Carbondale teachers say offers are far apart in talks
In Carbondale Elementary School District negotiations, teachers chief negotiator says offers are far apart after an early session. CEA negotiator Larry Jacober fears the board started with its top offer while board member Gordon White sees talks going reasonably well. A next session is set for Friday as teachers seek equity with Carbon dale High School, which starts at a base of 11,875 plus.
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Jean Ness
Carbondale
Carbondale Education Association
Larry Jacober
Jacober
Gordon White
Flooding strands 60 residents near Colp on Big Muddy
Heavy rains push the Big Muddy River out of banks north of Colp stranding up to 60 homes. North Bend Road flooded three to five feet with the only other bridge closed for replacement. Residents fear for safety as crews plan an $70,000 80 foot concrete Clifford Bridge replacement within weeks while waters recede. Local residents consider boat exits and hope for calmer conditions by afternoon.
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Theresa Churchill
Herrin
Big Muddy
Colp
North Bend
Barbara Woodward
Bill Gayer
Williamson County
Clifford
Hurricane Creek
Gayer
Clifford Bridge
Clifford Road
Woodward
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Ervin Walker Jr
Jack Erry
Michael Corrasco
Donald Etherton
Herbert Lenon
Matt Javers
Ms. Woodward
Area jobless rate down deceiving
Preliminary April figures show a drop in unemployment across seven Southern Illinois counties but the data omit coal industry and Norge plant layoffs, and do not account for workers in coal support services. Analysts warn rates will rise this summer as CETA-funded layoffs hit local governments and public agencies.
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Ron Poppenhagen
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Herrin Norge
Illinois Department of Labor
Williamson County
Mike Vessell
Illinois Department of Labor Bureau of Employment Security
Wessell
Jackson County
Franklin County
Perry County
Randolph County
Union County
Johnson County
Norge
CETA
Reagan
Logan College Wins 201000 Grant For Training Program
John A Logan College receives a 201000 federal Title II Developing Institutions grant to create a management training course. President Tarvin notes potential loss of a separate 10 week police training program and explores joint southern Illinois options. The board previews architect interviews for long range campus plans and approves insurance bidding, cafeteria and vending contracts, and the 1981 82 calendar. Additional capital and accessibility upgrades are approved including a 2000 automatic gate and 5300 for handicapped accessible door openers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tarvin
John A. Logan
Tarvin
University of Illinois
American Food Management Co
Marshall, Mo
Hindersman Named Acting SIU Vice President
Charles Hindersman professor of marketing and former SIU Carbondale dean was named acting vice president for university relations by SIU president Albert Somit. The appointment begins June 15 with Mace on leave, and a national search for a permanent VP will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hindersman
College of Business and Administration
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Siu-C
Albert Somit
Siu-Edwardsville
Hindersman
George R. Mace
Mace
Somit
Cincinnati
Ohio
SIUC
School of Business
Miami
Ohio) University
Crosley Broadcasting Co
Indiana University
Miami University
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School
Theraduate Council
Faculty Senate
Aluminum can roundups spark prize contest in community
Karen Ramsey reports a Franklin Williamson Workshop Can Roundup to collect aluminum cans through April and May. Youth groups and small clubs combined efforts to win cash and prizes, led by Groovy Growers Possum Trotters with 1053 pounds earning 263.25 dollars plus 200 for first place. Benton High School cross country 326 pounds earning 156.50. Royalton Girl Scouts 112.25 with 35 dollars in third place.
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Karen Ramsey
Southern Illinoisan
Franklin-Williamson Workshop
Benton High School
Royalton Girl Scouts
Benton
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Robert
North Bend Road
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Logan
Tony Stevens
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Southern Illinois
John A. Logan College
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Champaign
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