•July 20, 2022•
The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a three-part webinar series on Business Resiliency. During this series we will connect with local businesses to learn about the changes and pivots that were implemented during the pandemic.
The first webinar in the series focuses on increased customer engagement through exceptional customer service. Read More
Letters to the Editor 7-20-2022
•July 20, 2022•
To the Editor:
As an election judge for over a decade, I would like to commend the Moultrie County Clerk, Georgia England, and the professionals in her office who oversee our elections, including the recent primary election. Along with Georgia, Pam Wittkowski, Jamie Helton, and Tasha Stacy are dedicated to making sure that all Moultrie County voters — including those who vote absentee, early, and during the grace period - are informed of their voting rights. They treat all voters with respect, always making sure that eligible voters are allowed to exercise their right to vote.
However, most of the work each election requires goes beyond these people and the four walls of the County Clerk’s office. Elections rely on a small army of workers: those who help set up and tear down each precinct, those who serve as election judges at those precincts, those who troubleshoot problems that occur during the election day, and, finally, those who collect and sort the bags with ballots and voter registration forms after the polls have closed. Read More
Remember When? 7-20-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
The Village of Gays dedicated a flagpole in honor of civic activist Ralph Moberley. State Sen. Penny Severns joined in the ceremony.
Sullivan Pony League Team #3 went undefeated to capture the championship in the Cerro Gordo Double Elimination Tournament. The team, composed of 13 and 14 year olds, played four games opening with a 21-0 rout in four innings against Cerro Gordo #3. Read More
Menu 7-13-2022
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
July 18 - Turkey Burger w/Condiments, Pinto Beans with Bacon, Beets, Pineapple, Bun
July 19 - Beef Tips in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pears, Whole Grain Roll
July 20 - Marinated Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Tomato Salad
July 21 - Chicken Salad
Vegetable Soup
Cucumber & Onion Salad, Apricots, Whole Grain Bread, Crackers
July 22 - Lasagna, Italian Vegetables - Romaine Salad w/Dressing - Rosy Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll
Lake Land College Adult Education to Host Free BNA Class
•July 13, 2022•
Lake Land College Adult Education will be hosting a free basic nursing assistant class Fall 2022. The class is an opportunity for those interested in healthcare professions to begin a career in the field.
An orientation for the class will take place July 21 at 4 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon, Illinois. Read More
Flower Power Workshop to be held in Charleston
•July 13, 2022•
Do you enjoy fresh-cut flowers but are unsure of how to make them last longer or how to arrange them? University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite you to “Flower Power”, a workshop all about cut flowers. Join Master Gardener Christina Edmonds-Behrend for a set of fun and interesting workshops Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, August 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Read More
American Legion 4th of July Game Winners
•July 13, 2022•
Turtle Race winners
Heat race winners were: Murphy Miller, Brady Stollard, Isaac Gordon, Khalani November and Grand Champion was Lily Culbertson.
Watermelon
Ages 0-4
1st: Brooks Wenberg, Belleville
2nd: Sophee Metzger, Humboldt Read More
Three Local School Districts Awarded School Maintenance Grants
•July 13, 2022•
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), has distributed the fiscal year 2022 School Maintenance Grants, totaling $30 million in state funding, to over 600 eligible applicants. Grantees will use the money to improve and maintain education infrastructure throughout the state of Illinois.
The School Maintenance Grant Program is a dollar-for-dollar state matching grant open to school districts, cooperative high schools, vocational centers, and special education cooperatives. Eligible applicants can receive up to $50,000 to put toward completing proposed maintenance projects.
Sullivan CUSD 300, Okaw Valley CUSD 302 and Windsor CUSD were all awarded grants. Each will receive a $50,000 school maintenance grant.
“By investing in our educational infrastructure, we set Illinois students up for success,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our state’s youth spend a majority of their days inside school buildings. It is our duty to make sure those facilities are safe, clean, well-lit, and adequately ventilated. With this funding, our children will learn and grow in sustainable, healthy environments—as they deserve.” Read More
Ways to Refine Your Co-parental Communication
•July 13, 2022•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension
Having experienced being a child with divorced parents, I wanted to share this article written by Eastern Illinois University graduate, Kayli Worthey. Kaylie shares that: growing up, my family had my half-sisters every other weekend, but the co-parenting relationship never took a break. I witnessed many different conversations between co-parents on many different topics like schooling, child support, drama, and even discipline. While the conversations were often filled with conflict, there was also supportive and healthy communication. From a very young age, I learned that communicating one’s needs, wants, and concerns with those around you is essential to promote individual and family well-being. Despite the uniqueness of my family structure, one thing remains true for all families: communication is key. Read More
Army Corps of Engineers Warns Most Water Related Accidents and Fatalities Occur in July
•July 13, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and fatalities occur at its lakes and river projects in July than in any other month.
“July is the month when we normally see the most water-related accidents and fatalities so there is reason to be concerned,” said Pam Doty, USACE National Water Safety Program Manager. “We stress to the recreating public a number of things to be aware of while in, on, or near open water.”
“Park rangers and other staff at our lakes and river projects will be especially vigilant this time of year in looking for and cautioning the public about risky behaviors,” added Doty.
USACE wants you to be aware of these things while in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.): Read More