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Monthly Brain Health Class Offered

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•June 16, 2021•

There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. However, most people think more about keeping their bodies fit or their hearts healthy than working at maintaining a healthy brain. Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator for University of Illinois Extension, will be offering “Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class” the 3rd Monday of each month (except for July and December) at the Extension office located at 304 E. Progress in Arthur and the 4th Monday of each month (except for July and December) at Mid-Illinois Senior Services located at 114 E. Jefferson in Sullivan. Cheri will lead participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. The next class in Arthur will be held on June 21 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. The next class in Sullivan will be held on June 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. You are never too young or old to get started training your brain, so join Cheri in this FREE, fun, and informative class! University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 543-3755.

Lovington Townwide Cleanup Days

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•June 9, 2021•

The Village of Lovington will have their townwide cleanup days on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12. Dumpsters will be located behind Mechling’s Backhoe. Things that will not be accepted are paint, appliances, dimensional lumber, tires and electronics.

Matheson Graduates From Olivet

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•June 9, 2021•

Moranda Matheson of Bethany recently graduated from Olivet Nazarene University on May 9 as a first generation student with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. She also passed her state nursing boards on June 5 and has been accepted by the Illinois State Board of Nursing as an RN BSN. Moranda has accepted a job working with one of the top 100 hospitals in the country on a step-down intensive care unit. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Medical Business Administration and plans to open up nonprofit clinics for medically underserved areas in the future.

Chamber Bucks Available

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•June 9, 2021•

Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Chamber Bucks are now available for purchase at southVine/Astoria Product retail location at 101 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan.Chamber bucks can be used as cash in any participating SCED member locations. Visit www.sullivanchamber.com for a members list.

Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

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•June 9, 2021•

Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, awarded numerous scholarships for the Summer 2021 semester. Deanna Braden of Sullivan received the LCN Board of Directors Scholarship honoring Pam Taylor and Whitney Miller of Sullivan received the LCN Board Scholarship honoring Karen Schildt.

Tractor Cruise Returns

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•June 2, 2021•

The Amish Country Tractor Cruise is set for Saturday, June 19 in Arthur. A 36-mile cruise will take riders on a picturesque drive through the Heart of Illinois Amish Country.
Registration for the cruise will begin at 6:00 a.m. at Yoder’s Kitchen, located on IL 133, and then departs at 8:30 a.m. A 10:00 a.m. rest stop will be at Wind Swept Farms west of Arthur and lunch will be served at Heritage Family Farms northeast of Arthur. The cruise is expected to return to Arthur by 2:30 p.m.
Each year, the cruise takes riders on a different route throughout Amish Country. Sponsors for this year’s cruise include Birkey’s, CHI, The Equity, Kuhns Equipment, Yoder’s Kitchen, and Yoder Seed Company.
Cruise Director, Jim Fleming expects a large gathering this year. “People are ready to get out and have something to do. So far, we have participants coming from Mississippi and West Virginia” says Fleming. The first cruise was held in 2010 and over the years has become one of the premier Tractor Cruises in the Midwest. The event is traditionally held on the Saturday preceding Father’s Day to encourage good family and Dad time. Many families plan activities around the cruise.
Extreme wet weather forced the cancellation in 2019 and the virus-related shutdowns cancelled the event in 2020. Funds raised from the cruise fund scholarships to agriculture students at ALAH High School.
For more information and to request a registration form, please contact Jim Fleming at 217-791-1026 or by email at fbjf1964@consolidated.net

Community Blood Drive

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•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.

Harvest Picnic 5k Run

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•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.

Strasburg Lions Club Chicken Fry

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•June 2, 2021•

The Annual All You Can Eat Strasburg Lions Club Chicken Fry will be Sunday, June 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Strasburg Park. The menu will include fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, applesauce and drinks. Eat at the park or take orders to go. All proceeds go to helping the hearing and vision impaired.