Calendar of Events
Highland Muny Band Concert
06/21/2019
Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals 2019
06/21/2019
Diabetes Wellness Workshop - HSHS
06/21/2019
Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's
06/21/2019
Bike Rodeo
06/22/2019
Book Club at the Library
06/27/2019
HSHS Auxiliary Garage Sale
06/27/2019
ChiroPro Ribbon Cutting
06/27/2019
Highland Muny Band Concert
06/28/2019
Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals 2019
06/28/2019
Diabetes Wellness Workshop - HSHS
06/28/2019
HSHS Auxiliary Garage Sale
06/28/2019
Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's
06/28/2019
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Lisa Sauer, State Farm
07/01/2019
Breast Cancer Support Group
07/03/2019
Fireworks at Glik Park
07/04/2019
Highland Muny Band Concert
07/05/2019
Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals 2019
07/05/2019
Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's
07/05/2019
Book Club at Tibbetts House
07/06/2019
Believers: Eternity Wars VBS
07/08/2019- 07/12/2019
Highland Muny Band Concert
07/12/2019
Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals 2019
07/12/2019
Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's
07/12/2019
American Red Cross Blood Drive
07/15/2019
Walking In His Footsteps - VBS
07/15/2019- 07/19/2019
BAH - Highland Optimists
07/18/2019
Highland Muny Band Concert
07/19/2019
Peanut Butter & Jam Festivals 2019
07/19/2019
Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's
07/19/2019
Family Game Night @Tibbets House
07/20/2019
Madison County Fair
07/23/2019- 07/28/2019
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July 18, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Madison County Fairgrounds
2005 Lindenthal Ave.
Highland, IL
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PB&J News
11th Annual Celebrity Pie Auction Set for June 21
The Oldies but Goodies Relay for Life Team is hosting their 11th annual “Celebrity Pie Auction” during the Peanut Butter & Jam Festival Friday, June 21. Pies will be baked by various Highland celebrities and auctioned off during the “Paint the Town Purple” PBJ Festival Friday, June 21, on the Square downtown beginning at 12:15 pm. Virgil Straeter will serve as auctioneer. All proceeds will benefit Highland’s Relay for Life.
This year’s Celebrity Pie Auction is in memory of Terry Bell who lost his fight to cancer last August. Terry was one of the first of Highland’s celebrities to agree to participate in our fundraiser eleven years ago and baked a cherry pie every year. Even last year when he was undergoing treatment, he was there with his Star-Spangled Cherry Pie. Although Terry won’t be with us this year, he will be us in thought and spirt. His wife Brenna has agreed to join the Celebrity Bakers and bake a Cherry Pie to honor his memory.
Highland celebrities who have consented to bake a pie for the auction are Mayor Joe Michaelis – Blackberry Pie, Chief of Police Chris Conrad – Apple Crumb Pie, Brenna Bell – Terry’s Cherry Pie, Howard Held of Scheffel-Boyle - All American Apple, Jay Boulanger of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home – Very Berry Pie, John Keeven/Karen Simmons of Bradford National Bank - Carmel Apple Pie, Christopher Govero of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – St. Joseph’s Unami Pie, Angela Imming of HCS Communications – Southern Bourbon Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie, and Oldies but Goodies team member Joanne Schneck – Lemon Meringue Pie in honor of her daughter Gay Bentlage, also a team member and an eight-year cancer survivor.
New to the group this year are Christopher Govero, Chris Conrad, Brenna Bell, and Angela Imming . The remaining bakers are long time participants and back by popular demand!
You won’t want to miss this...a chance to purchase a delicious pie baked by one of Highland’s finest – and support the fight against cancer at the same time!
Hard Road Theatre
IT’S ABOUT TO GET COLD
Bradford National Bank in association with Hard Road Theatre Productions is proud to present Disney’s Frozen Jr. Adapted from the 2013 smash hit Disney movie, Frozen, and based upon the 2018 Broadway musical of the same name, Frozen Jr. brings the story of the sisters Elsa & Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the original animated movie with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs that were written specifically for the Broadway production. Book is by Jennifer Lee.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
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Bank of Hillsboro
Bank of Hillsboro Sprouts New Partnership with Land of Goshen Community Market
Edwardsville, IL (June 17, 2019) Bank of Hillsboro is partnering with Land of Goshen Community Market to help ensure the market continues to blossom. Bank of Hillsboro will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the market and is giving Goshen Market Foundation $10,000 over the next two years to use towards making necessary additions and improvements such as a new tent, a new printer, supporting the costs of market employees and expanded marketing efforts.
“The Land of Goshen Community Market is delighted to work with the Bank of Hillsboro this season to make downtown Saturday mornings an even bigger success and help our vendors reach new customers in the region,” said Jessica DeSpain, PhD, president of the Goshen Market Foundation. “The Bank of Hillsboro understands the importance of agriculture and buying local and we are thrilled with the added benefits they’ll provide for our customers.”
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HSHS News
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Honors Colleagues
with National DAISY and BEE Awards
(Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Leah Becker, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's nationwide program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Leah was the nurse for a patient who unfortunately was experiencing horrible stomach  pains. “Luckily he had nurse Leah who was a great patient advocate and kept pushing for something more for her patient in so much pain,” said the patient’s daughter. “It is usually my role to advocate for my father, but when I can’t, I am grateful for those like Leah who provide the family with trust.”
“We are proud of Leah being recognized as a DAISY Award winner,” said Teresa Cornelius, chief nursing officer at St. Joseph’s. “She was able to gain the trust from the family, to show that she will always be the patient’s voice, and that is exactly what our patients and their family need.”
Additionally, just as a daisy cannot survive without a bee, nurses cannot survive without the outstanding teamwork provided by support colleagues. As such, Diane LaRose, CNA of the Wound Care Center recently received St. Joseph’s Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award.
LaRose was nominated by a colleague who said, “Diane provides exceptional care for patients and colleagues on a daily basis” Diane’s colleagues are thankful to have someone like her by their side, always willing to help.
Community invited to Butterfly Release on June 27
in Healing Garden at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland
(HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites community members to join them for a Butterfly Release on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital Healing Garden. Butterflies will be released in honor or in memory of loved ones. A short reception will follow.
“The butterfly represents the transformation of the spirit as our loved ones transition from this life,” Valerie Engelbart, Outreach Representative for HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois. “We look forward to sharing in this special time with the community.”
If you are interested in purchasing a butterfly in honor or memory of a loved one, or have any questions regarding the Butterfly Release, please contact Valerie Engelbart at 217-246-4167 or valerie.engelbart@hshs.org. For more information about HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois or HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois, visit hshshospice.org.
Don't Forget the Bike Rodeo on June 22nd!
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Local HSHS Hospitals Urge You to
Play It Safe around Fireworks this Fourth of July
(HIGHLAND, IL) –Though fireworks are exciting, festive and fun, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville want to remind community members that fireworks can also be dangerous. June 1 through July 4 is National Fireworks Safety Month, and it is important to understand firework safety and prevent serious injuries.
The National Safety Council recommends that it is best to leave fireworks to the experts. However, if you do decide to use fireworks this summer, the HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville and Highland recommend the following firework safety tips to ensure you and your family have a safe yet fun Fourth of July this year:
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