Rend Lake district weighs hydroelectric study potential
Rend Lake Conservancy District will study using overflow water to generate electricity with Army Corps of Engineers prompting the inquiry. Executive VP Larry Foster said a hydro power option could cut district bills, amid approved electricity costs of 55,333.75. The board also discussed the sewer plant project, bid timing, spring construction, and a motel development lease offer of 400,000 upfront, with potential down payment retention if the project stalls. Water sales are normal but expected to fall in December due to Norge Plant shutdowns. The golf course generated 172,000 in revenue this year, slightly below 1980. The next meeting moved to December 22.
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O.R. Walley
Foster
Gun Creek
Irvin Camden
Norge
Herrin
Kevin Davis
Rend Lake
Carbondale Lengthens Snow Shoveling Window this Winter
Carbondale city council voted to extend the snow shoveling deadline from 24 to 48 hours for a 30 inch path along walks, with fines reduced to 10 to 200 dollars. The city will create a Snow Clearance Register for handicapped residents, allowing home owners to deposit 10 dollars to have sidewalks cleared and billed for labor and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Carbondale
Randolph Democrats name 1982 incumbents slate
Randolph County Democrats unveil a veteran slate for 1982 county offices. Four incumbents report seeking new terms in the March primary and November general election, including County Board member Leonard Ernsting Sheriff Ardell Currat County Clerk Charles Bernasek and Treasurer Frank Maybell. Filing runs December 7 to December 14.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Democrats
Randolph County
Leonard Ernsting
Ardell ‘‘Snap
Currat
Charles Bernasek
Frank Maybell
Ernsting
C. J
Cap” Smith
Bernasek
Maybell
James Carpenter
Monroe County
Randolph
Smith
Carpenter
Du Quoin OKs bonds for Turco manufacturing expansion
The Du Quoin City Council approved 750000 in industrial revenue bonds to let Turco Manufacturing Co. buy the Essex International building on the southeast side. The plan, announced in October, aims to add 100 to 200 jobs in the next two years as Turco expands its recreational equipment product line. The bonds create no city financial obligation. They enable Turco to borrow at tax exempt rates, more favorable than standard market rates.
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du Quoin
Turco Manufacturing Co. of
Essex International
Turco
Nolen seeks re election as Franklin County school chief
Elvis Nolen regional superintendent of schools for Franklin County announces he will run for a fourth term in 1982 as a Democrat. The 55 year old has led since 1970 and highlights include the county gifted program and a Vocational Needs Assessment for Franklin Williamson and Jackson counties. He and his wife Mikey reside in West Frankfort.
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Nolen
Franklin
Elvis Nolen
Franklin County
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
West Frankfort
Lesser
Franklin. Williamson
Jackson
Area Service Center For the
Illinois
His Wife
Mikey
West Frankfort High Homecoming events kick off today
West Frankfort High School begins homecoming with a 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. chili supper and bake sale by the Cafeteria Club. A 7 p.m. bonfire pep rally and snake dance follow at the football field, then a 8:30 p.m. Lock Hop at the Youth Center with music by Southern Illinois Light and Sound.
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West Frankfort High School
Southern Illinois Light and Sound
Allyson Cannon
Tedra Rogers
Pam Yadro
Nola Cowsert
Jackie Opdyke
Jeanna Ernest
Joni Bernhard
Susan Lee
Melanie Warren
Benton
West Frankfort
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Yow
Carroll Fry
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West Willow Street
Walnut Street
Grand Avenue
East Walnut
South Wall Streets
Hillcrest
Emerald
Freeman Streets
Pecan Street
West Sycamore Street
Eve
Alea
BUICK
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Reed Station
Carterville
The
Ewing Northern District
Frankfort
the City National Bank
P.O
Murphysboro
FDIC
American Airlines
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American
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