Tips for Picking and Cutting Watermelon
•June 1, 2022• Watermelon is a summertime staple. Each summer, stores and farm stands have an abundance of watermelons on display, and many people feel no picnic or barbecue is complete without watermelon. Watermelon is a refreshing option on hot days. It’s ideal sliced and served, or can be included in fruit salads, smoothies or even “spiked” cocktails. The key to a tasty watermelon is knowing how to pick one that is ripe, while serving watermelon comes down to understanding some easy cutting strategies. • Choose a watermelon that has a firm, symmetrical shape. Avoid melons with bumps, dents or … Read More
What to look for in a Family Vacation Spot
•June 1, 2022• Summer vacations were once an annual tradition for millions of families across the globe. Warm weather getaways to idyllic beaches and welcoming resorts have long helped families make lasting memories, and revisiting that trend can be good for everyone. Family vacation plans were put on the back burner during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey from IPX 1031®, 40 percent of respondents canceled vacation plans during the pandemic, while an additional 29 percent didn’t plan a vacation at all. But the pandemic alone cannot be blamed for people’s unwillingness to take time off from work, as … Read More
Poppy Sales 2022
Girl Scout Troop 3087 Donates Items to Moultrie County Baby Talk
•June 1, 2022• When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve. … Read More
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride Lake
•June 1, 2022• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 11th, 2022. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 22 mile, 34 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville (FOLS). The FOLS provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville. … Read More
Local Boy Scout Builds Bus Shelter as Community Service Project
•June 1, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Seth Webner recently completed a community service project in Bethany as part of the process towards earning Eagle Scout rank. His project was a bus shelter located near Vander Burgh Financial Services. Since he was a small child he noticed kids waiting in the rain for the school bus and so he decided to create a way for those children to stay dry. … Read More
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library News
•June 1, 2022• June Calendar of Events: Wednesdays Storytime at 10:00 a.m.. Also, bounce house open from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon Friday, June 3: Summer reading kick-off party Tuesday, June 7 and June 21: Yarn Matters from 6-7 Thursdays: YA n(young adults) grade 6-12th summer reading activity from 2-4 Thursday, June 16: DMV from 10-2 … Read More
Mobile Food Pantry
•June 1, 2022• The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Sullivan United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan (across from the firehouse). 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. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of … Read More
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Occupied over Summer Break
•June 1, 2022• Kids look forward to summer vacation every year. The last day of school gives way to less structured days when kids can spend more time outdoors and less time cracking the books. Summer vacation can be a dilemma for parents, especially in households where both parents work full-time. A pandemic-related increase in remote working has made that problem somewhat more manageable, but even parents working from home must find fun way for kids to stay occupied until the new school year begins. No two kids are the same, so parents may need to try various activities on … Read More