Welfare information meeting scheduled Tuesday

A public meeting will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Auto Workers Local Union Hall, 29th Street and Madison Avenue, for those who have questions about the new welfare “modernization” system.

Indiana legislators will be on hand to help local residents understand the system. Those attending should bring their applications and rejection notices and will be allowed to share their stories at the meeting.

Parking is free.

The meeting is being sponsored by Indiana Alliance for Retired Persons, Madison County Triad and United Senior Action.

Lincoln author at AU on Tuesday

Anderson University will present “Lincoln the Lawyer: A Presentation by Brian Dirck” as a part of its Town and Gown series at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Reardon Auditorium lobby.

Dirck, associate professor of history at Anderson University, will present an overview of his book “Lincoln the Lawyer.” Dirck recently received the 2008 Benjamin Barondess Award, presented to leading scholars in his field by the Civil War Roundtable. In the book, insights are provided into Lincoln’s law practice and its influence on his political career, personality, and future presidency.

Reservations are required. Contact the AU office of Development at (765) 641-4053 for more information.

Town looking for new police reserves

The town of Chesterfield is looking for qualified candidates to be reserve police officers.

The candidates must be 21 years of age, with a clear criminal background, good driving record and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Those interested should pick up an application at the Chesterfield Police Department. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Friday.