•October 14, 2020•
Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build those habits in an upcoming online series offered by University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed and family life educators.
Happy and Healthy Providers is a four-part online series that addresses mental, physical, and nutritional health within childcare environments and reaches strategies to promote provider resiliency, manage workplace stress, and encourage positive nutrition and activity choices. Read More
Remember When? 10-14-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Recapturing the past is no easy task, as the large crowd attending the 1995 Lovington High School Homecoming learned Saturday night. The opening of a time capsule of World War II, a gift from the 1943 Future Farmers of America club at Lovington was a highlight of the homecoming banquet. The time capsule had been contained in a chunk of concrete recovered from an outdoor fireplace/barbecue pit built by the ‘43 FFA.
The Moultrie County United Way board kicked off its annual fund drive. Board members who presented RSVP with its quarterly check were Tom Houser, Joan Highland, Cheri Burcham, RSVP representative Mary Lou Kidwell, Becky Moran, Barbara Davis, Mickey Hrvol, Scot England and Mike Elder. Read More
Your Thoughts Matter
•October 14, 2020•
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living. University of Illinois Extension is hosting a six-part online series for youth ages 13 and older called Your Thoughts Matter. This state-wide program will be facilitated by local Extension offices, and will help teens learn to define mental health, how to talk about it with family and friends, and how to help themselves and others. Read More
Oh, Deer: Mating Season Ups Crash Risk
IDOT, IDNR remind motorists to stay alert, don’t veer for deer
As the leaves begin to change and cooler temperatures prevail, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding you to watch out for deer. With autumn comes deer mating season, a time of increased activity at dawn and dusk from October through December.
“We are starting to begin our peak season for deer-vehicle crashes,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “We ask all drivers to keep a watchful eye and remember the cardinal rule: don’t veer for deer. While the urge to swerve is instinctual, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle or drive into oncoming traffic, increasing the severity of a crash.”
This fall, take the following steps to help ensure your safety: Read More
Honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tips to take charge of your breast health
•October 14, 2020•
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves and others the importance of prevention and early detection.
Breast cancer can develop in women of every age, race, and ethnic group. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, and approximately 40,000 women will die. Breast cancer in men is not as common, but it does happen, affecting about 2,000 American men each year. Fortunately, the death rate for those diagnosed with breast cancer has decreased significantly due to early detection.
“We know that every woman is busy, but what could be more important than taking care of yourself?”, said Amy Waddington, manager of radiology at HSHSGood Shepherd Hospital. “Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Be sure you take the time for essential screenings to provide that opportunity for early detection.” Read More
Menu 10-13-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Oct. 19 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Spinach, Bun, Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie
Oct. 20 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Peaches
Oct. 21 - Creamed Chicken with Green Onions & Pimento, Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Biscuit, Sliced Pineapple
Oct. 22 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Corn , Creamy Coleslaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Compote
Oct. 23 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dressing, Pumpkin Pie
IAHCE Week
•October 7, 2020•
IAHCE (Illinois Association Home, Community and Education) or a few years ago known as Home Extension is celebrating their week October 11-17. IAHCE is a volunteer organization group working to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.
The office for Moultrie-Douglas counties is in Arthur at 304 E. Progress, east of the Community Center. Cheri Burcham is our education leader in charge of the program. Read More
SBL Healthy Kids Program Provides Cyber Safety Videos
•October 7, 2020•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Healthy Kids Program is excited to provide eight area schools with a series of videos that are designed to help keep students safe online.
The Cyber Safe Schools Video Series, which includes videos that are specially tailored for faculty, parents and students and a student worksheet with an answer key for teachers, were recently sent to Charleston High School and Middle School; Mattoon High School and Middle School; Shelbyville High School and Moulton Middle School; and Sullivan High School and Middle School. The video series is funded by a $4,000 grant from WomenConnected, a philanthropic giving circle within the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation. Read More
IDPH Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance
•October 7, 2020•
The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask.
As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines include following the 3 W’s – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask.
“One of the hallmarks of holidays and celebrations is gathering with friends, family and loved ones,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We are still in a pandemic, and unfortunately, this year, that means the safest way to celebrate is to stay home and plan virtual gatherings. That said, IDPH recognizes that some who will choose to gather together anyway, and instead of denying that reality, we are issuing guidance and recommendations for safer ways to celebrate together in person. Remember, we know what our best tools are: wearing our masks, keeping our distance, limiting event sizes, washing your hands, and looking out for public health and each other.”
If you think you could have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, do not participate in any in-person Halloween activities. Read More
Remember When? 10-7-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Volunteer civic activist Mary Lou Kidwell was named as the recipient of the Who’s Who Award during the Sullivan High School Homecoming banquet. Attending Sullivan schools from kindergarten through high school, Kidwell graduated with the class of 1949. She began her public aid career as a financial clerk and went on to become a caseworker retiring in 1989.
Prominent Chicago attorney Robert Eden Martin was presented with the Sullivan High School Homecoming Hall of Fame award. Martin, a 1958 SHS graduate, is a partner and chairman of the management committee of Sidley and Austin, an international law firm based in Chicago. Read More