Southern Illinois events mix lecture concert and public notices
Ed Asner lectures at 4 p.m. in the SIUC Student Center and narrates Shoah at 7:30 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium, with proceeds and details. The program lists concert, talks, workshops, and multiple local government and civic meetings across Carbondale Murphysboro Pinckneyville and nearby towns, plus contact info and deadlines.
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Ed Asner
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Siuc Public Policy Institute
Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Shryock
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Asner
SIAC
Scott Hines
Reavis remembered for dedication at Dongola schools
Richard Reavis 64, superintendent of Dongola schools, died Saturday from lung cancer with severe pneumonia. He was known for quiet dedication to students, with Kyle Kern noting his focus on kids and Jennifer Flowers describing him as a mentor who kept the district running despite illness.
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Dongola
Richard Reavis
Dongola School
Reavis
Kyle Kern
Kern
Jennifer Flowers
Flowers
Bottles on a Floor Shape Senior Art Prize Winner
SIU Carbondale senior Brenda McCollum won the 2003 Rickert Ziebold art award for a watercolor series inspired by multicolored bottle light. Four seniors received $5,000 each. works will be shown in the University Museum Faner Hall starting Saturday.
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Brenda McCollum
Benton
Rickert-Ziebold
Carbondale
McCollum
School of Art and Design
Southern Illinois University
SIUC
Allyn
Edie Overturf
Michael Paoletti
Maria Serena Perrone
University Museum
Faner Hall
Shooting Incident In Lesser Under Investigation
William Paul Kirk, 55, recuperates from a gunshot wound to the cheek after a weekend shooting near his Lesser home at 6062 Coal St. Franklin County authorities say the 911 call came from his wife Paula at 6:49 p.m. Saturday. Sheriff deputies and state police transported him to Franklin Hospital in Benton, with recovery expected. State's Attorney Bill Richardson plans to review all sheriff reports before actions and will speak with Kirk prior to any charges.
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William Paul Kirk
Franklin County
Bill Richardson
Sheriff's Department
Richardson
William Kirk
Kirk
Paula
Coal St
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Coal and Cherry Streets
Lesser
Herrin Schools Face $310000 Budget Cuts
Herrin school board must cut $310,000 from salaries and programs to balance next year’s budget even if remaining state aid payments come through. Cuts target staff including high school counselor Sheila Ahlgren, alternative instructors Shawn Banks and Leanna Fisher, nurse Deanna Tacderas, social workers Teresa Whitecotton and Michelle Corrasco, secretaries Lori Crabb and Charlene Jilek, custodians Jason Keim and Ernie Clendenin, and nine full-time teachers’ aides.
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Herrin
Mark Collins
Sheila Ahlgren
Shawn Banks
Leanna Fisher
Deanna Tacderas
Teresa Whitecotton
Michelle
Blaine Bastien chosen as new city clerk in Du Quoin
Blaine Bastien was appointed city clerk at a special Du Quoin City Council meeting succeeding Rex Duncan who resigned to join Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Mayor Rednour praised Bastien’s supervisory experience and engineering background while Commissioner Robinson noted his strong community connection and leadership potential.
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Blaine Bastien
du Quoin
Jeff Robinson
Bastien
Angie Roach
Rednour
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International Association of Administrative Professionals
Ponderosa Restaurant
Hotmail
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
Mount Vernon
Diane Terry
Jackson County
Ava Road
Murphysboro
Susan Grupp
Cedarhurst Art Center
Richview Road
Joye Moon
Linda
Illinois Centre Mall
Marion
Roberta Williams
First Presbyterian
Anna City
City Hall
W. Davie St
Buckner
Carbondale Park District
Hickory Ridge
Carrier
N. Mill
Carterville
Ewing Village Board
Marion Park Board
Ashley Park
Parish Ave
Thompsonville
Www
Thesouthern.com
Caleb Hale
Rickert Ziebold
John D. Homan
Christi Mathis
John Rednour
University of Illinois
Inland Steel Coal Co
Consolidation Coal Co
Robinson
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