Fresh Produce
Moultrie Douglas 4H Virtual Show
•August 5, 2020• The Moultrie Douglas 4-H program held their virtual show recently and several members from our area received recognition for their projects. According to Angela Welker, 4-H/Youth Program Coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension Unit 19, the virtual show had a submission deadline of June 27 and participants had from June 1-27 to submit their projects. Livestock project submission were done by sending videos to judges while General Show submissions involved taking photos of the project and writing a project report. Welker said that the virtual aspect of this years show affected the amount of submissions in … Read More
How to Prepare Kids to go Back to School
•August 5, 2020• The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer. Parents know that getting their children back in the school day swing of things can be a challenge. The following are some ways to make that transition go smoothly. … Read More
A Refresher Course in School Bus Safety
•August 5, 2020• The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars. Each school day, 25 million children ride a bus to school in the United States. A school bus is among the safest modes of transport and one of the most regulated vehicles on the road, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Riding … Read More
Eight More COVID-19 Cases
•August 5, 2020• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed eight more cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. They range in age from elementary school age to 80s and all are recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials have notified all close contacts. To date, 2,048 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 60 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 38 have been released from isolation. To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the health department is asking everyone to use the three basic Ws: • Watch physical distance and … Read More
New $5M State Ad Campaign to Promote Masks as Virus Positivity Rate Hits 4 Percent
•August 5, 2020• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout the state and Gov. JB Pritzker is hoping a new $5 million state advertising campaign will help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus by encouraging use of face coverings. Pritzker announced the campaign, which has the tagline “It only works if you wear it,” at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Operations Center in Springfield. The governor said the costs are reimbursable through federal coronavirus relief funds. Pritzker said the campaign will permeate “really every kind of medium that you can think of,” including … Read More
Corrington Livestock Joins American Angus Association
•August 5, 2020• Corrington Livestock, Bethany, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. … Read More
Illinois Bowlers File Lawsuit Challenging Gov. Pritzker Orders; Say They Are ‘Unconstitutional’
•August 5, 2020• By William Duff Jr. The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors Association (ISBPA) today said that it has filed a lawsuit asking a Lee County state court to invalidate Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “unconstitutional and improper” exercise of authority to issue consecutive emergency declarations that improperly restrict the number of people allowed in a bowling center. ISBPA officials said that successive orders issued by the governor related to COVID-19 have caused “tremendous emotional and economic hardship” during the past several months. “Frankly, Gov. Pritzker has thrown a gutter ball on this one. Even medical experts agree that bowling is not … Read More
Menu 8-5-2020
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Aug. 10 – Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Bun, Tropical Fruit Aug. 11 – Breakfast Casserole, Baby Baker Potatoes, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Fruit Aug. 12 – Chili Mac w/Beans, Spinach Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Dinner Roll, Chunky Applesauce Aug. 13 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pea/Cauliflower Salad, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Crisp Aug. 14 – Sub Sandwich w/Tomato Slice, Lettuce, and Mayo Pkt., Summer Salad, Bun , Pears, Graham Crackers … Read More