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Applications Available for Student Loans

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•March 20, 2024•

Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to second-year veterinary students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and who are focusing on Illinois food animal medicine.

The IVET Program helps offset the high cost of veterinary education. The program loans up to $40,000 to as many as three veterinary students each year. Loans are made over a period of two to three years. IVET awards recipients a $1,500 stipend during their fourth year in school to help pay expenses associated with clinical rotations. Loans are repaid over five years, during which graduates must commit to working in a food animal practice that services Illinois livestock producers.

Applications are due May 15 and can be found online at www.ilfb.org/IVET. 

The selection committee will interview eligible applicants in spring 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by mail. Loan disbursements begin in August.

IFB established IVET in 2005. Since then, the organization has awarded more than $610,000 to 29 veterinary students who focus on caring for food animals in Illinois.

For more information about the program, contact Tasha Bunting at 309-557-2993 or tbunting@ilfb.org.

About Illinois Farm Bureau

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB has a total membership of more than 364,452 and a farmer membership of 75,959. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.

Learn more about Illinois agriculture at www.ilfb.org. Connect with Illinois Farm Bureau on Facebook: Illinois Farm Bureau | Facebook. Follow IFB on Instagram @ilfarmbureau or on X @ILFarmBureau

Missouri S&T Announces Honor List

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•March 13, 2024•

Missouri University of Science and Technology announced Joshua England, computer science sophomore, of Dalton City made the honor list for the Fall 2023 semester.

To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

B & G Fundraiser

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•March 13, 2024•

Sparrows Unlimited will hold a biscuit and gravy fundraiser this Saturday at the Lovington Church of God Community Building. The by-donation breakfast will be served from 7-10:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit local families.

Illinois Wesleyan Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

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•March 13, 2024•

Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year consisted of 752 students from 33 states and 30 countries.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

Graduates included Gavin Gonzalez, of Mattoon, and Drew Rogers, of Sullivan.

Blood Drive

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•March 13, 2024•

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive hosted by the Lovington Christian Church on Thursday, March 28 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall, 301 S. County, Lovington. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. For appointment call Darlene 217-855-9397 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

LLC to Host Open House

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•March 13, 2024•

The Lake Land College Broadcast Communication department will be hosting an open house Friday, March 22 from 12-2 p.m. The event will take place following Laker Visit Day, and a light lunch will be provided at noon.  

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Lake Land’s Broadcast Communication program as they tour the college’s student-run FM radio station, WLKL 89.9, The Max Alternative, along with the TV studio and production control room. Attendees will also have the chance to view professional audio equipment, state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and industry-standard digital editing software.

Registration for the event is now open on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.

“The open house is the perfect chance for guests to learn about the many career opportunities in this field and take a first look at the equipment and facilities they will get to use,” Greg Powers, speech communication/broadcasting instructor and director of broadcast operations, said. “Anyone interested in a career in broadcasting or related fields will gain a lot from attending this event.”

Students in the Broadcast Communication program can earn an associate degree leading to either immediate employment or transfer to a four-year university. Students can also choose among three certificate programs.

The Broadcast Communication program includes a wide range of opportunities both on-screen and behind the camera. Students can gain experience broadcasting live on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, anchoring a newscast, using equipment in the TV production control room and studio, creating a podcast, commentating on live sports events, using professional audio equipment, operating state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experimenting with industry-standard digital editing software.

For more information on the Broadcast Communication Open House or program, contact Powers at gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5335 or register on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.

Author to Speak at the Arthur Public Library

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•March 6, 2024•

Author Lisa Jones Baker will be at the Arthur Public Library on Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 pm. She will talk about her new book “The Quilt Room Secret” set in Arthur. She will also discuss what inspires her and her writing process. “The Quilt Room Secret” will be available for purchase with cash or check and will be autographed at that time. If you are interested in attending call the Arthur Public Library at 217-543-2037 to reserve your seat.

Bingo

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•March 6, 2024•

Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.

March Quarter Madness

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•March 6, 2024•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, March 13. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Sullivan ReStore Habitat for Humanity is the charity of the month. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a resale store to raise money for affordable housing in Moultrie County. All funds raised through the ReStore stay in Moultrie County. Vendors at the event could include:  di-rect sales such as Avon, Hello Pink Jewelry, Scentsy, Plunder Jewelry, pawTree, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, PLUS farm raised meat bundles, different craft vendors, hair bows, soy candles and melts, and more.  Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity item and extra bidding.  All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend.  Food will be available for purchase through Bubba’s Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.