Illinois South Project publishes guide on mine subsidence
A 1979 mine subsidence conference inspired a new guidebook detailing how subsidence occurs and how to detect and respond to it. The Illinois South Project notes effects on farmland and legal issues, plus the state subsidence insurance program covering up to 50 000 dollars. Copies available for two dollars by mail order.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern
Illinoian
Illinois
Illinois South Project
Johnston City woman wins top prize in art show
Leilani Grant of Johnston City won best of show at the Southern Illinois Arts Society Art Show held at the Herrin senior citizens center. More than 200 visitors viewed 188 entries and cast votes for 33 blue ribbons, with Grant earning a $25 cash award in the society's fourth annual event.
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Leilani Grant
Johnston City
Southern Illinois Arts Society
Herrin Senior Citizens Center
Grant
Zeigler City Council to Hold Continued Meeting
The Zeigler City Council will hold a continued meeting at 9 30 a m Thursday in the city hall with no details about the agenda available.
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Zeigler City
Ex Makanda trustee defends role in halting basketball court plan
Walter Brieschke, former Makanda Village Trustee and Buncombe Water District chairman, defends his critique of a proposed youth basketball court. He says his opinions are his right, while Mayor Bill Wheatley cites disputes after the board delayed the project and Brieschke’s resignation from the board over an attorney general opinion. Brieschke urges moving forward with other capital projects and stresses village unity.
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Makanda
H.B. Koplowitz
Walter Brieschke
Bill Wheatley
Wheetley
Brieschke
Illinois
Buncombe
Harvey Hartline
Ici Fire Assistance Stickers Roll Out in Carterville
Fire Chief Bill Edwards announces free Ici stickers to mark homes with children and elderly or others needing help during fires. Placed at entryways and in bedroom windows the decals guide firefighters to assist those inside. Carterville Fire Station provides folders with usage details at no cost. call 985-4854 for more information.
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Carterville
Bill Edwards
Shawnee College Offers Food Service Sanitation Course
Shawnee College announces a Food Service Sanitation course to prepare for Illinois Department of Public Health certification. In Me rdian High School Mounds classes meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. starting Oct 13 taught by Mike Hancock. Anna sessions run Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. at Anna Mental Health Center starting Oct 15 taught by Steve Westbrooks. Vienna sessions begin Oct 15 at Vienna Elementary School Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. with Hancock.
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Shawnee College
Anna
Vienna
Mounds
Ilinois Department of Public Health
Meridian High School
Mike
Hancock
Villa Ridge
Anna Mental Health Center
Steve Westbrooks
Senator Johns May Seek Bill On Utility Due Dates
State Sen Gene Johns D Marion says he may propose legislation to set utility bill due dates on the 10th of each month if utilities do not adopt the change voluntarily. He noted most bills are due around the fourth or fifth, aligning with Social Security payment times, and late checks could force elderly residents to pay penalties.
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Gene Johns
Marion
Johns
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New York State
Commission For the Blind and
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EYE Care Services, Ltd
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Carbondale Video Films
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