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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1982
Page
3
Fourth graders at Pinckneyville Community Consolidated School District 204 released helium filled balloons labeled with return addresses. The entire student body participated hoping the balloons travel far and that finders send back notes or responses.
In a surprise move Herrin Fire Chief Laverne Kerley submitted his resignation for personal reasons effective Monday. He has served 24 years with the city fire department and was chief since 1967. Aldermen questioned the motive while Kerley stated the reason was personal and that he plans to stay in Herrin with no new job yet. The council also approved one police car purchase, discussed bids, and approved hiring Bill Bollinger for the sewer department amid fiscal concerns.
Marion officials may use heavy equipment on loan from the state for a creek dredging project to ease south Marion flooding. A plan would involve paying instructors and trainees to operate the gear, with no rental cost, subject to landowner access and state stipulations. In other business, Terry Redden was hired as firefighter effective March 15, replacing a resigning officer, with February fire calls totaling 24 and an estimated $21,000 loss.
Perry County votes to adopt an advisory land use plan guiding future development with maps for subdivisions and industrial parks, plus a proposal for an agricultural district. The plan aims to lay groundwork for a future countywide zoning ordinance if desired.
St. Cloud State University narrows presidential search to three finalists, omitting Bruce Swinburne of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Swinburne, 49, was among seven January finalists and has led SIUC student affairs since 1975. The university, home to about 11 000 students, has awaited a new leader since former president Charles Graham resigned last fall.
Carbondale moves to launch a Tourism Council as an outgrowth of the Chamber of Commerce tourism committee. A one-year, $40,000 contract begins May 1 with the city paying $25,000, the chamber $8,300, and SIU-C $6,700. The plan aims to attract conventions through promotional programs and site visits, with a long-term goal of a free-standing bureau.
Benton Mayor Leland L. Brown will travel to New York City to persuade Japanese business agents to locate industry in Benton. The trip, funded by about 2 500 for the U S Japan conference plus 1 500 for mileage lodging and meals, aims to attract plants to downstate Illinois. Brown donates his time, saying the trip benefits the city. Aldermen Anderson and Seymour support broadening business ties and job creation. The April 12 meeting was moved to April 5 to accommodate the trip.
Sixty six teachers in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 filed suit in Franklin County circuit court seeking 225 dollars each as inflation relief. They claim the district promised 75 dollars per 1 percent cost of living increase above 1 percent plus 225 dollars already paid, arguing the board used a 10 percent CPI rise while 13 percent is true. The suit names the district board and is supported by the American Federation of Teachers Local 1956.
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