Stories from Wednesday, July 30, 2003

A new bill, currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee, proposes offering capital gains tax credits to existing farm and ranch owners who sell to first-time agriculture producers. The aging of the agriculture industry has become more and more of a problem. ...

Enter the main gate at Camp Clark and you're on Captain Truman Street. Ahead and to the left, at least for now, is the temporary headquarters of the 135th Field Artillery Brigade under the command of Colonel Polles. The 135th is here to learn about the new state-of-the-art computer and communications equipment they've received during their annual training. ...

100 Years Ago -- July 30, 1903 ITEMS -- All should remember the date of the Old Settlers' Meeting to be held at Lake Park, Wednesday August 5. Non-partisan addresses will be delivered by Congressman Benton, Judge C.G. Burton and L.L. Scott during the afternoon. ...

During this hot and dry weather, it's hard to visualize that we have a major problem with our sewer system due to rain water. If we were experiencing heavy rain, like a part of Illinois is, then we would have a greater recognition of the issue. Have you driven down a street after a rain and see water coming up out of the sewer system man holes? Or have you observed sewage flowing into grassy areas, due to overflow? This is due to excessive water going through our sewer system, as result of leakage and the other problems that exist. ...