Gooey waffles for breakfast or dessert

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•September 11, 2024• Waffles can be enjoyed any time of the day. While traditionally breakfast fare, waffles can be a sweet or savory dessert as well.  When waffles are paired with the flavors of a traditional Banana Foster dessert, they can be a decadent breakfast or impressive evening treat. Enjoy this recipe for “Kentucky ‘Nanners Foster Waffles” from “Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist” (Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith. Kentucky ‘Nanner  Foster Waffles Serves 4 to 6 Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt … Read More

Honey crisp Hootenanny

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•September 11, 2024• It’s finally apple season at the Okaw Valley Orchard and they are throwing their fall Honey Crisp Hootenanny on Saturday, September 28th from 9-7. Of course offering the sweet treat of apples, guests can expect apple chunking’, caramel apple ‘nacho’ bar, kids activities and live music from Battlecreek Duo and Stampede Dance Hall. For more information on the hootenanny and other events the Orchard may be hosting visit okawvalleyorchard.com or call (217)460-0283. … Read More

Notice to the elderly and persons with disabilities for the November 5 general election

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•September 11, 2024• Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home, Nursing Home, or Assisted Living Facility because of a permanent physical disability can arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. The last day to register to vote before the November 5, 2024, General Election is Tuesday, October 8, 2024, with the exception of grace period registration and transfers between October 9, 2024, and Election Day. … Read More

Healthy couple relationships

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•September 11, 2024• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension     Within the United States, one-third of married couples are distressed, and almost half of the first marriages and more than half of unmarried cohabiting relationships end in divorce or separation. Additionally, relationship distress has been linked to partners’ and their children’s mental and physical health problems. Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, getting trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. Relationship education can help you build the life you deserve. … Read More

Homecoming wishlist

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•September 11, 2024• The Windsor School District has announced the high school’s homecoming to be The Enchanted Forest and are asking for some help from the community the school has put together an Amazon wishlist for any who wish to help make this evening as magical as possible. Any and all donations that do not arrive on time will be returned and refunded to the donator. To donate an item off the wishlist visit www.amazon.com/registries/custom/owner-view?registryld=8ELZIHN5AY14. For more information on the dance or about the school visit windsorcusd.org. … Read More

Church to hold Fall Rally

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•September 11, 2024• The First Baptist Church of Sullivan will hold its Fall Rally on Saturday, September 14 at the church. Hosted by the Women on a Mission and the Arthur Women’s Group, the event is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 9:00 with a free breakfast followed by a program in the Sanctuary. The speaker will be Tracey Stedman from International Ministries and she will talk of her experience as a missionary and the work of International Ministries.   A free luncheon will be held at noon in the Fellowship Hall and the Rally … Read More

September is National Food Safety Education Month

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Basic precautions with handling and preparing food can help you, your family, and your guests avoid foodborne illnesses. •September 11, 2024• By Angela Hogan Why launch an effort to prevent foodborne illnesses? In September, the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) joins the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in recognizing National Food Safety Education Month.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people in the U.S. contract some form of foodborne illness annually. These illnesses often result in symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and chills. Among those who become ill, 128,000 are hospitalized annually. Moreover, … Read More

Training for a better future

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•September 11, 2024• The Okaw Valley School District conducted a mock scenario at the Okaw Valley High School on Friday, August 30th. Included in the training was local, county and neighboring departments, allowing a great training opportunity to all parties including the students and staff of the school. Mock trainings have been getting increasingly popular within school districts with the increasing and equally as devastating fatal situations within a place of learning. Schools have always conducted safety training with students and staff but they have also helped save countless lives in cases like fires or natural disaster. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are………..25

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•September 11, 2024• Power Struggles By Janet Roney So, now you know how raccoons helped save Illinois from Canada.  Of course, George Rogers Clark and his small army of Kentuckians, Frenchmen, and a few Kickapoo Indians had something to do with saving Illinois, too.   I absolutely love the story of George Rogers Clark and his men. What would our nation have done without the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio, its “bread basket “?  Another reason I love the story of George Rogers Clark and his “Long Knives” is that Capt. Joseph Bowman was Clark’s second in … Read More