Herrin weighs sweeping smoke detector ordinance
Herrin may become the first Southern Illinois city with a broad smoke detector rule. The council debated requiring detectors in all new buildings and in major renovations, with possible expansion to real estate sales.
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Herrin
Southern Illinois
State Fire Marshal’s
Marion
Southern
Illinois
Ward 4
Lindsey Lawwill
Lawwill
Dallas
Lindell Carrasco
Herrin Fire Dept
Coriasco
Texas
Laverne Kerley
John McVey
McVey
Herrin Planning Commission
Leg
Murphysboro planning revived for northside shopping center
Murphysboro City Council heard that Phase 1 of the proposed shopping center north of Murphysboro, led by Leo Eisenberg and Co. of Kansas City, is in final planning with about 1 million dollars in construction. Phase 2 could begin in 1977 as leases for anchor tenants are signed and utility extensions are discussed. An annexation agreement and a downtown survey grant via the National Trust for Historic Preservation were also outlined.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Jim Murtha
Leo Eisenberg and Co
Kansas City
Murtha
Jackson County Nursing Home
Bowers
National Trust For Historical Preservation
Faculty senate seeks more funding for college retirement
The SIU Carbondale Faculty Senate plans a statewide outreach to recruit support from legislators and the governor for higher funding of the Illinois State Universities Retirement System. It cites a $658 million deficit, projected $420 million in retiree payouts by 2000, and calls to fund at least 66 percent.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Illinois’ College
Senate
Edwards S. Gibala
Illinois
William R. Norwood
SIU Board of Trustees
Elk Grove Village
University of
Governor
General Assembly
SIU
Siu-C
State University
Extension sought for Greater Egypt study on water quality
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission seeks a six month extension on its 1.2 million water quality study from the EPA due to drought reducing water samples. If approved, the study ends June 30, 1978, with Bend and Cedar lakes work on schedule. The 10 county area includes Jackson Wilkinson Perry Franklin Jefferson Saline Hardin Hamilton Gallatin and Pope. Southeastern Illinois RPC participates. Officers were elected at the Marion meeting with J M Walker to head the five county group in 1977. About 75 attended.
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Commission
Marion
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Midwest
Franklyn Moreno
Moreno
Bend
Cedar Lakes
Morena
Jackson
Wilkinson
Perry
Frankin
Jefferson
Saline
Hardin
Hamilton
Gallatin
Pope
Southeastern
Van Natta Wins Variance To Keep Home By Highway
Carbondale granted Joseph Van Natta a zoning variance allowing his two year old home to remain near Illinois 13 just west of the city limits after state high court rulings and local appeals. The case centered on home rule zoning authority and a 1% mile radius. Local officials previously argued the house was about 45 feet from the highway.
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Robert Grupp
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Illinois Supreme Court
Joseph van Natta
van Natta
Illinois 13
Jackson County Circuit Court
Murphysboro
Fifth District Appellate Court
Mt. Vernon
Supreme Court
Illinois Department of Transportation
John Womick
Jackson County Schools Receive Partial Tax Funds
Jackson County school districts received a partial relief with 951000 in checks mailed this week by Treasurer Shirley Booker. An earlier 986000 was sent on December 1, with more disbursements planned as tax revenue arrives.
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Jackson County
Shirley Booker
Local youths audition for star making movie in Hollywood
Jeff Starr of Anna is set for a full screen test at Paramount Studios for a potential role in Making Friends, a Bad News Bears sequel. Tim Rochelle and Don Boaz of nearby towns are also considered. auditions drew about 200 Southern Illinois hopefuls. If Jeff passes the test, signing could come quickly with schooling and leave accommodations arranged.
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinois
Hollywood
Jeff Starr
Anna
Jeff
Tim Rochelle
Murphysboro
Don Boaz
Carbondale
Shari Rhodes
Paramount Studios
Robert
Zeke’ Davidson
Ms. Rhodes
Shari
Marian Dougherty
Wsiu TV
Davidson
Engelberg
Jackie
Janet Starr
Glenn
Cairo
Union County Motor Co
Houston
Tim
Don
Anna Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kelly
Midwest
Davidson’s winning horse Curly earns national titles again
Byline notes top auditions on file for potential future film roles for the boys. Davidson also reports personal good news as his Bashkir Curly Horse Curly wins the national showmanship title at Ely this year, adding to a shelf of awards. A young couple near Carbondale faces a septic mishap during moving preparations. the contractor mistakenly dug at the wrong house but fixes the error and completes work at the correct site before the holidays.
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Davidson
Curly
Ely
Low water pressure blamed on two towns in district area
A Kankaid Water Conservancy District official said there is no logical explanation for the low water pressure in De Soto and Elkville. Pressure began returning hours after reports of no pressure, though De Soto Elementary School sent students home as morning water outages persisted. Elkville schools experienced reduced pressure but remained open.
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de Soto
John Steele
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Williamson County Housing Authority
Charles McNeill
Santa
Gene Chamness
Hubert Goforth
Carbondale Sectional
Goforth
Flora
Ed Greer
National Foundation
Chamber of Commerce
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MEG
Kinkaid Lake Conservancy
David McDowell
Greater Egypt
Williamson County
George Tomlinson
West
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