Murphysboro district forecasts 2.3 million budget deficit
Murphysboro school district faces a $2.3 million shortfall in fiscal year 2005 if current funding and tax revenues do not improve. Superintendent Bush outlined plans to balance the budget with $1.85 million in funding bonds and $580,000 from cash funds, warning of reduced working cash and possible future cuts. Enrollment declines and delayed property tax money further strain finances. a budget hearing is set for Sept 28.
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Threshing Show Draws 10000 From Midwest This Weekend
A large threshing show draws about 10 000 visitors from the Midwest to Perry County with 500 exhibitors. Demonstrations include sawmilling blacksmithing and steam and tractor-powered plowing. Highlights include Hart Parr Number 8 on loan from the Smithsonian and the HT 340 gas turbine tractor.
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Gary Bahre
Thresherman Board
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Hart-Parr
Smithsonian
National Museum of American History
International Harvester
Oliver-Hart- Parr
Hart-Land Oliver
Baker
American and Southern Illinois Miniature Steam Railroad
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