Richman Board Reach Truce on Court Space Talks
Circuit Judge Richard E. Richman and Jackson County Board members appear to be nearing agreement on court space needs after a period of sharp exchanges. Richman and finance committee member Robert Crim said a broader board consensus is forming, while jail-planning tensions persist with critiques of the ad hoc committee’s pace and site choices.
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Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Richard E. Richman
Jackson County Board
Richman
County Board Finance Committee
Robert Crim
County Board
Crim
Board
Southern Illinois
Elks’ Club
Murphysboro
Judicial and Law Enforcement Committee
Larry Lipe
Lipe
Sydney Appleton
SIU C clinic tackles headaches and insomnia clinic opens
SIUC Clinical Center has launched a headache and insomnia clinic offering biofeedback and sleep monitoring. Dr Chavez and five psychology staff run the program, with self referrals welcomed and fees on a sliding scale. Research and training projects support care at 453-2361.
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SIUC
Ralph Chavez
Chavez
Biofeedback Center
Medical Psychology Service
Stephen Haynes
Donald Shoemaker
Perry board may drop grants coordinator position
Perry County considers eliminating the grants coordinator post created when Eric Von Pflant was hired in 1979 after no grant funds have been secured. Pflanz has spent the last year in the general assistance office, aiding unemployed residents while serving as a liaison to the board and sparse areas of the county.
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Brad Berker
Southern Illinoisan
Perry County Board
Eric von Pflant
Tom Moss
Pflanz
County General Assistance Office
Chantell Luthy
General Assistance Office
Moss
General Assistance
Eugene Rodely
Greater Egypt
Regional Planning and Development Commission
Perry County
Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission
Harrisburg
Kowalzik resigns from Jackson County board after move
Sharon Kowalzik, a Democrat and District 5 representative from Carbondale, resigns from the Jackson County board after moving to Murphysboro. Board bylaws require a party and district matching replacement, appointed by Board Chair Chew and approved within 60 days, with a recommendation from a precinct committeeman.
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Gible
Robert Harrell
Chew
SIUC Civil Service settlement reached amid talks
A tentative contract settlement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Civil Service Bargaining Organization is reported after a Wednesday negotiating session. The deal, retroactive to July 1, offers raises by seniority from 7.5 to 9.5 percent and favors longer-tenured staff.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illnois University-Carbonele
Civil Service Bargaining Organization
Reet
Dwayne Linton
Illnois Department of Labor
Linton
CSBC
SIUC
CSBO
SIU c
Civil Service
State Police consider moving Cairo HQ to central district
State Police may upgrade Subdistrict 13 A in Cairo to a district with a new headquarters at a central site. Proposed locations include Shawnee Community College in Vienna next to a new medium security prison. Senator Gene Johns urged a public meeting in Alexander County on moving the Cairo substation 25 miles north.
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Evan M. Davis
The
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Cairo
William Pierce
Shawnee Community College of
Vienna
Gene Johns
Marion
Alexander County
Ronald Miller
Pierce
Union
Johnson, Pulaski
Massac
Pope
Hardin
Posgoverners
du Quoin
Mississippi
Ohio
Johns
Carbondale Merchants Urged to Political Action
About 30 Carbondale business people heard IRMA describe legislative battles in Springfield. IRMA urged donations to the political action committee to elect pro retailing legislators. Vite warned retailers risk taxes and urged prompt action to influence policy.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
Springfield
IRMA
Dave Vite
Vite
United Way Campaign Kickoff in Marion Sets Goals
The Greater Marion Area United Way began its drive with a $38,750 goal to aid 13 non profit agencies. Twelve team captains attended a kickoff at the Marion Youth Center as Duane Beougher urged a very intense drive. Last year the goal was $36,000 and was extended beyond schedule to finish.
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Greater
Marion Area
United Way
Drive
Marion Youth Center
Duane Beougher
Marion United Way
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Siu-C
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Perry Board
Sharon Kowalzik
Jackson Board
Jackson County
Ms. Kowalzik
Mary Nell Chew
Civil Service Settlement Reported
Uled
Mike Malone
Beougher
Art Pratt
Mary Lou Roberts
Loren Carter
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