Country Financial Office Welcomes New Agent

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•November 17, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Elizabeth Houser has added a new agent to her office, her son Kyler. A meet and greet was held at Country Financial at the end of October. With the addition of Kyler, the agency has become the Houser Agency. Elizabeth started with Country Companies on March 28,2011. She has made six All Americans in a row. Recently there had been discussion about bringing in an associate agent but after another Country Companies agent retired recently Kyler was brought in as an agent. Kyler graduated from Sullivan High School in 2016 and from … Read More

Menu 11-17-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Nov. 22 – Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll Nov. 23 – Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding Nov. 24 – Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers Nov. 25 – Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 – Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday … Read More

Capital Recap: Pritzker Pushes Illinois as EV Leader at UN Climate Change Conference

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•November 17, 2021• By Capital News Illinois As global leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, over the past two weeks to discuss the effects of and potential policy solutions to climate change, Gov. JB Pritzker made the case in a pair of speaking events that Illinois is doing its part to counteract troubling climate trends. It was the governor’s first international trip, which took him first to London to talk with business leaders, then to Glasgow to attend the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26. “I’m here to say that in America’s heartland lies a state that’s taking strides … Read More

Winter Brings New Opportunities for Plant Care

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•November 17, 2021• Wednesdays just got merrier and brighter. Each week, University of Illinois Extension educators will share holiday plant and home landscape tips for winter. The free online workshops begin Dec. 1 and include live, follow-along activities led by Extension educators Andrew Holsinger, Chris Enroth, Ken Johnson, and Katie Parker, Each hour-long session begins at 3 p.m. Register online at go.illinois.edu/GoodGrowingWinter21. · Unique Plants for the Holidays | Dec. 1: Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift for that plant lover on your list, but don’t want to give them the typical poinsettia or Christmas cactus? Learn about … Read More

Obituary 11-17-2021: Natalie McDowell

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Natalie McDowell Natalie Susan McDowell, 54, of Monticello, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior,  Saturday, November 6, 2021. All services are scheduled to be held at Monticello United Methodist Church: 2020 E. Washington, Monticello, IL 61856.  Visitation will be Friday, November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, November 20 at 11 a.m.  Interment is in Monticello Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Monticello United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Natalie was born February 1, 1967, in Decatur, to Kathleen (Brown) and James Mauck, Sr. She married … Read More