Leah and Ben Wenger say yes when God tells them to go. And in the unlikeliest of times, when Leah went from full-time to part time as Family Life Pastor, which oversees the youth curriculum at all Vineyard locations, God told Ben and Leah to plant a Vineyard Church in […]
Author: Dani Tietz
She’s 13: Why I really tried to talk my daughter out of a haircut
Big changes have happened around here recently. My husband took a new job. My son is now in third grade. I have two girls in junior high, and I’m not even sure how that happened. But it happened. Like overnight. The beginning of the school year is a nervous time […]
Mahomet family faces ALS; finds refuge in church family
Over the last month, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has flooded Facebook and Twitter feeds. While many people have watched family and friends take the Ice Bucket Challenge, few people actually know an individual or family who deals with this debilitating disease on a daily basis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), […]
Paint Like Me Studio makes art accessible to all
An empty canvas, a paint brush and glitter may seem daunting for untrained artists. But Decorative Artist Elizabeth VanHoutan has made artistic techniques accessible to many in Central Illinois through her successful Paint LIke Me Party over the last few years. VanHoutan’s Paint Like Me Party took off like a […]
Concert to benefit Ha’Emek Medical Center Sunday
While political tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, the Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet and Great News Radio have teamed up to show support for Ha’Emek Medical Center in northern Israel with a concert on August 31. The free event will feature Christian Recording Artists James Mark […]
What many parents want to say about car drop off and pickup
The beginning of the school year throws my family for a loop every year. The first day is great. The kids are up at 5 a.m., waiting with their backpacks on their backs and their hair nicely combed. They are ready to follow the rules, make new friends and learn […]
Burgwald Eye Center now accepting patients
Dr. Erik Burgwald, O.D. started seeing patients in his newly renovated location at Burgwald Eye Center in downtown Mahomet on August 4. The full-service eye center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Burgwald […]
HOT LEMON WATER REDUX
Mmmm. Hot lemon water. I didn’t know about this miracle drink until my mid-20s. My sister and I lived together for 3 years during our 20s and during this time had very unhealthy eating habits. We were aware of our bad habits but only halfheartedly try to change them. We […]
Young BMX rider competes at National Level
Young BMX rider, Ryken Kirby is at it again this year. The Mahomet-Seymour third grade student, who competes at the BMX track in Farmer City every Saturday, kicked off 2014 competing at a national race in Louisville before heading to Pennsylvania at the beginning of July to rack up two […]
Three Mahomet residents help bring Mary Poppins to life
The mysteriously magical world of everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, comes to Parkland Theatre this week. And three Mahomet residents, who grew up adoring Poppins’ playful wisdom, are excited to be part of the production. Seasoned performer, Kat Downs and newcomers Valerie and Ellie Hall play small, but impactful roles […]
