Board rejects mediator call in three southern Illinois districts
In Anna-Jonesboro, Chester and Du Quoin districts, boards turned down a request for federal mediation to settle teacher contract disputes. Anna-Jonesboro plans small group talks after school, with a Friday group meeting to decide next steps while Chester ratified a two year contract with a 9.5 percent raise and a cost of living increase. Du Quoin teachers will vote Sunday on a tentative mediation agreement before a Monday ratification vote by the board.
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Joanne Wood
Brad Betker
Southern Illinois
Anna-Jonesboro
Anna Jonesboro
Anna Jonesboro Board
Bill Jackson
Mary Wingate
J Education Association
Ralph Kelly
Wingate
Education Association
Jackson
Chester Community
Chester Education Association
L. D. Bauersachs
Bauersachs
Chester
New law backs schools immunization drive gains momentum
A new state law signed by Gov James Thompson tightens immunization rules for 1980 and raises compliance targets to 80 percent by Oct 15 1980 and 90 percent by 1981. Schools face 10 percent monthly state aid penalties for noncompliance and can suspend noncompliant students with parental proof of appointments. Local officials expect firmer enforcement though worry about parental responsibility and loopholes in proof of immunization.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
James Thompson
Illinois Office of Education
John Fisher
Williamson County
Doris Garrett
The
For the
IOE
Don Stricklin
Jackson
Perry County
Stricklin
Carbondale
George Edwards
Edwards
Jim Carpenter
Randolph
Monroe County
Franklin County
Alan Patton
Franklin-Williamson
Carpenter
Fisher
Fairgoers Meet Big Furry Characters at Du Quoin State Fair
At the Du Quoin State Fair a group of large costumed animals entertains crowds. Interpreters accompany each character to explain they do not talk but dance. A 52 foot skunk named Ollie Factory draws cheers from children, while other acts like Boris Blunder the bear and Winslow Farnsworthy III the bloodhound perform. Some guests have roughed the bear but security escorts maintain safety.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
du Quoin
Forry
Rick Hutzell
Catlin
Hutzell
Ollie Factory
Ollie
Boris
Winslow Farnsworthy III
Winslow
Southern Illinois immunization rates lag state average
Area health officials note county immunization levels in Southern Illinois fall below the state average for polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella. Jackson County shows 72.33 percent versus 77.61 statewide, with Franklin, Williamson, Perry, Randolph and Union counties reporting varied figures. Free clinics operate in Bent, Johnston City, Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Southern Seven Health Department offices offer weekly sessions, with nurses visiting schools lacking in-house staff.
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Illinois
Jackson County
Franklin County
Williamson County
Perry County
Randolph County
Union County
Franklin-Williamson
Benton
N. Main St
Health Department
Johnston City
E. Broadway St
Murphysboro
North St
Southern Seven Health Department
Public Square
Jonesboro
Chicago mayor backs Du Quoin Hambletonian home
Mayor Jane Byrne announces Illinois backing to keep the Hambletonian at Du Quoin. In a letter to Hambletonian Society president Max Hempt, Byrne argues the race has built community pride and provides quality harness racing. She cites state efforts to provide more financial support for the event.
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Chicago
du Quoin
Hambletonian
Jane Byrne
Max Hempt
Hambletonian Society
Byrne
Illinois
West Frankfort unions trade raise for working accord
West Frankfort police and firefighters voted to return 60 cent an hour raises in exchange for a one year working agreement with binding arbitration and a no strike clause. The deal ends a three year dispute that began with recognition of IAFF Local 2402 in 1976 and a 1977 strike. The city forecasts nearly $35,000 in annual savings but must raise about $60,000 to cover the raise in water, sewer, garbage and street departments while seeking new revenue sources. A plan to discuss ambulance service contracts with nearby towns was endorsed.
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Cathy Saxenmeyer
West Frankfort
Terry Weaver
International Firefighters Association Local 2402
John Simmons
Weaver
John Terry
John Pellow
Simmons
Pellow
Rend Lake
Simmons and
Benton
West City
Thompsonville
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Marion
A-J School Board
Dottie West
Kenny Rogers
du Quoin State Fair
Norm Crosby
Mark Wilson
Joe Jines
Nicole Leggans
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