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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

•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

•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

•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

•July 13, 2022•
The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and interested persons to its second summer general meeting on Sunday, July 17, at 4:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. they will carpool and caravan from the Route 36 Rural King north side parking area to the Red Tail Ranch, 7699 E 1000th Road, Paris, IL. Then will take 800th Road south off of IL Hwy. 133, about four miles east of Redman. Look for a long rectangular grove of trees. Bring folding chairs. Read More