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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1982
Page
11
A Tuesday report said HBO Cinemax and Showtime would total 8.95 monthly. The correction states each of the three channels costs 8.95 per month.
The Steeleville Village Board warned Omni-Midwest's Percy Steeleville Cablevision to resolve widespread problems or risk legal action. Residents report poor reception, radiation leaks, and cables crossing properties. board gave a limited period to remedy. Officials urged public complaints to be logged via local contact 965-3469.
The Cambria village board approved a formal ordinance for cable television. In November Community Cablevision Co. was tentatively selected to provide service with a 7.90 basic fee and additional channel charges. The village will take 4 percent of gross revenues. The board also authorized $850 for Cambria Park playground equipment and is examining up to three new fire hydrants with costs to be checked by the fire, water and sewer departments.
Buckner Village Board tables a rate increase sought by Jones Intercable Inc. The plan would raise monthly fees from seven to eight dollars. Clerk Leslie Rees said the board wants a company representative to explain why parts of the town still lack service.
Carbondale launches a minority training and work experience program after lifting a manpower services enrollment freeze. An $89,327 state grant funds outreach led by Delores Smith at the Attacks Board office in Emma Hayes Center. The aim is to recruit 150 minority persons in the coming year. hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Fri. contact 549-0341.
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers awarded a $4,000 scholarship grant to Southern Illinois University Carbondale's technology department. The total grants reach $166,185 for 37 institutions under the SME Manufacturing Engineering Education Foundation to advance manufacturing tech and education. SME, based in Dearborn Michigan, serves 60,000 members in 60 counties and runs ongoing programs for engineers and technologists. Since 1980 the foundation has issued 142 grants totaling $712,384 with a fifth round possible in May.
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