Learn Self-Management Skills for Chronic Health Conditions

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•February 10, 20201• Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is simply a poor management technique. So, if you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life? Believe it or not, although the specifics of managing each condition vary, the skills for managing most chronic conditions are actually quite similar. Take Charge of Your Health is a program designed to help you become a better health manager! Cheri Burcham of University of Illinois Extension and Penny Arthur of Moultrie County Counseling … Read More

Winter: A Time for Storytelling

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•February 10, 20201• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator, U of I Extension I think winter is officially here! I actually enjoy the snow and watching the birds at my feeders. I feel that this is usually the time to slow down a little, reflect and regroup, and especially this year more than ever. I found a great article by Extension Program Coordinator Wendy Ferguson on the Extension blog “Naturalist News” about storytelling and some recommended reads in the areas of nature, environment and stewardship. I thought this would be a good time to share it with all of you. Wendy writes: … Read More

City Council Hears Citizens Concerns About Utility Rates

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•February 10, 20201• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Citizens expressed their concerns about utility rates during Monday’s meeting of the Sullivan City Council. Allison Beard addressed the council saying her utility bill this past month was almost $400. “My boyfriend has recently started going to work early every day of the week just so we can afford to pay this extremely high utility bill,” she said. Beard added that she has had several people reach out to her saying their bills are high as well. Mayor Richard Glazebrook said the staff has put a lot of time in this and … Read More

OV Girls Bball Falls to Villa Grove/Heritage

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•February 10, 20201• by Jason Brown NP Sports Whether coming off a good year or a bad year, coaches will tell everyone before the season starts that each year has different players and last year’s record doesn’t matter. Last season, Okaw Valley coach Brad Ackers was rattling off each one of those sentiments after his team had come off a trip to the state basketball tournament. This year, Ackers might have been saying the same things but for completely different reasons. Those sentiments are more applicable to this unprecedented season than ever before. First, each team has about half the … Read More

Stay Safe on the Farm This Planting Season

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•February 10, 20201• Submitted by Emily Steele Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, safety and health is not always a priority. Stay safe during this critical time with the free webinar Preparing for a Safe Planting on February 18 about how to prevent common farm injuries and illness. … Read More

Obituaries 2-10-2021: Donald Frevert

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Donald Frevert Donald B. Frevert, 76, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield February 2, 2021. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, at St. Columcille Church in Sullivan with Father John Titus officiating. Following the mass, burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Le Roy, Illinois. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Paul Shuman

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Paul Shuman Paul E. Shuman, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Mason Point, Sullivan. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Fender officiating.  Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.  Memorials are suggested to the FUMC Honduras Mission Team.  Face masks and social distancing is suggested.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Shuman was born December 10, 1937 in Decatur, the son of Charles B. and Ida Wilson Shuman.  Paul was … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Wanda Harris

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Wanda Harris Wanda LaDean (Maxedon) Harris, 83, of Vandalia went peacefully with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.   A Funeral Service in her memory will be held at 11:00am, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:00am until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown.  Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com   Wanda LaDean Maxedon was born April 26, 1937 in Allenville, IL, … Read More

Recent Oituaries: Donald Frevert

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Donald Frevert Donald B. Frevert, 76, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on February 2, 2021. A funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 8th at St. Columcille Church, Sullivan with Father John Titus officiating. Following the mass, burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, Illinois. Don was born August 14, 1944 in Bloomington, Illinois. He is the son of Walter and Ruth (Becker) Frevert. He married Rose A. Zech on February 14, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from LeRoy High School, Don worked for Delbert’s Clothing in Arthur, Illinois. … Read More