Memorial service for fallen airman Matthew Falat on page 1A
Richard Falat shares memories of his son Master Sgt Matthew James Thomas Falat a USAF veteran who died in service. The article outlines his career including time with the Cardiac Catheter Lab at Wilford Hall Medical Center and the Critical Care Air Transport Team. It notes his 1994 service entry two Iraq tours and Afghanistan duty plus awards including Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medals.
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Richard Falat
Falat
Iraq
Afghanistan
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San Antonio Medical Center
Steve Jahnke
Richard
Linda Falat
Carbondale
U.S. Air Force
Matthew James Thomas Falat
Cost Savings from Project Modifications
List of savings includes eliminating windows 12800 dollars fencing 23360 site electrical stub cuts 10400 paint 77640 roof coating on existing roof 325000 eliminating second floor mechanical room stairs and door 8600 replacing precast with CMU 568740 subtotal 1026540 dollars as total.
CMU Cost Additions for Hurst-Rosche Plan Changes
Hurst-Rosche recommends ditching precast for CMU walls to save costs. Additions total 222,970 with higher upfront and net savings of 803,570 after subtracting 1,026,540 in savings. Main items include steel roof joists 36,500 elevated slab 17,280 exterior CMU 70,000 insulation 10,500 steel balcony 58,240 ceiling 8,050 security steel 22,400.
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Hurst-Rosche
Revised Cost Shaves $3.6 Million Bid to $2.79 Million
The lowest bid lands at 3.595 million with projected savings of 803,570 and an estimated revised cost of 2.791 million, outlining substantial financial efficiency for the project.
Jackson County Jail expansion hits another snag
Jackson County moves forward with revised jail expansion using masonry blocks rather than modular cells to cut costs. New plans require about a month for drawing before bids, with separate roof and elevator projects possible. Illinois Corrections must approve the redraw. $3 million recovery zone bonds funded the work, leaving about $2.8 million after costs.
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Jackson County
Illinois Department of Corrections
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