Lehman takes team player to new level

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•June 5, 2024• by E. Scott England  It was a cool Saturday evening in April when students and families gathered by Wyman Lake’s pier to take pictures before prom officially kicked off at 8:00pm. Having spent nearly twenty minutes taking pictures of all varieties, four track relay teammates came together for a photo. Seniors Easton England, Owen Hussong, Hayden Moody, along with sophomore Johnny Iacobazzi stood smiling as the 4x800m relay team.  After several pictures were taken, a voice from the side said, “Now let’s get one with the number one alternate.” It was Rhett “Cowboy” Lehman. As he took … Read More

Pageants conduct Bingo prize drive

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•June 5, 2024• The Miss Sullivan Pageants did a bingo prize drive for Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. They spent a few weeks collecting and this week, both Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel & Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel delivered the prizes to the senior center. Photo furnished Pictured L-R are Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel, Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel and Mid-Illinois Senior Services Director, Kathi Garvey. … Read More

June Programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•June 5, 2024• June is Summer Reading Sign-up Month. Stop in and sign-up to participate in the Summer Reading Program. The dates for the Summer Reading Program will be July 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th from 10-11 a.m. June 17th – Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us. June 7th is Lego time from 3-4:30 p.m. June 11th is Tyke time from 10-10:30. This is … Read More

Facts for Families: Dining away from home with young children

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•June 5, 2024• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator I do not enjoy cooking. I CAN cook – I just don’t like to. So, my husband and I have been fortunate to be able to eat out at restaurants quite often – when he also chose not to cook. When we had our son, I tried to cook more at home, but we slipped back into that same routine of going out to eat several days of the week – and our son was right there with us. I felt like it was good for him socially but would give … Read More

IDNR seeking entries for cicada-themed art show

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Art will be displayed in Conservation World during the Illinois State Fair •June 5, 2024• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair, and it’s going to be a scream. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate the occasion with a public art show in Conservation World during the 2024 Illinois State Fair, Aug. 8-18.  Anyone can participate. There will be a junior exhibit for youth 17 and younger, and an adult show for everyone 18 and older. Deadline … Read More

Edward Linn Voris

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Edward Linn Voris Edward Linn Voris, known affectionately as Linn, passed away peacefully at home in Windsor, Illinois, on June 3, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on December 20, 1942, to Charles Edward and Helen (Wheeler) Voris, Linn’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community. Linn was a devoted husband to Linda Daniels, whom he married in Strasburg on June 11, 1967. Their union was a testament to enduring love, and this year they would have celebrated their 57th anniversary. Linn’s legacy continues through his beloved family, including his wife, Linda; son, … Read More

LLC to host Introduction to Nursing event

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•June 5, 2024• Lake Land College will host an Introduction to Nursing event on Tuesday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Neal Hall. The event is designed for high school students to learn about careers in nursing and gain valuable tips on the nursing special admission process.  During the event, participating students will learn about available nursing programs at Lake Land College and discover career opportunities in the field. They will also meet with program faculty and alumni, tour Lake Land’s facilities and receive hands-on experience in the College’s high-fidelity simulation lab.  … Read More

Learn self-management skills for chronic health conditions

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•June 5, 2024• Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is simply a poor management technique. So, if you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life? Believe it or not, although the specifics of managing each condition vary, the skills for managing most chronic conditions are actually quite similar. Take Charge of Your Health is a program designed to help you become a better health manager. Cheri Burcham of University of Illinois Extension and Kara Brown of Community Care Systems … Read More

Obituaries 6-5-2024: Robert Pierce

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Robert Pierce Robert “Bob” Pierce, 86, of Windsor, passed away 12:36 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Shelbyville Manor. Visitation was held Sunday, June 2, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan with Masonic Rites performed by the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge #764. Military Rites were performed by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. … Read More