New law could close many area jails by 1986
Cathy A. Monroe reports a proposed state law may force many area jails to meet standards by 1986 with no grant money available. Jefferson County officials consider a regional jail with neighboring counties to share costs while debates over location staffing and financing intensify. Sheriff Jerald Kobler remains skeptical about a regional facility, noting counties would still need local holding and the added transport costs.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Jefferson County
Center of Justice Planning
Champaign
Mount Vernon
Stan Partridge
Randolph County
Partridge
Williamson County
Jerald Kobler
Kobler
Illinois Southern Sheriffs Association
Two new members fill Anna park board vacancies
Anna City Council filled two of three park board vacancies at a special meeting. Jill Dodson was appointed to replace Susan Hayes, and Jim Page takes over Charlie Roberts's seat as he moves outside the city. Dodson previously served two years before resigning to lead an Anna Girl Scouts troop, while Lafoon’s three year term left the board with one open position.
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Anna
Jill Dodson
Susan Hayes
Mike Fitzgerald
Jim Page
Charlie Roberts
Fitzgerald
Dodson
Frank Lafoon
Lafoon
St John named to major appliance consumer panel
Wayne St John of Southern Illinois University Carbondale joins MACAP an eight member industry sponsored consumer group auditing appliances. The panel includes education legal engineering and communications members who meet every six weeks to review complaints about refrigerators washers dryers water heaters and other home appliances.
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Wayne St. John
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Comprehensive Planning and Design
MACAP
Don Middleton Receives Logan Faculty Award
John A. Logan College associate dean of student services Don Middleton was honored with the first annual Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Award at the 11th commencement. Louis Lang presented the award. Middleton holds BS and MS degrees from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and has worked at John A. Logan College since 1969.
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Don Middleton
John A. Logan College
John A. Logan College Alumni Association
Louis Lang
Middleton
Southern Ilinois University-Carbondale
GED class registration opens in Monroe Randolph area
James M. Carpenter announces eight week GED courses at Chester High School and Sparta Lincoln School starting June 16. Sessions run 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m Monday through Thursday with books and tuition provided. Advanced registration at the Regional Superintendent of Schools Office Red Bud 618 282 6244 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m weekdays. Contact Carpenter for details.
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James M. Carpenter
Monroe-Randolph
Chester High School
Sparta-Lincoln School
Regional Superintendent of Schools
W. Market St
Red Bud
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St. John On Consumer Action Panel
Logan
Vitamin Center
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FTC
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