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.
•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.
•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
•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
•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.
•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
•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
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.
Dale McKinney
Dale McKinney, 79, of Bethany, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Memorial graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 26) in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Read More
•June 2, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
This is a great time to share this article from Extension Educator Judy Schmidt with advice to those who are graduating this year. She says: those of you graduating in 2021 have achieved so much! You have learned to adjust your way of learning during a pandemic, found creative solutions to obstacles and challenges, and developed innovative ways to support and encourage each other. That’s a lot! Read More