SIUC veterans office begs aid over looming budget cuts
The Office of Veterans Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale warns of possible loss of its 95000 budget and related programs due to federal cuts. If funding fails, SIUC may contribute one third to preserve core services for about 1200 campus veterans and 2800 statewide. Veterans urge support from Rep Paul Simon and SIU C President Somit as petitions and letters circulate.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinois
Office of Veterans Affairs
OVA
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
SIUC
Morgan Ruph
South Dakota
Siu-C Ova
Veteran’s Club
UVA
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
SIU C
Albert Somit
Murphysboro changes guard as new mayor takes oath
New mayor Sydney Appleton and four new aldermen were sworn in as Murphysboro City Council ushered in a new era. Outgoing Mayor Michael Bowers and four aldermen left after 60 years of combined service. Bowers praised responsive government while alderman Harry Browdy defended his eight years and continued city oversight. New officials include Ward 1 Leonard Williams Ward 2 Patrick McCann Ward 3 Robert Fenwick Ward 5 William Ryan, with Kie Taylor as city clerk and William Hardwig as treasurer taking oaths.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Michael Bowers
Ward 4
Bowers
Harry Browdy
Ronald Williams
John Wright
Joseph Bastien
Browdy
Brawdy
Jackson County Housing Authority
Sydney Appleton
Leonard Williams
Patrick McCann
Robert Fenwick
William Ryan
Kie Taylor
William Hardwig
Perry health unit becomes official registrar
The Perry County Health Department takes over the duties of local registrar of vital statistics from the Du Quoin city clerk’s office on Friday. Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available at the health department in Pinckneyville or the county clerk’s office in the courthouse. Burial permits stay with funeral directors at the Perry County Counseling Center in Route 1.
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Registrar of Vital Statistics
du Quoin
Perry County Health Department
Health Department
S. Walnut St
Pinckneyville
Perry County
Route 1
Vital Statistics
Illinois
Ment of Public Health
State Health Department
Benton Park District Reelects Dixon As President
Billy Dixon was reelected president of the Benton Park District Board on Tuesday. Dorothy Bauer was named vice president, Thomas Gulley secretary, and Mary Budzak treasurer. Marilyn Sanders and Richard Dale, elected to the board on April 7, were installed.
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Benton Park District Board
Dixon
Billy Dixon
Dorothy Bauer
Thomas Gul
Randolph V. Ross Randolph Receives ISU Alumni Award
Ross V. Randolph longtime law enforcement official and former Menard prison warden and Illinois Public Safety director was named 1981 Outstanding Service Award recipient by Illinois State University Alumni Association. He is executive director of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in Springfield.
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Ross V. Randolph
Menard Correctional Center
Chester
Illinois
Illinois State University Alumni Association
Randolph
Springfield
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association
E. R. Cass
American Correctional Association
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Menard
Illinois State Peniten
Pinckneyville 204 School Board Extends Superintendent Search
Pinckneyville Consolidated 204 school board will continue accepting applications for its superintendent position until Thursday. May 20 remains the final hiring date though a May 12 board meeting may decide a candidate. Five applications remain under review to determine if any additional interviews will be held. The new leader will replace Norman Valentine, whose resignation takes effect year end.
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Brad Berker
Pinckneyville Consolidated 204
Carl Goldman
Goldman
Norman Valentine
ICC hearing in Murphysboro on life line utility rates
Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a Murphysboro hearing Monday at the Senior Citizen Center to hear testimony on a proposed life line rate plan. The proposal would extend lower basic rates to customers with limited incomes including seniors while charging higher rates for excess use and for those not meeting income criteria.
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ICC
Murphysboro
Illinois Commerce Commission
Murphysboro Senior Citizen Center
N. 14Th St
Patricia Maxwell
ICC Public Information Office
Seminar May 8 on Future of Illinois Coal at SIU Carbondale
A public seminar titled The Future of Illinois Coal will be held May 8 at SIU Carbondale. Sponsored by the Illinois Energy Resources Commission and the SIUC Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center, the event runs 1 p.m. in Ballroom B of the SIUC Student Center with speakers from government and the coal and utility industries.
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Illinois
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Illinois Energy Resources Commission
Siu-C Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center
SIUC
Richard J. Grant
Central Illinois Public Service
L. Erick Kanter
Energy Concepts Unlimited
Wash
Susan Kresge Heads Greater Egypt Health Council
Susan Kresge named chairwoman of the Greater Egypt Health Council at an organizational meeting Tuesday night at Southern Illinois Airport. She succeeds Dr. Roger Klam. Robert Marsh named chairperson-elect for next year. Jo Walker elected secretary treasurer. Five seats filled with vacancies and three three year terms. The council serves seven Jackson County area counties as an advisory group to the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission and CHPSI.
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Susan Kresge
Jackson County 708
Greater Egypt
Linois University-Carbondale
Jo Walker
Herrin
Suzanne de Peters
Gregory
Centralia Hopes Texaco Interim Water Link
City Manager John Cross says a formal Texaco water line agreement should be reached this week to provide 1.5 to 5 million gallons for Raccoon Lake. The plan covers a three to five year interim solution amid drought driven shortages and a leak caused shortfalls. The council bans private pool filling and funds the municipal pool while pumping from Carley Lake resumes after repairs.
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Centralia
John Cross
Texaco
Southern Illinois
Carlyle Lake
Raccoon Lake
Cross
Lake Centralia
Jack Mallett
Hiller Named Z R School Board President As Prudent Resigns
John Prudent resigns as president of Zeigler Royalton Community Unit School District 188 Board due to relocation. Larry Jones appointed to replace him, Jerry Hiller named president. Four resignations have occurred since September. Board extends terms to next reorganizational meeting after November election. Real estate brokers named to appraise 3.9 acre Lester School property for sale by Regional Board. Audit contract awarded to Striegel Bonham Thiennes for 1980 81. Calendar amended for May 28 institute and May 29 graduations. School begins August 21 and ends June 3 1982. Kindergarten enrollment quoted 52 versus 63 last year. Student accident insurance approved for 1981 82. Junior High gym used for girls basketball camp June 8 19.
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John Prudent
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit
Board of Education
Larry Jones
Zeigler
Prudent
Jerry Hiller
Regional Board of School Trustees
Striegel, Bonham and Thiennes
West Frankfort
Marchildon, Rice and Heal
Gray, Hunter, Stenn and Co
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Siu-C
David Winters
Murphysboro Council
Mike
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Ington
D.C
Gerald T. Peterson
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Ed Zielinski
Combustion Engineering
Windsor
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Robert L. Major
Amax Coal Co
Indianapolis
Paul Somon
Area Health Council
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