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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
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SUMMARY:Teen And Mom Yoga and Breast Cancer Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham County Health Department\, Flying Buddha Fitness\, and the Effingham Public Library will host a free Teen and Mom Yoga and Breast Cancer Awareness Program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday\, January 15\, in the Library’s Workman Room. \nThe program invites teens and young women to attend with a mother\, aunt\, caregiver or other trusted adult.  Vicki Funneman of Flying Buddha Fitness\, a certified yoga instructor\, will lead participants through easy yoga movements and partner poses suitable for beginners.  Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that they can move easily in and to bring a yoga mat\, if they have access to one. \nCatherine Bailey from the Effingham County Health Department will provide an introduction to breast cancer prevention and early detection\, including the importance of starting monthly breast self-exams in your early 20s. \nThe event is funded by a Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure – Community Outreach Grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health\, which supports expanded outreach and education on breast cancer prevention\, screening\, and support services in Effingham County. \nDoor Prizes are sponsored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required through the Effingham Public Library’s website http://www.effinghamlibrary.org and https://effinghamlibrary.libnet.info/event/15372969 \nMore information is available by calling Catherine Bailey\, from the Effingham County Health Department at 217-342-1134.
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SUMMARY:Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Paris\, 6 p.m.  GAME HAS BEEN MOVED TO EFFINGHAM\, LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3 \nSt. Anthony vs. Neoga at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nCumberland at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Charleston\, 5:30 p.m. \nShelbyville at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nFlora at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis/Sophomore Freshman Tournament\, TBA \nCarbondale at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg AT Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nCharleston at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Mulberry Grove\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Newton St. Thomas\, 6 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nMattoon St. John at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Windsor\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Franklin Park\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at LEIC at Paris Mayo\, TBA \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Nokomis HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNewton St. Thomas at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont at Greenville\, 4:15 p.m. \nCumberland at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Little Rock\, 7 p.m.
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SUMMARY:CASA Volunteers Needed
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions.  New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone\, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle.  If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health\, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others:  volunteering. \nVolunteering and helping others has been found to benefit both physical and mental health\, and there are a variety of options in our community.  If you’re looking for a new way to make changes in your life and in the lives of others\, consider resolving to help children and families in the child welfare system by volunteering with CASA for Kids. \nAs of January\, 682 children are currently in the child welfare system in CASA for Kid’s service area\, including Clay\, Clinton\, Edwards\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Franklin\, Jasper\, Hamilton\, Marion\, Wayne\, and White Counties.  These children have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care\, sometimes far away from their families and communities.  They need a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to stand by their side and advocate for them. \n“Children in foster care are often separated from their families\, siblings\, friends and other loved ones\, and placed in an unfamiliar setting far away from everything they know\,” said Zoe Bridges\, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator of CASA for Kids.  “CASA volunteers stand with them during this uncertain time\, providing a consistent presence and speaking up for their best interest in court\, school and other settings.” \nCASA volunteers are everyday members of the community who are recruited\, screened and trained to advocate for a child or sibling group in foster care.  They get to know the child on an individual level so that they can make sure their physical\, emotional and educational needs are met. \nThey also get to know the child’s parents\, family\, foster parents and other important people in their life\, with the goal of working towards reunifying the child with their parents whenever safe and possible. They help make sure children have a support system of family and other reliable\, committed adults who can help them both during and after their time in foster care. \nCASA for Kids served 506 children in 2025 with the help of 95 CASA volunteers.  CASA is always seeking more community members to step up and advocate. \n“Volunteering with CASA is an opportunity unlike any other\,” said Bridges.  “It’s a unique chance to make a true\, positive difference for a young person and their family.  We need more members of the community to join the CASA movement so that we can serve 100% of children in foster care in our communities.” \nIn the New Year\, consider becoming a CASA volunteer and make an impact in a child’s life\, and your own.  Every child has a chance – it’s you. \nIf you’d like to find out more about becoming a CASA volunteer or other ways to get involved\, visit casa4change.org or email zbridges@casa4change.org.
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