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Kim Paisley-Jones Breeze-Courier Writer TAYLORVILLE — In a speech given by President John F. Kennedy on October 3, 1963 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, Kennedy said the following: “These projects produce wealth, they bring industry, they bring jobs, and the wealth they bring brings wealth to other sections of the United States. This State had about…

Rachel LeBeane Breeze-Courier Writer EDINBURG — An undisputed queen of both theater and movies, legendary actress Julie Andrews has some profound wisdom to share with everyone. As her remarkable character Catherine in Once Special Night once shared “Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will…

TAYLORVILLE – Kathleen Mansfield, an entrance attendant at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for August. “I am probably the first person a patient or visitor sees when they enter our hospital,” said Mansfield. “If I can brighten their day with a friendly greeting, provide encouraging words and get them…

ILLINOIS – Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is now accepting applications for both its Accelerators and Scholars programs. Through the Accelerators and Scholars programs, Golden Apple seeks to fill crucial teaching positions across the state and provide a pathway for aspiring educators to enter the profession. Illinois’ ongoing…

TAYLORVILLE – Taylorville Memorial Hospital will provide free breast cancer screenings for women who are uninsured or underinsured during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The screenings will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in October at the nonprofit hospital. Appointments are required; no walk-ins are available. To…