http://breezecourier.com en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 06:18:05 GMT Daily feed of articles http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141869 CHRISTIAN COUNTY — The American Legion Auxiliary of Illinois recently selected Logan Goatley of Pana and Rebecca Wiggins of Taylorville to receive the “Youth Hero Award.” The award is given to youth under the age of 18 who perform a heroic act of physical valor. News Mon, 20 May 2013 18:02:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141867 SANGCHRIS LAKE — On Sunday, May 19, at approximately 7:29 p.m., law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to Sangchris Lake for a report of a boat that had capsized with three on board. Two subjects were missing and the third was on land. News Mon, 20 May 2013 18:01:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141837 SPRINGFIELD—Lincoln Land Community College conferred more than 2,500 certificates and degrees at the college’s commencement ceremony Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. News Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141826 PANA — “Partnerships” was the theme of this year’s Annual meeting held on Tuesday, April 23rd. “PCH is a great hospital because of our many partnerships,” stated Trina Casner, President and CEO of PCH. News Sat, 18 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141823 TAYLORVILLE  — Neighboring residents, Mayor Greg Brotherton, aldermen, media, and members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were all invited to tour the old West School Property this past Friday evening. News Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141804 EDINBURG – Many studies have shown that spending time with animals makes humans happier. Spending time with horses can teach children and adults a lot about respect, responsibility and animals and Dark Horse Riding Center in Edinburg is a family-oriented barn that allows families that opportunity. News Sat, 18 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141800 Taylorville Care Center celebrated National Nursing Home week from May 12 through 18 with activities for the week planned around the theme “Pitching In”.  As part of their celebration, the employees wanted to pitch in on a community project. News Sat, 18 May 2013 17:02:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141796 MATTOON — Get your child’s summer vacation started right with a fun, healthy activity hosted by the Lake Land College cheerleaders. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141795 TAYLORVILLE — The Christian County Fair will be held on July 9-14, 2013, at the Christian County Fairgrounds. More details will be available as the fair approaches. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:54:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141794 News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:53:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141792 SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will offer youth classes at LLCC-Taylorville in June and July, in addition to the popular College for Kids (CFK) program in July on LLCC’s Springfield campus. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:51:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141793 SPRINGFIELD — Children have a chance to transform into Civil War soldiers, doctors and aid workers June 7 at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site as part of the annual Civil War Medical Encampment. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:51:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141791 SPRINGFIELD — Governor Pat Quinn, Secretary of State Jesse White and State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch this week encouraged all students across Illinois to access a free online tool designed to promote summer reading and keep students’ brains active before school resumes in the fall. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:50:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141790 SPRINGFIELD — Historic sites across Illinois plan events this summer that will bring history to life and entertain people of all ages. The events, which are mostly free, range from historic re-enactments to plays to art fairs. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:49:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141789 CHRISTIAN COUNTY — Christian County Master Gardeners are working busily to coordinate the 2013 Garden Walk.  The communities of Morrisonville and western Taylorville will share this year’s event, set to take place Saturday, June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:47:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141788 TAYLORVILLE — Talladega, Daytona and Taylorville. Race fans will find excitement and great racing in all three cities, but Taylorville is the only one that spectators can come and watching racing for free.  News Sat, 18 May 2013 16:42:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141768 TAYLORVILLE — Illinois Coalition for Community Services is partnering with First United Methodist Church of Taylorville to offer free meals for children in the area this summer. Children up to and including age 18 are invited to eat. News Fri, 17 May 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141767 TAYLORVILLE - A 24 year-old Decatur man may face a jury for a class-x felony charge of attempted murder, after his attorney announced in court this morning that his client was ready to stand trial. News Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141766 TAYLORVILLE — The Avenue of Flags will be erected at Oak Hill Cemetery by AmVets next Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 a.m. The flags will be taken down on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Anyone wishing to volunteer and assist is welcome. News Fri, 17 May 2013 18:04:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141764 CHRISTIAN COUNTY — Morrisonville High School (MHS) sophomore, Austin Deal, chooses not to text and drive. Amanda O’Brien, also a sophomore at MHS, chooses to be drug-free. MHS senior, Charliene Beiermann and sophomore, Josie Goebel, say they choose not to drive under the influence. News Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141761 EDINBURG — For the past 25 years, third-grade teacher Melany Robertson has created unforgettable learning experiences for her Edinburg students. News Fri, 17 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141760 MORRISONVILLE — Morrisonville School Board Member, Dale Brockamp, who serves on the Committee of 10 for Raymond and Morrisonville’s reorganization, gave an update during Thursday evening’s meeting of the Morrisonville School Board. News Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141759 SPRINGFIELD — When Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of an Alabama bus, she wasn’t simply a seamstress tired from a long day of work and fed up with discrimination. News Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141744 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for ten individuals to spotlight as Illinoisans of the Day at this year’s State Fair in August. News Fri, 17 May 2013 16:08:00 GMT http://breezecourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=76&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=141741 BLOOMINGTON – Triumph cars and motorcycles get the spotlight at the 22nd annual Champagne British Car Festival being held June 2 at the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington, but the show also includes plenty of MGs, Jaguars, Lotuses and other English automobiles.  News Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:00 GMT