Courthouse employees group nears approval in Jackson County
Jackson County board committee tentatively backs the creation of a courthouse employees association. The group pledges to represent 81 percent of eligible workers and include a five member bargaining committee for wages hours and benefits while limiting talks to nonfiction matters this fiscal year ending November 30 1982.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinois and Jackson County Board
Robert Cim
County General Fund
American Federation of State
Ciation
Berkowitz
Mary Nell Chew
Eugene Dybvig
Marion schools seek 11.26 percent tax levy rise
Marion Unit 2 School District eyes a 11.26 percent increase in 1981 tax income, proposing a $3,265,000 levy up $330,105 from 1980. Education and building funds lead the hike while other levies adjust modestly. Public hearing on Truth in Taxation planned. district notes it will keep the county’s lowest tax rate and advances lighting, scoreboards, and bleacher projects at the new Athletic Complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Unit 2
A.C. Storme
Illinois
Ilinois
Storme
Marion
White Electric Company
Herrin
White
Don Dale Electric
Neal Electric
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Marion Rotary
Lions and Kiwanis
District prepares early retirement of bonds to save money
The Marion Community Unit 2 School District plans to retire $90,000 in bonds early, saving $55,080 in interest. Superintendent A C Storme cited a surplus in the bond and interest fund from accrueed balances and federal payments in lieu of taxes. The board unanimously approved the plan, which lowers bonded indebtedness for future borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Community Unit 2
Unit 2
A.C. Storme
Storme
Senator Johns faces district chairmen split over reelection
State Sen Gene Johns and regional Democratic leaders debate his electability amid 29 misdemeanor counts for false campaign disclosures and a dismissed felony charge. James Merchant chairs a southern counties meeting questioning Johns candidacy while some counties back him and others hedge or oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Johnson County
James Merchant
Merchant
Johns
Senate
Airport chief Seibert to retire after 31 years at SI Airport
Seibert, 60, longtime manager of Southern Illinois Airport, announced plans to retire next spring during a Tuesday airport authority meeting. He offered to stay as a consultant and helped guide expansion since 1950 after leading operations at the former Carbondale Airport from 1946 to 1950. He also holds posts with the American Association of Airport Executives and state aeronautical boards. later projects include Malaysian aviation student facilities expansion at the airport costing up to 334000, with a Morgan Structures contract at 288000 and a 15 year lease to the university before ownership transfers to the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Santori
Gene Seibert
Southern Illinois
Airport Authority
Seibert
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
American Association of Airport Executives
State Board
Aeronautical Advisors
Illinois Public Airport Association
District 95
SIUC
Morgan Structures
Murphysboro
Morgan
Moroni Calls Coal Cheapest Substance on Earth at Carbondale Meeting
Eugene Moroni former Old Ben Coal Co vice president told about 50 Southern Illinois Incorporated members in Carbondale that coal is an energy bargain at about 30 dollars a ton equating to roughly one cent per pound. He cited Illinois mining leadership in safety technology and long-wall mining begun in Franklin County, noting Old Ben’s ongoing adoption of improved roof supports and moving shields.Outgoing SII Chair Joe Bennett praised regional cooperation for development and said labor aims for higher efficiency while exploring high-technology industries in Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Eugene Moroni
Southern Illinois Incorporated
Carbondale
Old Ben Coal Co
Illinois
Old Ben
Moroni
SII
Joe Bennett
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Bennett
Illinoi
Messiah concert revival fuels SIUC choral group
The Southern Illinois Choral Society with 75 members resumes two Messiah performances at Shryock Auditorium on the SIU Carbondale campus. Under Robert Kingsbury, the program combines University Chorus, Choir, Male Glee Club and Madrigal Singers with faculty and local musicians. Admissions remain open for membership and University Chorus auditions.
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Ben Gelman
The
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Choral Society
Shryock Auditorium
Southern Illinois University
University Chorus
University Choir
Madrigal Singers
Robert Kingsbury
Siu-C School of Music
Mifflin
University Graphics
Siu-C
Choral Society
P.O. Box
Carbondale
Ill
University
Altgeld Hall
Gabriel Foret
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Lab
Jackson Employees Group
Jan Brown
Employee Association
Asso
Building Trades
Creal Springs
Lincoln
State Board of Education
McKinley Elementary
Sniderwin
Colleen Travelstead
McKinley School
Mayer Brothers Motor Sales
Mayer Brothers
Ervin N. Baker Inc
Alexander
Union
Massac
Pulaski
Gallatin
Williamson
Franklin County
Ben Cherry
Saline County
Roy Lane
Franklin
Saline
Williamson County
Ovie Edwards
Edwards
Union County
Gallatin and Pulaski County
Alexander County
James
Mary
Robert Winchester
Rosidare
C.L. McCormick
Vienna
James Rea
Christopher
Kruger
Rea
House
Messiah
Kingsbury
James Joyce
Richard Peterson
Morris Library
Harry T. Moore
Peterson
Joyce
Calipre
WKRP
Cincinnati
Johnny Fever
WEBQ
Harrisburg
Dr. W
Larry Walton
Southern Illinois Univrsity- Carbondale
Chicago
Papa C’s
Boobie’s
Golden Frets
Sights and Sounds
Nalder Stereo
United Furniture
T.J. McFly’s
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