•October 26, 2022•
The late Natalie Mauck McDowell was honored Friday, October 7th, as the Millikin University School of Nursing Distinguished Alumna of the Year.
In presenting the award, Dr. Jamie Nickell, Dean of the Millikin University School of Nursing, stated “Criteria for this award includes that the nominee should have made a significant contribution to her community and have demonstrated integrity in her personal life and gained the respect of those surrounding her. Natalie did all of those things during her career.”
Natalie was graduated in 1989 from Millikin with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduation, Natalie started her career at Decatur Memorial Hospital, working in Pediatrics and in Labor and Delivery Pediatric Intensive Care. She later worked for Lincolnland Visiting Nurses and was the school nurse at Sullivan, Bement, and in Monticello. Read More
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U of I Extension To Hold Evergreen Workshop
•October 26, 2022•
By Jenny Lee
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator
University of Illinois Extension Coles County
Want to learn more about Illinois evergreens? University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Sarah Vogel invites you to an Evergreen Workshop. Come discover the recommended varieties and not so recommended varieties of evergreens for Illinois and learn proper pruning techniques. Then try your hand at creating a holiday arrangement with Master Gardener Christina Edmonds-Behrend.
Join us on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center 1989 IL RT 16, Shelbyville. The $8.00 registration fee includes all the materials you will need to create your arrangement. Read More
SBL Holiday Festival Set to Kick Off November 10
•October 26, 2022•
Celebrate the holiday season by joining Sarah Bush Lincoln at its annual Holiday Festival in November.
With the theme “Home for the Holidays,” the festival will offer an online silent auction with home décor and wreaths, and a live auction at the gala. Proceeds from the festival will support the SBL Health Foundation’s Hospice House capital campaign, “The Most Important House You Will Ever Build.”
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House will offer dignity and comfort to people in the end stages of terminal illnesses, while supporting families and individuals as they celebrate their loved ones’ lives and lovingly support them through their final passage. Read More
Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars
•October 26, 2022•
White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ian or other natural disasters. Read More
Tips for a Safe Halloween
•October 26, 2022•
Halloween is an exciting time of year for children, as they dress up in creative costumes, carve up pumpkins and gather lots of sweets. But while it can be an enjoyable experience, it isn’t without its preventable, safety risks. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital encourages parents to become familiar with basic safety tips to make sure their kids stay safe on Halloween.
“A lot of the generic Halloween warnings focus on candy safety, but a bigger risk to kids now comes from the traffic on the street,” noted HSHS Medical Group pediatrician Aparna Alavalapadu M.D. “Candy should still be checked for food allergies or choking hazards for smaller children, and I encourage parents to ration the candy, so kids aren’t eating it all in one night.” Read More
Illinois Safe2Help Program Supports Students Across the State
•October 26, 2022•
On the one-year anniversary of its creation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Safe2Help program reports that it has received 873 public interactions across the state. Safe2Help Illinois is a free, information sharing platform that is available 24/7. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a free app, text/phone, or the website (Safe2HelpIL.com) to share school safety issues in a confidential environment. It was launched on October 20, 2021.
“The Safe2Help program is designed to help school-age children who experience bullying, mental health struggles, or those who see signs of potential drug use or violence in someone else,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “The numbers prove that this program is indeed necessary.” Read More
Windsor Junior/Senior High Students of the Month Sept. 2022
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Windsor Junior/Senior High Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce their September Students of the Month Abbigail Carey and Logan Corrie. Abbigail Carey is the daughter of Richie and Renee Reynolds. She is currently a senior and is involved in Yearbook class. Abby plans to graduate in December and attend Lake Land College majoring in nursing. Logan Corrie is the son of Kevin and Valerie Corrie. He is currently an 8th grade student and is involved in Basketball, Eco Team, and Scholastic Bowl. He participates in taekwondo in his free time.
Moultrie County Retired Teachers Meet at Historical Society Building
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Pam Wood and Gail Price of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society gave members of the Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association a tour of the society’s new building during MCRTA’s most recent meeting.
•October 26, 2022•
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met October 5, 2022, at the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society’s newly remodeled building south of Sullivan. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests. Incoming President, Vicki Newberry, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vicki thanked the Lovington teachers for being the hostesses for this meeting. Judy Uphoff introduced Gail Price and Pam Wood who led us on a very interesting tour of the new Historical Society building, describing many of the displays and items they have displayed. We are anxious to return when the many plans for murals are finished and more items are displayed. Read More
High School Students Meet for Leadership Training
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Emma Jones from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Sarina Voegel from Sullivan High School are pictured.
•October 26, 2022•
The Illinois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) partnered with State Farm Foundation to provide 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 was held on Sunday, October 2, and Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Northfield Inn/ Conference Center, Springfield, IL emphasized leadership skills and community service. Read More
Menu 10-26-2022
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Oct. 31 - Pulled Pork, Red Skinned Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Hawaiian Salad, Whole Grain Bun
Nov. 1 - Swedish Meatballs, Succotash, Stewed Tomatoes, Clementine, Bread
Nov. 2 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Sliced Pears, Taco Chips
Dessert
Nov. 3 - Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Glazed Carrots, Pea Salad
Nov. 4 - Marinated Pork Loin, Corn Casserole , Hot Greens, Company Fruit Salad, Whole Grain Bread