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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2012
Page
3
Matthew Scott Amezquita 29 of Anna died after being struck by a northbound Amtrak train in Anna early Saturday. Police found him between the rails and pronounced him dead at the scene. Funeral arrangements with Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home are incomplete. no foul play is suspected.
Harrisburg officials plan a 10 a.m. briefing at Harrisburg City Hall with Illinois emergency and transportation directors to outline plans aiding residents after the February 29 tornado that killed seven and damaged homes and businesses. FEMA denial cited. state effort led by Gov. Quinn will mobilize state and federal programs.
Shawnee Community College in Allin announced a 100 percent pass rate for its licensed practical nursing students on the National Council Licensure Examination, marking the sixth straight year of perfect scores. Director Denise Griffith noted students juggle work and family duties while SCC plans lab and class space expansion to accept more applicants amid ongoing local nursing shortages.
More than 100 residents of Murphysboro wearing hooded sweatshirts walked Sunday in 80 degree heat to back Trayvon Martin’s family. Dericia Johnson organized the event, saying it aims to raise awareness that the issue is not just local or racial but could happen anywhere. The march path ran from Walgreens on Lane to Walnut Street, with participants pushing strollers and receiving honks of support as they chanted no justice no peace and justice.
The Carbondale City Council convenes at 7 p.m. to publicly hear and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget totaling about 45.1 million dollars in expenses and 39.9 million in revenues. The session will also cover a street cut repair contract for 136,800 dollars with Stones Concrete Construction of Alto Pass and a five year community investment program. Fiscal year 2013 starts May 1 with a council vote slated for April 17.
Local events begin Tuesday with the theme Local Lives Global Ties featuring films martial arts discussions live performances and an Iron Chef style competition. Keynote speaker Frances Shen outlines stereotypes against Asian Americans and research on multicultural psychology prior to April 10 program.
The piece emphasizes expanding beyond personal history to gain new perspectives through cultural offerings during Asian American Heritage Month. It argues such programs help understand what it means to live in the United States by broadening cultural awareness and appreciation.
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