Facts for Families: Strong body, strong mind: Can exercise reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

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•July 17, 2024• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator I do a lot of brain health programming and will almost always mention that physical exercise is very beneficial for your brain. I saw this article written by Albert Bang who was a Physical Activity Promotion intern with the Integrated Health Disparities program during Spring 2024 and wanted to share with you. Albert says: You know exercise is good for your heart, lungs, muscles, and bones, but recently experts are finding increasing evidence showing that exercise is good for your brain too – including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.  Whether … Read More

Eastern Illinois Foodbank

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•July 17, 2024• The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will have the foodmobile in Moultrie County on every third Monday of each month. To register online visit eifclient.com to pre-register, only first time visitors must register. To view the current schedule of the foodmobile visit eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. Eastern Illinois Foodbank has been alleviating hunger and nourishing strong communities since 1983, totaling over 10.7 million pounds of food to families and communities in need, 2 million of that was fresh produce. EIF covers 14 different counties or just over 14,500 square miles. Last year alone Eastern Illinois Foodbank was able to provide 490,000 pounds … Read More

ITPA Illinois Tractor Pull winners

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•July 17, 2024• The ITPA Illinois tractor pulling association released all the Moultrie-Douglas county fair winners at Arthur over the weekend.The ITPA is actively looking for and supporting the sport of truck and tractor pulling into a new era with this being the 5th decade of organizing events. The most recent development in the ITPA history is the alliance between an organization called U.S. Pullers, Association, allowing Illinois association to become further recognized. Tractor pulling is where different categories of modified tractors and trucks pull a large metal sled along the set course. The sled of course is filled with … Read More

Facts for Families: The Cultivating Caution webinar series focuses on agriculture safety

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•July 17, 2024• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator The Cultivating Caution webinar series focuses on agriculture safety Taking the extra time to plan safety precautions into daily routines can save a life when accidents occur, and they will. The agriculture industry is filled with risk, injury, and danger at about every turn.   Cultivating Caution is a monthly webinar series that explores the latest research, recommendations, and tips for staying safe, healthy, and aware while working in the numerous areas of today’s agriculture industry. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Agricultural Safety & Health Program, College … Read More

Watermelon eating winners

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•July 17, 2024• All winners from ages 0-4: 1st: Lennox Cain Sullivan, 2nd: Brilynn Wilson Sullivan, 3rd:Ryker Marion Mattoon. All winners from ages 5-7: 1st: Zavaya Warren Sullivan, 2nd: Stella Vansdale Decatur, 3rd: Nora Weaver Sullivan. All winners from ages 8-10: 1st: Beau Foust Sullivan, IL; 1st: Nakia Hogan Sullivan, IL; 2nd: Charolette Cannon Sullivan, IL; 3rd: Zander Cain Sullivan, IL All winners from ages 11-14: 1st: Aggie Foust, 2nd: Emery Hicks Charlotte, NC; 3rd: Keegan Weaver Sullivan. All winners from ages 15-17: 1st: Sarina Vogel Sullivan, 2nd: Emily Miller Sullivan, 3rd: Addison Stollard Sullivan. All winners from ages 18 … Read More

Sack race winners

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•July 17, 2024• All winners from ages 0-4: 1st: Rycker Manor Sullivan, 2nd: Isaiah & Ivy Tucker Sullivan, 3rd: Ailani Brown Sullivan. All winners from ages 5-7: 1st: Zavahya Warren Sullivan, 2nd:Delilah Cannon Sullivan,3rd: Kennedy Ryan Arthur, IL. All winners from ages 8-10: 1st: Nakyaa Hogan Sullivan, 2nd: Clara Russell Sullivan, 3rd: Crisa DeVore Sullivan. All winners from ages 11-14: 1st: Keegan Weaver Sullivan, IL; 2nd: Tinley Stollard Sullivan,IL; 3rd: Peyton Schum Sullivan, IL All winners from ages 15-17: 1st: Miracle Wilson Sullivan, 2nd: Luke Gribbons Rochester, 3rd: Emily MIller Sullivan. All winners from ages 18 and over: 1st: Asian … Read More

Not so dry 4th of July

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•July 17, 2024• Illinois is known for its strange weather and even stranger summer weather patterns, leaving us residents at its mercy. The 4th of July though a wildly appreciated and celebrated holiday is nothing compared to the energy and love centered in Moultrie County’s celebration. Starting with a parade in the morning and leading up to the spectacular firework show that draws visitors from miles and miles to get a glimpse of that central Illinois hospitality. Like most years, the holiday was at the mercy of the weather, leaving many worried for late night fireworks shows or even during … Read More

Remembering Who We Are….17

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Lincoln’s Log •July 17, 2024• by Janet Roney “Can’t be!” “I don’t believe it!” “Never heard of it!” That was the reaction of my brothers when I told them that French fur traders had used a trail through our neighborhood during the 1700s long before any pioneer settlers arrived in Moultrie. I wanted to prove to them that I was right. (Is there some sort of Little Sister with Three Older Brothers Syndrome? If so, I was afflicted with it for a time.)   There is absolutely no mention of the French Kaskaskia-Detroit Road in any published local histories. W. … Read More

Obituaries 7-17-2024: Donna Newcome

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Donna Newcome Donna M. Newcome, 66, of Bethany, formerly of Assumption, died July 10, 2024 at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Memorials may be made to Casey Williams Foundation. … Read More