Understanding Illinois: Making a Case for Open Enrollment in Illinois
•August 3, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist My friend Jennie is an attorney and mother of a youngster entering elementary school this fall. Jennie and her husband live in a central Illinois city, but Jennie travels 30 miles each day to her law office in another town. Jennie thinks it would be marvelous if her child could ride along each morning, be dropped off at the elementary school near her law office; the two could then return home together after work and school each day. Oh, Jennie could do this, but it would cost her $10,000 a year … Read More
Lemonade for a Cause
Obituaries 8-3-2016: Dianah Birdwell
Dianah Birdwell Dianah Lynn (Galvin) Birdwell, 60, of Sullivan, passed away July 31, 2016 in her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family graveside services will be held. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln has been entrusted with her care. Dianah was born November 21, 1955 in Pana, a daughter of Carl Galvin and Patricia McCarty. She married Phillip Dean “Herb” Birdwell December 18, 1976 in Latham, and he survives. … Read More
Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits Available for Deer Season
•August 3, 2016• Lake Shelbyville’s tree stand policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize a “Roving” stand that may be left up for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a three day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed two weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within two weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October 1, 2016 – January 17, … Read More
Illinois Department of Public Health Celebrates Immunization Awareness Month
•August 3, 2016• Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which includes making sure they have all their needed immunizations. And while immunization is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from serious diseases, during National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) would also like to remind those parents and others that immunizations are important for people of all ages. “The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Immunizations are recommended throughout our lives based on age, lifestyle, occupation, travel destinations, medical conditions, … Read More
Obituaries 8-3-2016: Juanita Wilson
Juanita Wilson Juanita Grace Wilson, 83, of Lovington died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 in St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Arrangements are incomplete at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. … Read More
Obituaries 8-3-2016: Leanne Bartimus
Leanne Bartimus Janet Leanne Bartimus, 76, of Bethany died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in her home. A private funeral and burial will be held with no visitation. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany handled arrangements. … Read More
Remember When? 8-3-2016
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week It’s hard to tell whether it was a few comforting words to settle her sheep down or her technique, but both earned Tonya Doty of Lovington showmanship honors at the conclusion of the sheep show last weekend during the Moultrie Sullivan 4-H and Junior Fair. 4-H Horticulture judging completed the judging events in the 1991 Moultrie-Sullivan 4-H and Jr. Fair. Best of Show for vegetable gardening went to Beth Parsons of Bethany. State Fair delegates include Beth Parsons, Erin Parsons and Nicole McCabe, all of Bethany—vegetable gardening; Carrie Jackson of Lovington—terrarium; Sarah … Read More
Obituaries 8-3-2016: Marguerite Gallagher
Marguerite Gallagher E. Marguerite “Susie” Gallagher, 90, of Mattoon died at 5:45 p.m. July 29, 2016 in Sarah Bush Lincoln in Coles County. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon handled arrangements. … Read More