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3 Citizens can now address the CountyBoard at their regularly scheduled meetings(3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm inthe County Board room), and at specialmeetings. Fifteen minutes shall be set aside at thebeginning of each County Board meeting andeach speaker shall be allowed 3 minutes toaddress the board.How to Address the County Board or Committees Although not required, anyone wishing toaddress the Boardmay pre-register by filing acompleted “Request To Address The MadisonCounty Board and Committees" form, with theCounty Clerk’s Office no earlier than 48 hoursprior to the scheduled meeting. For more information on addressing the Boardof Committees visit the County Clerk’s website. Scan QR Codeto Register toSpeakINSIDEMADISON COUNTY AWARDSENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS1516FEATURE:SERVICES: CHAIRMAN”S LETTERRESIDENT JUDGE APPOINTEDCLEAN COMMUNITIESLITTER GRANT5RECOGNITIONMADISON COUNTYRECOGNIZES RETIREE1378911121817E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS1420LIVING LEGENDFUNDING FOR GREEN SCHOOLSPROGRAMSBOARD OF REVIEW SETSFINAL ASSESSMENT IN PICTURESGATEWAY APPRENTICESHIPHUNB SURPASSES MIDWAYMILESTONE TOWARD GOALMADISON COUNTY TO HOLDTRANSISTIONS FAIRROE SCHOLARSHIP

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Sincerely,Chris SlusserMadison County ChairDear Residents, As I write this letter, I realize the first day of spring (March 21) is near and I made it through my first season aschairman. You never know what winter weather will bring, other than cold, it may include ice and snow, but what youdo know is that with every coming season there is change. Change can be good or bad, but when you’re a property owner a notification of an increase in your assessmentcould mean something else. Soon, property owners will see postcards in the mail notifying them of the change in themultiplier related to property assessments. The multiplier is handed down by the Illinois Department of Revenue each year. If they feel properties are properlyassessed, the multiplier will be 1.0. However, due to high property sales over the last few years, the DOR hasdetermined that properties in Madison County are being underassessed. The multipliers this year will range from 8 to14 percent, depending on the township. While most of us are excited to see our property values rise, we’re less excited about our assessed value increasingfor tax purposes. However, just because the multiplier goes up 8 percent, this does not mean your taxes will go up 8percent or even go up at all. In Madison County Government, we have not raised our tax levy (our tax request) in the past nine years, so ourportion of your tax bill has remained flat. There are other taxing districts like the Village of Godfrey and Wood RiverTownship, who haven’t raised their tax levies since 2009. However, when the multiplier increases, it does give taxingdistricts (cities, schools, fire districts, etc.) the opportunity to raise taxes proportionally. During our February County Board Meeting, we recognized Rev. Steve Jackson of Mt. Joy Missionary BaptistChurch in Edwardsville and presented him with the Living Legends award, which is presented annually during BlackHistory Month. We also recognized Leslee Gibson, who recently retired from the Highway Department after 35 yearsof service. I plan to continue to publicly recognize long-time employees for their service upon their retirement. For the past five years the county has worked on cleaning up litter along its highways and byways. The CleanCommunities program started in 2021 and is managed through Madison County’s Building and Zoning Department.Since its inception the program continues to grow. First, offering the public “Litter Clean Up” kits, secondly,organizing clean up events and now offering a $2,500 matching grant for municipalities, townships and park districtswho will use the funds to continue keeping our county clean. On Feb. 21, Pat King was sworn in as Madison County’s newest Circuit Judge, replacing the retiring Steve Stobbs,who also served as Chief Judge. Pat is a very accomplished attorney, a great husband and father of seven children,with impeccable integrity. He is an outstanding choice by Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet. I hope you enjoy reading about these things in this issue of Talk Around Town and all the other events andhappenings going on in Madison County.

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LivingLegendLivingLegend7 Madison County honorsMadison County honorsEdwardsville pastorEdwardsville pastor M adison County officials recognized an Edwardsville pastor Wednesday night as a “Living Legend” for hiscontributions in the community. Chairman Chris Slusser and County Boardmember Michael “Doc” Holiday of Alton presentedthe Rev. Steve Jackson with its annual MadisonCounty Living Legend Community Service Award.The county presents the award during Black HistoryMonth to a resident who makes extraordinarycontributions in the community. “It is my honor and pleasure to present him withthis award,” Holliday said. Holliday said Jackson has pastored Mt. JoyMissionary Baptist Church, the oldest black churchin Edwardsville, for more than 45 years. He saidJackson has worked to increase the diversity of thecongregation along with the youth programs. “Under his leadership the programs grew toinclude children’s church, young people’s dramaticperformances, praise dance troop and a worship andpraise team,” Holliday said. He said in addition to serving as pastor, Jacksonserved as an administrator in the EdwardsvilleSchool District at the secondary level from 1997 to2012. “While there he helped hundreds of at-riskstudents learn to value themselves and to takeadvantage of their opportunity to succeed ineducation and life,” he said.

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RecognizedRecognized Jackson worked with students on themes about respectand accountability. Jackson demonstrated respect to thestudents, which helped them to build and understand theirown value. Holliday said Jackon’s career in education was precededby a career in Investment Banking at U.S. Bank in StLouis, Mo., where for more than 23 years he traded andsold stocks, bonds and other financial instruments. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree inEconomics & Psychology from Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville. He also holds two masters’ in science (MS)degrees — one in Money Markets and Banking fromRutgers University, NJ and the second in EducationalLeadership from SIUE. Jackson and his wife Linda Crawl Jackson are the parents of two daughters, Dr. Kimberly Nicole, and Zipporah,two sons, Antwon and Alexander; as well as six grandsons,Joshua, Isaac, Jacob. Kysen, Cannon, Royce, and onegranddaughter, Khloe. Holliday said one of Jackson’s favorite scriptures isPhilippians 4:8, which encourages positive thinking. “Pastor Jackson’s compassion, predictable demeanor andgiving spirit are considered his trademark and can be countedon in all situations and lives up to this scripture,” he said. Jackson thanked the County Board for bestowing him suchan honor. “I appreciate this award,” Jackson said. “I thank God to be ofservice to people and invest in children. I have no regrets andlook forward to continuing my service.”Add a little bit of body textM adison County recognized an employee for her 35 years of service. Chairman Chris Slusser and CountyEngineer Adam Walden presented LesleeGibson with a Certificate of Recognition onFeb. 19 for her outstanding service anddedication in Madison County Government. Walden said Gibson started working forthe Highway Department as a confidentialsecretary on Feb. 26, 1990, He said in 1999,she became an accountant in thedepartment. During her tenure Gibson worked inthree locations prior to moving into theHighway Department’s current location aswell as worked for four County Engineersuntil her retirement on Feb. 3, 2025. Congratulations to Leslee Gibson on herretirement and we wish her much success.RetireeRetiree IN RECOGNITION

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adison County’s newest circuit judge takes his seat on the bench. Patrick King was sworn into office on Feb. 21by Justice David K. Overstreet. King wasappointed to fill the vacancy created by theretirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs on Dec.31, 2024 and he will conclude the appointmenton Dec. 7, 2026, following the November 2026general election. “I am honored and humbled for thisopportunity to serve as a circuit judge,” Kingsaid. “It’s my plan to be fair, impartial andindependent by being a faithful public servant forall citizens. I’m excited and grateful for thisopportunity to serve in the judiciary.” The ceremony was attended by the county’selected officials and other notable figuresincluding Monsignor David Hoefler, who offereda prayer, as well as other clergy members FatherSteven Janoski, Father Stephen Pohlman, andFather Jeff Goeckner. King holds a Juris Doctor degree from ThomasM. Cooley Law School and a bachelor’s degree inpolitical science and history from the Universityof Missouri-Columbia. He also has teachingexperience as an adjunct professor in criminaljustice and business law. King’s experience includes nearly 15 years ofserving as lead counsel in civil, criminal, andadministrative cases, first at King Law Firm LLCwhich he founded in 2011 and then at MillerKingLLC where he is a founder and managingpartner. His area of focus has primarily been on civillitigation (personal injury and wrongful death),municipal law, and mediation. He was previously aspecial public defender in the Third JudicialCircuit, as well as an associate attorney at the LawOffices of Brown and Associates. His appointment marks a significant transitionin his career where he has a vast amount ofexperience serving as the appointed attorney forCity of Grafton, the City of Alton’s Civil ServiceCommission, the Village of New Douglas, theVillage of Glen Carbon Police Commission, theVillage of Maryville Police & Fire Commission, theCity of Troy Police Commission, and the Village ofSt. Jacob Zoning Board Administrator (HearingOfficer) as well as a Guardian Ad Litem. In his new position, King will preside over theLaw Division docket. His professional affiliations include the Tri-CityBar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association,the American Bar Association, the Bar Associationof Metropolitan St. Louis. He has served as a pastpresident of the Alton Wood River Bar Association,the Catholic Bar Association of Diocese ofSpringfield, and the Madison County BarAssociation. King and his wife, Stephanie, reside inEdwardsville and are parents to seven children.They are also members of St. Mary’s CatholicParish in EdwardsvilleM

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M adison County announced it will be awarding $25,000 in funding for its new Clean Communities Litter Grant program. “We wanted to do something to get people moreinvolved in helping to keep their communities clean,”Chairman Chris Slusser said. “For the past five yearswe’ve offered citizens litter kits to assist in keepingcommunities clean and this grant opportunity is the nextstep.” Slusser said Building and Zoning is overseeing the newgrant program, which is promoting environmentalstewardship, engaging residents in cleanup efforts andfostering pride in shared public spaces. Building and Zoning Administrator Chris Doucleff saidthe grant will provide funding, up to $2,500 in matchingfunds, for litter clean-up projects, “This is a 100 percent match grant,” Doucleff said. He said the grant is intended to provide financialassistance and support for municipalities, townships, parkdistricts and partners that help combat litter in theirarea. Only 10 applicants will be accepted annually for themaximum $25,000 in funding. Since the Clean Communities program started in 2020,individuals and groups have participated in helping cleartrash and debris from the county. “We’ve seen this program grow since it first started,”Doucleff said. “The plan was and still is to build a county-wide team of action-oriented individuals who take pridein the health and well-being of their communities.” For anyone interested in applying, applicants can lookat the list of possible expenditures, which includessupplies and equipment, disposal services, volunteersupport and incentives, promotion and public engagementand project management and logistics. More detailed information can be found on the last page of the Madison County offering matchingClean CommunitiesLitter Grant SERVICES application packet online at www.madisoncountyil.gov. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 21. Doucleff said even for those not interested in the grant,the county’s Clean Communities program still providesfree clean up supplies (grabbers, reflective vests, gloves,and bags) for volunteers. The public can access moreinformation and request clean up supplies here.(https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/planning_and_development/clean_communities_resources.php) He said running in tandem with this new grantopportunity Madison County also entered into partnershipwith The Open Space Council and is working in conjunctionon a bi-state effort to clean up the Missouri andMississippi Confluence. “The cleanup will encompass volunteer groups, units oflocal government, K-12 schools and all other interestedparties to volunteer their time on or around April 12,”Doucleff said. “The cleanup is designed to help ourwaterways but is not limited to them.” He said all areas will be considered for cleanuplocations. “We are aware many groups coordinate communityclean ups in April for Earth Day,” he said. “We are lookingto provide support and coordination for a larger, morecollaborative initiative.” The county is looking for at least three to or fourlocations that are in desperate need of some “TLC” andvolunteers to participate. “If you or your organization or group are interested inthis effort and know of an area that could benefit, pleaselet us know,” Doucleff said. He said the county would add the location to its list anda representative with Open Space Council would comereview and grade the site. “Community involvement is a vital component of thiseffort,” he said. 11

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adison County Building and Zoning, and CJD-E-Cycling, will be hosting free electronics recycling collections for county residents once again this year. The first of the four events will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,at CJD E-Cycling at 5257 State Route 157, Edwardsville. Subsequent events will be held onJune 14, Aug. 14 and Oct. 18. Residents must make an appointment to drop off items. Appointment holders should plan to arrive at CJD at their scheduled appointment timewith their confirmation email or photo ID. Those not pre-registered will be turned away toavoid lengthy wait times and overwhelming site capacity. Visithttps://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/planning_and_development/recycle_events.php to register or for more information. Accepted items include anything with a cord, home electronics and televisions,computers and monitors, small appliances, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers,refrigerators, furnaces, lawn equipment. All items, including older-model CRT televisions,are free of charge for residents to recycle during the drive. Items not accepted include business and contractor waste, paint, hazardous waste,batteries, oils, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, oxygen tanks, DVDs, VHSs, CDs, orcassette tapes, transformers or ballasts, and devices containing mercury including smokedetectors. These collections are part of Madison County Planning and Development’s regularprogramming to provide residents with comprehensive waste-disposal and recyclingservice.Madison CountyMadison Countyto host E-wasteto host E-wastecollection eventscollection eventsM

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adison County officials approved more than $52,000 to go toward the Green Schools Program. The County Board voted Feb. 10 to approve the Building andZoning Department’s request from its Host Fee Funds to fund 14schools’ for the Green Seed projects across the county, as well asfunding to sponsor competitions and programs, continuingeducation and school recognition. “The program operates with the purpose of serving schools inthe development of healthy, resource-efficient learninginstitutions and educating students while saving energy,resources and money,” Green Schools Coordinator Lisa Rogerssaid. Building and Zoning Administrator Chris Doucleff said in 1989the state passed the Solid Waste Management Act requiringenvironmental education and outreach programs for schools andresidents for counties receiving funding from landfill fees. “The county provides schools with funding for studentprograms and continuing education opportunities for teachers,”Doucleff said. Due to the growing demand of the Green Schools Program bylocal school districts and educators, approximately 30,000students in Madison County’s public, private and parochial schoolstake part in the program. Rogers said the request for funding will support current andupcoming programs and the Green Seed grant applications. TheGreen Seed Grant funds provide assistance to schools with Mobjectives including solid waste management, air qualityinitiatives, energy efficiencies and stormwater projects as part ofthe schools Green Goals. The types of projects and funding allocated for each includecounty-sponsored competitions and programs ($10,200),continuing education for green schools coordinators ($1,000),coordinators and school recognition ($13,000), and school grantsand incentives ($28,200.) Rogers said the county competitions and programs includeAmerica Recycles Day poster contest, pumpkin purge contest,sneaker collection contest, clean air bookmark contest,Photovoice competition, Upcycle Innovation contest, rain barreldesign contest, iCompost contest, classroom lessons, curriculumsupplies and more. Doucleff said there are two landfills in the county — Roxanaand Madison — which collect monies that go into Host Fee andSolid Waste funds and are earmarked, per state statute, forenvironmental programs and public engagement. County Board member Denise Wiehardt of Granite City andchair of the Grants Committee said the program is a win for boththe county and the schools. “The Green Schools Program raises awareness among futuregenerations of students, teachers and local communities aboutsustained environmental projects and the economic benefits fromthem,” Wiehardt said. “Our partnership with local schoolsproduces healthier, more productive learning environments.”MADISON COUNTYMADISON COUNTYAWARDS FUNDING FORAWARDS FUNDING FORGREEN SCHOOLSGREEN SCHOOLSPROGRAMSPROGRAMSAlhambra Primary SchoolAlton High SchoolEast Alton-Wood River Community High Evangelical SchoolHighland Middle SchoolLincoln Middle SchoolMark Twain Elementary SchoolMeadowbrook Intermediate SchoolOur Lady Queen of Peace SchoolRoxana High SchoolSt. Jacob Elementary SchoolTrinity LutheranWoodland Elementary SchoolWorden Elementary SchoolGreen space landscaping Compost program Water bottle filling station and Wipebooks Outdoor classroom project Native plants and classroom waste reduction Native plantings Composting, cultivating indoor plants for food Motion sensors, Recycling Day T-shirts Green space renewal Eight Biology II Environmental Science projects Outdoor classroom update and refresh Bird feeding station addition to outdoor class Aeroponic Tower Garden Aeroponic Tower Garden $2,000 $ 377 $2,000 $1,981 $2,000 $1,914 $1,953 $ 845 $2,000 $1,999 $1,947 $ 816 $1,385 $1,385SchoolProject Cost13

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Madison County awards taxing districtsMadison County awards taxing districtsgrants for environmental projectsgrants for environmental projects Grant recipients andprojects include: Alhambra — $15,000 — Eco Seating UpgradeAlton— $7,700 — Wadlow Watershed RestorationProjectCollinsville — $15,000 — Aerated Static PileComposting SystemEdwardsville — $15,000 — City Hall LEDConversionGodfrey — $15,000 — Friarwood Drive BankStabilization ProjectGrantfork —$8,828 — Auxiliary Backup PowerGeneratorRoxana — $14,732 — Lift station - VFD InstallationWood River — $8,770 — Stump GrinderAttachmentTri-Township Park District— $ 15,000 — RubberMulch - Playground Project adison County is awarding more than $115,000 in grants to municipalities, townships, sanitary and park districts for environmental initiatives.Building and Zoning awarded nine taxing districts grants totaling$115,030 to support environmental projects throughout the county.TheCounty Board voted to approve the funding on Feb. 19. Building and Zoning Administrator Chris Doucleff said when the countyestablished the grant program in 2001, projects were limited to recyclingand waste diversion as part of its recycling program. “In recent years, the county revisited the types of projects that couldbe done,” Doucleff said. “The projects still meet the statutoryrequirements, but allow the county to accommodate a broader scope toinclude plan and policy development, stormwater management, efficientand alternative energy projects and environmental restoration work.” He said the purpose of the program is to provide financial support forprojects that align with the county’s environmental goals and initiatives.Since the program’s inception 24 years ago, the county grants moniesfrom the landfill “host” or “tipping” fee fund has been used to pay formore than 180 projects. This year, projects include watershed restoration, composting, LEDconverstion, backup genterator, a lift station and more. County Board member Denise Wiehardt of Granite City and chair ofthe Grants Committee said the environmental grants are a good use ofthe tipping fees and tailored to the varied needs of the taxing districts.She said the grants help to pay a portion of the projects’ cost. “These grants benefit the taxing districts and provide funding forupgrades or replacement of older, non-environmentally friendlyinfrastructure,” Wiehardt said. All grant recipients are expected to undergo site visits upon projectcompletion as well as submit a final report — their fundingreimbursement request. M

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axpayers across Madison County will soon be notified of their new assessed property values. “If you receive a notice that there was anincrease in your property’s assessment, it does notautomatically mean it will increase your propertytaxes,” Madison County Board Chairman ChrisSlusser said. “A property tax bill is determined bylocal taxing bodies and how much each unit of localgovernment requests (tax levy) to provide serviceto its citizens. However, the increase in themultiplier does give taxing districts the opportunityto raise taxes if they choose.” The Illinois Department of Revenue issued thecounty’s tentative property assessmentequalization factor, or multiplier, of 1.0903. The‘multiplier,’ is the method used to achieve uniformproperty assessments among taxpayers. The multiplier for farmland and farm buildingsis 1.0000. The Board of Review is set to hold a publichearing at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28 to determine themultiplier and final property assessment for 2024.There will be around 133,000 postcards mailed onMarch 4 notifying property owners whoseassessment changed. Slusser said Madison County has been a goodsteward of taxpayer’s money and kept costs downwhile continuing to provide services. “For the past eight years Madison CountyGovernment has kept its tax levy flat,” he said.“There are other units of local government thathave done the same thing. If every taxing districtfollowed suit, taxpayers would never see anincrease in their tax bill regardless of how hightheir assessment reached.” Board of Review Chair Phil Taylor said theequalization hearing is the final step in theassessment process. “The multiplier is the effort of providing auniform average level of assessments between TownshipTownship MultipliersMultipliersHelvetiaSalineLeefNew DouglasSt. JacobMarineAlhambraOliveJarvisPin OakHamelOmphghentCollinsvilleEdwardsvilleFort RussellMoroNameokiChouteauWood RiverFosterVeniceGranite CityAltonGodfrey Madison County Board of ReviewMadison County Board of Review sets final assessment on property valuessets final assessment on property values1.10431.11061.12111.12111.12371.12111.12111.08321.10151.09491.11321.07341.08041.07761.07761.09211.14811.11581.07271.06391.14141.10951.10731.0832townships and/or counties.,” Taylor said. “From an equalization standpoint, the value of propertyin Madison County has to be 33.3% of theassessed value.” Taylor said the equalization factor isdetermined annually by comparing the price ofindividual properties sold over the past threeyears to the assessed value placed on thoseproperties by the county supervisor ofassessments/county assessor. “For the past three years the multiplier hasbeen greater than one across Madison County,”Taylor said. Taylor said the factors that could cause theassessed value to go up are due to what is takingplace in the market. He said everything is basedoff of “what would the property sell for?” “Every time someone buys a property and paysmore for it than the property is assessed, it cancause values to increase on all properties,” hesaid. “There is a Sales Ratio Study done thatdetermines the average level of assessment foreach township or multi-township. Our job is totake that amount and add a multiplier to eachproperty (seen in the notice) to equalize allproperties.” The Board of Review only deals with thevaluation of the property. Once the value is set itis used to process taxes which are based on therates in all the districts that a property is locatedin. Property owners who disagree with their newassessment will have 30 days, starting March 4,to file an appeal with the Property Tax AppealBoard (PTAB). Forms to file an appeal can be found at yourlocal township assessor’s office, the MadisonCounty Board of Review, and the Madison CountyChief Assessment Office. Forms can also bedownloaded from www.ptab.illinois.gov. T15

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surpasses midway milestone toward goal he Gateway Apprenticeship Hub reached a major milestone — enrolling its 390th apprentice and exceeding the halfway point toward its goal of 750 apprentices. This achievement highlights the Hub’s mission to enhance careeropportunities and address workforce needs in education, healthcare,and bioscience throughout the St. Louis region. Launched in 2022 with $5.8 milliion in funding from the U.S.Department of Labor, the Gateway Apprenticeship Hub connectsindividuals to sustainable career pathways through RegisteredApprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in the healthcare, bioscience, andeducation fields. Madison County Employment and Training serves aslead agency of the program. The Hub focuses on meeting workforce needs and has beenparticularly successful in recruiting participants for its educationprograms, which account for approximately 63 percent of allapprentices. Given the increasing number of vacancies in education roles, thistrend is especially encouraging to employers. “Every apprentice is an investment in the future of ourcommunity,” Rebecca Ryan, grant manager of Gateway ApprenticeshipHub, said. “These programs empower individuals, strengthenindustries, and support the economic vitality of our region.” Tony Bishop, an apprentice enrolled in LIV Sober Living, shared howthe program transformed his life. “My role as an apprentice has given me a leg to stand on as aproductive member of society,” Bishop said. “I understand that arecovering addict’s ultimate weapon is another recovering addict;thus, WE impact one another.” Employers also recognize the benefits of these programs. Debbie Pfeiffer, assistant to the center director of WashingtonUniversity’s McDonnell Genome Institute, praised the program’simpact. “They’re filling employment gaps and are gaining the laboratoryskills, knowledge, and experience needed to build a long-term careerpath for themselves in the biotechnology field,” Pfeiffer said. “TheMcDonnell Genome Institute and the labs at Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine look forward to future collaboration with TheGateway Apprenticeship Hub.” With a goal of enrolling 750 apprentices by 2026, the GatewayApprenticeship Hub is driving workforce growth while building astronger, more inclusive future for the St. Louis metro area. For more information about the Gateway Apprenticeship Hub andits apprenticeship programs, please visitGatewayApprenticeshipHub.com or emailGatewayApprenticeshipHub@madisoncountyil.gov. 'I just want to promote this programthat changed my grandson's life':Illinois apprenticeship program helpsstudents with disabilitiesT17

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adison County’ Regional Office of Education’s STEP/Transition program, which is serving approximately 350 students within 10 high schoolsacross the county, will be hosting an event this month at Lewis andClark Community College. The Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP) is a trainingand assessment program that prepares students with disabilities fortransition from high school to employment and community participationduring and after high school. This program is funded through a grantfrom the Department of Human Services, Division of RehabilitationServices. In STEP, students acquire not only good work habits, but alsoemployability skills The Transition Planning Committee will be hosting its SpringTransition Fair from 2 to 7 p.m. on March 13 at Lewis & ClarkCommunity College, Godfrey Campus (Trimpe 141) - 5800 GodfreyRoad, Illinois 62035. The Transition Planning Committee is seeking vendors for the event.The cost is free and doors open at 1 p.m., which will allow set up beforethe 2 p.m. start times. A table and two chairs will be provided to each organization to usefor displays. Vendors will need to bring their own table covering andextension cords. Please feel free to bring promotional flyers, pamphletsand materials explaining the services your organization provides to thecommunity. Dinner will also be provided at no cost to the vendor. Those withdietary restrictions should make note to on the vendor registration form(adjacent page) Any organization that would like to participate in the SpringTransition Fair, please complete the registration form and return it viaemail to Paula K. Bradford Mueller at pbradford@roe41.org or mail to 157 N. Main, Suite 438, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. Please indicate on the registration form if you will need a powersource, Wi-Fi access, accommodations or any other assistance in orderto make this event successful for all who participate. The Madison County Transition Planning Committee and looksforward to the community’s continued support . Visit https://www.roe41.org/page/step-secondary-transition-experience-program to find out more about the STEP program.MMadison COunty to holdMadison COunty to holdTransitions Fair for studentsTransitions Fair for students

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