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Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – August 15, 2024

Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.

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Master Gardener Training offered this fall

Take your love of gardening to the next level by participating in University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener Training. This course will expose participants to in-depth horticulture content, including flowers, trees, vegetables, soils and fertilizers, plant diseases, entomology, pest management, organic gardening, and more.

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Illinois Increases Investments in Climate Smart Agriculture Practices

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) in partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) announced an $111 million investment in the ag sector through a U.S. EPA (USEPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Building on existing federal and state initiatives, this unprecedented opportunity provides farmers with the sustainability and security needed to make long-term on-farm decisions.…

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Good Growing – August 15, 2024

Teasel: An invasive species coming to a roadside near you? By Ken Johnson If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads. Teasels have become an increasingly common site across Illinois. While they may appear attractive, especially for cut flower arrangements, these…

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Jersey Community Hospital Foundation awards funds for Education

The Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Medical Education Fund awards to local students studying for careers in healthcare fields. Recipients are eligible to receive $1,000/semester for up to eight semesters-a maximum of $8,000 in total funding while completing their respective programs.

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