Investigation into Western Franklin Dispatch finances nears end
An inquiry into the West Franklin County Dispatch agency probes six plus months of unpaid bills and accounting irregularities. Officials say about 226000 dollars in obligations exist, including 186000 owed to the IRS, with bank records from 2005 under review and a potential payment agreement forthcoming.
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Christopher
Franklin County
West Franklin County Dispatch
Zeigler
Dennis Mitchell
Christopher, Lesser
Royalton
IRS
Mitchell
Schools require allergy aware policies to protect students
Southern Illinois districts cite long running steps as NSBA unveils a policy guide for life threatening food allergies. Schools may label buildings nut free and restrict homemade treats at parties. Allergy free cafeteria tables allow students to eat when menu items pose risks. Anne Bryant notes rising allergy rates, with one in 25 children affected.
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Paul Newton
Tresa Chandler
Tri-C Etementary School
Carterville
National School Boards Association
Illinois
Haar
Anne L. Bryant
NSBA
STARS program info link promoted online
The Southern highlights a call to action inviting readers to visit www.thesouthern-com for more information about the STARS program. The note directs readers to click and connect for details and resources available through the online story.
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NSBA
Thesouthern.com
Thesouthern-Com
STARS program aids SIU Carbondale business students
The Steps Toward Academic Responsibility and Success program at SIU Carbondale College of Business helps academically suspended students regain footing. It began last fall, aiding 28 students to an average GPA of 2.86 with three reaching the Dean's List, and now assists 25 students this spring.
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SIU Carbondale College of Business
Jill Gebke
College of Business
Gebke
Legacies program takes students to Greece and beyond
SIU philosophy professor Robert Hahn leads the Ancient Legacies program linking Greece, Italy, Egypt and Turkey with hands on activities. Trips include Egypt March 9–18 and May 16–27 May, Greece Turkey May 29–June 11, Italy June 12–24 with optional Venice and Florence extension June 24–29.
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Carbondale
SIU
Robert Hahn
Greece
Hahn
Italy
Egypt
Turkey
Giza Plateau
Valley of the Kings
Acropolis
Athens
Ephesos
Roman Empire
Vatican City
Venice
Florence
Ancient Legacies travelers tour Parthenon in Athens
A group of SIU Carbondale travelers in the Ancient Legacies program pose in front of the Parthenon in Athens Greece. The photo highlights an educational exchange and cross cultural learning experience for students and staff from the university.
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Robert Hahn
Siu Carbondale
Parthenon
Athens
Greece
Ancient Legacies Meeting on SIU Campus February 9
A planned 7 to 8 p.m. meeting about 2012 trips will be held Thursday February 9 in Lawson Hall 231 on the SIU campus. The event invites participation in learning about heritage and travel opportunities.
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Lawson Hall
SIU
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