•June 2, 2021•
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be holding two summer camps this summer at Jefferson Elementary School.
The first camp will be for children grades 6-8 and is titled Operation Thistle. Participants will learn fun facts about plants and how to grow a garden. Camp will be June 8- July 8, Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Elementary School. Read More
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Sullivan Girls’ Track Places Third, Nuzzo Breaks Pole Vault Record
•June 2, 2021•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Redskins girls’ track and field team finished out its regular season this week and ended on a record-breaking note.
Sullivan girls team placed third in its final home quadrangular meet of the season, and Sofia Nuzzo broke the pole vault record.
Sullivan scored 49 for third, and Shelbyville won the meet with 90 points. Warrensburg-Latham took second with 80 points, and St. Teresa placed last with 22 points.
Not only did Sofia Nuzzo break the record with a vault of 9 feet 25 inches but she broke her sister Carlin’s record.
She placed first in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 2.75 meters. Read More
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Photo by Crystal Reed
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library held their summer reading kickoff party on Friday, May 28. There were 2 inflatables, snowcones and kids could sign up for the summer reading program while they were there. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World.” For more information on summer reading visit the circulation desk at the library. Pictured is Grace and Jack Grooms enjoying the obstacle course inflatable.
Community Blood Drive
•June 2, 2021•
The community of Cadwell will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 15 from 3 to 7 pm at M&E Woodcrafts,1533 CR 1900N in Cadwell. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. Donors who last gave blood on or before April 20, 2021 are eligible to give at this drive.
LLC Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony
•June 2, 2021•
The Lake Land College Nursing associate degree graduates were honored at a pinning ceremony in front of the Luther Student Center May 12. Each of the 70 graduates received a nursing pin and a keepsake card.
Darian Hays, Lovington earned a Clinical Excellence Award. Read More
LLC EMS Graduates Honored In Pinning Ceremony
•June 2, 2021•
The Lake Land College EMS graduates were honored at a pinning ceremony in Alumni Park May 12. Each student received a pin and a keepsake card. Read More
Harvest Picnic 5k Run
•June 2, 2021•
The Windsor High School Class of 2022 is sponsoring this year’s Harvest Picnic 5k Run on Saturday, August 21 to raise money for their senior class trip. Please register by August 1 to receive a t-shirt. If interested, download a registration form from the school’s website, www.windsor.k12.il.us. If you have any questions, contact Lesley Baker at bakerle@windsorcusd.org or Monica Carl at carlm@windsorcusd.org.
United States Flag Facts and Handling Etiquette
•June 2, 2021•
The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June 14, 1777. It was decided that the flag should have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, to represent the original 13 colonies, and that the new union be represented by 13 white stars in a blue field to signify a “new constellation.” Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is most often credited with the original design. Read More
Area Cancer Care Providers Celebrate Cancer Survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day
•June 2, 2021•
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will once again join together and celebrate our local cancer survivors. National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration that honors cancer survivors whether recently diagnosed or in remission for years.
We encourage cancer survivors and caregivers to join us at Richland Community College on Saturday, June 5 from 9 – 11 a.m. for a drive-through celebration of our wonderful survivors. Read More
Obituaries 6-2-2021: Arthur Hoffman
Arthur Hoffman
Arthur “Kent” Hoffman, 74, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on May 30, 2021.
He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Sondra; sons Chris (Stacey) and Van; sisters, Iris Buxton of Petersburg, IL and Linda Roach of Sun City West, AZ, many nieces and nephews and the loves of his life, his grandkids: Braedan, Gavin and Ava.
Funeral services are pending.