A bee on a flower may be a nuisance to some, but to Ken Keefe, a bee on a flower means a whole lot more. Keefe, owner of Keefe’s Pure Honey, began his bee farm five years ago off North IL-47 as a gardener who wanted bees to pollinate his […]
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7 Tips for a Smoother Homebuying Process
Buying a home can be exhausting, exciting and fulfilling—all at the same time. In celebration of American Housing Month in June, Busey Home Mortgage shares helpful and practical home buying tips to avoid potential pitfalls. Create a checklist. List all items, amenities and desires as you weigh prospective homes, and […]
Duling retires from Mahomet-Seymour High School
After 34 years of working with students who need an extra boost, Mahomet-Seymour High School Support Services Teacher Susan Duling will retire at the end of the 2017 school year. Duling, who didn’t know she wanted to become a teacher when she began her career, majored in something other than […]
An Open Letter to Cheryl Odle
Dear Cheryl, I’m am sorry for writing this to you publicly. I know it’s not the right thing to do, but I just found out how sick you were three days ago. I went to Walgreens to buy you a card that sat in my car for more than 24 […]
MAYC Fundraiser June 9
An after-school class. A safe place to play. A new skill. A healthy snack. A high five. It doesn’t take much to make an impact on a young student. And for four years now, the Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC) has met the needs of students of all income levels […]
Bricks and Devices: Helping Kids Experience Summer
I really don’t think we could have asked for better weather to kick off summer break. I should probably be wearing more sunscreen, but it’s been so nice to be outside the last six days. I hope you’ll excuse the time I’m taking this week. I worked non-stop through May […]
Celebrate 529 College Savings Day
For parents or grandparents wishing to save for college, now is the perfect time to start as we celebrate College Savings Day on May 29th (529, get it?). According to the College Board, the average yearly cost for tuition and fees for a public 2-year college (in-district) is $3,440 and […]
Leenerman recalls USS Indianapolis sinking
For a 17-year old boy, getting ready to graduate high school in Sibley, IL, freedom may be working on his father’s farm or going off to college, but when Pearl Harbor was attacked and boys all over the United States began to get drafted, 17-year old Art Leenerman knew that […]
2017 Mahomet American Legion Memorial Day Service
American Legion Post 1015 Memorial Day Message 2017 I feel honored and privileged to be asked to speak at this event once again. I want to begin by saying thank you for taking the time to participate in this event. I want to honor our time together today because time […]
Cabutti’s Mantra: I’m Always Here to Help You
For retiring Sangamon Principal Mark Cabutti, everything comes back to relationships. Cabutti’s interest in reaching a large group of people led him into communications as a young college student, but once he realized that being a TV or radio personality was a one-way communication path, he decided to choose another […]
