Sixth graders tour local lakes to learn conservation
Don Garver of Murphysboro demonstrates fish management techniques to sixth-graders Angela Rigdon Jerry Pendleton and Lisa Linze as 700 students from Jackson County schools take part in two days of conservation tours. Eastern county pupils visited Cedar Lake near Carbondale while western groups toured Kinkaid Lake. The tours Thursday and Friday were sponsored by the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District with several government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Garver
Murphysboro
Angela Rigdon
Goreville
Jerry Pendleton
Lisa Linze
Kinkaid Lake
Jackson County
Cedar Lake
Carbondale
Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Herrin board starts long range plan after middle school referendum loss
After voters rejected a 1.88 million bond for a new 900-student middle school, Herrin Community Unit 4 begins long range planning to address aging buildings. Board to gather resident input at public meetings and pursue life health safety waivers for Southside and Hurst Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Schechter
Southern Illinois
Herrin Community Unit 4 Board of Education
Southside
Westside
Hurst Bush
Illinois Office of Education
Herrin Man Killed in Korea Helicopter Crash
First Lieut Geary Bauman of Herrin was reported killed in an Army helicopter crash in Korea. The West Point graduate, 26, had been in Korea since February 27 after advanced helicopter training. Army released few details and Bauman's wife Christina, in New York, and his mother Shirley were notified. Bauman, 1976 USMA graduate and 1974 squash captain, had served at Fort Benning Fort Ord and Fort Rucker before Korea. Survivors include wife Christina of Port Jefferson NY mother Shirley brothers Bill and Bob Kansas City grandmother Mrs Charles Cook Sr Herrin uncle Charles Cook Jr Cleveland and Aunt Mrs Don Lindsay Kansas City. He was grandson of Radio pioneer Charles Cook Sr of Herrin former WJPF owner died May 1977. Funeral arrangements pending. The Herrin Education Association president urged public naming of a teacher accused of punishing a child opposing the middle school. Brandon said the name would not be public. charge to be investigated with HEA notified. The board reemployed cafeteria staff, noon aides, crossing guards, aides, office workers and a part-time bus driver. Building committee to report on portable gym floor at Herrin High School to replace water-damaged floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary Bauman
Herrin
Korea
West Point
Bauman
Shirley
Army
Christina
New York
U. S. Military Academy
Port Jefferson
N.Y
Bill
Bob
Kansas City
Charles Cook Sr
Charles Cook Jr
Cleveland
Don Lindsay
Lt. Bauman
Ilinois
Wjpf Radio
Cook
Herrin Education
Rita Stergis
Michael Absher
Herrin High School
Herrin Council Abolishes Custodian Job Over Salary Dispute
Herrin city council voted to eliminate the janitor position in a dispute over pay, while custodian Emil Nava remains on the payroll in a reduced role. The move followed a clash with Mayor Ottolini and Local 372 union, as aldermen balked at a 40 cent hourly raise for custodians and debated trimming the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Council
Barbara Schechter
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Mario
Moochie
Ottolini
Laborers International Local 372
City Workers’ Union
Ward
Edward Quaglin
Herman “‘Babes” Garavalia
Garavalia
Emil Nava
Nava
Rcent
Marion OKs wage hike for city workers union members
Marion City Council approved a two year contract giving 30 Laborers Union employees a total $1.10 hourly increase. First year 60 cents retroactive to May 1, second year 50 cents. Pay ranges rise to $910-$1,030 first year and $996-$1,116 second year with longevity, certifications, and shift differentials. Vacation time extended and a new three tier grievance process. Council also abated $30,545 in sewer bond taxes and addressed leaks at the water plant. Spring clean up to continue eight more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Marion City
Laborers Union
Marion
Environmental Protection Agency
Robert Butler
Robert Connell
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
Homer Askew
Carbondale council OKs reduced HUD grant bid
Carbondale City Council approved a three year 3 million HUD Community Development Block Grant application reflecting cuts to city programs due to reduced federal funds. The plan funds East Sycamore West Chestnut street work public services housing rehab and code enforcement among others and seeks 500000 first year 1 million second year 1.5 million third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
East Sycamore
West Chestnut Street
Public Services
Helen Westberg
Jackson County Housing Authority
Caroll Fry
Downstate
Fry
James Seed
The
Housing Authority
Coun
SIU C On Campus Golf Course Plans Ended
SIU C president Warren Brandt and developer Richard Heath ended negotiations to build and operate an 18 hole campus golf course. They cited zoning licensing and land costs but left open the possibility of future campus use or private sites in Jackson or Williamson counties. Heath plans to pursue a private course elsewhere with ground breaking by July and SIU C may still seek a private developer or build its own course if capital is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Fiebre
Southern
Brandt
Heath
Siu-C
University
University Christian Min
Istries
Carbondale
Dallas
John W. Huffman
Jackson County
Williamson County
SIUC
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Fishy Business
Lee Roy Brandon
Brandon
Hurst-Bush
Hurst
Bush
Unit 4
William Clarida
Williamson County Board of School Trustees
Clarida
Carbondale Community High School
Fort Benning
Fort Ord
Calif
Fort Rucker
Ala
Quaglia
Palladin Coal Sales
Lake Forest
Walier
Bernita Hopkins
General Telephone Co
Tom Horn
William Milani
Marion Oks
Carbondale Council
Oks
U.S
Han Fischer
Plumbers
Sam Hunter
Hunter Boys Salvage
Hunter
U.S. 51
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