Prairie Association for Home and Community Education Meeting

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•May 4, 2022• Submitted by Anamary Bicknell PAHCE Public Relations The PAHCE (Moultrie-Douglas) Units have continued to meet with some precautions due to COVID. Sixty-eight members had paid dues by January 31, 2022. The Prairie Association for Home & Community Education (Moultrie & Douglas Counties) held their Annual Meeting on April 21, 2022. The meeting started at 12 noon with a potluck meal that was enjoyed by all. Following the meal Nancy Burcham gave a very entertaining program about her decision to become an author. She reviewed the books she has written including her latest book, “Laughter with the Older … Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attends Rainbow 2022 Competition

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•May 4, 2022• Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended their final competition of the year April 2-3, 2022 at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Illinois. The team had dancers in numerous sessions and categories at the event. Fabulous 50’s, the Production Number received 1st Overall Line Winner, Judge’s Choice “Bop Til You Drop It,” NYC All Stars Award and a Double Platinum Rating. This dance includes all 33 dance team members. Brand New Day is the team’s only large group entry, is in the Musical Theater Category and dances at the Junior Age Level. At this Rainbow Competition it … Read More

“Age My Way” is Theme for Older Americans Month

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•May 4, 2022• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension We traditionally celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) each May. OAM is a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons in our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. OAM is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other activities. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as … Read More

Millikin University to Celebrate 50 Years of Women Athletics May 13-15

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•May 4, 2022• Millikin University will welcome athletes and loyal supporters of women’s athletic teams back to campus May 13-15, for a celebration weekend to honor 50 years of women’s athletics at Millikin. Millikin’s Women in Athletics celebration will be full of events that Millikin University 50 Years of Women Athleticsallow the university to recognize athletes as part of a Big Blue tradition of trailblazers. Millikin University has a long history of nurturing lives of meaning and value in its students. It was important to the university that its female students be validated when they expressed their desire to receive … Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Awards $2,000 in Scholarships

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•May 4, 2022• Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond (ALAH) FFA Alumni has selected four students to receive scholarships for the 2022 – 23. The chapter’s purpose is “to provide leadership, mentoring, and financial assistance to the agricultural education program at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School.” The scholarship fund receives donations, fundraising, proceeds from the variety test plot hosted by Jeff Davis of Hammond, proceed from the Land Lab donated by Masterbrand Cabinets, and proceeds from the Amish Country Tractor Cruise. Students fill out a comprehensive application and are reviewed by the FFA Advisor and Alumni representative. Receiving $500.00 scholarships are … Read More

Operation Lifesaver Celebrates 50 Years of Rail Safety Education

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•May 4, 2022• In Illinois last year, approximately 103 people were killed or injured in grade crossing and trespassing incidents. Illinois Operation Lifesaver works to prevent these needless incidents from happening through public awareness campaigns, education programs and free rail safety presentations. Operation Lifesaver, the non-profit rail safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and preventing trespassing on or near railroad tracks, is observing its 50th anniversary in 2022. Over the past five decades, Operation Lifesaver and its safety partners have helped reduce railroad crossing incidents by 84 percent across the nation. … Read More

Bethany and Sullivan being Awarded Safe  Routes to School awards

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•May 4, 2022• Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced $12.3 million in grants for local projects that will help boost the health and safety of children via safer walking and biking routes to school. The Safe Routes to School program is funding 57 projects selected from 102 applications received from municipalities and schools across the state. The Village of Bethany’s project will impact the Okaw Valley Elementary School. The project description says it involves Illinois 121 sidewalk replacements and additions, including a new crosswalk with flashing beacons at Washington Street intersection, The existing sidewalk on … Read More

Arson Awareness Week 2022

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•May 4, 2022• The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about arson and the seriousness of this crime, while educating Illinois residents about the true cost of arson and it’s impacts on individuals and communities. The theme for Arson Awareness Week 2022 (May 1-7), Arson in Homeless Communities: Engagement – Education – Outreach. … Read More