Debate on nuclear waste raises safety and policy questions
A five member panel at the Unitarian Church in Carbondale heard Southern Illinois University instructors and community members discuss Illinois plans for low level nuclear waste disposal. DNS outlined options including a state site or shared regional site while critics warned of transport risks and long term impacts.
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Brad Berker
Southern
Tom Marcinkowski
SIUC
Illinois
Metropolis
DNS
Milton Zukor
Women’s Environmental Support Group
Governor’s Office
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Zukor
Jennifer Fauntleroy
Carbondale
Bob Pauls
Jaspers
SIU
Jackson budget shows $300000 deficit before raises planned
Jackson County's tentative 1981-82 budget shows a $299,882 shortfall before any raises or new hires. County board chair Douglas Eriksen says a $700,000 current-year surplus will cover the deficit, with final action possible Oct. 28. The board will review raises separately and consider a $50 across-the-board increase to aid lower paid employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
Jackson County
Douglas Eriksen
Eriksen
Highway Department
Finance Committee
Scott Perlenfein
County Computer Center
Perlentein
Sheriff’s Department
Refined plan set for Carbondale library project
Carbondale Public Library Board advances design for a 15,800 square foot facility on Brush School site with main entrances on Main and Monroe streets. Architect David Munson presented a preliminary $1.41 million cost estimate, bond funding of $1.725 million, a January bid date and a February construction start. The building features a mezzanine for adult stacks, a central circulation desk, two level layout, and a memorial with a paved area echoing the Brush School footprint. Construction is slated to take about a year with decor decisions pending.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Public Library Board of Directors
David Munson
Chicago
Harry Weese and Associates
Brush School
Main Street
Monroe Street
Hans Fischer
Betty Mitchell
Munson
Prosser
Old Brush School
Benton Grade ballot fight lets Harp and House run
Circuit Judge David Underwood ruled petitions for Stanley Harp and Ronald House valid for Benton Elementary School Board, reinstating at least one signee improperly revoked while striking some relative signatures. The electoral board certified the petitions over teacher Dorothy Bauer’s objection.
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Stanley Harp
Ronald House
Benton
Circuit Court
Franklin County
David Underwood
Underwood
Armstrong
Electoral Board
Dorothy Bauer
Teachers’ Union
Bauer
Ray Wood
Williamson County detective unit returns Marion cases to Marion
The city of Marion pulled its funding for the Williamson County Detective Unit this summer and will have Marion Police Department detectives handle the cases. About half of 80 cases listed as Closed this year were closed last month, with many transfers back to Marion. The unit opened 700 cases this year while Marion adds two detective patrols. Remaining partners will raise support, while the unit trims to four detectives and two staff. two positions will leave in November.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Williamson County
City of
Marion Police Department
Ron Lee
Intergovernmental Detective Group
Lee
Herrin
Carterville
Johnston City
John A. Logan College
Marion approves 50 percent landfill surcharge and yard based rates
Marion City Council adopted a new fee schedule for trash compactors based on volume, imposing a base $1.50 per cubic yard and a 50 percent surcharge for out of town waste. In-town rates rise from $6 to $15 per 10 cubic yard vehicle while out-of-town rates go to $22.50. The city will issue vehicle capacity permits to enforce rates. A clay berm costing over $10,000 was installed to control runoff as required by the Illinois EPA. The council also annexed a one lot property southeast of Marion requested by Louis and Emma Turnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Henry Burress
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Burris
EPA
Louis and
Emma Turnage
Creal Springs Road
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Gerhardt Jaspers
Siuco
Pauls
Jackson
Robert Harrell
Harrell
Public Library
New Carbondale
Monson
Pay Manilow
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Manilow
Jerry Lower
Harp
House
Theresa Churchill
The
Notary Public
Patty Hunter
Williamson County Detective Unit
Orloff
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