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Carbondale Conversations for Community Action Launch
A community driven initiative invites all residents to join Carbondale Conversations for Community Action. The aim is to listen, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plot a forward path with broad participation beyond leaders and business or education sectors. How will the effort differ from past initiatives?
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Carbondale invites residents to kickoff open conversation on community action
Carbondale launches a four meeting effort to unite diverse residents through honest dialogue. The kickoff Saturday from 2 to 4 PM at Carbondale Community High School cafeteria invites participation, with follow up actions guiding the Carbondale Human Relations Commission agenda. Coordinator Lana Bardo at city hall 549 5302 and studycircles ci carbondale il us web site provided.
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Voices on bankruptcy and state labor in Du Quoin
A reader letter discusses the affect of bankruptcy law on debtors and creditors versus the need for a fresh start. It critiques Blagojevichs prison policy, job losses, and agency mergers, arguing for prudent fiscal policy and responsible consumer choices with a regional Du Quoin vantage.
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Blaming race the easy way out for some
Jim Muir discusses readers' reactions to his previous column on the Massac County Cairo high school regional final riot. He argues blaming race is a crutch for failure, cites varied reader comments, and urges personal effort over scapegoating while noting real inequities.
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