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Theta Psi Sorority Members Recognized
Tara Underwood, Lisa Younger, Lucia Roney and Sue Yarnell were recently recognized for their years of dedication to Theta Psi sorority.

•June 8, 2022•
Sue Yarnell, Lisa Younger, Tara Underwood and Lucia Roney were recognized for their years of dedication to Theta Psi Sorority. Sue Yarnell is their Charter Member with 47 years, she served as President this year and has held every office during her tenure, including State President.
Lucia Roney has 37 Years and is the Chairwoman of their American Red Cross Blood Drive. She raised her family here, is active with her church and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and helping husband with farming. Read More

•June 8, 2022•
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Give someone in your community a hand by learning how to recognize and respond when someone might need help with a free Mental Health First Aid workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based program, where participants learn and practice a five-step action plan to identify common signs and symptoms of someone coping with mental health or substance use problems and how to help. Gain skills to feel confident interacting with a person in crisis and leave with resources to connect the person with appropriate care. Topics also include trauma, addiction and self-care. Read More

•June 8, 2022•
Lake Land College recognized EMS program graduates at an annual pinning ceremony in May.
The recipient of the Top Student Award for highest score in the program was Joseph Batusich.
The Professional Development for overall growth in skills and confidence went to Jordan Disch. Adam Payne earned the Perseverance Award for pushing through personal difficulties. Read More

•June 8, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

Most people that know me know that I am very passionate about protecting monarch butterflies. I do my best to encourage people to plant milkweed seeds, and I hunt monarch caterpillars and relocate them to my indoor nurseries until they transform and are ready to be released as butterflies. Their numbers have been rapidly declining each year, primarily due to loss of habitat. Many landowners mow their ditches, and I cringe to see them mowing down all the milkweed – the only plant that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on and their caterpillars eat. So, when I saw this article from Extension Horticulture Educator Chris Enroth, I knew I had to share it with my readers. Read More

•June 8, 2022•
Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2022 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program Peer Awards were presented to Devin Mette and Megan Walters for exhibiting excellence in the classroom and in clinical, showing willingness to help others, caring nature, professionalism and spirit.
The Patient Advocate Award was presented to Jamie Marley for displaying professionalism and compassionate care in the Associate Degree Nurse program. Read More