Downstate meat roundup targets illegal uninspected sales
Illinois Agriculture Department investigators plan a major roundup next month checking two dozen downstate schemes in illicit meat sales. The unit, led by Dennis Lovins, has cracked about 30 cases last year from farm to consumer channels. Legitimate farm sales exist if properly processed and licensed. illicit sellers prey on cheap ill‑kept livestock and unsanitary conditions for high profits.
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Dennis Lovins
Lovins
Education reforms push funding via income tax hike
Regional educators pressed for long term funding and stricter entrance requirements for teacher education plus more classroom exposure. They urged better administrator training and less busywork for superintendents and principals. Consensus favored stronger evaluations, but rejected merit pay and raising compulsory education age. Consolidation eyed, opposition strong in Southern Illinois. 1986 election year may hinder reforms.
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Poshard
Tom Vaughn
Christopher
General Assembly
Notable Women Honored by Southern Illinois Clubs
The Williamson County Historical Society and other groups recognize women for long serving public roles and community leadership. Included are Pearl Roberts, Wilma Upchurch, Helen Killion, Shirley Bass, Charlotte West, Naomi Valli, Betty Platt, Judith Roth, Virginia Scott, Dr. Vera Meyers, and Carol Brehm for their civic work, teaching, and advocacy across Franklin, Jackson, and Williamson counties.
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Faith Temple Church of God In Christ
SIU
Church of God In Christ Inc
Pearl Roberts
Johnston City
Williamson County Historical Society
Southern Illinois
Historical Society
National Secretaries Association
Southern Illinois Genealogical Society
Wilma Upchurch
Route 4
Benton
Benton Woman’s Club
Women’s Club
Franklin County Federation of Women’s Club
Franklin County Homemakers Extension Association
Civic Women’s Clubs
Helen Killion
Ava
Kincaid Heritage Weavers
Southern Illinois Arts & Crafts Organization
Shirley A. Bass
Carbondale
Church Women United of
Golden Goose
SIU Museum
Charlotte West
SIU Women’s Caucus
SIUC
Association For Intercollegiate Athletics For Women
AIAW
U.S
Naomi R. Valli
Route 2
Benton Business & Professional Women
District 16
Illinois State Finance
Business and Professional Womens’ Club
Franklin County Senior Services Inc
Illinoi Project
Betty Platt
Anna
American Legion Auxiliary
Townsend F. Dodd
American Legional Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
Union County Hospital
Judith Ann Roth
Jackson County
Virginia Scott
Murphysboro
Tip of Illinois Health Services Inc
Illinois
Jackson County Health Department
Vera Kolb Meyers
Martha Rose Rhine
Carol Brehm
Mount Vernon
Beta Sigma Phi
Sigma Xi
Brehm Preparatory School
Carol
Brehm Prep
Ducks Unlimited
Mitchell Museum
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Southern Illinoisan
Alicia Schmitt
Julie Unvarfehrt
Okanville
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Jim Ludwick
Springfield
Franky
Paul Davidson
Davidson
State Department of Agriculture
Vaughn
Gary Holland
Illinois Education Association
Larry Bell
IEA
Bell
Rea
Phelps
Mirabond
Solarian
Norman's Carpet & Interiors
Marion
Gene
Pauline Norman
Lewis Park
Lewis Park Village Mall
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