CAC asks board to study junior high construction feasibility
Citizens Advisory Committee urged Monticello School Board to authorize feasibility studies on building a new junior high. They cited overcrowding and facility inadequacies at the high school Shannon and Carpenter schools, plus safety and storm shelter concerns. The board agreed to form a special committee to update prior cost analyses and align with rising construction costs.
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Monticello
Citizens Advisory Committee
CAC
Shannon
Carpenter School
John Giegerich
John Messerli
Eleanor Jacobs
Courthouse Closed Monday December 24 in Jones County
Jones County courthouse to be closed Monday December 24 per county auditor Helen Murray. Officials say the building will reopen Wednesday December 26.
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Jones County
Helen Murray
Referral centers for aged to begin operation Jan 2
Senior citizens in Jones county will gain access to information and referral centers starting January 2. Volunteers will link callers to appropriate agencies, with a toll free line 1-800-332-5996 for anonymity or emergencies. Centers will open 9 am to noon daily and outreach will reach non telephone users.
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Jones County
Jean Balster
Scotch Grove
Balster
Express deadlines moved up for Christmas week
Due to the Christmas holiday next Tuesday the Express asks correspondents and advertisers to submit copy early. The paper will publish on Wednesday and distribute Thursday. Farm news is due by 12 noon Saturday and women's news by 11 am Monday. Correspondents must email by noon Monday with all other news by 3 pm Monday. Advertising deadlines are noon Monday.
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The
Express
Farm Department
Women’s Department
Express Office
Holiday Winners Taking the Prizes in GMC Drawing
In the fourth GMC Christmas drawing winners were Betty Hasler Velma Hollar and Trissa Folkers who drew the names receiving 50 dollars each. Neil Dircks Cathy Coden Lyle Ridenour and Harold Eiben won 25 dollars each. Elmer Schneiter won 25 dollars the previous week. A 1974 Dodge will be awarded at the final drawing this Saturday at 3 p.m.
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GMC
Betty Hasler
Velma Hollar
Trissa Folkers
Neil Dircks
Cathy Coden
Lyle Ridenour
Harold Eiben
Elmer Schneiter
Harold
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