SIU Carbondale dorm project moves toward funding approval
The $300,000 plan to convert two old SIUC law school buildings into dorms for law and some medical students awaits Gov. Thompson's signature after inclusion in the Illinois Capital Development Board package. Also in the bill are $200,000 in federal interest subsidies for Shawnee College in Allin.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Law School
Illinois Capital Development Board
General Assembly
James R. Thompson
CDB
Shawnee College
Allin
SIUC
Thompson
Pam McDonough
Isbell
SIU
Siu-C
Law
Department of Health and Human Services
Dance as soap opera guides modern performance
Gale Ormiston, a professional dancer teaching SIU C Summer Dance Workshop, likens modern dance to soap operas about relationships. He recounts 18 years in the field, founding Gale Ormiston Dance Company in 1971, and developing a three part course with technique improvisation and composition. He will premiere Pinball during the workshop concert at SIU C and discuss dance as immediate architecture communicated through the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristi Bengon
Southern Illinoisan
Gale Ormiston
Siuc
Ormiston
University of Texas
Alwin Nickolais
Gale Ormiston Dance
New York City
New York
Siu-C
Du Quoin names Dement police chief in push for public ties
Kenneth Dement, 29, a five year Du Quoin patrolman, was unanimously chosen by the city council to become police chief. He vows to boost public relations by more street presence, visiting businesses, and school talks to reduce citations and improve relations with teenagers, while treating routine nuisance calls with the same professionalism as felonies. Dement succeeds Walter Minton who resigned June 17 and aims to be an outgoing, approachable leader supported by the council and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Kenneth Dement
du Quoin
Dement
Gerald Lively
Gary Darnell
Walter Minton
Robert Armstrong
Sgt
Lively
Illinois
U.S. Army
Creal Springs appoints Floyd Rich as mayor
Alderman Floyd Rich was appointed mayor by the Creal Springs council after William Brewer resigned for health reasons. Rich, elected Ward 3 alderman last November, was nominated by Lester Grimes and won unanimous council support. Logan Troxel was named to replace Rich in Ward 3. The council noted the June 29 resignation of Fire Chief Daryl Malcom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Rich
Creal Springs
William Brewer
Rich
Lester Grimes
Brewer
Logan Troxel
Daryl Malcom
Carbondale Lions Club to retry Friday fireworks near SIU Arena
Carbondale hopes for a Friday night fireworks display near the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Arena after rain washed out the July 4 show. Ellis Mitchell, who handles the arrangements, said Monday the area was too wet and marshy for safe setup, with a previous rained out July 4th event.
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Lions Club
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Arena
Ellis Mitchell
Miss Perry County Fair crowns Sondra Taylor 1981
Sondra Taylor age 18 of Route 1 Perry selected Miss Perry County Fair 1981 at the fairgrounds after beating 14 candidates. She wins a 500 dollar education grant from Williams Inc, a 11 by 14 photo, a 150 dollar modeling course, 75 dollars for wardrobe and expenses, and a crown from Rodell's. Little Miss Perry County Fair Valerie Loyd, 4, receives a 50 dollar savings bond and her crown. Yvonne Alstat is Miss Congeniality and first runner up. Arline Cravens second runner up. Pamela Harsha third. Paula Younger fourth.
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Brad Betker
Sondra Taylor
Route 1
Percy
Perry County
Fairgrounds
Valerie Lee Loyd
Sunset Dr
Pinckneyville
Taylor
R.A. Williams, Inc
Vergennes
Randall
du Quoin
the Fair Association
Patricia Stevens
St. Louis
The
Fair Association
Springfield
Rodell’s of
Yvonne Alstat
Wayne
Mrs. Alstat
Arline E. Cravens
N. Washington St
Pamela Harsha
Paula Younger
E. South St
Life near a landfill sparks conflict and complaints
Bob Berner, owner of Royalton Egg Service, says neighbors near the De Soto landfill face mud on roads, contaminated surface water, clutter from trash, nails from debris, rats crossing the road, and overpowering odors. He describes health and property impacts and questions why the public must tolerate these conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Bob Berner
Berner
de Soto
Royalton Egg Sevice
Residents near Marion landfill face ongoing litter and dumping issues
Local residents near a Marion landfill report continued trash blowing from trucks and increasing illegal dumping on roads in Franklin and Williamson counties. Officials cite stricter landfill enforcement, but cite difficulty catching offenders and ongoing debris along highways and under bridges.
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Spillertown
Franklin and Williamson County
Larry Castrale
Franklin-Williamson
Bi-County
Castrale
Williamson County
William Gayer
Gayer
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Shawnee Building
Southern Illinois
Jerry Lower
Carbondale
Perry County Fair
She Is
the Daughter
of Wayne and
Frances Taylor
Miss Loyd
Everett Allen
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Allen
Dale Whitehead
Marion
Whitehead
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