Du Quoin readies harness track after car races
Du Quoin State Fair converts dirt surface for harness racing after auto competition. consultant Charles Coon, aided by two of his sons, oversees removing calcium and adding 300 to 500 tons of sand to cushion the track and prevent puddles. Banks on curves will be flattened to suit slower horse speeds.
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du Quoin State Fair
Charles Coon
Coon
Pontiac
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Dan
Coons
Tires to Hooves at Du Quoin Track Prep
Ground moisture governs the harness track as consultant Coon eyes moisture levels to avoid slick clay. He notes the track is ideal when hoofprint nails are visible at race speed. Now in his fourth year at the Du Quoin State Fair, Coon will oversee preparation through Wednesday to ensure safe opening harness racing.
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du Quoin
Coons
Bill Hayes
Italy
Germany
Sweden
Russia
Tuesday Show At Du Quoin Fair Without A Gibbs Replacement
Du Quoin State Fair officials announced a Tuesday night show at 8 p.m. with the star replacement unclear after Andy Gibb canceled due to illness. Fair President Bill Hayes said the committee is seeking a replacement from several groups while promising a show goes on. Gibb, on a U S tour, was forced off the circuit by laryngitis, as track conditions praised by Coon and Hayes highlight the fair's plan for strong performances despite the illness setback.
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du Quoin State Fair
Andy Gibb
Fair
Gibb
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Bill’’ Hayes
Fair Committee
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Du Quoin eyes third bid on 1.15 million school bond
Du Quoin Unit School District 300 officials seek a third attempt to pass a 1.15 million bond to match a 1.49 million state grant for a new middle school. The latest defeat was 1,212 to 1,107, after a May loss 1,286 to 740.
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Southern Illinoisan
du Quoin
Jacob Whitecotton
State Capital Development Board
District Board of Education
Capital Development Board
Whitecotton
Westside
Lincoln
McKinney
Paradise Prairie
Illinois School Consulting Service
Kenny Rogers Meets Hog Nose Snake Backstage at Du Quoin Fair
Kenny Rogers paused Sunday night to greet Walter a hog nose snake backstage at the Du Quoin State Fair. Leanne Cruitt from Lake Shelbyville Conservation Corps brought the exhibit. Rogers shared Sunday billing with Dottie West as attendance reached about 8 940 across two shows. Tonight Ronnie Milsap and Billy Crash Craddock perform at 6 p m and 9 p m.
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Walter
du Quoin State Fair
Leanne Cruitt
Lake Shelbyville Conservation Corps
Rogers
Dottie West
Ronnie Milsap
Billy
Craddock
Arson Suspected in Anna Mental Health Dorm Fire
Arson suspicion surrounds a blaze heavily damaging a dormitory room at the Anna Mental Health and Developmental Center. Administrator R C Steck stated investigators will probe debris to determine the cause in a four bedroom unit housing 40 residents. Police or fire officials are involved in the probe.
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Anna Mental Health and Developmental Center
R.C. Steck
Prison ballot measure faces Clinton County voters
Centralia opponents of a new medium security prison have enough signatures to place a referendum on the November 7 ballot in Clinton County. The measure asks voters if a state prison should be built here while ground work has begun near Kas Kastuskia College.
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Clinton County
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Referndum
Kaskaskia College
James R. Thompson
Hillsboro
U.S
Springfield
Benton teachers approve tentative contract amid school delay
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 teachers ratified a tentative contract after weekend negotiations. About 1,300 students will begin classes Wednesday, with registration set for Tuesday. Union president Gene Miller says terms not disclosed. board ratification expected at the Sept 12 meeting.
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Benton Community Consolidated School District
Board of Education
Gene Miller
Benton
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