•March 15, 2023•
Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should grab your dog Toto and be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially with the severe weather here in Illinois.
“From heavy snowfall to dangerous winds, everyone in Illinois should be prepared for adverse conditions,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Last week, Illinois saw multiple tornadoes throughout the state, followed by unseasonably-warm temperatures, and now we’re getting ready for snow and potential flooding.” Read More
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How Rising Food Demand is Affecting Farming
•March 15, 2023•
The population is growing and so is its demand for food to fuel those extra bodies. Harvard Business Review reports the global population has quadrupled over the last century. It’s predicted that, by 2050, the population will exceed nine billion people.
The world is not able to feed all of its inhabitants, according to Penn State. There are more than one billion people who are estimated to lack sufficient food, and two billion who do not receive adequate nutrition. Researchers from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota concluded that, to feed the world by 2030, yields on maize, rice, wheat, and soybeans will have to rise by 60 to 110 percent. At the start of 2023, projections show them only increasing by 45 to 60 percent. There are a few reasons why food supply may not meet up with demand. Read More
IL NRCS Announces Acting State Conservationist
•March 15, 2023•
With the retirement of State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) would like to announce that Tammy Willis has been selected to serve a 120-detail as the Acting State Conservationist for Illinois until the position is filled permanently. Willis began her detail on February 27 and has assumed all duties of the Illinois State Conservationist position. Her bio follows.
Tammy Willis is the NRCS Illinois Acting State Conservationist, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, and has worked for the agency for 28 years. Read More
Menu 3-15-2023
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
March 20 - Cowboy Casserole, Corn, Applesauce, Dessert
March 21 - Marinated Pork Loin, Twice Baked Potato, Casserole, Green Beans Italiano, Mixed Tropical Fruit, Roll
March 22 - Beef Stew w/Potatoes and Carrots, Seasoned Cauliflower, Cole Slaw, Biscuit
March 23 - Italian Chicken over Rice, Roasted Root Veggies, Tomatoes w/Basil, Peaches
March 24 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peas, Baked Onions, Pineapple, Bread
March 27 - Three Bean Chili, Pickled Beets, Fruit, Cornbread and Crackers
March 28 - Pulled Pork, Corn, Lima Beans, Potato Salad, Bun
March 29 - Taco Salad, Sliced Pears, Whole Grain Chips, Dessert
March 30 - Gnocchi Chicken Bake, Broccoli, Peas & Pearl Onions, Fruit Dessert
March 31 - Vegetable Lasagna, Seasoned Green Beans, Cinnamon Applesauce, Romaine Salad
LLC to Host Open House
•March 15, 2023•
Lake Land College will host a Social Science and Education Open House Friday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
Obituaries 3-15-2023: Delano Yeakel
Delano Yeakel
Delano Yeakel, 73, of Arthur, passed away at 1:49 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15, at the Arthur United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jill Bunker officiated. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in rural Sullivan. Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Read More
Obituaries 3-15-2023: Joan Steidinger
Joan Steidinger
Joan Steidinger, 89, of Fairbury passed away at 7:08 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community in Fairbury.
Joan was born May 27, 1933, in Sullivan, a daughter of William H. and Gertrude (Monroe) Hostetter II. She married Calvin Coleman December 27, 1950, and later married James E. Steidinger March 3, 1968. Her husband, Jim, passed away March 15, 2022. Read More
Obituaries 3-15-2023: Jason Rodgers
Jason Rodgers
Jason M. Rodgers, 36, passed away February 14, 2023, at his residence in Decatur. A private family service will be held at some future date. Read More
Obituaries 3-15-2023: Judith Bolduc
Judith Bolduc
Judith Rosalie “Judy” Bolduc, 84, of Longwood, Fla., passed away at 5:34 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Adventhealth Hospice Care Center in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Sabbath was always a special day in her life, and she was at peace the morning she passed away.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery, Oakley Township. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Strong Tower Radio: P.O. Box 567 Cadillac, MI 49601. Memorials or cards may be sent to her son: Mark Bolduc, 206 Atherstone Court, Longwood, FL, 32779 Read More
Obituaries 3-15-2023: Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes
Steven Maurice Barnes, 63, of Effingham passed away at 1:30 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Read More
