County 911 board trims hours to save funds
Nash plans cutting part time dispatchers to avoid layoffs but warns overtime could offset savings as the 911 center, tied to the sheriff, faces a tight budget. Sanders stresses legal pay limits and pro rated costs while warning the public would pay if funding erodes.
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Oscar Sanders
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Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Office
911
Sheriff details calls handling and busy non emergency work
The sheriff described calling procedures requiring deputies to check every location, noting many hang ups involve ending violence or children playing with phones. Since 2004, the department has responded to 8,100 non emergency calls, with other stats from Jan 1 to June 1 including 121 traffic citations 12 disorderly conduct cases 52 burglaries or thefts 22 MVI 28 domestic incidents 29 vandalisms 20 battery or assault cases 13 DUI or drug incidents 110 traffic accidents 213 warrants served and 269 prisoners escorted to court.
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Fire tears through Tamaroa home Sunday evening
Firefighters responded to Randy Fallowell’s two story residence at 8053 U S 51 on Sunday at 6 34 PM finding heavy smoke and fire in the west portion. The blaze described as very hot heavily damaged the home and required aid from Du Quoin and Pinckneyville crews. No occupants were home, cause undetermined and fire marshal to investigate. No injuries or damage to nearby properties reported. home deemed unlivable.
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Carbondale Man Rebuilds Life After Head Injury
Tom, left with a fractured life after a fall, battles a long coma and partial paralysis while rebuilding. He credits Carbondale's Center for Comprehensive Services for relearning daily tasks, regaining independence, and pursuing home life, work, and hobbies despite anger, pain, and limited use of his left arm. He remains active on land near Carbondale with plans for a new kitchen floor and continues outpatient care.
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Tom
Carbondale
CCS
Missouri
Texas
Recycling: Center recycles people and materials in Carbondale
At 300 W. Chestnut St. in Carbondale the Center for Comprehensive Services operates a recycle hub. Tom, a brain-injured client, and Jim Behounek praise Karayiannis for flexible, humane work. The facility processes phone books, paper, cardboard, magazines, plastics No 1 2, cans, glass and more with a drive through and new signage to ease sorting.
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Center For Comprehensive Services
Carbondale
CCS
Karayiannis
Jim
J.B.” Behounek
Southern Recycling
Behounek
J.B
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Jackson County Health Department
SRC
Chestnut St
Southern Recycling Center
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