Rebekah Coleman Brings Big Changes to Johnston City Family
Eight month old Rebekah Anne Coleman born premature faces complex trachea and esophagus formation, a heart hole, and long hospital care in St. Louis. Kendall and Barbara Coleman, high school sweethearts now 23, juggle medical bills travel and work absences while their daughter receives treatment and hope remains.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern
Rebekah
Her
St. Louis
Colemans
Coleman
Ibendahl Named Horseman of the Year at Southern Illinois Show
Clayton Ibendahl of Nashville received the Horseman of the Year award at the Southern Illinois Western Horse Show and Racing Association dinner in Du Quoin. The 53 year old Mount Vernon and Sparta Saddle Club member has 35 years in the industry, operates Moedahl Ford and Mercury Sales, and guides his two grandsons in riding as the program honors his showing and breeding contributions.
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Southern Illinois Western Horse Show and Racing Association
Clayton Ibendahl
Nashville
du Quoin Elks Club
Ibendahl
Southern Illnois
Longs
Mount Vernon Saddle Club
Sparta Saddle Club
Moedahl Ford
Mercury Sales, Inc
Community groups lead drive against drugs in Southern Illinois
Experts at a Christopher drug seminar urged cooperative effort among adults youths and local law enforcement to curb cocaine and marijuana trafficking in Southern Illinois Carbondale was cited as a key dispersal point with prices cited for illegal drugs. Speakers warned of drug risks including THC and angel dust and urged parents to monitor peer groups while organizers planned another meeting at Carterville Grade School on February 1.
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Jean Ann Bailey
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Christopher
Concerned Citizens
Charlie Spruell
Illinois Division of Criminal Investigation
Richard Evans
Melvin Kersten
Illinois State Police
Kersten
Carbondale
Evans
Chicago
John Salingue
Saliigue
Carterville
Murphysboro mayor removes aldermen request meetings
Murphysboro Mayor Sydney Appleton ends the aldermen requests agenda item to require written submissions before meetings. Aldermen express mixed views noting potential transparency gains and risks of silencing issues, while others worry about reduced debate and spontaneity. The state of the city speech precedes the first full test of the change.
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H. B. Koplowitz
Illinoia
Murphysboro
Snydney Appleton
Appleton
Scuras
David McDowell
McDowell
Williamson board approves two year pact with highway workers
Williamson County Board of Commissioners approves a two year contract with 17 highway department employees affiliated with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 318. First year 7 percent pay rise. second year 6 percent. Hourly rates set for operators, workers, and a head mechanic. Also near completion of a new animal shelter and bids to be opened January 25. Shelter funded by a $38,394 contract with Jackson Builders. County pursuing state letters protesting Illinois Revenue Department tax multipliers. supports Marion EPA landfill expansion. Local resident Kovach protests bridge repair practices. board to consult with the county superintendent before ruling.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Highway Department
International Union of Operating Engineers
John Hamilton
Hamilton
Jackson Builders of
Marion
Olin Corp
Crawford County
Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois
Mental Protection Agency
Mike Kovach
Carterville
Kovach
Florida
Curtis Palmer
Duane Wittenborn
Marion Housing Authority moves to new $4 million complex
The Marion Housing Authority relocates to a new headquarters in a $4 million 100 unit high rise after securing title from Edmund Morrissey. About 96 one bedroom and four two bedroom units will house low income elderly residents. Occupancy begins around February 1 with relocation and final payments pending. The board sets monthly meetings at 8 a.m. on the first Thursday at the new office.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Housing Authority
Marion
Housing Authority
Ruby Connett
Edmund Morrissey
Godfrey
Dale Lovelace
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal Agency
HUD
Authority
Housing Authority Board
Connett
Durham heads housing board in Marion
James W. Dubber Durham was elected chairman of the Marion Housing Authority at the board's organizational meeting after the resignation of George W. Corkie Williams. Larry Hughes was named vice-chairman, with Allen Booten joining as a new member replacing Williams. Ruby Connett continues as secretary and treasurer.
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Marion Housing Authority
James W. “Dubber
Durham
George W. ‘‘Corkie
Williams
Marion
Housing Authority Board
General Telephone Company of Illinois
Larry Hughes
Authority
Ruby Connett
Allen Booten
Robert Butler
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Johnston City
Kendall and
Barbara Coleman
Ibendahi
Washington County Fairgrounds
Wsiu-Tv
James Scuras
Robert Fenwick
Pat McCann
John McCutchen
Jane Benns
Williamson Board
Durham Heads Housing Board
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