•November 2, 2022•
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) recently announced Staley Credit Union Board Director Mike Landacre as a 2022 recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. As a category in ICUL’s Hall of Fame Awards, this prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a current or former leader’s contribution to the credit union movement in Illinois and/or at the national level. Nominees must have at least ten years of active involvement in the credit union movement; have participated in league, chapter or national activities; promoted the cooperative nature of credit unions locally; and demonstrated leadership and a personal commitment and vision to the credit union movement. Mike has been an active, engaged and dedicated Board Director of Staley Credit Union since 1996, spanning nearly 27 years. He currently serves as the most senior director and Vice-Chairman on the Staley CU Board and is also an active member on two other Board Committees. Mike’s credit union experience, council and leadership abilities have contributed to the overall success of Staley Credit Union. In addition to his years of service to Staley CU and its membership, Mike has dedicated his time to many different volunteer & community involvement efforts across various organizations for decades. “Mike’s continuous contributions have significantly furthered the credit union spirit of “people helping people”within our Decatur, Illinois community as evidenced by his ongoing commitment to helping others,” stated Kimberly Ervin, President & CEO of Staley Credit Union. “In addition to his work in the community, Mike has also volunteered on our Staley Credit Union Board of Directors for nearly 27 years in a variety of leadership positions. His involvement no doubt benefits each and every member of Staley Credit Union and helps us continue our legacy of 92 years of service to our wonderful members.” The award presentations will occur during the Annual Convention Celebration Luncheon on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The luncheon provides a unique opportunity to bring leaders from across Illinois together to celebrate the award recipients and unite on the shared principles of the credit union movement.
Illinois Student Organization Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Holds Meeting
•November 2, 2022•
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School participated in the Illinois FCCLA Fall Leadership Meeting held on October 12, 2022. The one-day conference was held in Charleston on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Read More
Free Welding Classes
•November 2, 2022•
Lake Land College Adult Education will be offering free welding classes beginning November 14.
Those interested can attend orientation at the Lake Land College Marshall Eastern Region Center, 224 S. 6th St., Marshall, Illinois 62441, on November 14 at 4 p.m.
There will also be a welding orientation at Shelbyville High School, 1001 W. North 6th St., Shelbyville, on November 15 at 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to enter through the shop entrance. Read More
No-Calorie Tricks and Treats
•November 2, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
On All Hallow’s Eve eve, I offer you tricks and treats.
And they’ll all be bite-sized (and likely stale). If you were hoping for a regulation Snickers bar from me, try the next house.
Where? What?
“TV news often headlines things similar to ‘Man shot in River North,’” writes Carl Skrabacz. “In this case, I looked over my body and couldn’t find a River North.”
Well, Carl, I’ve been lucky enough for my tee shot to hit a dogleg every three or four rounds, even if it’s the next fairway over.
Ambish? Read More
Remember When? 11-2-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
Area radio personality Griz England was mummy-wrapped to raise money for the Moultrie County chapter of Habitat for Humanity following the Sullivan Halloween Parade. Most of the money raised stayed in the county to be used towards the building of a house for a family in Moultrie County.
The Sullivan-Bethany football team shut out Carterville 27-0 in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.
Moultrie County Sheriff Rieck Kendall was nominated for State Law Officer of the Year by Voiture 287 of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, a group affiliate with the American Legion. Kendall’s nomination was based largely on his successful two-year sturggle to restore two children to their mother while they were being held abroad illegally by their father. Read More
Natalie McDowell Honored
•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
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