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VFW Essay Contests Deadline Approaching

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•October 11, 2023•

The local VFW Post 6410 in Sullivan is announcing that the entry deadline for the Patriots Pen Essay Contest and Voice of Democracy Contest is at the end of this month. Students in sixth through eighth grade can participate in the Patriots Pen essay contest and students in 9th through 12th can participate in the Voice of Democracy contest. The top three winners will move on to the district level with a chance to win and move on to the state judging. The state prizes for 17 district winners range from $300-$2500 and an all-expense weekend trip to Springfield for students and family. National awards for State Winners range from

$1000 to $35,000 and a very memorable trip to Washington DC.

Deadline to submit is October 31st.

More information on these contests can be found at https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

If you have any questions please email Jennifer Hobbs at jenrosebuff@gmail.com.

National Recovery Month 

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•October 11, 2023•

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) wants to take this opportunity to share what they have been doing this past September to honor National Recovery Month. They kicked off National Recovery Month with the event “Paint the Town Purple”. They painted the town purple by displaying purple ribbons around Moultrie and Shelby Counties to symbolize that recovery is possible. Read More

High School Students Meet for Leadership Training

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•October 11, 2023•

The Illinois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently provided approximately 200 high school students and their Family & Consumer Sciences teachers a training on how to be positive, effective leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. The training which is called the Ignite Conference was held on Sunday, October 1, and Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Northfield Inn/ Conference Center, Springfield, IL. The main topics that were emphasized were leadership skills, professionalism, and community service.

Two keynote presentations were provided by Mr. Blake Bradley of Elverado, IL. and Mr. Kaleb Smith from Edwardsville, IL. The students participated in a variety of workshop sessions including “Professional Dress” and “Preparing for the Real World”. The teachers in attendance were given the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions. One of the sessions which focused on “Temperament in the Classroom” was led by Brittney Bauer of West Chicago High School. The teachers and students focused on and set goals for their Program of Work, FCCLA Week Activities, and their Community Service projects for the school year. Each FCCLA chapter will conduct projects in their home communities and high schools during the current school year using the information that they gathered at the training. Read More

Get Tips to Hear Better, Free Hearing Checks in Arthur

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•October 11, 2023•

Hearing loss impacts our ability to communicate with others and can contribute to a decline in overall well-being and feelings of isolation. Over 37.5 million American adults aged 18 and over report some form of hearing challenge, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

“While age and heredity are factors that contribute to hearing loss, many other common causes of hearing loss are either preventable, treatable, or can be minimized,” says Chelsey Byers, University of Illinois Extension healthy lifestyle and aging specialist. Read More

Fire Prevention Week 

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•October 11, 2023•

During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes. 

“The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Mark Thomas, Interim CEO for the Red Cross of Illinois. “Cooking brings family and friends together, but this normal, everyday activity can also lead to disaster. In fact, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. To help keep your loved ones safe, it’s important to stay in the kitchen while you’re cooking.” 

Follow these 10 steps to help stay safe while cooking: 

1. If you are frying, grilling or broiling food, never leave it unattended — stay in the kitchen. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.  Read More

Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer

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•October 11, 2023•

With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 20 as Mammography Day in Illinois. However public health officials are urging Illinoisans not to wait and to schedule a comprehensive exam as soon as possible.

“Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage when treatment is most successful. That’s why it’s important that anyone who delayed screenings during the pandemic should schedule an exam with their provider,” Governor Pritzker said. “And for those who are uninsured or underinsured, IDPH operates the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program which offers free mammograms and other important services.” Read More

Sweeten up Halloween Parties with this Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe

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•October 11, 2023•

Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets. 

Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look forward to chocolate treats on the dessert table.  Read More

November Programs at the Lovington Library

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•October 11, 2023•

3rd from 10-11 am.  We are trying something new for the adult craft time. The craft will be a “Thankful Tree”. We are asking that you bring your own supplies for this one. The supplies are sticks from your yard, pinecones or other natural scraps, an empty jar or vase, and scraps of colored paper.

3rd from 3:30-4:30 is kids craft time. This month’s craft will be a potbelly turkey.

6th & 20th from 5-7 p.m. is Needle Night. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.

7th from 10-10:30 is story time. We are going to read a story and make a craft. Read More

A Look Back…10-11-2023

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2013 

Jackie Godfrey’s passion for helping other shone when she and other members of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan collected pajamas and stuffed animals for children in DOVE shelters. It was First Baptist’s largest project to date. 

Grant Wade, who had been the family pastor at First Christian Church in Sullivan for three years was called on to become Senior Pastor. Pastor Rebecca Ingram resigned after serving seven years to pursue other interests.  Read More