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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2007
Page
7
Shawnee Community College marks its 40th anniversary with a Sept 21 gathering at 11 am in the college atrium. Alumni and community invited to view a history slideshow, see the new logo reveal, and enjoy refreshments. Contact Sarah Kinkade at 634-3270 for details.
The Southern Illinois Convention sponsored by Illinois Extension runs October 6 to 8 at Touch of Nature Environmental Center near Carbondale. Open to any teen under 19 by September 1, it features workshops, team building, dances, a mystery theater and guest Curt Jones of Dippin Dots. Cost is 140 dollars by September 14, covering lodging meals and programs. Contact Extension offices in Jackson, Williamson, Franklin, or Alexander Pulaski counties for details.
Murphysboro Township High School class of 1962 will mark its 45th reunion during the Apple Festival on Sept 14 and 15. The gathering includes a pizza get together at 6 p.m. Sept 14 at The Old Rome and a casual evening at 6 p.m. Sept 15 at Jackson Country Club. Cost is 25 dollars per person for both nights. For information and reservations contact Bonnie Casleton Whiteside at bwhiteside mwhsi.com.
John A. Logan College reports its highest fall enrollment at 6,061 with more than half from in-district high school grads. The 50 at 40 campaign, funded by a $30,000 grant, aimed to attract 50 percent of district seniors to the Carterville campus by 2007 as the college marks 40 years.
West Frankfort hosts a Patriot's Day tribute sponsored by the Frankfort Community Park Auxiliary to honor Franklin County firefighters law enforcement emergency responders telecommunicators veterans and local military personnel. Mayor Marion Presley praised their sacrifices noting the cost of freedom while firefighter Roger Overton of Lesser Fire Protection District reflected on 9 11 and the death of fellow firefighter James Shib Miller.
Herrin mayor Vic Ritter reports brisk progress on city infrastructure including replacement of 50 to 60 year old cast iron water lines on South 13th and 14th streets. Heat caused damage. bonds and grants fund extensions and a future sewage lift station on South 22nd Street.
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