Gum Drops program feeds Southern Illinois children weekends
Amy Simpson founder of Gum Drops Program, a 501c3 linked with St. Louis Foodbank, describes supplying child friendly weekend food sacks. The effort relies on grants and donations with a retail value surpassing $160,000 for about $8,000 spent. Simpson and husband Ron run the organization, praised for expanding reach and receiving state recognition.
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Pope Benedict to attend La Scala concert in Milan
Pope Benedict XVI will attend Beethoven Ninth at La Scala in Milan on June 1 as part of the World Encounter of Families itinerary. The event marks his first public theater concert in years, though he often attends Vatican performances.
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Calendar of meetings and community events in Carbondale
Local calendar lists gatherings at Carbondale Civic Center Victory Dream Center and Kokopelli Club. Highlights include guest speaker Vivian Gato from Ghana, youth group sessions, a sale to fight world hunger at Newman Catholic Student Center, a Women’s Connection luncheon with speaker Jeanette Levellie, and the West Frankfort 180th anniversary homecoming at Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. Also noted are food pantries at University Baptist Church Victory Dream Center and Carbondale Church of God with distribution details.
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Bacon and accountability in Weiner district voters
Jim Davidson argues the public valued “bringing home the bacon” over character after Congressman Weiner’s resignation. He notes a 56 percent voter apathy may have shifted when a Republican won the district for the first time in nearly a century. He urges higher standards for elected officials.
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