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Carmi-White County Community Unit District No. 5
Board of Education Meeting
Jefferson Attendance Center (annex building)
Monday, September 25, 2023
Special Board Meeting – 6:45 p.m. Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Budget Hearing Agenda
1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
2. Budget Presentation.
3. Adjourn. [Read more...]
Banterra Bank is the Platinum Sponsor for the Event
The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation in coordination with the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art will host the second annual Jazz Under the Stars Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Two jazz bands are slated to perform on the Hise Terrace. The opening band is local favorite The Penguins at 7 p.m. featuring Jim Smith, Bruce Boone, Keith Talley, and Melinda Tolley. Taking the stage at 8 p.m. is the headliner – the Louis Pettinelli Jazz Quartet – consisting of vocals, keyboard, upright bass, and drums.
While jazz music will be enjoyed on the Hise Terrace, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the finale of two exhibits in the Hise Museum: Regional Landmarks and Architecture in the Main Gallery and The Works of Kathy Phelps in the West Gallery. [Read more...]
On September 14, the IRS announced that it would stop processing new claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) through at least December 31, 2023. Congress initially passed the ERC to jumpstart the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and get cash into the hands of businesses immediately. However, many ERC promoters have arisen during and following the end of the pandemic, highlighting the availability of the ERC to businesses and charging large contingency fees (25% to 40%) for helping the employer make an ERC claim.
The Indian Creek Township board learned last night that there are no records to be found documenting any lease or deed for the property by the ball field that the township has been using for many years. Effectively, the township has been squatting on the land. The owner, Mrs. Bond does not wish to sell the property but would like to have a lease with the township for the use of it. A special township meeting to discuss the matter is set for Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Township building on S. Division Street. The public is invited. [Read more...]
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The new playground is almost ready for visitors. The Parks and Recreation committee is reporting that the first layer of the rubber has been laid down and another one is to be done. The fence is still up around the area and the committee asks people to not cross the barrier at this time. It will be completed and open soon enough.
By Clerk Deborah Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor
It was reported at last Tuesday night's Enfield board meeting that a representative from War Horse Christian School had contacted Mayor Black expressing some interest in the Booth Grade School building. The trustees stated it would be best if the school’s officials came to a meeting or requested a special meeting with the board, but they would first need to reach an agreement with the NCOE School District. Local media had initially reported that the school wanted to move there, but Dr. Caleb. Mitchell clarified the matter in a statement on Facebook: [Read more...]
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit Schools District No.3
Matthew J. Vollman, Superintendent
PO Box 399 I 409 East Third Street
Phone:618-378-3222 Norris City, IL 62869 Fax: 618-378-3286
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting
September 20, 2023, NCOE District Office, 7:00p.m.
I. Public Hearing on FY24 Budget
September 12 Arrests:
Deputy Michael Brown initiated a traffic stop of Cory O'Donnell, 30 of Enfield, assisted by Deputy Trey Simmons. Dispatch advised the deputies that O'Donnell was wanted on a White County warrant (2023TR586) and a Hamilton County warrant for Failure to Appear. Police later learned there was no record on the VIN# and that the registration on the vehicle was a trailer plate. Inventory of the vehicle revealed a green zipper bag, a glass smoking device and what was believed to be methamphetamine, along with a plastic bag with a crystal substance. A field test was positive for meth and cannabis. [Read more...]
