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Centralia News items span community plans and meetings
Community notices report July 22 plans for a witness meeting at City Square with a sack lunch. Girl Scout neighborhood gathering held. District Camporee plans for District VI set for Sept 17–19 at Cuivre for all levels. Boone County Court held a special session with judges and officials in attendance. Local meeting discusses solid waste and landfill zoning. University ties noted with Dr. Leopold LaChance and family. May 23 commencement saw Michael Campion receive a Literary Award. City officials promote Community Shelter Plans at City Hall. Centralia Park Board meeting covers pool work, staff, and summer program roles. Signups for swimming lessons set for June. park actions include a Citizens Band Radio Club permit for June 4 auction. Various park board committees named. next meeting set for late June with box lunch. Bean Creek Cemetery Association to meet Sunday in Plunkett Park with basket dinner.