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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2001
Page
12
Marion Park Board President Kenny Strobel outlined planned improvements for the city pool built in 1963. Estimates range from 200000 to 500000 with most funded by grants, delaying start a year or two, while a 19000 pool filtering system will be installed this fall.
Illinois lawmaker Rep. Mike Boland an East Moline Democrat visits Williamson County Harrisburg and Benton to push open primary elections allowing voters to participate without party declaration. He plans to introduce the proposal during the spring General Assembly session as past efforts failed.
Illinois institutions receive several Rural Development and related grants. SIU Carbondale gets 168 744 to assist cooperatives statewide, Thebes receives 97 500 for courthouse renovations and accessible restrooms, and firefighting equipment funding is provided with a 2 528 local match. TLCF money aids 90 districts with poverty-stricken populations, funding teacher training, up-to-date computers, Internet connectivity, and engaged learning, with specific allocations listed for Benton, Hardin, Century, Eldorado, Franklin Williamson ROE, and Monroe Randolph ROE units.
Goreville welcomed students to a near complete high school expansion including new administrative offices labs and classrooms in the Wm. C. Pfeffer Addition while parking lot improvements and bus facilities were added. New cafeteria management and outside contracts aim to boost meals and profits as plans for future gym and cafeteria expansion at about 1.5 million continue.
Jent named interim county clerk following the death of Barney Boren on Friday August 24. Republicans meet in Marion to choose a permanent replacement, limited to Republicans, with Rex Piper deciding within 60 days and a possible 60 day reset. Piper stresses nonpartisan handling, notes the job’s complexity and impact on tax bills and school funding.
Washington D C announces more than 2 million dollars in USDA support for Southern Illinois. Includes a 1.7 million loan to Marion's Regional Economic Development Corporation to acquire 80 acres for an industrial park along Illinois 13. Shawneetown gets a 150 thousand grant to replace its gas system, Pope County Senior Citizens Inc. receives 106 thousand to expand the center and add a day care and clinic. Yale uses 46 thousand for fire equipment and a used truck, while Pulaski secures 153,790 for a community center.
The Carterville Fire Department has been awarded a 22,751 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund equipment and training. The grant will bolster emergency response capabilities and support safety programs for firefighters and the community.
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