Meetings Continue Over Budget After Slashed Sheriff Funds
In Murphysboro eight employees attended Thursday’s session as FOP representatives Kilquist, federal mediator Max Aud, and county board members discussed the county budget cut for the coming year. The FOP filed a grievance and mediation will continue with January reviews involving financial staff. The FDP reserves arbitration if needed, though mediation and fact-finding are preferred to avoid costs.
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Murphysboro
FOP
Kilquist
Max Aud
Mehrtens
FDP
Birthday list for local residents and families
A births notice lists December birthday dates for residents including Mavis Brandner Darrell Venus Marilyn Teel Marilyn Cave Bob Giles Imogene Crider Dale Pinkham Jean Prediger Leikisha Bryant Sabrina Menchowski Maggie Feira Robert Kelley Nancy Mescher Ramona Griffith Jonah Davis Marion Pinkham Jim Kiefer with dates December 25 to December 30.
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Marilyn Teel
Marilyn Cave
Bob Giles
Imogene Crider
Dale Pinkham
Jean Prediger
Leikisha Bryant
Sabrina Menchow
Maggie Feira
Robert Kelley
Nancy Mescher
Ramona Griffith
Taxes to drop in Anna-Jonesboro district for 10th year
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District residents may see a tax rate decline of up to a nickel for 2001, driven by new construction expanding the tax base to an estimated 72.7 million dollars. Superintendent Schildknecht notes retirees moving to Union County and emphasizes the board’s aim to keep taxes low while seeking 52,500 more in local property taxes to fund a 4 percent teacher pay raise.
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Anna
Anna-Jonesboro Community
William Schildknecht
Schildknecht
Union County
District 95 tax levy may rise with property base
Williams predicts a 4 percent tax base increase lifting District 95 property tax receipts to about 6.58 million at a 3.19 per 100 rate, up from 6.27 million and 3.165. A $90,000 homeowner with homestead exemption would pay about 846 next summer, up from 837, with most new revenue funding nearly 5 percent teacher raises in year two of a three year contract.
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Williams
District 95
Memories of Christmas Reflections From Readers
A collection of memories from readers about Christmas pasts and plans. Samantha Hart recalls a DIY restoration of a damaged flatboat. Doug Simpson shares hopes for hosting family and decorating. Linda Thomason plans a festive gathering with friends. Bob Neal recalls giving a daughter a horse. DeLoris Hampton compiles these reminiscences.
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