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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 2001

Page

25

Leasing vs Buying A Car: Reader Question

In Sugarcreek Ohio C D asks if leasing or buying is better. Answer notes leases keep you in a new car with lower payments, but you gain no equity and must follow contract terms. Buying builds equity but higher payments and full ownership after payoff. Leases may suit high value work cars with tax deductions while potential extra costs and restrictions exist.

C.D Sugarcreek Ohio Canada

Marks of great companies for smart investing

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SIUC alumnus named Illinois Chamber of Commerce president

Douglas Whitley, a 1975 SIUC graduate and former Ameritech Illinois president, becomes Illinois Chamber of Commerce president. The 51 year old plans to boost business influence on public policy, regulatory, budget and judicial matters and to create a government accountability program within the chamber network.

Carbondale Illinois Chamber of Commerce Douglas Whitley Southern Illinois University Carbondale Whitely Ameritech Illinois SIUC Dennis Whetstone Sally Jackson Whitley

Whitley aims to form business driven government accountability group

Douglas Whitley, Atwood native and SIUC graduate, proposes a program where businesses critique government services to boost efficiency and reduce costs. He notes strong SIU connections in political and policy circles and cites STU’s past influence on public involvement.

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Cornfield camouflage pioneer eyes Walmart rollout

Evansville innovator Kent Wall, a former janitor turned inventor, has promoted Cornfield Products since the early 1990s. His cornstalk pattern fabric impressed Walmart, rolling out in 11 Southern Illinois stores, amid cautious optimism about consumer reception and mass-market testing.

Southern Illinoisan Jeff Smyth Kent Wall Cornfield Products, Inc Evansville Ind Wal-Mart Illinois Wall Southern Illinois Sparta High School Inventor’s Association St. Louis

Western store holds appreciation day at Marion shop

McKinney's Western Store in Marion marks an annual customer appreciation weekend now in its third year. Rick McKinney notes deals from Circle Y and Tucker, free refreshments, and on site tack dealers, with a buy five get one free feed deal for Saturday. Store hours are 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday. For more info call 997-6974.

Marion Rick Kim McKinney McKinney Rick McKinney Circle Y Tucker

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