•August 24, 2022•
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker awarded Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, with the Illinois Distinguished Service Medal for the general’s “leadership and poise” during the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The Governor, who is the Illinois National Guard’s Commander-in-Chief, awarded the medal to General Neely during the Guard’s quarterly Senior Leader Engagement on Aug. 19 at Manufacturing times Digital (MxD) in Chicago. Read More
Bethany Downtown Car Show
Photos by Crystal Reed
The BASO Main Street Car Show was held Saturday, August 20 in downtown Bethany.
Windsor Harvest Picnic 2022
Photos by Crystal Reed
The Windsor Harvest Picnic was held on August 18-20. On Thursday evening there were pork chop dinners for sale by the Windsor Harvest Picnic were served and the Methodist Church had an ice cream social. The Windsor American Legion presented a patriotic opening and musical entertainment included the Family Worship Center Band and Jake Hoult and Mikayla Joy. On Friday evening, there were fish dinners by the Windsor Harvest Picnic with homemade desserts by 5th and 6th graders. Little Miss Harvest Picnic was announced and that honor was given to Brystol Wiltermood. She received a crown and a sash and also rode in the parade on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, the Windsor FFA served breakfast under the pavilion. The 5K run began shortly after and mid morning children competed to see who could go the farthest distance in the pedal tractor pull. In the afternoon, the parade was held with Shelby County royalty as well as royalty from the Mattoon Bagelfest. This year’s theme was “Back to Our Roots.” That evening there was a chicken dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic and homemade desserts by W.H.A.T. Musical entertainment that evening was T.G. Sheppard.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Shelby County Royalty
Junior Miss Shelby County Kinley Chaney and Miss Shelby County Maggie Kelly wave at parade goers during the Windsor Harvest Picnic on Saturday, August 20. More photos are on page 9 and 10.
Lake Land College Summer Graduates
•August 24, 2022•
Lake Land College recently announced the students who graduated following completion of the Summer 2022 term. Graduates are Jade Bassett of Sullivan, Certificate in Cosmetology; Kirsten Corum of Arthur, Associate in Applied Science-Medical Assistant and Certificate in Medical Assistant; Jade Crum of Lovington, Certificate in Practical Nursing; McKenna Donald of Windsor, Associate in Arts-Business; Arabella Dudley of Gays, Certificate in Cosmetology; Jessica Gill of Bethany, Certificate in Practical Nursing; Lane Harper of Findlay, Certificate in Practical Nursing; Kedric Herschberger of Arthur, Associate in Applied Science-IT-Network Administration; Kalie Myers of Sullivan, Certificate in Medical Assistant; Denise Pettyjohn of Findlay, Certificate in Management; Breanne Starwalt of Allenville, Certificate in Practical Nursing; Jessica Stiner of Windsor, Certificate in Medical Assistant; Makenna Tabor of Windsor, Certificate in Cosmetology; Marcia Wagoner of Arthur, Certificate in Practical Nursing; Isabella Whitten of Sullivan, Associate in Arts-English and Associate in Liberal Studies.
Moultrie County Man Sentenced to 7 Years in IDOC
•August 24, 2022•
Caden Petro, 19, of Bethany, has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. At a sentencing hearing on August 18, 2022, Judge Jeremy Richey imposed the sentence after Petro had previously pled guilty to: Read More
Staley Credit Union Announces Promotions
Cindy Anderson
•August 24, 2022•
Staley Credit Union recently announced the promotions of Cindy Anderson, Rodney Weeks, and Julie Croslow. With over 20 years of experience at Staley CU, Cindy has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer where she provides oversight for all financial functions, develops financial strategies to drive the credit union’s vision and oversees all Digital Services including implementation of new products. During her tenure, she has held various roles within Accounting, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from University of Illinois (cum laude); she is an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and a Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE). Read More
Mountain Bike Weekend at Lake Shelbyville
•August 24, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with the Friends of Lake Shelbyville, Central Illinois Mountain Bike Association, and the General Dacey Trail Mountain Bike Club, to host the 4th Annual DirtWorx MTB Fest on September 9-11, 2022.
DirtWorx MTB Fest invites mountain bikers to spend the weekend camping at Lone Point Campground as they enjoy the trails Lake Shelbyville has to offer, including the General Dacey Trail and Camp Camfield. Weekend activities include night ride, group rides, pump track, games, food vendors, live music and pocket-sized maps provided for riders to easily navigate self-guided rides and group rides throughout the weekend.
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Military Families: Tips to Cope with Stress
•August 24, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
University of Illinois Extension
While family members of our military service members do not actively serve, they do have a very important job – holding down the fort. Military service members put their lives on the line to protect and serve our country while their families adapt, miss their loved ones, and support them from home. Eastern Illinois University graduate Kayli Worthey has written this article that includes very valuable tips for military families. Kayli says: in 2018, my brother-in-law was deployed to Germany for 9 months and left behind his wife and son. While the deployment was shorter than some, it still took a toll on my sister and their 2-year-old son, who both missed him dearly. Having one family member on the other side of the world can be extremely stressful, but luckily my sister was able to adapt and relied on family members to help her during those nine months. Read More
White Reminds Motorists to Help Keep Illinois Roads Safe and Clean this Summer and Fall
•August 24, 2022•
“Littering on the roadways can pose serious hazards to motorists,” said White. “During warm weather more of us will drive with our windows down, and I urge everyone to refrain from tossing trash out the windows. In addition to being a traffic safety issue, we should also remain considerate of our environment every day.” Read More
Back-to-School is Time to Review Emergency Preparedness Plans
•August 24, 2022•
As millions of children and college students go back to school this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recommends that all families review their own emergency preparedness plans and school safety plans. Whether your children are in school, on a bus, at music practice, or with their traveling sports league teams, planning and shared information is critical.
“Severe weather and other emergencies can happen at any time,” said IEMA Deputy Director Scott Swinford. “Parents should especially discuss with their children where to go for shelter, who to communicate with, and how to communicate with them during an emergency.” Read More