•August 4, 2021• The Prairie Association for Home & Community Education (Moultrie-Douglas Counties) Annual Meeting was held June 24, 2021 at the Arthur Mennonite Church. The afternoon speaker was Mary Liz Wright, Extension Educator for Nutrition and Wellness. She presented a program on “Salt” from mining to its many uses. … Read More
•August 4, 2021• Each year thousands of individuals are injured while mowing the lawn. These injuries can be as simple as a first degree burn to something as tragic as an amputation or even death. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital urges the public to use caution while mowing, especially when children are involved. Prevention of these injuries is key, as the most common injuries could be prevented by just slowing down and being aware of your surroundings. The types of injuries sustained while mowing the lawn vary greatly. Some of the most common injuries are: Cuts: Cuts can occur anywhere on … Read More
•August 4, 2021• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Life Scout and upcoming senior at ALAH, Jacob Bettinger, and his mother of Lovington, would often notice students waiting outside in the elements for the school bus – especially during frigid cold winters and rainy weather. Jacob’s mom suggested to him that perhaps it would be ideal if the students had some type of shelter in which to stand while they waited for the bus. Back in February, Jacob presented his Eagle Scout project to the school board. He informed them that the bus stop would measure about 6 feet by 12 … Read More
•August 4, 2021• Lake Land College is implementing several initiatives to assist students this fall, including financial assistance, a new laptop rental program and new classroom technology. “We are committed to helping our students succeed by providing access to the resources and technology they need, when they need it,” President Josh Bullock said. “The new technology and financial assistance programs made available with COVID-relief funding will be able to break down some barriers for students and allow them to continue on their path to a successful career.” On Monday, July 12, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved the … Read More
Marilyn Book Marilyn Book, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:39 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2021, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
•August 4, 2021• Caregivers often feel physically, emotionally and financially drained while caring for a loved one with a chronic condition. They may feel as though they have lost their identity or are ill-equipped to help their loved one. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a self-care educational program to help participants build skills that caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care to others. “This is not a support group – it’s a training course about how to not lose yourself while caring for someone with a chronic condition. We teach participants coping mechanisms, communication methods, … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Scot Hollonbeck won a silver medal in the 1500 in the Olympic exhibition wheelchair race in Atlanta. Defending champion Claude Issoat of France edged out Hollonbeck in a race that took place in a downpour. Hollonbeck continued to stay in Atlanta for the 1996 Paralympic Games. Scot, the grandson of Lefty and Wilma Hollonbeck of rural Sullivan, holds the world record in the 800 meters and won two gold medals and a silver medal in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. … Read More
•August 4, 2021• Thursday, August 19 4:00 pm Pork Chop Dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic 5:00 pm Methodist Church Ice Cream Social 5:45 pm Patriotic Opening by Windsor American Legion 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm State of Grace 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Battle Creek Friday, August 20, 2021 5:00 pm Fish Dinner by Windsor Harvest Picnic 7:00 pm Welcome 7:00 pm Moe Bandy Saturday, August 21 6:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast by Windsor FFA 7:00 am Check in for 5K Run 7:30 am 5K Run Begins 10:00 am Pedal Tractor Pull 2:00pm Parade forms at Windsor High School … Read More
•August 4, 2021• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced last Tuesday that it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant.CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor setting in areas with substantial and high transmission. CDC is also recommending universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. … Read More