Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Dear Editor, Community Health Centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system. We design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most -- ensuring access to affordable, quality healthcare for over 30 million people. In addition to creating jobs and saving lives, collectively we save American taxpayers $24 billion a year in health care costs by preventing and managing chronic diseases. Community Health Centers are not ordinary medical clinics; we are also problem-solvers who reach beyond t...
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Tropical Fruit, Jello Salad w/Strawberries Thursday, Aug. 3 - Chicken Patty on...
Staunton schools welcome the assistance of community members in various aspects of school life. To ensure the safety and security of all children and staff members, anyone interested in volunteering is required to complete the packet of information for volunteers and return it to the district at least five days prior to the volunteer assignment. The application form can be found on the Staunton CUSD #6 website in the documents section. 1. The volunteer application form provides the preliminary information needed to consider your interest in...
A breakfast program is available at all district attendance centers. Students will be able to purchase breakfast from 7:30-8:00 am. K-8th grade is a closed campus during lunch period. This policy is a safeguard for students. Free and reduced lunch and breakfast applications are available in the school office. It is required that new applications be completed each school year to determine eligibility. Completed applications should be returned to the elementary or high school office. The cost of lunch for students in grades K-8 is $2.86 per day...
If you see something, say something! The Safe School Helpline is a convenient, confidential way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our school. You can call the number any time of the day or night to report concerns about unsafe or potentially disruptive activities or situations including drug or alcohol abuse, weapons, harassment, bullying or threats. All calls are completely confidential. To learn more about the Safe School Helpline go to stauntonschools.org/page/safe-schools-help-line for facts on...
1. Stay in your car. If your child needs assistance getting into the vehicle, please park. 2. Do not walk up to the door or wave your child to the vehicle. The teachers on duty will get your child to your car when they deem it is safe. 3. If your child must enter the vehicle on the driver side you are encouraged to consider parking. There is a lot of traffic in lane 2 at dismissal and having them go to the driver’s side brings concern. 4. Please discuss with your child about not running out into the parking lot. Again, there is a lot of traffic...
A parent/guardian and player meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 15. Both meetings begin at 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose gym. If you would like to play in a sport, you must attend one of the meetings. The meetings are open to any athlete entering grades 6-12. The purpose of these meetings is to go over rules and expectations, handouts, collect paperwork, collect sport fees, turn in physicals and answer any questions. They will also be going over any new rules for the upcoming school year. You will not be able to...
Chamber of Commerce business in Staunton, takes its name from railroad travel of days gone by. Sara Caldieraro started in the resale business in 2005 at the Benld Coliseum. In 2006, Sara became a vendor at The Pink Elephant in Livingston until she was ready to open her own business in 2014. A running joke between Sara and her father-in-law, Emil Caldieraro, an ITS rail worker, was that they would someday get a caboose and open a flower shop. At first glance the store may look small, but it is...
Blackburn College has received a gift of 40 acres of farmland located east of the College’s campus in Carlinville. The property, known to locals as “Rock’s Patch,” was initially owned by John D. “Rock” Rossetti. The College plans to utilize the undeveloped property to enhance classroom studies for Biology students with fieldwork opportunities. The gift may also support Blackburn’s ongoing sustainability efforts, including Bee Program, Bat Program, and walnut tree projects. Sarah Koplinski, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement a...
The 25th annual Co-Rec Kittenball Tournament will take place at the Dorchester Homecoming Aug. 4 - 6. Friday’s games start at 5:30 p.m. with high school girls and kids that aren't. Friday: 6:30 p.m. – Staunton Dogs vs. Prestige Worldwide 7:15 p.m. – Plainview Pirates vs. Beach Towels 8:45 p.m. – Championship Game Saturday: 1:30 p.m. – Ball Busters vs. #4 Coal Mine 2:15 p.m. – Prestige Worldwide vs. Beach Towels 3 p.m. – The Unwanted vs. White City Bandits 3:45 p.m. – Buffalo Club vs. DeLaurent Sweethings 4:30 p.m. – Staunton Dogs vs. Game #1...
The rainy weather last week approached quickly during the middle of the game at the SCC. Those caught in the storm made it safely to the club house. The weather was hot this week, but everyone enjoyed themselves. Sue Stiegemeier and Rosemarie Pickerill had a low gross of 37. They also had low putts of (10), a chip-in on #5, and a team birdie on #5. Low net was the team of Deb McNaughton and Martha Riley with a 26. The women's league will text everyone that participates if the time changes next week. Otherwise, tee off is at 9 a.m. - Rosemarie...
Volunteers from Net Community Church in Staunton spread mulch, pulled weeds, and prayed over the school and the ones who will be attending in the new school year on Saturday....
Children going into pre-K, K, 6th, 9th, or 12th grades have medical requirements that must be met in Illinois. Also students in 6th-12th grades that play sports require a physical. A physical and immunization clinic will be held at Staunton Schools on Aug. 3 through the Macoupin County Public Health Department. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments will be on a first come, first serve basis. No walk-ups will be accepted....
Learn how to be a bird watcher on Aug. 9 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Bremer Sanctuary. This summer workshop will include birding how-to, games and a guided bird walk on the trails. This event is for ages 5 and up and families are welcome. Bremer Sanctuary is located at 194 Bremer Lane in Hillsboro. It is a member of the Illinois Audubon Society....
Illinois Humanities is pleased to announce that Hillsboro will be the next Illinois town to feature, Spark! Places of Innovation, the newest traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program. Spark!, will be at the Hillsboro Public Library, which is located on 420 South Main Street, Hillsboro, Ill., from July 29 - Sept. 2 as part of Hillsboro’s 200th birthday celebration, “Past, Present, and Future.” Hillsboro also happens to be one of the seven Illinois towns featured in the national exhibit. The spirit of innovat...
We have made it to the last month of summer! I love this time of year because it is a reminder to hurry up and get everything that is summer related in before the seasons change again in September. If you want to bike ride, kayak, play ball, or go swimming, now is the time to do it. It is also known as the dog days of summer, so if you need a good book, an action packed movie or audio book to curl up with on a very hot summer day, the library is the place. Many people like to read a nice paperback book next to the pool. The library has them...