Senior Peace Meal
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Dec. 25 - Closed for Christmas
Dec. 26 - Closed for Christmas
Dec. 27 - Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Northwestern Vegetable blend, Five Cup Salad, Extra treat
Dec. 28 - Country Fried Steak, Baby Bakers, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread or Roll
Dec. 29 - Beef Stew w/Stew Vegetables, Harvest Blend Veggies, Dreamsicle Salad, Biscuit
•December 20, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
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 the University of Illinois Extension, will be offering free “Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Classes” in five different locations each month except for July and December. Locations and dates for 2024 include:
· Every first Monday of the month at the LifeSpan Center of Coles County at 10:00 am (except for January 8 and Sept. 9 due to holidays.) Read More
•December 20, 2023•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias is awarding more than $1.4 million to qualifying public school districts to the benefit of 2,713 school libraries throughout Illinois.
Local school libraries that are being awarded grants are: Arthur Community Unit School District 305 in the amount of $850.00; Okaw Valley CUSD 302 in the amount of $850.00 and Windsor CUSD 1 in the amount of $850.00. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation recently announced that its annual Holiday Festival raised more than $178,000 to support SBL Behavioral Health Services.
All proceeds from the event will help Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provide emergent needs for uninsured patients, resources for providers to use in therapy, assistance with the substance abuse crisis in the communities SBL serves and fund school assemblies to address mental health needs of area youth. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With two major holidays and many people on the road traveling, December is a deadly month for drunk driving. The intention of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Impaired driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that can restrict a person’s ability to drive safely. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
Riddle me this, grammarians: What do Amazon, Hulu, Citibank, Facebook, Macy’s, Lenovo, EBay and Android have in common?
Each of their corporate identities actually begins with a lowercase letter.
Yes, capital-challenged poet e.e. cummings must have had a hand in the creation of each corporation, despite his having died in 1962. I get it, having designed a couple of logos in my day: Not leading off with a capital letter can provide some visual balance.
But we in the news business capitalize all of them, whether they are at the beginning of a sentence or not. Why? I wasn’t sure an hour ago. But at least we’re consistent. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
by Tammie Sloup
FarmWeek
Farm income is forecast to shrink in 2023 after climbing to record highs in 2022.
USDA’s Economic Research Service released its Farm Sector Income Forecast Nov. 30, which estimated net farm income to fall by $31.8 billion (17.4%) to $151.1 billion in 2023.
Net farm income — a broad measure of profits — reached $182 billion in 2022, increasing 30% from 2021.
In September, USDA estimated net farm income at $141.3 billion. (Net farm income reflects income after expenses from production in the current year and is calculated by subtracting farm expenses from gross farm income).
The net farm income reflects overall lower crop and livestock cash receipts, increased input costs, higher interest rates and declining government payments. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award/Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society. All nominations for these listed awards are being accepted until February 1, 2024.
Nomination forms for all awards are available on the college’s website at https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/alumni/award-nominations/. Physical copies of each form are available by calling the Foundation at 217-234-5376. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
University of Illinois Extension
With winter weather on the horizon, so is the higher risk of falling. Extension Educator Diane Reinhold wrote this very helpful article last year that I would like to share and hopefully prevent falls not just this winter, but anytime. Diane says: Winter signals the changing of yet another season. As the temperatures drop and snow blankets the landscape, snow and cold weather lovers embrace all that winter has to offer. Whether you love winter or find yourself longing for the warm summer sun, one thing is for certain, we must all pay close attention to our health and the needs of our bodies, especially as we head outdoors. Read More
•December 20, 2023•
New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep. However, that doesn’t mean that resolutions cannot involve fun with friends.
Resolutions that focus on improving social connections might be something to consider this year. Expanding your social life can prove beneficial, as strong social connections are important to maintaining cognitive health and emotional well-being. The following are some socially-minded resolutions.
• Volunteer. One of the best ways to meet new people is to engage in activities that attract like-minded individuals. Volunteer activities are one avenue to explore. Volunteerism can start in schools, community centers, houses of worship, and elsewhere through the community. Read More