These dessert bars are peachy keen

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•July 17, 2024• Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick of fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets and other retailers. Many fruit trees, plants and bushes are ready for harvest in the spring and summer, meaning there’s no limit to the number of delicious recipes one can whip up with these sweet offerings. Peaches are a favorite ingredient in many different types of desserts, from cobblers to pies. But in this recipe for “Fresh Peach Crumble Bar,” peaches are presented as a cross between a cake and cookie. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of Saving Room … Read More

Activities that can promote cardiovascular health

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•July 17, 2024• Resolving to be physically active is an important step towards heart health and overall well-being. Exercise is one of the most effective tools for strengthening the heart and avoiding various illnesses, including high cholesterol, that can affect cardiovascular health, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.  Although any exercise can be beneficial, there is a fitness recipe designed to be the most effective for strengthening the heart and helping it to work to its ful potential. Here are the guidelines recommended by the American Heart Association and Johns Hopkins Medicine. … Read More

Back to broadway

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•July 17, 2024• Sullivan holds some of the biggest and wildest events in central to southern Illinois. Though a hot sport of dreamers, Sullivan is also known to have names in lights from its productions put on by The Little Theatre on the Square. From running full scale broadway productions to summer camps, the theatre keeps active all summer, this summer is no different. School Of Rock: The Musical, based on the hit 2003 film of wannabe rockstar Dewey Finn and his troubles to success, will be running its live production from July 18th to the 28th. Grease, based on … Read More

Smoking food for beginners

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•July 17, 2024• There’s no shortage of ways to impart flavor to foods when cooking at home. Smoking food is one method that has grown increasingly popular in recent years.  Smoking imparts unique flavor to a wide variety of foods. Like other approaches to cooking, smoking involves a learning curve that may include some trial and error. Grilling enthusiasts who want to try their hand at smoking food can keep these tips in mind. • Remember the mantra “low and slow.” Low and slow is the preferred method among cooks experienced in smoking. The method involves cooking foods at low … Read More

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