SIU C library project ranked 11th on IBHE improvements list
SIU Carbondale's 1.6 million library storage project ranks 11th of 52 capital improvement requests the Illinois Board of Higher Education will consider next week. Funding relies on state appropriations as governor recommendations follow IBHE rankings unless political factors intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Illinois Board of Higher Education
James Thompson
IBHE
Northeastern Illinois University
Siu-Edwardsville
Sangamon State University
Illinois State University
Lewis and Clark Community College
Alton
SIUC
Springfield
SIUE
Dental
East St. Louis
Southeastern Illinois College
Snowmobile safety workshop teaches beginners near Murphysboro
William Stanhouse of the Illinois Department of Conservation demonstrates snow mobile operation to a group including Ford Priddy Glen Seeber Charle Wells Larry Moore and Gary Davis at a Saturday workshop near Murphysboro. The session, open to all, requires successful completion for youths aged 12 to 16 to operate in Illinois despite no snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stanhouse
Illinois Department of Conservation
Ford Priddy
Herrin
Glen See
Ber
Charle Wells
Larry Moore
Carbondale
Gary Davis
Murphysboro
Illinois
Ryan enters south in three-way GOP lieutenant governor race
Illinois House Speaker George Ryan campaigns in Southern Illinois amid a three-way GOP race for lieutenant governor. Opponents include Susan Catania and Donald Totten. Ryan highlights his leadership, argues for economic development, and notes the governor’s approval of his role while the primary looms March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
George Ryan
Kankakee
Carterville
Ryan
Jim Thompson
Thompson
Dave O'Neal
House
Totten
Reagan
Catania
John Anderson
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
A. L. Bowen Developmental Center
Harrisburg
Manteno
Williamson County awards dog pound electrical work to Russell Electric
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners accepted the low bid of three thousand nine hundred fifty three dollars eighty five cents for electrical work at the new dog pound. Russell Electric Co. of Marion submitted the winning bid, beating Bruce Electric Co. of Marion at five thousand four hundred ninety five dollars. Other bidders included Paschal Electric Co. of Marion Brown and Colombo Electric Co. of Herrin Martin Electric Co. of Johnston City and Christ Electric Co. of Marion. Bids for chain link fencing could not be located for review. The board recessed the meeting until 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Dog Pound
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Russell Electric Co
Marion
Bruce Electric Co
Paschal Electric Co
Brown and Colombo Electric Co
Herrin
Martin Electric Co
Johnston City
Christ Electric Co
Triangle Fence Co
John Hamilton
Terrace Fence Co
Mousetraps Still the Best Answer for House Rodents
A Southern Illinois home care column urges rodent control after a mild winter and wet summer boosted mice and rats. Experts advise sealing openings with wire mesh, avoiding steel wool remedies, and using traps with bait like peanut butter or bacon. If infestation is heavy, zinc phosphide may help then anticoagulants, kept out of reach of children and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman
Enot
Dracula
Jackson County Extension Service
Robert Frank
Ron Ogden
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ogden
Frank
Southern Illinois construction totals by city in 1981
A statewide look at 12 Southern Illinois cities shows varied 1981 building activity. Benton posted a sharp rise in construction value to 15.97 million from 1.63 million in 1980, driven by a 15 million Old Ben Coal prep plant and other projects. Carbondale saw permits fall from 221 to 170 with value dropping from 12.1 million to 6.775 million. Marion faced a slow year with 156 permits valued around 4.7 million amid high interest rates, while Herrin and Johnston City posted gains in value and permits. others like Sparta and West Frankfort saw declines. Major projects ranged from hospital additions and church expansions to shopping centers and industrial builds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Elmer Gregory
Old Ben Coal Co
Gregory
Celebrity Boat Co
East
Illinois Avenue
Franklin-Williamson
Carbondale
John Yow
Memorial Hospital
Murdale Baptist Church
Cheker Oil Co
Yow
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Credit Union
Long John Silver’s
University Mall
Carterville
Larry Wimp
Herrin
David Bandera
Hardee
Johnston City
Danny Campbell
Campbell
Marion
Marion Medical Specialists
West Cherry St
Henry Sullins
Sullins
Tom Korte Construction Co
Aldersgate United
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Fabick Machinery Co
Jackson Square
Charles Vallo
Jackson Community Workshop
Tippey
Gladden
Vallo
West Frankfort West Frankfort
West Frankfort Plaza
Carolyn Martin
Frankfort
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Jean Ness
Iindisan
Siu-C
Siu-E
Jerry Lower
Job O'Neal
Ilinois
Williamson County
Southern
Southern Illinois
County Health Association
Franklin Hospital
Chester
Christopher
Paul Petty
Rea
Christopher High School
Rend Lake Bank
Sparta
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