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Lovington Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
A chili cookoff fundraiser was held on Saturday, October 1 at the park in Lovington. Six people entered their chili in the contest. Winners were first place: Rick Anklam, second place: Shawn Evans and third place and People’s Choice award went to LeRoy Floyd. The $250 meat bundle raffle winner is Angie Krapf.
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LaVonne Chaney, Principal Ross Forlines (receiving award for Corrie Stauder), Jim Barr, and Jane McKown.
•October 5, 2022•
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 40,000. On September 20, 2022, Corrie Stauder was awarded his IRTAF grant check. Read More
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Principal Heidi Vander Burg and Erin Barker.
•October 5, 2022•
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 40,000. On September 20, 2022, Erin Barker was awarded her IRTAF grant check. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15. It’s a special time to recognize and celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino/a/x individuals. I wanted to share this article written by Extension Educator Jenna Smith that shares some great sounding Latin American foods. Jenna says: while Hispanic and Latino are often used interchangeably, they have two different meanings. Hispanic refers to those whose descendants are from a Spanish-speaking country, while Latino refers to those from Latin America. Latino can include males or all genders, Latina includes females and Latinx is a gender-neutral term. The use of these terms is not without confusion and controversy. Read More
Faye Skaggs
Faye Miller Skaggs, 95, of Pawnee, Illinois, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at Concordia Village in Springfield.
Faye was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Taylorville, a daughter of Joseph Reuben and Rey Ethel Younker Miller. Faye met Eugene Edward Skaggs at a roller rink, and they were married Feb. 20, 1949, at First United Methodist Church in Springfield. They celebrated 63 wonderful years of marriage until Gene’s death in 2012. Faye also was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joan Edwards and a brother, Dean Miller. Read More
Garry Mitchell
Garry W. Mitchell, 81, of Findlay, passed away Sept. 27, 2022, at 9:49 a.m. at George Washington Memorial hospital in Washington DC. There will be no visitation or funeral. A celebration of life will be held all day October 15 at his residence in Findlay. Bring a covered dish or just stop by. Read More
Lazan Harshman
Lazan Harshman, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More
Lena Griffin
Lena M. “Lee” Griffin, 100, formerly of St. Anne, Ill. passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Bement, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Tressie Rodgers Cornelius. She married Joseph V. Griffin August 1, 1942, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bethany. She and Joseph were married for 78 years before his death in 2020. Read More
Mary Dolan
Mary Margaret Dolan, 96, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord, at 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, at New Life Church in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Life Center Food Pantry. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem–solving strategies, videos, and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent. A Matter of Balance help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength, find ways to reduce falls, and protect themselves if they do fall. In addition, participants report that they have increased the amount they exercise on a regular basis. Read More