Family Honors Mother’s Decision: Hospice Provides Comfort

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•November 9, 2016• Diane Blair lived with faith, purpose and passion her entire life. She was an amazing woman,” her daughter Alice Smith said. “She’s the strongest person I will ever know.” Known for her unwavering devotion to family, church and community, Blair opted for hospice care when she received a devastating diagnosis in August 2015. Always on the go, the 82-year-old Charleston woman took herself to the emergency apartment when she started experiencing stabbing pains in her abdomen. Sadly, doctors discovered spots on her pancreas, and a biopsy confirmed she had pancreatic cancer. “She took it way better than … Read More

Social Security Has A Full Basket Of Useful Offerings

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•November 9, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager Who doesn’t love sharing a summer picnic with friends and family? Whether you plan one for everyone on your block or a quiet afternoon for two, you’ll need to bring a basket full of delectable goodies. When you’re sharing dishes with loved ones, whether you’re at home or away, you’ll be sure to make everyone happy with a variety of treats. In the service of securing today and tomorrow, Social Security has a full picnic basket of services. Our table is ready to serve millions of Americans online, by phone, … Read More

Whole Food Nutrition Can Make You Feel Good

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•November 9, 2016• By Kennedy Nolen for the News Progress Sullivan’s recently certified clinician in Whole Food Nutrition said she just “wants to make people feel good again.” Karen Bretz completed the necessary courses and is now a certified clinician in Whole Food Nutrition two weeks ago. Bretz has been employed at Bretz Chiropractic Nutrition and Acupuncture Clinic, owned by Dr. Craig Bretz, for two and a half years. The office is located in Sullivan at 101 W. Jefferson St. Bretz said she gives dietary advice, and it helps people to feel better without prescription medicine. Instead, Bretz aims on … Read More

October Temperatures Rise

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•November 9, 2016• The statewide average temperature for October was 59.8 degrees, 5.4 degrees above normal, and the seventh warmest October on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide average precipitation for October was 2.38 inches, 0.86 inches below normal. A few bands of three to five inches of precipitation occurred across northern Illinois and along the Interstate 70 corridor. Outside of those areas, October was drier than normal. The site with the largest monthly rainfall total was Palos Park, in Cook County, with 5.51 inches. … Read More

Menus: 11-2-2016

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Nov. 7 – Nutri-Grain bar, peach juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 8 – French toast, peach juice, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Strawberries & bananas, Ritz crackers, milk. … Read More