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Flying flags for heroes

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Flying flags for heroes
On Sunday, February 27, a ceremony was held at the monument at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. It was the laying of a wreath to honor our fallen heroes. Participating were the American Legion Honor Guard, the Sons of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. The name of the program is Flying Flags for Heroes. The purpose of the program is to lay a million flags at veteran’s graves this year. Please keep a veteran family member or friend in your thoughts and prayers.

Menu 4-6-2022

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Senior Peace Meal
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April 11 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Pickled Beets, Peaches, Crackers, Pudding
April 12 - Sweet & Sour Chicken , Oriental Vegetables, Cornbread, Pineapple, Whole Grain Rice
April 13 - Mostaccioli w/Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans w/Onion, Corn, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt.
April 14 - Ham Loaf, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Whole Grain Roll
April 15 - Closed for Good Friday
April 18 - Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Warm Fruit Compote, Orange Juice, Biscuit
April 19 - Chicken Patty, Baked Beans, Corn, Apricots, Bun
April 20 - Taco Salad w/Lettuce/Spinach, Beans, Tomatoes, and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Pudding
April 21 - Roast Pork Loin w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Pineapple, Whole Grain Rice

April 22 - Pepper Steak, Romaine Salad w/dressing, Stir Fry Veggie Blend, Warm Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll

Sullivan Chamber Hosts Member Luncheon

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Sullivan Chamber Hosts Member Luncheon
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development hosted a member luncheon at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 on Tuesday, March 29. This was the first luncheon they have had since 2020 due to the pandemic. Pictured is guest speaker Cassie Yoder, owner of Cass Concepts who spoke on social media.

SMS National English Honor Society Induction

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•April 6, 2022•
Sullivan Middle School’s National English Honor Society had their induction on Tuesday, March 29, in the SHS Commons. 27 middle school students were inducted to participate in this pilot program.
Tara Bates, the SMS NEHS Chapter Adviser explained that Sullivan is one of only 3 schools in the U.S. to have the honor of piloting this program (the other 2 being in New York and New Jersey). Sullivan was provided this opportunity in part because of the success and dedication of the SHS Chapter. Read More

Spring into Gardening Raises $3,200 for Master Gardener programs

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•April 6, 2022•
By Jenny Lee
Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension

The recent 12th annual Spring into Gardening event raised $3,200 for workshops and other community learning opportunities offered by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners.
Nearly 70 participants attended the event that the Master Gardeners of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby counties held on March 5 at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth St., in Mattoon. Read More

Understand the Science Behind Being Healthy

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•April 6, 2022•
Understanding the science of chronic disease can guide individuals to a healthier life. University of Illinois Extension, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, will present a series of free, online health workshops.
The series will be held each Wednesday ending May 4. The workshops begin at noon and lasts 60 minutes. Register at go.illinois.edu/HealthScience. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, contact Dee Walls at walls1@illinois.edu.
The workshops include: Read More

OV Native Receives Prestigious Nursing Honor

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Moranda Matheson, RN, recently received the D.A.I.S.Y award at Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee. The award recognizes the exceptional, skillful and compassionate care that nurses demonstrate for patients and families every day.

•April 6, 2022•
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer LaTivia Carr, along with Riverside President and CEO Phil Kambic were recently on hand to recognize a recent D.A.I.S.Y. award recipient, Moranda Matheson, RN from I.M.C.U. at Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee IL.
The nomination received was submitted by the family of a patient cared for by nurse Matheson and read: On January 7th, 2022, around 7:35 p.m. I called the step-down I.C.U. to get an update on my mother, who was being treated for COVID pneumonia. Charge Nurse Moranda Matheson answered my call. Nurse Matheson spoke to me for 30 minutes or more, answering all of my questions in detail with kindness and sympathy, never once rushing to get off the phone. After my questions were answered, Nurse Matheson asked when was the last time I spoke to my mom. Read More

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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•April 6, 2022•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging the motoring public to focus on the road while driving and to avoid driving distracted. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
“With the increased use of technological devices, distracted driving has become a serious problem on the roads throughout our state and the nation,” said White. “No driver should be texting while driving.” Read More

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant Awarded to LLC

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•April 6, 2022•
As the fiscal agent to LWIA 23, Lake Land College has been awarded $98,480 for the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant funds will be used to hire an apprenticeship navigator for all of Economic Development Region 7. Apprenticeship navigators are an essential component to the apprenticeship Illinois framework as they work directly with businesses to cultivate and launch new US Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships. Read More