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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2001
Page
11
John A. Logan College announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program to provide free meals for children in child care centers after-school programs shelters and family day care homes. For details contact Mary Ellen Abell ext 8217 800-851-4720.
CARTERVILLE John A Logan College eyes a fall enrollment uptick with President Robert Mees noting about 50 more students than last year. He cites last year’s 5289 as the peak and says programs extend total annual reach to 12,000 to 13,000 per semester. Contracts with Central Management Services and the Department of Corrections aim to train Southern Illinois workers, including about 4000 DOC employees in the region.
The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce seeking sponsors for the 79th annual Mardi Gras Celebration on October 26 and 27. Funds will support the queen's scholarship, entertainment for all ages, and prize money for marching bands. For details call 357-3243.
The American Cancer Society in Southern Illinois seeks volunteers with cars to drive cancer patients to treatments. Weekday hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. require a few hours monthly. Call 800-642-7792 to sign up or 800-227-2345 for program info or visit www.cancer.org.
Governor George Ryan announced a $4.45 million reconstruction of Fort Massac in Metropolis. The 1,500 acre site will be restored to an 1800s appearance with an enhanced visitor center. Demolition is planned after this year’s encampment on October 20 and 21, with renovations due before the November 2003 Lewis and Clark celebration.
Perry County 4-H members kick off the new club year for National 4-H Week October 7 to 13 with events at local schools a poster contest and radio public service announcements. The 204 Explorers will hold a bake sale and 4-H cookbook sale at the Du Quoin Farmers Market September 15. They also won the Governor's Award for best use of the theme on their Du Quoin State Fair float and collected canned goods for local pantries. Pyatt Community 4-H held a recent canned food drive.
Regional economist Mike Wessell notes Southern Illinois posted mixed July unemployment, with declines in Union Johnson and Jackson but rises in Saline Williamson and Franklin. He cites no serious issues, attributing most increases to temporary layoffs from Burkhart and Mariah Boat plant closures while construction remains strong and overall job market healthy.
Marion resident Saundra Jent, acting Williamson County Clerk, describes her 21 years directing elections and her transition to lead the entire county clerk’s office. She recalls figures like Glenn Poshard and other clerks rising to higher offices, and vows to continue Boren’s service mindset as she assumes duties including records, tax bills, and board liaison. Swearing in occurred August 27 at the county board meeting.
The Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation hosts a women’s health event on Monday at St Mary’s Church Educational Building. Free screenings include carotid scans HDL glucose and blood pressure. Dr Deborah Cortlandt discusses cardiac risk factors in women followed by panel talks and yoga. Reservations cost seven dollars, with refunds on request.
Murphysboro prepares the Liberty Theater for the 50th Apple Festival with a portable stage from the Southern Illinois Airport and woven memories. Di Riley leads Murphysboro Main Street’s renovation as workers finish interior work and stage events including child theater showings and a video montage.
Marion officials press a $10 million sewer plant project required by the EPA. The plan adds a new plant on the current site, funded by a $1.5 million loan and $9 million from a proposed 25 cent home rule sales tax increase and sewer-use surcharge, with a grant and EPA permit still needed.
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