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										Terri 
										Miller of rural Hillsboro has been 
										appointed to fill the position of 
										University of Illinois Extension 
										director for unit 16 serving Logan, 
										Menard, and Sangamon Counties. Miller 
										took on the position effective July 6th. 
										She replaces John Fulton who retired 
										earlier this year. 
										 
										 
										
										
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