Mobile Food Pantry

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•November 9, 2022• The University of Illinois, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will have a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, December 7 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Deadline to sign up is Thursday, December 1. To sign up call 217-774-9546 … Read More

Nursing Students Receive Scholarships

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•November 9, 2022• Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, awarded numerous scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester. Area students who received awards include the following: Deanna Braden of Sullivan. Braden received the Dr. Robert and Sue Ewbank Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. Dakota Clayton of Sullivan. Clayton received the Transfer Need-Based Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. Corinne Monte De Oca of Mattoon. Monte De Oca received the Helen Feldkamp Memorial Scholarship and attends Lakeview’s Charleston Campus. Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has … Read More

Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck

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•November 9, 2022• The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at Bethany Firehouse. Bingo is at 10:00 am and lunch will be served at 11:00 am. Bring a covered dish. Turkey, trimmings, coffee and ice tea will be furnished. Everyone is welcome to attend. … Read More

Holiday Bazaar

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•November 9, 2022• Windsor United Methodist Church will hold a holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 12 from 8 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm, menu includes chili, oyster and veggie soup, ham sandwiches, desserts and drinks. There will be crafts, baked goods and a country store. … Read More

No Matter How You Slice Them, Apples are a Fall Favorite

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•November 2, 2022• by Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educators Brisk, fall weather brings crowds of Illinoisans to apple orchards to enjoy the crisp, juicy flavor of their favorite in-season apples. “Whether fried, dipped in peanut butter or caramel, made into cider, or baked into a pie, apples are a delicious, sweet treat,” says Lisa Peterson, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator. “And it’s easy to preserve your fall apple harvest by making homemade apple pie filling.” To enjoy the fresh flavor of apples later in the year, Peterson recommends making apple pie … Read More

Fall Weather Brings Motorists Out During Harvest; Extra Precautions Needed

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•November 2, 2022• By Richard Guebert Jr. Illinois Farm Bureau President The nip in the air of a cool fall morning and crunch of leaves underfoot are hallmark characteristics of autumn weather in Illinois. For many Illinoisans, these indicators prompt a visit to a local pumpkin patch or apple orchard. For farmers, they mean it’s time to head to the field down the road for harvest, with hopes that other drivers use caution while navigating around large farm equipment. With so many people traveling on rural roads this season, it takes every motorist acting responsibly to ensure each of us … Read More

New Illinois: Creating a New State Separate from Old Illinois and Chicago

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•November 2, 2022• On Friday & Saturday, November 11 & 12, 2022, New Illinois will hold the second session of a constitutional convention for the proposed new state. The event will be held at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. The Friday evening and Saturday morning presentations will be open to the public. Speakers will include: · Ted Dabrowski, nationally known financial expert and president of Wirepoints · Mark Alan Motsinger, Southern Illinois historian and Advisory Board Member of the Illinois State Historical Society The idea of splitting the State of Illinois goes back decades. Mark Alan Motsinger will … Read More

Give Life with Blood and Plasma

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•November 2, 2022• Financial donations and volunteering are popular ways to give back to nonprofit organizations. However, there are many additional ways to give back, including donations that can help save lives. Donating blood can be a worthwhile effort for someone looking to make a difference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or blood products. When people think of donating blood products, they may think about donating whole blood. However, there’s a need for other components, namely plasma. Here’s a deeper look at what’s involved in the … Read More

Lake Land College Adult Education to Host Free BNA Class

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•November 2, 2022• Lake Land College Adult Education will be hosting a free basic nursing assistant class in spring 2023 in Marshall. The class is an opportunity for those interested in healthcare professions to begin a career in the field. A mandatory orientation for the class will take place November 14 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Lake Land College Marshall Eastern Region Center at 224 S. 6th St., Marshall, Illinois 62441. … Read More