Recent Obituaries: Joan Dickens

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Joan Dickens, 94, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021. Celebration of Life services will be 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Joan was born February 9, 1927, in Sullivan the daughter of Jesse W. and Blanche Hagerman Dickens. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Vivian McElvain

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Vivian McElvain Vivian Elaine McElvain left this Earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:40 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, she was 93. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday, at the funeral home in Sullivan, the family requests casual attire. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be held at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois Paws; … Read More

PAHCE Annual Meeting Held

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•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

Lawn Mower Safety

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•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

Life Scout, Jacob Bettinger, Building an Outdoor Waiting Structure for Students at Bus Stop in Lovington

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•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

Technology Resources and Financial Benefits Available to LLC Students this Fall

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•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

Educational Course on Caregiving Self-Care Offered

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•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