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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 2011

Page

4

Mixed end to MLB wild card chase drives playoff buzz

Cardinals and Rays clinched late playoff spots with dramatic last games, rallying from big deficits to spark postseason chatter. The duo’s surge amid July forecasts captivated fans, while season finales boosted hopes for a thrilling World Series run.

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Outrage Over Israel’s Conduct Sparks Reader Letter

In a reader letter, Davin E. Christensen argues Israel’s actions hurt regional peace, cites U.N. resolutions, and criticizes U.S. support. He urges legislators to respond and recalls a parade where flag etiquette was observed by few. Jerry Forcut comments on proper salute etiquette.

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Water fund transfer to recreation criticized by board member

Rend Lake Conservancy District board member denounces a 3.4 million dollar transfer from the water fund to the recreation fund calling it illegal and fiscally reckless. He cites auditor general findings and urges using funds to reduce EPA debt or cut taxes and rate hikes instead.

Rend Lake Conservancy District Board Conservancy District Jim Rippy Jere Shaw Rippy Shaw Illinois Auditor General Illinois Environment

Healthy school lunches push plant based meals

Parents urge healthier options as states push vegetarian choices in schools. The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act aims to replace junk food with healthier items, guiding districts to offer more fruits, vegetables, and plant based meals.

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Flag etiquette call from Anna VFW ritual member

A member of the Anna VFW Post ritual team condemns disrespect at public events where the national flag is displayed and urges educators, parents, and older adults to re educate themselves and teach proper flag etiquette to youth.

Anna Vfw Post

Letters to the Editor Policy and contact notes

The policy restricts letters to 250 words, requires signature and a verifiable phone number, and allows edits by the paper. It states letters are not news, lists submission methods including mail and email addresses, and warns libelous or personal attacks will not be published.

Dan Rutherford Judy Baar Topinka Southern Illinoisan Rutherford

Officials contact lines for Illinois lawmakers listed

U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and Representative John Shimkus are provided with district and DC phone numbers and official websites. State Senator David Luechtefeld is listed with district and Springfield numbers and a web address.

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