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Stay Active At Home

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•September 16, 2020•

By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension
For many of us, exercise routines have been put on hold due to social distancing recommendations and schedules that have us home more than usual. Get creative by adding physical activity into our daily lives at home. Several of the tips below also encourage activity with family and can be great as brain breaks for children and adults who are working and schooling from home.
Regular physical activity can have long-term health benefits including relieving stress, improving sleep, reducing fat, controlling weight, and preventing chronic diseases. Get moving and have fun with it! Read More

COVID-19 Update

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•September 16, 2020•

The Moultrie County COVID-19 update for Sept 14 states that there are 10 additional cases of COVID-19 with age range of teens to 80 years old. Total residents tested positive to date is 199. Total COVID-19 related deaths to date is 3. Total tests administered to date is 4,243.

Family Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

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•September 9, 2020•
The community is invited to give blood in honor of River Helmuth at a special American Red Cross blood drive held in her name Saturday, Sept. 19,8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain St., in Sullivan.
River is a four-and-a-half-year-old girl who was born with down syndrome and a congenital heart defect called balanced complete av canal defect, also known as CAVC. CAVC is a large hole in center of the heart affecting all four chambers. A CAVC allows blood to mix and causes the chambers and valves of the heart not to route blood properly. River has undergone two heart surgeries resulting in the need for donated blood which helped made her heart surgeries possible. Read More

Task Force Illini Soldier Promoted to Corporal

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Spc. Evan Barker of Sullivan, Illinois receives his Corporal patch from Cpt. Nathan Brinkman during his promotion ceremony at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Aug. 28.

•September 9, 2020•
By Cpl. Shaylin Quaid
JMTG-U Public Affairs

Evan Barker of Sullivan assigned to Task Force Illini, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard Soldier, was promoted to Corporal during a promotion ceremony at Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine, Aug. 28.
Barker is a 92F petroleum supply specialist at Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine. Task Force Illini, which deployed to Ukraine in July, is the command element of Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, which is responsible for training, advising, and mentoring the Ukrainian cadre at CTC-Y to improve Armed Forces Ukraine’s training capacity and defense capabilities.

Unsightly Black Spots on Maple Leaves Won’t Harm Trees

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•September 9, 2020•
Submitted by Emily Steele, Media Communications Coordinator, Illinois Extension easteele@illinois.edu
If you’re seeing spots on maple trees, you are not alone. Tar spot outbreaks are becoming more common and its distinct black spots can leave home gardeners worrying about their tree’s health.
“I recently traveled to Northern Illinois where nearly every Norway maple that I came across had tar spot symptoms,” says Travis Cleveland, a University of Illinois Extension plant pathologist.
This late-summer fungal disease is caused by fungi in the genus Rhytisma that is easily identified by its raised, black spots to develop on the upper surfaces of affected leaves. Read More

MCHD Confirms Third COVID-19 Death

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•September 9, 2020•
It is with our deepest sympathies that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) confirms the third COVID-19 death of a Moultrie County female resident in her 90s.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends in their time of grieving,” Angela Hogan, Administrator for the Moultrie County Health Department said. “As her family mourns their loss, we ask for their privacy. No additional information will be released.” Read More

Menu 9-9-2020

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Sept. 14 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Midori Blend Veggies, Harvard Beets, Bun, Apple Slices
Sept. 15 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Texas Toast, Water Melon
Sept. 16 - Turkey Salad w/Grapes, Cucumber/Onion Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Oatmeal Bar
Sept. 17 - Riblet, Seasoned Black-Eyed Peas, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Bun, Warm Fruit Cobbler
Sept. 18 - Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Cinnamon Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Melon Salad

Remember When? 9-9-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week

Even though the Lovington Panthers dropped their first match in the Windsor Invitational, it didn’t stop them from winning the whole tournament. The Panthers beat host Windsor 15-8, 15-11 in the championship game. Arthur beat the Panthers 15-10, 2-15, 15-9 in pool play. The Panthers however bounced back with two wins before squaring off against Windsor. Cari Franklin and Ryan Casteel led Lovington with 32 kills each. Rebekah Boddy had 13, and Anna Creviston added nine. Michelle Gromann and Leah Thomas had five kills apiece. Creviston led the Panthers with seven aces, and Megan Mechling had five. Boddy had four aces and three blocks.
The Sullivan Redskins wrapped up a three game road odyssey at Warrensburg-Latham and played their best game of the season so far. Josh Cuttill and Adam Gurchiek each scored twice and the offense lit up the Cardinals for over 300 yards as the Redskins won 42-12 to open up the Okaw Valley Conference that season. Read More

Moultrie County Republican Headquarters

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Moultrie County Republican Headquarters
Moultrie County Republican Central Committee has opened campaign headquarters for the 2020 election. The headquarters building located at 412 S. Harrison St., Sullivan. Signs for all candidates can be picked up. Contact your local Republican precinct committeeman or contact the committee on their Moultrie County Republican Facebook Page.

‘Caregiver’ or ‘Caretaker’? Who Cares?

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Is it better to give than to take?

•September 9, 2020•
Jan Hollen writes: “Can you help us determine when to use ‘caregiver’ and when to use ‘caretaker’? I always thought a ‘caregiver’ gives care to someone (a person), and a ‘caretaker’ takes care of a thing. Are they synonymous or do they have specific usage rules?”
You’d think this would be a simple answer. I’ve always used “caregiver” to talk about someone who cares for people and “caretaker” as someone who cares for a thing.
I thought it prudent to consult a few good resources. Read More