•May 10, 2023•
Diabetes is on the rise but can be a very manageable illness. If you or someone you care for has diabetes or is pre-diabetic, why not learn how to more effectively “take charge” and live an active and fulfilling life? Take Charge of Your Diabetes is designed to teach those with diabetes tools and techniques to help them become better health managers! Classes will be offered Wednesday afternoons starting June 7 – July 19 (skip June 14) from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. Classes will be held at the Shelby County Senior Center at 325 East North Ninth, Shelbyville, IL. Prospective participants will need to register by Monday, June 2 by calling Community Care Systems at 217-774-7885 or the University of Illinois Extension office at 217-774-9546. Read More
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Facts for Families: Severe Weather
•May 10, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
My colleague Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley wrote this great article about being prepared for severe weather. Tessa says: Spring is the time of year that we pay more attention to the weather. Whether we are watching the television, listening to the radio, checking our weather App, or getting alerts from the radio, severe weather can impact our lives. Planning as a family is an excellent way of not getting caught off guard. The National Weather Service gives a few tips on preparing. Read More
Honoring our nurses during National Nurses Week
•May 10, 2023•
As we celebrate nurses across the country for National Nurses Week (May 6-12), I am deeply appreciative of our nursing colleagues who provide exceptional care to those served by Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) 15 hospitals throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. One week hardly seems like enough time to thank them for their extraordinary accomplishments, especially as the last couple years have brought so many challenges in healthcare. I am so proud of how our nursing colleagues have demonstrated their resiliency, commitment and passion for their profession.
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Nurses Week was permanently designated May 6-12 in 1993, so this is the 30th anniversary of National Nurses Week. While celebrations and accolades are shared during this week annually, we know that the work of nurses is a vital contribution to the health of our communities, day in and day out. Read More
Why Doesn’t An Ambassador Work In An Ambassy?
•May 10, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
In light of the nearly endless column I — with great help from you — wrote a few weeks back comparing my column writing skills to that of ChatGPT, I decided to treat you to some bite-size nuggets today.
Gobble them up at your own peril; many of them are months old.
I’m ambarrassed to say
My wife and I were giving Netflix’s “The Diplomat” a spin the other evening, and something beyond the farfetchedness of the plot occurred to me: Why doesn’t an ambassador work in an “ambassy?”
I consulted the ever-handy Online Etymology Dictionary for an answer. Read More
Remember When? 5-10-2023
25 Years Ago This Week
The Bethany Mustangs had a once in a lifetime experience when they faced Fisher at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Unfortunately the Mustangs came away on the losing end as the Bunnies handed Bethany a 7-4 defeat. Read More
City Council Discusses Public Works Director Position
•May 10, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The new Sullivan City Council met for the first time on Monday, May 8. During the meeting it was decided to postpone changes to electric and gas rates. “I think we need to be looking at what we can do to keep gas rates and electric rates as low as we can,” commented Mayor Mike Mossman. Commissioners Mossman and Kirk need time to review the rate study done by BHMG. They may end up doing so in the future but not at this point in time. However water and sewer rates are automatically increased by 4% at the beginning of each fiscal year, unless the Council votes not to increase the rates. Since Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was in favor of the increase, no vote was taken. Read More
Auction for Sullivan Middle School to be Held June 3
•May 10, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Middle School will be torn down in the near future. However before that happens those in the community have the opportunity to take home a piece of the school that brings back memories or simply sparks their interest. The auction will consist of everything left at the middle school from desks to doors. However anything that would disturb the walls is off limits.
According to Nicole Monroe, a secretary with the Sullivan School District, the auction will be held at 9 am on Saturday, June 3. There will be a final walkthrough that morning at 7:30 am. She noted that the auction will be a walking auction that will start on the first floor and end at the bus garage.
There will be concessions that morning with proceeds from the concession stand going to the Sullivan Athletic Boosters. Some of the items up for bids include desks, doors, the scoreboard, bleachers, lockers and basketball hoops, a Ruscin strength peg board and much more.
Paige Robinson Day Held in Bethany to Celebrate WNBA Recruit
Photo by Crystal Reed
Paige Robinson rides in the back of a vehicle during the parade portion of Paige Robinson Day held last Wednesday, May 3 in Bethany.
•May 10, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
A celebration of Okaw Valley alumna Paige Robinson was held last Wednesday in Bethany. The day began with a parade that started at Bethany First Christian Church and then rolled past Okaw Valley Elementary School before ending at Okaw Valley High School where several presentations were made to Robinson.
Brooks Inman, Okaw Valley Athletic Director, described a performance he had seen by Paige as a basketball player at OV which occurred Saturday, January 20, 2018 during the conference championship against Tri-County. She went down with a serious left shoulder injury. The trainer taped her up and said there would be no way she could play.
Inman said Paige came back to the game to finish with 31 points. She played through a lot of pain the rest of that season, he said, but was able to avenge that loss in the sectional championship.
In high school, she scored 2,125 points and in her senior year led the team to their first regional, sectional and super sectional. Ultimately, the team placed fourth in state. Read More
Riven in Concert
•May 10, 2023•
Riven quartet from the St. Louis metro area will be in concert on Saturday, May 13 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 E. Allen Street, Allenville. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert. The concert is free, however a love offering will be received.
Senior Citizens Potluck
•May 10, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, May 17 in the Bethany Library Hospitality Room. Bingo at 10 am and potluck meal at 11 am. Everyone welcome.