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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
6
SIU Carbondale geographer Stan Lieber directs a major state survey of public recreation needs. Results could unlock up to 50 million dollars in federal funds for planning and facilities. The project gathers 10 900 households by phone and surveys 4000 facilities to build a 20 year plan.
Lieber notes the 10 000 household study will analyze why residents choose locations and activities. The project, funded by a 97755 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, aims to strengthen planning for new and existing recreation facilities and optimize use of scarce resources.
AP News features describe stained glass as a flexible architectural medium moving beyond medieval forms. Otto B. Rigan notes a renaissance in glass art with artists across the West Coast exploring new aesthetics, from kinetic room dividers to large chapel windows and sculptural installations.
Between Christmas and the new year a lighthearted reflection on post holiday chaos. The narrator jokes about family photos in a camera the can house a moon crater and the clutter of receipts and a spoiled calendar.
The essay recounts Bombeck humorously noting New Year resolutions and the wish to be imperfect yet honest about self care. A framed wall chalkboard proclaims I M ME WONDERFUL BECAUSE GOD DONT MAKE JUNK as a New Year joke.
A Central Illinois Public Service note explains insulation needs for electric heat and conversion, estimating insulation and heating costs, and other cost-saving measures. It offers customer service help to locate a reliable electric heat contractor and invites customers to visit with blueprints or elevations.
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