ETML “Summer Reading Theme”: Level Up at Your Library

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•May 28, 2025• Submitted by Laura Davison Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is launching its “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program. It all begins with our Summer Reading Kickoff party on May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free and open to the public, with all ages welcome. At the party, there will be two inflatables, an obstacle course, and a slide. There will be snow cones, cotton candy, face painting, and crafts for the children.  Summer reading starts the week after school is out, and children started reading on May 26th for prizes. Registration is open now. There … Read More

Remembering who we are………60

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Who’s Here? •May 28, 2025• by Janet Roney First, it was one dog; then two; then three more. Soon, every dog in town was barking. I guess hikers don’t often walk through Allenville.  We were a curious sight as our family trudged along the old Charleston Road on our hike to Mat-toon. Our backpacks, topped with sleeping bags and a tent, towered over our heads; canteens clat-tered at the kids’ sides; and a stuffed animal peered out of a pocket in Cynthia’s pack.  A dozen men and boys were milling about or leaning on a car in a yard ahead … Read More

Agri Fab Inc. to host Blood Drive

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•May 28, 2025• Agri Fab Inc. to host Blood Drive   Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, June 13 at 809 S Hamilton St, inside Gold Classroom. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. … Read More

Summertime food safety

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Four proven strategies to improve food safety this summer by Angela Hogan The summer season has begun, offering opportunities for picnics, backyard cookouts, and family gatherings. However, warmer temperatures and outdoor events make food safety especially challenging.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food poisoning affects approximately one in six Americans each year. Not surprisingly, more foodborne illnesses occur during summer than in other seasons.  The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) encourages you to follow four proven food safety strategies: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. These simple actions can help improve your food safety and reduce … Read More

District to receive final transportation payment for the fiscal year

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by Ariana R Cherry “We are going to receive a final transportation payment this fiscal year – it is in the queue,” stated Superintendent Shannon Cheek at the most recent meeting of the ALAH School Board held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. “There are many years where we get three payments. We don’t get the full amount every year. It still has been an ongoing issue,” informed Cheek as he spoke about the deficit that the transportation fund has had frequently due to not receiving payments from the state. “We budget conservatively and always budget for three payments,” he explained.  … Read More

CEFS Summer programs scholarships

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•May 28, 2025• If you are having trouble finding room in your budget to send your child to camp this summer, CEFS has Youth Summer Scholarships available for families who qualify based on income guidelines. These scholarships cover the costs of camps such as dance, acting, art, sports, cheer, and swimming. Income-eligible families can apply by visiting their local CEFS office and picking up and completing an application. Required information: proof of 30-day gross income for all household members, state ID for the parent/guardian submitting the application, Social Security cards for all household members, and camp registration form and information … Read More

A Look Back…5-28-2025

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2015 Demolition of Findlay’s old elementary school, which saw a brief stint as Okaw Valley Intermediate School following the consolidation of Bethany and Findlay school systems, began after members of the board of education voted to dismantle the building during their April meeting. The old schoolhouse became disused back in 2010 when the decision was made to send elementary-aged children living in Findlay to Bethany’s more modern and robust elementary school. Members of the SOV girls’ track and field team went home with a third-place team trophy at the IHSA state track in Charleston. Members included head coach Kali Taylor, … Read More

7th annual “Redskin Achievement Award”

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Plank and Betts named as recipients •May 28, 2025• Submitted by Lou Ann Soper The SHS Class of 1968 presented the 7th Annual Redskin Achievement Award during the Decision Day program held May 7th.  Wilma Plank, daughter of Clara Plank, was the female recipient, and Keagan Betts, son of Ashley Betts and Damien Lash, was the male recipient. Each recipient received a $300 check, an individual plaque, and their name was engraved on a plaque, which is on display in the SHS trophy case. … Read More