tied to district improvement. The board has 10000 dollars to fund the project and will vet candidates, assess what they offer, and proceed.
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