Sparrows Annual Auction
•December 1, 2021• Sparrows Unlimited is a non-profit organization that was started to help families in Lovington who were in need of a hand up during Christmas. Each year the organization holds an auction, this year, the auction will be held December 4 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Donations are still being accepted at the East End, they may be dropped off Monday through Saturday. … Read More
Lady Timberwolves Split games at Thanksgiving Tourney
•December 1, 2021• The Okaw Valley girls fell to Williamsville last Friday during the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament 42-29 before bouncing back Saturday. Saturday afternoon they scored a close victory over Central A&M 44-40. Against Williamsville, Mia Harris scored seven of her team leading ten in the fourth quarter. Bailey Bennett and Rissa Montgomery each added seven, Madison Whitney drained a three and Megan Roley rounded out the scoring with two. In the win Saturday against Central A&M, three scored in triple digits. Bennett led the team with 14, Harris had 12 and Montgomery 11. Roley contributed five points in the … Read More
MCHD Announces December Clinics for COVID-19
•December 1, 2021• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) will hold COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinics during the month of December. Individuals may register for an initial vaccine series or a booster. All vaccinations are by appointment only. The CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health recommend that anyone over the age of 18 be fully vaccinated and receive a booster. Individuals who have initially received Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations must wait at least six months from their last injection before receiving a booster. Those who have received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should wait at least two … Read More
Menu 12-1-2021
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Dec. 6 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Pineapple, Whole Grain Wheat Dec. 7 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Beans and Tomatoes, Pears, Taco Chips, Pudding Dec. 8 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Cornbread Dec. 9 – Sloppy Joe, Sweet Potato Puffs, Corn, Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Bun Dec. 10 – Seasoned Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Medley, Seasonal Fruit Dessert, Whole Grain Wheat … Read More
U-Knights – a Website Resource for the ALAH School
District Facilities Committee Planning Process •December 1, 2021• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Arthur CUSD is looking to the future to ensure their students have what they need to be successful. U-Knight 305 is a community led master planning program tasked with identifying the current and future goals, aspirations and facility needs of the Arthur CUSD #305 School District. The U Knights website (https://sites.google.com/bldd.com/u-knight305/home) has the latest presentation from meetings and a video from the first community engagement session. … Read More
VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
Local Residents Organize and Deliver Thanksgiving Food Baskets
•December 1, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A group of local residents gathered to organize and deliver Thanksgiving baskets for those in need on Tuesday, November 23. This year Rob and Michelle Young, Phil and Lisa Ozier, Melissa Hughes and Jeff Webb gathered in a garage to fill the baskets with all the fixings for a meal. According to Rob, all the food items were purchased from IGA, pies and cinnamon rolls from Moultrie County 4-H and the baskets from Dollar General. The group raised over $3,000 to fund the baskets this year. They post that they are doing … Read More
Did you know?
•December 1, 2021• Lights on a Christmas tree may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but people who can’t wait to deck the halls each December may be surprised to learn that this beloved tradition dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century. Edward Johnson, a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, introduced holiday light bulbs in 1882. Prior to that, candles were lit on trees and families would briefly gaze at this awe-inspiring bit of holiday decor before the candles were quickly extinguished. Johnson is credited with being the first to suggest light bulbs, which were invented … Read More
LLC Dental Hygiene Student to Participate in Externship
•December 1, 2021• Lake Land College student Kelly McGill, of Findlay, will be taking part in a week-long externship through Heartland Dental. The program is designed to place second-year students alongside practiced dentists and teams to help the students develop professionalism, ethics, communication and knowledge. “Lake Land College and Heartland Dental’s values are comparable, in that both of these affiliations want the students to gain hands-on experience through this externship,” Director of Dental Hygiene Program Kristen Holsapple said. “We are proud to have such a collaborative teamship with Heartland Dental.” … Read More