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Local first graders book wins honor
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
Efforts by a Cedarville Elementary School teacher to build confidence in her first graders culminated with a prize in a nationwide contest rewarding student-authored books.
Studentreasures Publishing honored “Super Special Me!” by Karen Augustine s class as a Top 50 book in the 2020-21 National Book Challenge, according to a news release.
The contest was open to more than 60,290 books submitted to Studentreasures for free publishing this past academic year, the release said. Finalists were selected based on originality, storyline and illustrations.
Augustine described their book as a precious keepsake. The students were inspired by how they see themselves and what they want to be when they grow up, the release said.
Oil Change International
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mounting progressive groups demand a reimagined Fed to tackle climate, racial, and economic justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. Following recent reports about the potential renomination of Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve, national organizations including Oil Change International, 350.org, Climate Hawks Vote, Public Citizen, Rainforest Action Network, Revolving Door Project, and Sierra Club are demanding President Joe Biden appoint as Chair a strong climate leader who will implement policies and rules at the scale needed to address the climate crisis.
Jerome Powell’s tenure ends in February, with reappointment or another nomination to be solidified by January 2022. Biden is expected to make an announcement as early as Labor Day.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Mattoon, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College named
PTK Treasurer Rachel Buening, Effingham,
and
PTK Secretary Macy Vogt, Teutopolis,
as 2020-2021 Outstanding Honors Students. Both recipients were honored at the virtual Student Recognition Banquet April 28.
As well as being active in Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (PTK), both students were Presidential Scholars and achieved full status honors via the Honors Program courses. PTK, the Honors Program and Presidential Scholars are the three components included in the Lake Land College Honors Experience.
Buening is majoring in elementary education and will be transferring to Eastern Illinois University in the fall. She said her goal as an educator is to make a difference in all of her students’ lives.
Shelby Country Club has new owners, new name
SHELBY - The Shelby Country Club was sold in March and joined the family of Little Apple, The Woods at Possum Run and Oak Tree golf courses - all located in Richland County.
The golf course on Laser Road on March 24 became known as Shelby Crossing, according to a news release. The property transferred ownership from Shelby Land Companyto SCGE LLC for $600,000 on March 29, according to the Richland County Auditor s Office.
Owners of the golf courses are Chely Broerman, Mike Broerman, Trent and Jennifer Wine and Sarah and Josiah Hulbert.
Shelby Crossing is a par 72, 18-hole course.