•January 18, 2023•
Applications for Sarah Bush Lincoln Volunteer Guild scholarships are now available.
The applications are available online at www.sarahbush.org/volunteerservices, and all completed applications must be submitted online by April 15. Read More
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Happy Noon Year
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Happy Noon Year
Sullivan Dance Studio held a Christmas Break No School Day Camp on Friday, December 30 and counted down to Noon to celebrate the new year. Children enjoyed a balloon drop at noon, a sparkling grape juice toast and other fun activities.
Birkey’s Farm Store Names Brady Foster as the Next Company President
•January 11, 2023•
Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc., a 100% employee-owned business with locations in Illinois and Indiana, is proud to announce that Brady Foster assumed the role of President on January 1st, 2023. Over the past 15 years with Birkey’s, Brady has held leadership positions at both the dealership level and corporate level. Read More
Illinois National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team Supports More Than 3,100 Veteran Funerals In 2022
•January 11, 2023•
The military prides itself in honoring the legacy of Veterans. Whether a Service member dies in combat or a Veteran passes away due to age, the military ensures the Veteran is recognized for their service.
Military Funeral Honors have traditionally been provided when the Veteran is laid to rest. Providing those honors is a solemn duty undertaken by the men and women of the Illinois Army National Guard Funeral Honors Program. These Soldiers serve the families of any deceased member of the Army in the state of Illinois. As part of the Illinois National Guard, the Soldiers of Funeral Honors provide support to military families in times of grief. Read More
There is Still Time to Donate to the Illinois Deer Donation Program
•January 11, 2023•
Hunters still have time to donate to the program, as the 2022-2023 hunting season comes to an end on January 15! If you’re a shotgun or muzzleloader hunter in Clay, Coles, Crawford, Effingham, and Shelby counties and still have an extra tag to fill, take advantage of the late-winter season January 13-15, 2023.
Remember, hunters do not have to pay the processing fee for donated deer taken to the 6 partnering meat processors. Read More
How to Prepare for Winter Storms
•January 11, 2023•
Winter arrives with fanfare as Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season. Parties and shopping may distract people from the weather around them, but after resolutions are made and the decorations are packed away, it’s not long before it’s time to confront winter’s wrath.
Storms are commonplace in January and February in many parts of the world, and even March storms are not unheard of. Knowing how to prepare for storms can keep people safer and prevent home damage. If a storm is forecasted, follow these guidelines.
• Charge a mobile phone and other electronic devices to full battery in advance of the storm in case power goes out.
• Stock the home with extra batteries for flashlights and battery-powered devices, such as a portable radio. Read More
A Homeowners’ Guide to Ice Dams
•January 11, 2023•
Cold weather contributes to many different conditions that can affect homes.When winds are blowing fiercely, homeowners may soon discover deficits in insulation or in caulking around windows and doors. Icy conditions can cause walkways and stairs to become slick.
One winter condition can cause extensive headaches and damage and could be a mystery to many homeowners. Ice dams occur when warm air in the attic heats up the roof and melts accumulated snow. Water from this melt runs down the roof and refreezes when it reaches the colder roof edge. A mound of ice forms at the lower edge of the roofline as a result. Read More
Dos and Don’ts of Healthy Weight Loss
•January 11, 2023•
Maintaining a healthy weight promotes long-term health. Being overweight or obese are risk factors for various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization reports that the worldwide obesity rate has tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these, more than 650 million were obese.
Health issues related to obesity are largely preventable. Losing weight in a healthy manner is essential for safe and lasting results. Individuals aspiring to lose weight can follow these guidelines on what to do and what not to do. Read More
Illinois National Guard to Celebrate 300th Year in 2023
•January 11, 2023•
On May 9, 1723 in the small village of Kaskaskia, Diron d’ Artaguiette, the Inspector of Troops for the French Commandant, drilled the first militia in the Illinois Country.
What is today known as the Illinois National Guard arose from this humble beginning. Then, as now, the Illinois National Guard was part of the community and drew its strength from the community. The National Guard is the oldest component of the U.S. military and the only military component with both state and federal missions.
The Illinois National Guard will celebrate its 300th year by commemorating significant dates in its history with communities across the state that share that history. Read More
Learn to Preserve Food Safely with Illinois Extension
•January 11, 2023•
Home gardening and food preservation have become more popular during the past few years. People are taking advantage of preserving food at home to enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout the year. Learn how to water-bath and pressure can with University of Illinois Extension’s afternoon class sponsored by the Arthur Public Library District. Read More