Public Invited to First Annual Arthur-Area Spring Community Arts Fair

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•April 26, 2023• The public is invited to the first annual Arthur-Area Spring Community Arts Fair. It will be held in the Arthur United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 6 from 1-6 p.m. There are eleven talented artists from various surrounding areas to show and sell their art. Those who attend the fair will also get a chance to vote for their favorite artist. Each artist will have a jar at their table for donations. The artist with the most money in the jar will be named the “People’s Choice Artist Award.” Donations will be used for the … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Project Welcomes Five New Rangers to Staff

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•April 26, 2023• The Lake Shelbyville Project welcomes five new rangers to our staff. These rangers filled vacancies left by rangers that took promotions, outside Lake Shelbyville, within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers organization. Rangers Makayla Tinker, Tanner Coleman, Brent Scroggins, Brockton Letcher, and Eli Pollmann will make great additions to the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Lake Shelbyville. … Read More

SHS Girls Track Finishes Second In Tri-County Meet

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•April 26, 2023• SHS Girls Track had a very successful night on Monday, April 17 as they finished in 2nd place with 113 points at the 10 Team Tri-County meet. The 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relays of Madalyn Booker, Cassidy Short, Alaina Moore, and Jalexis Bennett picked up two first place finishes with PR times of 51.97 and 1:50. Booker also won the 200 in 27.8, Bennett won the 100 in 13.50, and Short tied in the Long Jump for first at 5.15 meters. Point scorers are listed below: … Read More

Menu 4-26-2023

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 8 – Burger or Brat, Ranchero Beans, Corn, Pineapple, Bun May 9 – Chicken Pot Pie, Beets, Fruit, Biscuit, Dessert May 10 – Marinated Pork Loin, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Green Beans Italiano, Tropical Fruit, Dinner Roll May 11 – Chicken Salad, Vegetable Soup, Bean Salad, Fruit, Bread May 12 – Lasagna, Seasoned Cauliflower, Peas, Romaine Salad May 15 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bake, Roasted Vegetables, Chunky Applesauce, Juice, Biscuit May 16 – Meatloaf Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread May 17 – Beef … Read More

Shelby County Health Fair To Be Held Thursday May 4th

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•April 26, 2023• The Shelby County Senior Center, Shelby County University of Illinois Extension, Shelbyville Lion’s Club, and SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, are hosting the Shelby County Health Fair. The health fair will take place on Thursday, May 4th from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby Christian Church located at 200 North Hickory Street in Shelbyville. This event is free & open to the public. There are over 40 organizations participating in the health fair this year. Some of these organizations include the Alzheimer’s Association, Community Care Systems, Inc., Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Prairie Heart Institute … Read More

EIU, LLC Pen Exclusive “Transfer Back” Agreement

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•April 26, 2023• Leaders from Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College signed an agreement today that will provide students who have paused their college education a unique pathway for returning to the classroom. In this collaborative program, students who meet the criteria will have the opportunity to complete an associate degree at Lake Land College and then transfer to EIU to complete a bachelor’s degree. … Read More

Follow Me Down the Rabbit Hole of This Phrase

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•April 26, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer “Is the expression ‘going down a rabbit hole’ appearing more frequently these days?” reader Cliff Darnall asked. “I was asked what the expression meant a couple of years ago by an English learner (aren’t we all still to some extent?), and I stumbled to give an adequate explanation. Since then, I have noticed ‘rabbit hole’ more and more in the media, including in your March 11 column and even as the title of a new streaming series.” Cliff, etymology is all about going down rabbit holes, and there is nothing I … Read More