•June 29, 2016•
Johnathan Bond of Young Harmony will be in concert at Bethany Free Methodist Church Sunday July 3.
The church is located on 312 W. Main in Bethany.
Young Harmony, a Rick Hendrix Management Artist, is based out of Chattanooga, Tenn. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
Foreign exchange student host families are being sought for area foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year.
Area coordinator for the foreign exchange student program in this area is Cindy Yoder who explained that 100 English speaking students from various foreign countries are available for host families in the area. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
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 offer “Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Classes” at Mid-Illinois Senior Services (Senior Center) in Sullivan 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, June 27. There is no cost to attend. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
Students and alumni from Millikin University’s Biology Department received various accolades at the biennial Tri-Beta National Convention held this year at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., from June 2-4.Millikin University was represented by five students at the convention; two of which are recent graduates: Elizabeth Wrobel ‘15, from Tinley Park, Ill., and Spencer Hudson ‘15, from Wilmington, Del. Because they won 1st Place at the 2015 Tri-Beta District Convention, Wrobel and Hudson each received a travel stipend from the Tri-Beta national office for the national convention which is held every other year. Hudson recently completed his first year of a Ph.D. program at Utah State University, and Wrobel completed her first year of a Ph.D. program at the University of Georgia.
The convention featured 68 presentations across four divisions, with approximately 8-10 presentations during each session. Students from over 30 universities across the country presented their research.
In the ecology division for posters, Millikin University received two awards. Elizabeth Wrobel took home Millikin’s first-ever 1st Place Award at a Tri-Beta National Convention for her work with diseases in songbirds and raptors. Kelsey Going, a senior from Butler, Ill., earned a 3rd Place Award for her work with thermal tolerance and physiology in invasive frogs. Read More
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New nurse graduates entering Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Nurse Residency Program are pictured left to right: first row – Casey Neville, Tara Biggs, Lisa Lawson, Emily Johnson, Hannah Jernigan, Tiffany McSparren, and Jessica Spence; second row – Cassie Riley, Megan Huddleston, Shelby Jackson, Kiersten Dent, Andrea Hutchinson, Lexi Walk, Kierston Oborne, Chris Roedl, Amber Waterman, Renea Phelps, Glenda Hunt, and Lexi Fiscus; third row – Cassie Will, Katy Augustyn, Todd Layton, Dwight Hardin, Haley Whitman, Marissa Klee, Jason Duhamell, and Andrew McDevitt. Not pictured are: Ali Barless, Jennifer Martinez, Amy Pippin, Hilary Bodle, Shelby Evinger, Nathan Raisner and Valentina Theole.
•June 22, 2016•
Thirty-four registered nurse graduates joined the first Nurse Residency Program at Sarah Bush Lincoln.
The Nurse Residency Program helps new nurses transition from nursing graduates to competent, confident and compassionate nurses. Sarah Bush Lincoln Nursing Leader Mindi O’Rourke, BSN, explained that for new nurses, there is so much to learn in the first year that sometimes it can be overwhelming. This program helps them adjust through additional classroom education, hands-on simulation, online learning modules and guest presenters. They also will be working with a mentor.”
A big plus is that the nurses will develop lasting relationships with other nurses in the program, which will help them acclimate to a new environment and begin their careers with a strong start. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
Smyser Christian Church is hosting “Picnic In the Park” at the Windsor Park. Any one may come for the meal and activities.
It will be a time to come together as neighboring communities to meet people and enjoy a meal. There will be activities for kids fifth grade and under at Kidz Corner. Area junior and senior high students are invited to stay after “Picnic In the Park” for XLR8 from 6:30-8, for a time of worship, Bible study, activities and fun times with friends. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
By Gerald Tilley
Social Security District Manager in Decatur
Your first job is a landmark occasion. You’re meeting new people, making professional connections and probably cashing that first paycheck. You might be a little surprised when you see a portion of your earnings go to a tax called “FICA” for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. This deduction goes to Social Security and is your way of helping us secure you today and tomorrow. It’s our job to keep the safety net of Social Security strong through your incremental contributions.
Understanding how important your contribution is takes some of the sting away because your taxes are helping millions of Americans. By law, employers must withhold Social Security taxes from workers’ paychecks. While referred to as “Social Security taxes” on an employee’s pay statement, sometimes the deduction is labeled as “FICA.” This stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a reference to the original Social Security Act. Sometimes, you will see “OASDI,” which stands for Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, the official name for the Social Security Insurance program. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
Join SBL Advantage 50 on Saturday, July 9, for a day trip to the annual Indianapolis “Treasure Hunt” flea market and yard sale.
Highlights of the trip include a stop at the Indy Urban Flea Market featuring a large selection of antiques and collectibles. The trip also includes 50 y’arrd sales throughout the Northside Historic District, which is held annually at All Saints Episcopal Church. The day will wrap up with dinner at Almost Home in Greencastle, IN. Cost of the trip is $100 per person which includes dinner and tip for the driver. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
There will be 2 foodservice sanitation manager’s certification courses offered in July, the 18th and the 25th. Each will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St, Urbana, IL. Exam immediately following. Read More
•June 22, 2016•
Smyser Christian Church will host Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 p.m. July 18-22. for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. The theme is Growing: Inside Out.
Kids will learn about loving God and loving others as they explore the emotions of anger, fear, disgust, sadness and joy. Read More