MACOMB CONCERT AIMS TO HELP SURVIVORS OF ABUSE

(Macomb, Illinois, March 22, 2023) – A local musician and business are collaborating to host a benefit concert for
survivors of abuse who need counseling and advocacy services. The event is part of the “Final Friday” concert series
hosted at The Wine Sellers in Macomb. Local musician and philanthropist Bill Maakestad will provide the entertainment
for the evening with several other local musicians.
The concert will be held on Friday, March 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Wine Sellers in Macomb. All collected
donations will be given to WIRC-CAA Victim Services, a nonprofit agency that provides free counseling and advocacy
services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.
“Individuals who have experienced traumatic events are often in need of a safe, private place to talk about their
feelings,” said Victim Services Director Debbie Collins. “All counseling sessions at Victim Services are confidential and
offered at no charge to the survivor or their family. The support of the community, through fundraisers like this, allows
us to provide this free service.”
Admission to the concert is free, and free will monetary donations will be collected for Victim Services during the event.
Lysa Fox, Lisa Wipperling, Jeanie Davenport and Bill Maakestad will be the featured musicians of the evening focusing on
the musical theme of “Songs by, for, and About Women”.
The date of the concert is especially timely with April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault
Awareness Month. “This concert will help us to kick off our awareness campaign, which is one of our biggest and busiest
of the year,” said Victim Services Public Relations Manager Jamie Roth. “We are thankful for the invitation and
opportunity to raise awareness and be the recipient of donations from this concert.”
WIRC-CAA Victim Services is a nonprofit that provides free and confidential crisis counseling, medical advocacy and legal
advocacy to child and adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking. The Agency’s service
area includes multiple western Illinois counties. If you have experienced any form of abuse in your life, you are welcome
to call their free and confidential crisis hotline at 309-837-5555.

HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPTARTMENT MELITA FINNEY- PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IS COMING UP CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO LEARN ABOUT PROVIDED SERVICES

CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY AMY GEE TORI BUCKERT LOTS OF PROGRAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, AND THE NEW PROMO COMMERCIALS FOR THE LIBRARY

Carl Sandburg College Foundation Joins 100 Extraordinary
Women Initiative to Support Nursing Student Success

GALESBURG — Nearly 4,000 Carl Sandburg College nursing graduates have changed lives
through research, education, practice, policy and countless other ways as leaders in the
profession and society.
Now, the Carl Sandburg College Foundation and Sandburg’s College of Nursing want to spotlight
some of those difference makers as they have joined the national initiative 100 Extraordinary
Women, engaging women to pledge their support toward nursing student success and
Sandburg’s new Science and Technology Center .
The Sandburg Foundation is seeking a minimum of 100 women to each donate or pledge $1,000
over five years ($200 per year or $16.67 per month). Donors can make their payment in one
amount, donate annually or make bimonthly gifts by credit card on the 100 Extraordinary
Women website, www.100extraordinarywomen.com . Individuals may also group together to
share their pledge, and anyone may give in honor or in memory of a special woman.
These donations will help remove educational barriers such as daycare costs and availability,
reliable transportation and fuel prices. They also will relieve the financial hardship related to
the inability for students to work many hours during the program as well as the initial textbook
costs and fees for stethoscopes, uniforms and clinical supplies. Commitments also will assist
with end-of-program costs like board fees and fingerprinting. Throughout the campaign,
Sandburg will also celebrate how nursing education at the College has evolved through its first
56 years to meet changing health care needs.
In the coming months, Sandburg will break ground on a new multimillion-dollar Science and
Technology Center that will serve as the centerpiece of its Main Campus in Galesburg. The
building will house all health professions and include a simulation lab, skills labs and
collaborative classroom settings that can provide up-to-date workforce learning. This
environment will offer an area for both hands-on and theory learning to assist students in
developing skills necessary for today's fast-paced healthcare environment, making it a one-stop
shop for nursing students.

Construction is estimated to be completed in time for the 2024 fall semester. The name of
every donor or every woman honored as part of the 100 Extraordinary Women campaign will
be permanently listed in the College of Nursing as part of the new Science and Technology
Center. To celebrate the power of this initiative, donors will be invited to take part in a
celebration event this fall to recognize each participant.
To join the initiative or to give in honor of an extraordinary woman, visit bit.ly/sandburg100 .
For questions, more information or to donate, contact Dr. Emily Schaeffer, dean of nursing
professions, at eschaeffer@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5253 or Eric Johnson, chief advancement
officer, at ebjohnson@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5349.
Founded in 1969, Carl Sandburg College Foundation is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation
organized exclusively for educational purposes to assist in developing and augmenting the
College's facilities and carrying out the educational functions of Illinois Community College
District 518. Contributions to the Foundation expand and enhance Sandburg's programs;
support students through scholarships and crisis loans/grants; and provide for the capital needs
of Carl Sandburg College.

KIBBE MUSEUM OPENS APRIL 1ST 2023 FOR THE SEASON

THE LEGACY THEATER JOY SWEARINGENERIC JONES MAGIC THIS FRIDAY MARCH 24TH

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S TICKET PRICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE FOR THE 7PM SHOW

SPECIAL PRESS RELEASE FORT MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT- SPECIAL PRESS RELEASE FORT MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Shortly after 10:00 AM this morning, our department responded to a call of an active shooter at
the Fort Madison High School. A lock down occurred, and officers conducted a systematic
search of the building. It was learned that nothing unusual was observed on the premises prior
to the report. As time progressed, it became known that other school districts in southeast
Iowa, including Central Lee and Keokuk, received similar calls. Working with district officials,
protocols were followed to insure there was no risk to students before resuming daily activities.
The department’s school resource officer will remain posted at the high school throughout the
day.
The Fort Madison Community School District will issue a joint press release of the incident.
Because of the magnitude of multiple false calls prompting law enforcement action state-wide,
specific details are being withheld pending investigation by the FBI.
We are thankful for the assistance rendered by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and other first
responders who provided support at the scene.
Mark Rohloff,
Chief of Police

AARON FEAGAN  on the  need for the 2023 AMBULANCE TAX LEVY

TAX LEVY ON BALLOT TO HELP FUND THE AMBULANCE SERVICE

OLD FASHION REVIVAL AT THE LEGACY THEATRE MARCH 28TH THROUGH THE 31ST AT 7 PM AND APRIL 1ST AT 2 PM

HCED SAM HARNAK-  BROADBAND BREAKTHROUGH IS IN FULL SWING. MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT YOUR SURVEY TO GET THE BEST SERVICE FOR YOU

Public Announcement

PSA to residents of Dallas City. Please share.
People are still flushing more than toilet paper down their toilets. Even when the wipes say they are flushable, they are not. According to city workers, all 4 lift stations in town are being plugged up by items other than toilet paper.
ONLY FLUSH TOILET PAPER.
No feminine products.
No wipes of any kind. Not even flushable wipes.
No diapers.
No wash rags.
No toys.
Nothing but toilet paper.
Please do your part.
Thank you.....
From the men doing the dirty work. And yes, in this case it's men

Child tickets offered for Eric Jones Magic

show at The Legacy Theater

Due to the high interest of school-aged children to attend the Eric Jones Magic Show at The Legacy Theater, a lower cost, child ticket is being offered for that show.

The $20 child’s ticket has been approved by The Legacy Theater Foundation board for the show. The adult ticket price is $45. Children’s tickets can be used by those 18 years and younger. Eric Jones performs at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the theater in Carthage.

The discounted ticket can only be purchased by calling or coming toThe Legacy Theater ticket office. The child’s ticket is color coded.

Local purchasers can come to the box office Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to buy the child ticket. Those who cannot come to the theater during box office hours can call 217-357-9479. Bonnie Bentzinger will print the tickets, and they can be picked up in advance or at the “will call” window on the night of the show.

An award-winning performer, Eric Jones was a semi-finalists on "America's Got Talent," and was one of very few performers to stump Penn and Teller on their TV show “Fool Us.”.

?His unique show mixes comedy and magic, technology and deception, using screens, projection, and high-definition cameras.

This show is sponsored by Marine Bank & Trust.

The Legacy Theater is at 1160 Buchanan. See www.thelegacytheater.com for all upcoming shows.

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CLINIC NAUVOO AND NAUVOO PHARMACY ARE HOSTING OPEN HOUSES

Carthage, IL – (Friday, March 10, 2023) - Memorial Medical Clinic Nauvoo and Nauvoo Pharmacy are excited to announce that they will be hosting open houses on Wednesday, March 22. The events will take place from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. and are free and open to the public.

At the Nauvoo Clinic open house, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet with healthcare providers Tony Wasielewski, FNP-C, Physical Therapist Tonya Dooley, and Memorial Medical Clinic Med Spa staff. Health screenings such as A1c and blood pressure checks will be available, and guests are welcome to ask any questions related to their health and physical fitness. Light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the chance to win door prizes while connecting with their healthcare providers.

The Nauvoo Pharmacy open house will feature Mattie Haas and her team, Tammy Bevier, Camille Anderson, and Lauren Carlisle. The pharmacy will display examples of compliance packaging targeted for community members, highlight their high-quality lines of over-the-counter supplements (Pure Encapsulations and Ortho Molecular Products), and offer $10 off any $50 purchase of its Mudpie selection. The pharmacy will also provide coffee and a light snack. 

The Memorial Medical Clinic Nauvoo and Nauvoo Pharmacy are located on the same block at 1370 Mullholland Street and 1350 Mullholland Street, respectively. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your healthcare providers and learn more about the services they offer.

HANCOCK COUNTY FHEALTH DEPARTMENT- MELITA FINNEY- NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH IS HERE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST, AND THE WIC PROGRAM

THE 29TH ANNUAL FARMING FOR SUCCESS SEMINAR MARCH 16TH AT THE U OF I EXTENSION CENTER SPONSORED BY MARINE BANK AND TRUST- RICHLYN HOENER

FARMHOUSE MEATS CASSIE REA- LOTS OF SALES COMING MARCH 13-18 FOR THEIR CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has spent the past two years working on legislation to make it easier for cancer patients to receive proton therapy as part of their treatment.

While proton therapy is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, insurers often restrict or refuse coverage.  Hammond has been seeking to ensure that coverage is provided to all insureds.

Proton beam radiation therapy is considered by many to be safer and just as effective, if not more so, than traditional radiation therapy for adults with advanced cancer. That finding comes from a study that used existing patient data to compare the two types of radiation.   Traditional radiation delivers x-rays, or beams of photons, to the tumor and beyond it. This can damage nearby healthy tissues and can cause significant side effects.  By contrast, proton therapy delivers a beam of proton particles that stops at the tumor, so it’s less likely to damage nearby healthy tissues. 

Under Hammond’s legislation (HB2799) which was approved this week in house committee, the treatment of cancer shall not apply a higher standard of clinical evidence for the coverage of proton beam therapy than the insurer applies for the coverage of any other form of radiation therapy treatment.

Attached is audio with the representative on the bill.  The measure now moves to the House floor for consideration

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U of I Extension and JWCC Ag Center Host First Livestock Judging Clinic

The first livestock judging clinic for youth, hosted by University of Illinois Extension and John Wood Community College, was held on Saturday, March 4, at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center, in Baylis, IL. 

Over 70 youth attended the entry level workshop, where they first spent time in the classroom, learning basic livestock evaluation skills. Following classroom instruction, the group was divided into sections according to age and experience level and were then given the opportunity to practice those skills on five pens of livestock, including beef, swine and sheep. Members of the JWCC livestock judging team assisted the youth with placing the pens of animals and giving reasons for the placings. 

According to event coordinator, Kristin Huls, 4-H Youth Development Educator with U of I Extension, the event met and exceeded the expectations of both organizations. “We are very excited to see this many youth interested in learning about livestock judging. This sets the stage nicely for future opportunities for this group, such as the evolution of 4-H livestock judging SPIN (special interest) clubs, participating in livestock judging contests, and getting youth more involved in the livestock industry in general.”  

Youth attending ranged in age from 8-17, and represented Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, Schuyler, Cass, Morgan, and Scott counties in Illinois, and Marion County, Missouri. For more information about the livestock judging clinic, or other 4-H programs, please contact Kristin Huls at khuls@illinois.edu or 217-357-2150.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 

ABOUT EXTENSION: Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.

JOB IN

(Macomb, Illinois, March 6, 2023) – People ages 16 and up who are ready to enter the workforce or advance to a better job are welcome to attend multiple workshops that will help them prepare for their next job interview. Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC), in collaboration with Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois and Illinois WorkNet Center, are offering job interview training workshops to the public. 

The community workshops will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, and at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Both workshops will be held at WIRC, 133 West Jackson Street, Macomb. The workshops are free, and people of all income levels, ages 16 and up, are welcome to attend.

Anyone who cannot attend on those dates is welcome to schedule a one-on-one appointment with WIRC by calling 309-837-2997 or emailing wirc@wirpc.org.

WIRC officials say these workshops will be especially helpful to those planning to interview for a job at Jobapalooza in Macomb on March 30 at Spoon River Outreach Center. “These workshops are helpful to anyone who is job hunting, but the timing is perfect for job seekers going to Jobapalooza,” said Jamie Roth, WIRC Public Relations Manager. “After the workshop, they will know how to write a resume that reflects their skill sets, how to write an effective cover letter, what to wear to an interview, and other important job-hunting skills.” 

Those who want to attend are encouraged to save their seat by filling out a short online form at wirpc.org/workshop/, calling WIRC at 309-837-2997, or emailing wirc@wirpc.org. 

Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois, Illinois WorkNet Center, and Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) are equal opportunity providers and employers.

WIRC helps people and communities in western Illinois, and wants to know how they can help you. Their main office is located at 133 West Jackson Street in Macomb, Illinois. To learn more about their programs, call 309-837-2997, email wirc@wirpc.org, find them on social media, or visit their website at wirpc.org.

TERVIEW WORKSHOPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BROXTON LEMAIRE BENEFIT- MARCH 10TH DONKEY BASKETBALL!

SHANNON KISSINGER, LAINEY BROWN, AND ALLISON HUNTER DISCUSS A BIG EVENING FOR A GREAT CAUSE BENEFITTING BROXTON LEMAIRE AND FAMILY

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR

Carthage, IL – Sunday, March 05, 2023 – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce they will be hosting three virtual career fairs on Thursday, March 9. These virtual events will be open to anyone interested in exploring careers with Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics, and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. 

There will be three sessions throughout the day, each lasting about 45 minutes for attendees' convenience. The morning virtual career fair session will begin at 7:15 am, the afternoon session will begin at 11:45 am, and the evening session will begin at 6:00 pm. These sessions are a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in healthcare or senior care to ask questions or make an appointment for an online on the spot interview. 

This virtual career fair will take place via Facebook Live and can be found with the designated event created on the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, Facebook page. During the virtual career fair, those tuning in will get the chance to hear from the Chief of Human Resources, Nat Hall, along with several other employees. If attendees have specific questions about a career they are interested in, there will be a Zoom option for attendees to go into breakout rooms and discuss any questions they have with department managers. 

For more information, please visit the events that have been created on the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, Facebook page. 

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