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At this year’s Wear Red Lunch, the audience size exceeded that of the past six annual events, as women gathered to hear from special guest speaker Mellanie True Hills on saving your own life and preventing heart disease.
Wear Red promotes heart health
On Friday, Feb. 7, Horizon Health held the 7th annual Wear Red Luncheon in observance of American Heart Month at the Tingley Reception Center. A record number of women came together, dressed in red … more
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Melissa Murphy waited nearly 20 years to receive her high school diploma but the determined Paris resident was honored Monday as the first graduate of the newly-established Paris Union School District 95 adult education program. Several special guests were present for the presentation, from left, members of the Paris City Council commissioners Jerry Branson, Harry Hughes, Drew Griffin and Mayor Craig Smith; Murphy, Paris 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel, Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose who was instrumental in aiding the new program’s start up; Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL Academy who is aiding those who graduate in a job search if needed, and Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson.
Murphy is first graduate
A 39-year-old Paris woman became the first graduate of the new Paris 95 Adult Education Program and told an emotional story of her quest to receive her high school diploma. Melissa Murphy … more
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With retirement approaching and as he prepares to close his Frisse and Brewster Law Firm, Dave Frisse considers himself a lucky lawyer, because he had enjoyable and long relations with many clients and the opportunity to know and associate with so many good lawyers in the area.
Frisse takes down his shingle
From an early age, Dave Frisse knew what he wanted to do in life and after a career that has brought success, pioneered new approaches and gained notice by his peers, it is time to retire. As … more
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After a successful night of delivering Christmas Eve presents in Paris, Santa and his local helpers celebrate bringing joy by taking time for a photo in the light tunnel at Holiday in the Park. Left to right are, Firefighter Mentor Reynolds, Captain Chad Crampton, Santa Claus, Shiela Grant and Firefighter Justin Jackson.
Christmas Eve backup
Some Christmases, the Paris Fire Department takes the fire engine out on the road to deliver presents to children in Paris. “Its never really been an organized thing,” said … more
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The delegation from Horizon Health accepted awards for providing exceptional patient care and initiating a new Patient Services area during a November ceremony in Champaign. Pictured, left to right, are: Tiffany Turner, vice president nursing/chief nursing officer; Oliver Smith, president & CEO; Eunice Chaney, risk manager; Elisha Farmer, project manager; Anita Toussi, chief medical officer; Erin Frank, PR/marketing manager; Ned Jenison, Horizon Health board member; and Nan Dunning, human resources manager.
ICAHN praises Horizon Health
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Horizon Health for its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, as well as creating a new one-stop shop … more
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Greg Sullivan accepts a box of food from Ruth Sullivan during the Community Nurse Christmas Food Basket packing session Friday afternoon at Templeton Funeral Home. Greg Sullivan has served as the main stacker of boxes for several years at the event. Final food items go into boxes today, Dec. 21, and then are delivered to 350 Edgar County families.
A century of giving
The Edgar County community came through once again. After The Prairie Press ran a story earlier this month that donations to the Community Nurse Christmas Food Basket project were only about 50 … more
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Needlepoint artist Roseann Moss stands by some of her Christmas pieces on display at the LINK Art Gallery in Paris. She incorporates a wide variety of textures, three-dimensional accents and bright colors into her works, setting a vibrant mood in the gallery space. She says the opportunity to show her work in her own community makes this exhibition particularly enjoyable.
Exhibit is sew amazing
Needlepoint has a simple description: it is the art of embroidering on canvas. But like a knotted thread, something that seems simple can actually be full of hidden complexity, and that is the … more
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Randy Turner handles a red-hot glass bowl while his wife and assistant, Joy, mans the furnace doors with a long hook. The Turners have been creating glass art in their studio for 12 years and are thrilled with the community’s response to their open house demonstrations.
Christmas joy at Larkfield
Historically, glassblowing has been a secretive art, built on tradition and carefully guarded techniques. In some ways, it has changed little since its inception in ancient Syria. The basic tools … more
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Nurse practitioners like Horizon Health’s Suzie Arp, at right, are an important part of the network of the healthcare group. In addition to serving at the Paris Clinic, NPs also serve at EZ Care in Paris and Marshall as well as the Oakland and Chrisman Clinics.
NPs key to better rural care
National Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week concludes today and never have NPs been more important to providing rural health care. Rural family nurse practitioners provide vital services to underserved … more
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Awardees lines up at the conclusion of Oscar Night at the Eveland. From left, Alan Russell, Ned Jenison, Joe Hasler, Dustin Melton, physician Reid Sutton, Cindy Belt, Steve Benefiel, Tom Hebermehl, Roseann Moss, Rose Marie Ketner, Charles Ketner, the Rev. Mike Dixon.
Oscar Night at the Eveland
The annual Paris Community Hospital Foundation dinner was a star-studded affair this year. Eveland Gym was swathed in red-carpet decorations for Oscar Night at the Eveland. The Foundation had two … more
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Elledge zeroes in on measles
Measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving children who have had it vulnerable to other infections long after the initial illness has passed, research has revealed, led by Paris … more
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Pumpkin Chuckin’ was a soaring success at Pumpkin Palooza. Kids used giant slings that required teamwork and timing to send their gourds as high and far as possible.
Pumpkin Palooza a smash
Families flocked to Shiloh Elementary School’s First Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 20 where the schoolyard was full of games, science experiments, food and many, many pumpkins. Pumpkin Palooza was the … more
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Gage Wright is a member of the Robotics 4-H Club and brought a robot his father helped him build to a recent meeting. He said the robot took about two days to build and it is the first time he put one together using screws, which he described as a real pain. Wright wants to be an engineer when he grows up.
Not your dad’s 4-H club
There was a 4-H meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Crestwood School, but nobody was working on projects dealing with livestock, plants or other elements of the organization most associated with rural … more
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Lady Tiger junior Emma Pinkston (3) makes a play during Tuesday annual Pink Out game against Tuscola while teammate Payton Block looks on.
Paris, Newton face off for LIC crown at PHS Thursday
The Paris Lady Tigers set up a showdown with Newton for the 2019 LIC volleyball title Thursday, dispatching Robinson in straight sets. The Paris team continued its school record-setting 2019 … more
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Looking for Lincoln brings President to life
The local Looking for Lincoln group presented a program Friday evening at Prospect Bank called “Lincoln: The Great Communicator.” The program highlighted Lincoln’s talents at communicating his … more
After a difficult spring planting, area farmers are hoping for an extended period of dry and calm weather to facilitate harvest. Weather conditions earlier in the week of hot and breezy were called ideal.
Harvest is underway
Edgar County farmers are finally getting started with harvest. Scott Hogan was cutting beans Wednesday, Oct. 2, in a field north of Paris. His harvest efforts started Sept. 27, which he said is … more
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A portion of the west wall of the former Citizens National Bank building fell early Saturday morning, Sept. 21, on the south side of the square. A safety wall has been erected by the present owners, First Christiam Church (Disciples of Christ) who intend to demolish the building and erect a multi-purpose building for the congregation.
Old bank wall collapses
A cooperative effort by the First Christian Church Board of Trustees, the City of Paris and first responders made it possible for the Paris Honeybee Festival activities on the south side of the Paris … more
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Wenz School students who attend the annual Dine and Dance event enjoy dressing up for the evening. Pictured with Paris’ own Miss Manners Cindy Belt are, from left, Michael Nugent-Dolan, Harrison Hays, Grayson Craffets, Olivia Gale, Bella Goodwin and London Pruiett.
Wenz Dine and Dance
There’s a much-quoted proverb found in Paris Union School District 95 schools and offices emphasizing the importance of community involvement to raise a child. Anyone looking for proof of the … more
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Worlds-apart high school students got together Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Paris High School. Left to right Nathan Ritter, Westin Ritter, Richard Lin and Justyn Allen. The Ritter twins were in Paris visiting their grandmother and wanted to experience a typical day in an American High School. They attend a German technical high school that prepares students to enter university as mechanical engineering students. Lin and Allen plan to study engineering after graduating from PHS and served as hosts with the Ritters attending classes with them for the day.
Exploring student life
A bit of a cultural exchange occurred Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Paris High School. Nathan Ritter and Westin Ritter, 17-year-old twin brothers from Germany, wanted to experience a typical day in an … more
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The entrance of the Bayer Crop Sciences area where guests were provided with up-to-date information in the realm of crop health and fighting agricultural diseases and molds.
Farm Progress Show 2019
DECATUR – The 2019 Farm Progress show wrapped up its annual proceedings Thursday, Aug. 29, with tens of thousands of individuals from across North America making the trip to Decatur to take part. … more
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