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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Sept. 5 - Closed for Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6 - Swiss Steak w/Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Tater Tots, Seasoned Cauliflowerm Whole Grain Bread, Surprise Dessert
Sept. 7 - Brat, German Potato Salad, Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Medley, Peaches, Bun
Sept. 8 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, 5-Cup Salad, Whole Grain Bread
Sept. 9 - Chicken Alfredo, Buttered Peas, Diced Carrots, Romaine Salad w/Dressing
Sept. 12 - Turkey Burger, Pinto Beans w/Bacon, Hot Beets, Pineapple , Bun
Sept. 13 - Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pears, Whole Grain Roll
Sept. 14 - Marinated Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Tomato Salad
Sept. 15 - Chicken Salad, Vegetable Soup, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Apricots, Whole Grain Bread, Crackers
Sept. 16 - Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Rosy Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll

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A roadblock conducted by Illinois State Police and the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. at the Bruce-Findlay Road and Rt. 32 yielded 53 tickets and 22 warnings. Read More

•August 24, 2022•

GriefShare, sponsored by First Christian Church, Sullivan, will be held at the church each Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, September 6 through November 22.
Each session includes a time to share thoughts about the previous week’s learning, new material delivered via an approximately 40-minute video, and a discussion of the main ideas in the video.
Some topics discussed by both grief experts and former GriefShare attendees (on the videos) are: Is This Normal? Challenges of Grief, The Journey of Grief, Why?, Stuck, and the Lessons of Grief. Read More

•August 24, 2022•
The day a young person moves into his or her first apartment or home is a momentous occasion. Few things evoke a sense of accomplishment and independence as much as having your own place.
Upon moving into a first home or apartment, young people soon realize just how many items they need to make a home feel like home. It goes without saying that furnishings like a bed and couch are a necessity, but young people also will need some kitchen essentials so they can prepare some simple meals on their own. As young people expand their culinary horizons, they may want to look for more specialized cooking utensils and gadgets. Until then, these items are some of the basic building blocks of any kitchen.
· Pots and pans: It goes without saying that pots and pans are vital for anyone looking to cook their own meals at home. Modern young people are health-conscious and aware of the challenges facing the planet, and overcoming those obstacles can start in the kitchen. For example, various manufacturers produce pots and pans and other cookware that is not made with polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, a fluoropolymer that researchers have found can contribute to myriad health problems. Read More

•August 24, 2022•
As hot, humid days give way to cool fall temperatures, it is prime time to enjoy a new bounty of fresh vegetables. Homeowners may be ready to pick the vegetables they have been growing the past several months. While many home vegetable gardeners focus on early spring plantings that yield the tomatoes, cucumbers and squashes of summer, they also should consider summertime sowing that will yield tasty offerings throughout fall. Some of these cooler-weather stock can be harvested just before frost sets in. Individuals ready to bite in to produce plucked at the peak of fall have many different options to look forward to. Here are some of common fall produce items that will be available at farm stands near you well into November. Read More