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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1981
Page
14
Murphysboro residents will question 13 candidates tonight in a forum hosted by The Southern Illinoisan. The event asks how teacher salary negotiations should be handled in Murphysboro Unit School District 186, how district funds should be spent, and what new courses or programs should be offered.
The Junior Women’s Club of Murphysboro sponsors a candidates night at 7:30 in the north courtroom of the Jackson County Courthouse. Three individuals running for Murphysboro school board will speak, then answer audience questions from note cards.
Jerome R Lorenz director of SIUC s Rehabilitation Institute received the 1981 Advancement of Research in Rehabilitation Administration Award at the National Rehabilitation Administration Association meeting in Indianapolis The honor recognizes major contributions to rehabilitation administration His work includes founding and editing the Journal of Rehabilitation Administration and ongoing research Lorenz serves as past president of the association and co chairs its Education Accreditation Coordinating Committee He joined SIUC in 1973 and has led the institute since 1978 He holds bachelor s master s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin Madison
Herrin Area United Way reports 12 506 dollars of its 49 940 dollar target raised as the fund drive enters week four. Nine organizations achieved 100 percent participation including Baldwin Music Center Southside Lumber Western Auto Dr Manfredini's office P E Gilbert Prescriptions Eagles Club Dr Halloway's office Johnson's Funeral Home and North Side School.
Vienna officials discussed adding cable television with Galaxy Cable Television of Kentucky and Dowden Cable Television of Atlanta. City Clerk Kay Aly noted a next meeting with a Dowden representative and said only a few firms service small towns. Other items included annexation talk, garbage disposal bids due Oct. 14, and Halloween events from 6 to 9 pm on Oct. 31 with a parade Oct. 30 in the town square.
Bush village officials set a special 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting to consider a tax levy ordinance that could lift property taxes by up to 7.5 cents per $100. The previous levy was 5725, with the proposed rise to cover an estimated 22000 needed for the volunteer fire department. A 25000 home could pay up to 85.82 next year versus 80 this year as the rate climbs from 95.5 to 1.03 per 100.
Weatherization grants for low income homes in Franklin and Williamson counties via Volunteer Services Inc. Call West City office Franklin County at 439 7353 or Marion office Williamson County at 997 4371 ext 270 between 8 30 a m and 5 p m Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.
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