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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1981
Page
3
Workers begin clearing an area for a wider Illinois 148th through Energy highway project scheduled for completion late next year. The five two lane highway will gain a center turn lane extending from Energy north to Carterville road. Estimated cost exceeds $2 million.
County clerks from Williamson, Johnson, Jackson, Union and Franklin counties report high costs and staffing strains under the consolidated election. They urge legislative changes citing five-judge ballots per precinct, rising training and polling costs, and limited voting days. Some praise efficiency while others warn taxpayers pay for municipal races.
Perry County officials deny reports of an out of court deal to pay six former employees. Attorneys for Moss Provart and Stanhouse say no agreement involves using county funds. A trial date may be set by Judge Foreman at a Benton court hearing Monday.
The Anna Jonesboro School Board foresees enrollment falling from 630 to about 576 students by 1984, based on current feeder enrollment, risking reduced state aid. Goals for the year include cutting transportation and energy costs, continuing a drug abuse program, curriculum evaluation, and addressing heating and lighting fixes.
Shawnee School Board hired the Management Foundation of Springfield to aid negotiations with the Shawnee Education Association at a cost of 3900. Superintendent Donald Taylor said the firm will assist throughout the process. The board also aims to form a joint vocational program with five southern counties and seeks state funding for satellite buildings. The district will continue a truancy alternative program, with next year’s cost projected at 3500.
Five candidates were scheduled for interviews for the assistant to the vice president for student affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The group includes Isaac Brigham Patricia Enos Phillip Lindberg Jean Paratore and Barbara Stonewater. The final choice will be made within two weeks by Bruce Swinburne.
A Jackson County committee may propose adding jailers to the sheriff's department merit system after Sheriff Don White's term ends in December 1982. The plan requires time for testing and interviews and could grandfather current qualified jailers. The board weighed funding, CETA jobs, rabies control, audits, roof bids, and new jail construction in ongoing business.
Vergennes adopts an owner control leash ordinance as a precaution after rabies reports in seven nearby areas. Dogs must be on a leash or confined, with fines from 10 to 50 dollars. An animal control officer will monitor compliance and impound loose animals, later transferring them to the county humane society.
Undergraduate leaders back a four-route transit linking SIUC with Carbondale shopping zones funded by a $10 per student increase next year. Cost estimated at $400,000 first year with possible extra from SIU administration and local businesses. A three-year contract with American Transit Corp would include a fuel escalation clause.
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