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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1981
Page
3
In Southern Illinois Friday, Carbondale Elementary School District's budget for the next school year shows higher anticipated revenues due to an increased assessed valuation within the district taxing district. The district aligns mainly with Carbondale city boundaries as the tax base grows from 77,433,760 to 85,266,157 dollars.
In Galatia and surrounding areas mixed opinions on union and non-union strife emerged after Tuesday’s Mine site attack. Sheriff George Henley and Deputy Ed Miller describe a tense scene with crowd violence and few clashes, while federal agencies investigate Hobbs Act violations. Maddox Inc. faces losses from the Harrisburg explosion and arson probe.
A group of black Marion residents allege HUD rejected 10 proposed public housing sites in the Gent's Addition citing flood risk. They seek facts to determine if discrimination occurred while exploring other South Marion sites. The effort, led by Rev. E. B. Phillips, involves HUD regional office and the Marion Housing Authority Board.
The Pomona natural bridge near two miles from town west of U S 51 and south of Carbondale becomes passable again after U S Forest Service workers replace old pilings on the wooden bridge crossing the creek under the road.
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 board approved a new salary schedule raising base pay 10 percent while keeping the 5 percent per step for degree and experience, adding an extra step for experience. The plan affects 170 certified staff and administrators. Roy Aulwurm was named assistant freshman football coach, succeeding Denny Anderton who resigned for a full-time post in Carmi.
Carbondale High School District 165 reviewed a new fiscal year budget totaling 4.69 million dollars, up less than 6 percent from last year. Major items include the education fund 3.62 million, building fund 421 thousand, transportation 307 thousand, bond and interest 205 thousand, retirement 71 thousand, and working cash 65 thousand. The board also approved West Bus Service contract, a girls basketball coaching resignation, interim head coach appointment, 1981 82 law bids for rings announcements and yearbook, Apple II computer purchase for teaching, and adopted standing policies with a 4 3 vote plus field trip rules.
Carbondale Elementary School District plans a $4,484,223 budget for the year with an expected year-end surplus near $1 million. The surplus results from staff cuts and Akeland School closure, plus a countywide assessment jump of 10 percent. The board approved the 1982 budget, with plans to use funds for a building plan and the second year of a teacher contract.
Du Quoin advance sales reach about 4000, far below Hambletonian levels. Officials say turnout remains uncertain as hotels in Carbondale Benton and Marion report near full capacity for Sept. 4, with local officials and press staff expected, while national media attention is subdued.
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