Southern Illinoisan wins four AP news awards
The Southern Illinoisan earned four AP editors awards in Division B for papers over 25,000 in circulation. Sports editor Mike Chamness took first in sports writing and third in a sports column, editor Peter W Selkowe third in an editorial page column, and reporter Ann Schottman Hoal third in a public service story. Awards announced Friday ahead of the AP Managing Editors conference in Moline October 9 to 11.
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Southern Illinoisan
Associated Press Editors
Mike Chamness
Ann Schottman Haol
Chicago
Moline
Old King Coal Clyde W Lee to reign festival at West Frankfort
Clyde W Lee 85, a 1910 mine worker who earned 1.19 a day at Taylor No 2 at age 14, is selected to reign over the sixth annual Old King Coal Festival in West Frankfort. His coronation is set for opening day at 7 p m Thursday in the West Frankfort High School auditorium. Lee’s long career included tripping and driving at several mines before transitioning to mechanized mining.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Clyde W. Lee
Taylor No. 2
Lee
West Frankfort
West Frankfort High School
Marion
Fordville
Village of Energy
Hemlock
Herrin
Hafer
West Mine
Orient
Peabody
Old Ben
Emerson Lee
Punkin Ridge
Old King Coal recalls perilous mine days and rescue work
Lee, once a motorman and safety inspector at Orient No. 2, recounts a 1961 exit after a fatal blast that killed 120 miners and left him gasping from exposure. He notes his wife urged his Chamber of Commerce nominating bid and reflects on a hard but tolerable career.
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Lee
Orient No. 1
Orient No. 2
Hazel
Mary Joyce Capps
Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans worry over proposed VA cutbacks in budget
Veterans and hospital staff voiced concern at Marion public hearings over Reagan admin cutbacks. Rep. Montgomery and Rep. Simon toured the Marion VA Hospital noting overcrowding and budget limits. They debated a proposed $870 million cut, later adjusted to $440 million, with Senate action uncertain and possible veto.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Veterans Administration
Reagan Administration
Marion
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Sonny .Montgomery
D-Mississippi
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Montgomery
Reagan
House
Senate
President
Simon
R. H. Robertson Jr
Medical Center
Robertson
Marion VA
Popeye Picnic rulers crowned in Chester pageant
Jody Buatte and Gary McClure were named king and queen at the Popeye Picnic coronation in Chester after a ceremony Saturday night. Ten contestants competed for each title with 10 cents a vote, and sponsors included Knights of Columbus, Chester Jaycees, Buena Vista National Bank, and several local businesses. The coronation occurred at 10 a.m. Saturday in St Marys Catholic School Gym.
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Jody Buatte
Gary McClure
Chester
Ms. Buatte
Knights of Columbus Council
McClure
Chester Jaycees
Pam Allen
Dale Link
Buena Vista National Bank
Link’s New
Frances McDonald
Gary Rockwell
Mel
Rocky
Ford
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Marion man charged with killing wife held in jail
Clyde D. Byerley 23 of Marion is held in Williamson County Jail on murder charges after his 17 year old wife Sherry was found shot in the head at their Kaylon Trailer Court home. Police say the wound resulted from a gunshot during an argument. No bond set. Funeral plans pending.
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Marion
Williamson
Clyde D. Byerley
Kaylon Trailer Court
Williamson County
Sherry Byerley
James Wilson
Mayfield
Byerley’s
Kaylon
Skelly
Halfway Road
Marion Police Department
Williamson County Sheriff's Department
Division of Criminal Investigation
Illinois Department of Law Enforcement
Byerley
Norris and Son
Jonesboro
Fall migration brings a variety of birds through the area
Wildlife writer Ben Gelman notes that fall migration brings both resident nesting birds southward and visiting species through Southern Illinois. He describes plumage shifts, large Canada goose flocks via Crab Orchard refuge, chimney swifts roosting in town chimneys, hawks seen in late summer, and wading birds like herons and egrets returning before winter. He also cites seed studies from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, favoring white proso millet and oil sunflowers over cracked corn, and urges readers to stock feeders for winter.
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Ben Gelman
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Upper Canada
Illinois
Kentucky
Crab Orchard
Union County
Horseshoe Lake
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Carbondale Community High School
Riv
Department of the Interior
Aylesworth Hall
CSA
Fort Collins
Colo
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Wayne Clutts
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Nordmeyer
Bi-Rite
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Landmark
Darla Ward
Neal McDonough
McConkey-Katt Motors
Kaskaskia
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Greg Dreidzon
L.D. Hunter
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