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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2011
Page
6
A long government calendar lists dozens of local meetings in towns across the region. Sessions include city councils, village boards, library boards, planning and zoning groups, and public committees with start times from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at various halls, libraries, and offices.
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute released a fall lineup focusing on the Illinois economy and higher education policy with emphasis on women in politics. Notable sessions include Christine Todd Whitman, Sheila Simon, Stephen Katsinas, Terri Bryant, and Dan Long in a series of “Pizza and Politics” talks and public lectures. RSVP required for several events.
Families should designate guardians to retrieve children if needed and review emergency supply kits every six months. Escape routes and maps should be prepared. Keep vital documents together, or off site, and plan to evaluate needs when a disaster occurs.
Shawnee Alliance for Seniors provides volunteers to manage client funds with SSA deposits routed to an account. Two orientation sessions at 9 am and 2 pm Tuesday at the Shawnee office on Brandhurst Road. Call 618-985-8322 or 800-642-7773 for registration and details.
Union County moves ahead on a new three story courthouse to replace the water damaged structure. The old building will be demolished after 16 to 18 months as records and services shift to temporary facilities. Voters approved a 1 percent sales tax in 2010 to fund the project designed by HOK with Jonesboro Community Center hosting courtroom 2.
SIU President Glenn Poshard notes NIU losing about 650 students could have worsened SIU figures. He highlights Saluki Startup and University College as factors improving retention and future enrollment. Board Chair Roger Herrin says enrollment remains top concern for Carbondale campus until numbers rise.
Blood drive at First United Methodist Church Herrin runs 1 30 PM to 6 30 PM at 300 S 17th St with Red Cross contact 800 733 2767 Group hours 5 to 7 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion in Conference Room 1 Talk MS Support Group meets 6 to 8 30 PM at Parrish School Carbondale 121 N Parrish Lane Town forum on future of local schools details through 618 457 359 ext 2102.
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