Vacation shift to outdoors grows as families seek pennywise trips
Illinoians face budget strains and safety fears prompting more campers to choose parks and campgrounds. Paradise RV Park in Boone County reports a 25 percent rise in reservations and a full nine weeks ahead. State DN R spokeswoman notes priorities of family time and budget. Officials expect state parks to beat last year’s camping fees of 4.5 million while nationwide families seek thrifty getaways around historical sites and museums.
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Paradise
Boone County
John Dini
Dini
Carol Knowles
Department of Natural Resources
Cathy Keefe
Travel Industry Association of America
Terry Abbott
Local educators receive automotive certification and honors
Kendrick earns NATEF ASE master certification as John A. Logan College first state program to achieve it after rigorous appraisal. At a Chicago convention, Illinois Funeral Directors honor Richard Morton and James Cosby for 40 and 50 years in service. Tom Bubanovich of Edward Jones recognized in New York for business skills. Lisa Porter named employee of the month at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Catholic Social Service adds Jill Titsworth and Chuck Jones as foster care case assistants alongside Richard Hampton.
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Keith Kendrick
John A. Logan College
National Automotive Technisian Education Foundation
National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence
NATEF
ASE
Southern Illinois
Illinois Funeral Directors Association
Chicago
Richard E. Morton
Benton
James C. Cosby
Creal Springs
Johnston City
Tom Bubanovich
Edward Jones
New York City
Bubanovich
W. Broadway St
Herrin
Shawnee Christian Nursing Center
Lisa Porter
Porter
Steve
Southern Illinois—Catholic Social Service
Jill Titsworth
Chuck Jones
Titsworth
Jones
Social Services
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Richard Hampton
Catholic Social Service
Silicon Valley investors pause as stocks plunge and gaze inward
In Silicon Valley many say the stock roller coaster has quieted. Investors report detachment from portfolios and a shift to cash, art, or real estate as Nasdaq and Dow declines sting. Names include Steve Brickman, Christopher McCullough, MG Image Salon, Tom Reynolds, Cheskin, Catherine Schear, Christopher Ireland, Bajis Katwan, and Bajis Down the Street Cafe.
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Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County
Calif
Claritas
Christopher McCullough
MG Image Salon
Mark Gomez
CNBC
Gomez
Tom Reynolds
Reynolds
Christopher Ireland
Cheskin
Redwood Shores
Catherine Schear
New York
Shear
Bajis Katwan
Bajis
Mountain View
San Jose Mercury News
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