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Menus 7-11-2018

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Senior Peace Meal

Monday, January 5 - Egg, bacon and cheddar scramble, citrus salad, muffin, warm fruit strudel bites
Tuesday, January 6 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, 4-bean salad, warm fruit cobbler, whole grain wheat
Wednesday, January 7 - Pork chop, baked onions, peas, sliced pears, whole grain wheat
Thursday, January 8 - Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, Lyonnaise carrots, roll, fruited Jell-O
Friday, January 9 - Baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, 5-cup salad, whole grain wheat (2)

Cowden Free Methodist Camp

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Cowden Free Methodist Camp is July 13-21, and Dr. Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson will be the evangelists this year.
Services are daily at 10:30 a.m. and each evening at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Cowden Free Methodist Camp is located on 19.5 acres of ground across from the city park in Cowden.
The address is 174 N East Rd, Beecher City.

Dalton City VBS Begins

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•July 11, 2018•

Vacation Bible School, is July 23 - 26 from 6-8:30 pm at the Dalton City United Methodist Church. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m., Bible School program, music, activities and crafts and refreshments for age-appropriate classes.
There is no charge, and it is open to all children and youth. No registration is necessary.

Pancake Breakfast

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•July 11, 2018•

A pancake breakfast will be offered at the Findlay Community Center 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28.
All you can eat pancakes for a free will donation at the door.

F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay Run/Walk

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•July 4, 2018•

The fifth annual F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay 5k run/walk will be held during the Walleye Festival Friday, July 27 with registration at 6 p.m. and race time at 7 p.m.
It is a trial/road course event with registration, start and finish taking place at Eagle Creek State Park on Lake Shelbyville.
Three awards will be presented per age group and gender. Overall male and female will be eliminated from their age groups.
Beer tent tickets will be available.
On line registration is available at www.active.com or contact Jody McCormick at 217/725-5176 for more information.

Lincoln’s Hearse

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•July 4, 2018•

During the Freedom Celebration held in Arthur visitors had a rare chance to view a replica of Abraham Lincoln’s hearse.
As part of the Arthur 2018 Legacy Parade observing Illinois’ 200th birthday the hearse was featured. The hearse was on display at the corner of South Vine and West Progress on Saturday, June 30.
At 4 p.m. the downtown festivities moved to the Moultrie-Douglas fairgrounds in preparation for the annual fireworks display. Photo courtesy Ariana Cherry

Post 429 Early Bird Drive

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•July 4, 2018•

The Lovington American Legion Post 429 family early bird membership drive will be held at the post Saturday, July 14.
The Legion Post opens at 10 a.m., and lunch will be served. American Legion, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members are urged to attend and pay dues for the 2019 membership year.

Dalton City All Wheel Show

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•July 4, 2018•

The eighth annual Dalton City All-wheel extravaganza is noon-5 p.m. downtown Sunday, July 22.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, scooters and more will be on display throughout the afternoon. Goody bags are available for the first 50 entrees; participant choice trophies plus top five and Best of Show.
Food and entertainment is ongoing during the afternoon with a 50/50 drawing, silent auction and door prizes adding to the fun.
For more information call Trish Hector at Harley’s Hideout 874-2309 or Bob Weltig at 413-9292.

A Matter of Balance Coach Training

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•June 27, 2018•

Catholic Charities of Decatur is offering A Matter of Balance: Coaches Training on Monday, July 23, 9 a.m.-5.p.m. at Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan.
The class is free and lunch provided. A Coaches Manual will be provided to all completing the class.
Chances are everyone knows 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. Decatur Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to help provide this program in Moultrie County.
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 coaches 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.
A Matter of Balance coaches need good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Coaches also need to be able to lead low to moderate level exercise.
Contact Becky Burkham at 217-428-3458, ext. 240 to register or for more information.