C.E.F.S. Receives Grant

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•April 14, 2021• To help ease the ongoing needs of Illinoisans created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation a $20,000 grant as part of BCBSIL’s latest round of giving aimed at helping the helpers. “This generous award from BCBSIL COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund could not have come at a better time” says Cindy Mayer, Director of Homeless Services. “We will be able to meet the needs of the unsheltered in our communities. Thank you BSBS of IL.” BCBSIL selected 175 organizations across Illinois with missions focused on access to care, hunger, shelter and behavioral health care, … Read More

ALAH Drops Game Against Arcola

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•April 14, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team traveled to Arcola for a Lincoln Prairie Conference matchup Friday “Was a tale of two halves,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “We played tough and more disciplined in the first half. Our defense forced a fumble, blocked a field goal and had some other key stops.” The Knights had momentum, and late in the second half took the lead. “We were up 10-7 to go with two minutes to go in the half,” Jefferson said, “and then unfortunately gave up a late score in the last few seconds … Read More

OVHS Grad Named NCAA-II Player of the Year

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•April 14, 2021• Paige Robinson, a 5’10” junior guard from Bethany, helped lead Drury University girls’ basketball team to a 24-2 season that ended with a loss in the NCAA-II National Championship game. For her efforts, she was named NCAA-II Player of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew said “Paige has played an integral role in guiding her team to an outstanding season under extraordinary circumstances because of the pandemic. She is very deserving of this distinguished honor. The WBCA applauds Paige for her hard work, dedication, and contributions to the game during … Read More

Menu 4-14-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For information call 1-800-543-1770 April 19 – Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Fruit Bar April 20 – Stuffed Chicken Breast, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears April 21 – Ham and Beans, Pickled Beets, Cornbread, Peaches April 22 – Turkey Tetrazzini, Sweet Cinnamon Carrots, Italian Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Pineapple Slices April 23 – Focaccia Chicken, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Corn, Texas Toast, Fresh Fruit … Read More

Obituaries 4-7-2021: Clyde Lambdin

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Clyde Lambdin Clyde Ray Lambdin, 68, of Lovington, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home in rural Lovington, surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held in Woodlawn (Odd-Fellows) Cemetery in Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to the family. … Read More

Because, Because, Because, Because, Because! Because of the Wonderful Things It Does

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•April 7, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. This is all about one of my favorite subordinating conjunctions: “because.” “It seems that the word ‘because’ is disappearing from the landscape of writers and editors, being replaced by ‘since’ and ‘as,’” wrote reader Neal Lorenzi. I’d add the empty-calorie mouthful “due to the fact that” to the list. But Neal is not done making his point. … Read More

Resident Shares Personal Battle with COVID-19

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•April 7, 2021• by Elizabeth Houser Guest Writer On Saturday, March 6, I was unknowingly exposed to Covid at an event out of town, with close friends. No one appeared that they weren’t feeling well. By Tuesday, March 9,I just was not myself, not sick, but tired. By Wednesday, March 10 I had cold/allergy symptoms & some stomach issues, enough to take cold medicine to get thru the day. On Thursday, March 11th I felt bad enough that I stayed home from work, and slept all day. By Friday, I thought I was a little better and took cold medicine … Read More

U of I Fall 2020 Dean’s List

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•April 7, 2021• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign recentlyw announced their Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Students named to the list from our area are Logan Hall of Arthur and Peyton Hagerman, Sydney Hagerman, Lindsay Jones, Madilyn Keller and Paisley Ann Meyer, all of Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 4-7-2021: Mary Reynolds

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Mary Reynolds Mary Butt Reynolds, formerly of Bethany, passed away March 30, 2021, in her home in Dover, Tennessee. Mary was born September 19, 1954, to John and Sarah Butt. Mary graduated from Bethany High School in 1973. She married Clarence “Butch” Reynolds in 1977. … Read More