Jackson County MRC Now Recruiting

The Jackson County Medical Reserve Corps (JCMRC) is now recruiting volunteers!


The Medical Reserve Corps is a group I've been a part of for a good while now. Starting back in Newport News, VA at the Peninsula Health Department and then in Fairfax County. The MRC is made up of committed citizens who prepare for and respond to emergencies through public health departments. Medical and public health professionals are needed as well as others to fill support positions.

There will be 2 orientation sessions upcoming in July on the 9th and the 23rd (you only need to attend one). The trainings will be held at Jackson County Health Department in the back building from 10 am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided! You will receive a portable emergency preparedness kit and a travel emergency kit bag along with information to assist you in filling your travel bag. Other benefits include a uniform shirt, handbooks, and future training opportunities.


For more information pre-register with Tsoetsy Harris by July 6th. 
tsoetsyh@jchdonline.org 

Bowl for Kids Sake

Check out my snazzy black and orange bowling shoes! Today I went up to DuQuoin to participate in the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser at Ten Pin Alley. Check out the the Murphysboro Kiwanis team:

Me, Bob, Pam and Wesley, Phil

Don't ya love my Kiwanis bowling shirt? I borrowed it from Brandon. Our team raised over $800 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County.

Signed a Lease

We have an apartment! Brandon and I signed a lease this afternoon with Hawk Apartments. Here is a sneak peak at the fabulous wallpaper in the kitchen:

More photos to come. We move in on Saturday. But, let's look at some stats: 

In Fairfax County, VA the 2009 average rental complex rent was $1,375 source 

In Jackson County, IL the 2009 median rent for apartments was $447 source

I think it's safe to say that the rent is not "too damn high" out here, and that's a very good thing :)