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CHAMBER REVIEW JACKSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Agri-Industry Banquet 4 Business Division meeting – noon 4 YPN meeting – 5:15 p.m at the Chamber 5 Health & Community Agencies meeting – noon 5 Education Division meeting – 4 p.m. 11 Membership Division meeting – noon 12 Executive Board – 4 p.m. 17 Office Closed –Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday 18 Board meeting – noon 26 HR Round table – noon 26 Contact Club – 6:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 2020 CHAMBER EVENTS Join us on March 5 The 41st annual Agri-Industry Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 5 at Hamilton’s 110 North East. Cocktails will begin at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker for the evening will be Dr. Scott Boston, president and CEO of Passavant Area Hospital. Dr. Boston will reflect on his childhood days on the family farm and how that led to his current career as a phy- sician and hospital CEO. Hall of Fame awards will also be presented. Tickets are $25 each. Reserve your tickets early as the event is very popular. Deadline to register is February 28. A registration form is included in the newsletter. LEADERSHIP TEAM The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce introduced a new leadership team at the 2020 Chamber Annual Meeting dinner. Past Chair- person of the Board, Susie Drake, Illinois College passed the gavel to Chairman Keith Lape, Lape Farms who introduced Incoming Chairperson Maryjane Million, ROE #1. 2020 Annual Meeting More pics inside... Annual Meeting Raffle Winners New Year, New Look Sharon and Mark Metz (left) were the lucky winners of the beautiful gold filigree and diamond pendant sponsored by Joyce Hem- brough (right) of Duncan and Hoots Jewelry. The raffle was held at the annual meeting in January. Chamber Checks were won by Darin Gehrke of Town and Country Bank and Jodee Nell of U.S. Bank. Congratulations to all! A new look for the Chamber Review newsletter was part of the Chamber’s Vision for 2020. Thanks to Steve Varble for his work on the 2020 logo design, annual report and newsletter’s new look. Hope you enjoy them! VISION WHAT’S YOURS?

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Page 1: CHAMBER REVIEW JACKSONVILLE AREA …...1999. Scott and his wife, Mirtie, live in Jacksonville with their three daughters, Clare, Meaghan and Brooklyn. In his free time, he enjoys,

CHAMBER REVIEWJACKSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Agri-Industry Banquet

4 Business Division meeting – noon

4 YPN meeting – 5:15 p.m at the Chamber

5 Health & Community Agencies meeting – noon

5 Education Division meeting – 4 p.m.

11 Membership Division meeting – noon

12 Executive Board – 4 p.m.

17 Office Closed –Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

18 Board meeting – noon

26 HR Round table – noon

26 Contact Club – 6:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2020 C H A M B E R E V E N T S

Join us on March 5The 41st annual Agri-Industry Banquet will

be held on Thursday, March 5 at Hamilton’s 110 North East. Cocktails will begin at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

The featured speaker for the evening will be Dr. Scott Boston, president and CEO of Passavant Area Hospital. Dr. Boston will reflect on his childhood days on the family farm and

how that led to his current career as a phy-sician and hospital CEO. Hall of Fame awards will also be presented.

Tickets are $25 each. Reserve your tickets early as the event is very popular. Deadline to register is February 28. A registration form is included in the newsletter.

LEADERSHIP TEAMThe Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce

introduced a new leadership team at the 2020 Chamber Annual Meeting dinner. Past Chair-person of the Board, Susie Drake, Illinois College passed the gavel to Chairman Keith Lape, Lape Farms who introduced Incoming Chairperson Maryjane Million, ROE #1.

2020 Annual Meeting More pics inside...

Annual Meeting Raffle Winners

New Year, New Look

Sharon and Mark Metz (left) were the lucky winners of the beautiful gold filigree and diamond pendant sponsored by Joyce Hem-brough (right) of Duncan and Hoots Jewelry. The raffle was held at the annual meeting in January. Chamber Checks were won by Darin Gehrke of Town and Country Bank and Jodee Nell of U.S. Bank. Congratulations to all!

A new look for the Chamber Review newsletter was part of the Chamber’s Vision for 2020. Thanks to Steve Varble for his work on the 2020 logo design, annual report and newsletter’s new look. Hope you enjoy them!

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V I S I O NW H AT ’ S YO U R S ?

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH | JANUARY 2020The Volunteer of the Month of January is Lisa Kluge. Lisa recently served as the Division Vice President for the Health and Community Agencies division. She also served as Membership Services DVP and has been active on both committees. Lisa and her husband Rick attend many Chamber events and are always available to assist in any way. Lisa is employed at Morgan County Abstract. Congratulations to Lisa Kluge!

BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER | 4TH QUARTER 2019Jeff Mossman, State Farm

Insurance is the Business of the Fourth Quarter of 2019. Jeff has served as a sponsor for both of the Amp Up Your Style events and Golf outings as well as donating to the Steak Fry. Jeff is a member of Contact Club and always willing to assist in any way. Congratulations to Jeff Mossman, State Farm Insurance, our Business of the 4th Quarter of 2019.

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The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

• 57.5 cents per mile driven for business use, down one half of a cent from the rate for 2019,

• 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down three cents from the rate for 2019, and

• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.

The business mileage rate decreased one half of a cent for business travel driven and three cents for medical and certain moving expense from the rates for 2019. The charitable rate is set by statute and remains unchanged.

It is important to note that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers cannot claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed employee travel expenses. Taxpayers also cannot claim a deduction for moving expenses, except members of the Armed Forces on active duty moving under orders to a permanent change of station. For more details, see Rev. Proc. 2019-46 (PDF).

The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.

Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.

A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle. In addition, the business

standard mileage rate cannot be used for more than five vehicles used simultaneously. These and other limitations are described in section 4.05 of Rev. Proc. 2019-46 (PDF).

Notice 2020-05 (PDF), posted on IRS.gov, contains the standard mileage rates, the amount a taxpayer must use in calculating reductions to basis for depreciation taken under the business standard mileage rate, and the maximum standard automobile cost that a taxpayer may use in computing the allowance under a fixed and variable rate plan. In addition, for employer-provided vehicles, the Notice provides the maximum fair market value of automobiles first made available to employees for personal use in calendar year 2020 for which employers may use the fleet-average valuation rule or the vehicle cents-per-mile valuation rule.

This information is taken from the irs.gov website.

2020 Standard Mileage Rate

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Or call Darin Gehrke to schedule your delivery, (217) 883-1247

Delivered meals are $10.00 eachMinimum of 10 meals

71st Annual

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ANNUAL MEETING

Troy Mitchell, The Source; Brittany Henry, JACVB; Michael Langdon, The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company; Jim Watson and Jon Freeman, Freeman Seeds

Attendees learned about the power of mentorship through success stories shared and learned more about the organization and upcoming Bowl for Kids’ Sake event on March 6-8. Graham and Hyde was drawn for the $150 Chamber Check prize but no one was in attendance. This will roll over to the next Business After Hours.

Brian Ganz, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Sam Bobor, Rammelkamp Bradney Law Firm; Nicole Meyer, Diversified Crop Insurance Services; Erin Kleinlein, Turner Painting and Construction; David Meyer and Corey Garner, both with Diversified Crop Insurance Services

Board and staff members of Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Illinois.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois held a “Bigs and Brews” Business After Hours at the Jacksonville Bowl Inn on January 15. The event kicked off their 2020 Bowl for Kids’ Sake upcoming fundraiser on March 6-8 as well as National Mentoring month. To learn more about the organization or the Bowl for Kids’ Sake event, contact 217-602-0023 or check out their Facebook page BBBS Central Illinois.

SPONSORSAnnual Report Sponsors

Annual Meeting Sponsors

Journal-Courier Lincoln Land Wind

Passavant Area Hospital

Corporate SponsorCass Communications

The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company

Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jubilee SponsorGateway Foundation

Illinois CollegePassavant Area Hospital

Tribute SponsorArends-Awe, Inc.Corridor 67, Inc.

First National Bank of ArenzvilleHamilton’s Catering

The SourceZumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote

& Flynn, Ltd.

Raffle SponsorJoyce Hembrough, Duncan &

Hoots Jewelry

Special Thanks ToHamilton’s “110

North East”Production Press/Xpress

Gary ScottCraig Boyd Sound

Lindsay McQueen

Celebration SponsorBenton & Associates

Carpenters Local Union 270

Cedarhurst

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A.

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer

Elm City Center

Express Employment Professionals

Farm Credit Illinois

Golden Eagle Illinois

Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care

Hutchison Engineering, Inc.

Illinois Electric Cooperative

McDonald’s

People’s Bank and Trust, Waverly

Rammelkamp Bradney Law Firm

Town and Country Bank

Vet-2-Vet

Williamson Funeral Home

World Travel Jacksonville

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ANNUAL MEETING

CCK Automations was awarded 2019 Business of the Year with 25 or more employees. Pictured are Chad Livengood, Rich Klinker, J.J. and Sherri Richardson; Stephanie Jones; Tana Hinthorne and Brett Hinds.

Contact Club Million Point winners included Mark Whalen, Mark Metz, and Elam Rajaguru with Contact Club Chairman Kai Schnitker and fellow Million Point winners Jon Freeman, Justin McMurphy, Tom Grojean and Chamber President Lisa Musch. Million point winners not pictured include John Peterson, David Zink, Bruce Surratt and Dan Henry.

Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau was named 2019 Not-for-Profit Business of the Year. Board members Lisa Musch, Karla Stice; Executive Director Brittany Henry, Anna Whalen and Board members Kristin Jamison and Jenny Geirnaeirt. Keith Bradbury received the Circle of

Excellence award.

Incoming Board Chairman Keith Lape thanks Susie Drake for her service as 2019 Board Chair.

Lisa Kluge received an award for her service as Division Vice President of Health and Community Agencies.

Outgoing Agri-Industry Division Vice President Pam Martin with her award.

Nikki Henry received an award as retiring Vice President of the Business Division.

Tiffany & Steve Warmowski of Warmowski Photography were awarded 2019 Business of the Year with under 25 employees.

Outgoing Board members Justin McMurphy, Elam Rajaguru, Paul Miller and Laci Engelbrecht. Not pictured is Diana McCutcheon-Bushnell.

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BUSINESS INDEXCity of Jacksonville

Total Building Permits Issued 12/1 - 12/312019 2018

21 26Total December 2018

Reported Construction -$883,132.80

Total December 2019 Reported Construction -

$514,181.00*Source: Dept. of Zoning, Inspec. & Code Enf.

City of Jacksonville TaxesSales Tax - December

2019 2018$338,964.88 $334,715.68Motor Fuel Tax - December

2019 2018 $72,572.51 $43,882.83Hotel/Motel Tax - December

2019 2018$19,469.09 $17,896.64

Village of South JacksonvilleTotal Building Permits Issued

12/1-12/312019 2018

9 6Total December 2018 Reported

Construction - $203,170.00Total December 2019 Reported

Construction - $86,108.00

Village of

SCOTT MARSHALL IS PASSAVANT COLLEAGUE OF THE MONTH. Marshall, PT, was nominated for his leadership and teamwork. Marshall is always willing to give extra effort, whether that’s adjusting his schedule for a patient or sharing time and knowledge with younger colleagues. Scott provides clinical care for musculoskeletal and movement dysfunctions. He earned a Master of Science Degree from Washington University and has been employed at Passavant since 1999. Scott and his wife, Mirtie, live in Jacksonville with their three daughters, Clare, Meaghan and Brooklyn. In his free time, he enjoys, running, cycling, and hiking. He also enjoys playing music at his church.

SIU MEDICINE AND PASSAVANT AREA HOSPITAL HAVE REACHED AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER FOR PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH TO TRANSITION TO SIU MEDICINE JULY 1, 2020. The transition will allow families in Jacksonville to seek local behavioral health services. Throughout the transition period, providers will still see patients at 1600 W. Walnut, on the southeast corner of the Passavant Campus. The long-term vision for the Jacksonville area includes a strong continuity of care for behavioral health, mental health and other services.

PASSAVANT FAMILY MATERNITY SUITES EARNS BABY-FRIENDLY DESIGNATION. This designation means that the hospital provides optimal care for mothers who want to breast-feed their newborns. Passavant is one of thirty Baby-Friendly hospitals in Illinois. Some others in central Illinois include HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. The national designation shows that Passavant adheres to the highest standards based on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund for optimal infant feeding support.

ZUMBAHLEN, EYTH, SURRATT, FOOTE & FLYNN, LTD is pleased to announce Luke Scroggins recently passed all four sections of the CPA exam and is now a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the firm in February 2017, Scroggins held various accounting roles in the banking, hospitality and nonprofit sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Illinois College and an MBA with a concentration in organizational leadership from Benedictine University at Springfield. Scroggins, a native of Carrollton, currently resides in Jacksonville with his husband, Cody.

OUR SAVIOUR WILL BE OPENING UP PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. Registration will open up on February 11 and will end March 11. A savings will be offered to families who register during the early registration period. There will be an open house on February 11 for new, prospective students in the gym. Our Saviour serves Pre-K 3 year olds, Pre-K 4 year olds, and K-8.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL 0.5K on Saturday, April 4 beginning at 11 a.m. Race begins at Bahan’s and will end at Don’s.

JOANN CHUMLEY OF ALL OCCASIONS IS HOPING TO RETIRE SOON and seeks interested individuals to discuss the sale of her business, All Occasions Flowers and Gifts. This is a turn-key established business opportunity with great cash flow, wonderful location, inventory, equipment and established customer base. Contact Joann at 217-371-2403 for more details or to discuss.

MORGAN-SCOTT CEO WILL HOST BATTLE OF THE PADDLES QUARTER AUCTION on Sunday, March 1 at Bogart’s in Jacksonville. The quarter auction is a fundraiser for the class to assist the students in starting their own business. Contributions for baskets or monetary donations are being sought. For more information, contact Jaden Nave at 217-883-2266 or [email protected].

BUSINESS BRIEFS

A Ribbon Cutting was held January 15th for the new Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois office at 110 Walnut Court. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Morgan County location is now open to enroll children that could use a mentor and actively recruiting volunteers to mentor these children. To get your children involved or to become a volunteer call BBBS at 217-602-0023. Pictured are Board members Randy Springer, Brian Watts and Tina Hungerford with staff member Derek Haggard , Mayor Andy Ezard, board member; Corey Burrows, COO; Brian Ganz Program Director; Jeanne Stahlheber, CEO; Chamber Chairman Keith Lape; Jeff Parmenter, CDO and Chamber President Lisa Musch

Big Brothers Big Sisters

RIBBON CUTTINGSouth Jacksonville Taxes

Sales Tax - December2019 2018

$19,371.78 $21,436.86Motor Fuel Tax - December

2019 2018 $12,431.30 $7,513.49

Hotel/Motel Tax - December2019 2018

$11,199.57 $8,583.32

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Be a Chamber 150% Club Member!

AMVETS Post 100

Anytime Fitness

The Art Association of Jacksonville

Buster Sanitation

Canine Camp

Central Park Dentistry

City of Jacksonville, City Clerk Skip Bradshaw

City of Jacksonville, Mayor Andy Ezard

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer

Jacksonville Chysler Dodge Jeep

Jim Duncan, Vet-2-Vet

Elm City Center

The First National Bank of Winchester

Larry & Martha Flynn

Ralph Gonzalez

Green Works

Hamilton’s Catering

Harmon Deal, L.A. Burton & Associates

Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care

ILMO Products

Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jacksonville Area Landlord Association

Jacksonville Regional Economic

Development Corporation

Jacksonville Rotary Club

Lape Farm

Mark Stribling Trucking

Mia Ware Foundation

Middendorf Brothers

Morgan County Abstract

Francis B. Nelson, Jr.

State’s Attorney Gray Noll

Prairie Council on Aging

Prairie Village Healthcare Center

University of Illinois Extension

Village of South Jacksonville

Turner Insurance Agency

VICC, Inc.

William Weller, DDS

Westown Ford Lincoln

Williamson Funeral Home

150% CLUB RENEWALSCity of Jacksonville,

Mayor Andy Ezard

City of Jacksonville, City Cleric Skip Bradshaw

Express Employment Professionals

Home Instead Senior Care150% Club members receive

special recognition in the Chamber Review, on the

Chamber website and in the Annual Report.

Thank you to these members of the 150% Club. The Chamber thanks each business for its great support of the Chamber and its activities.

Be watching for the new 2020 Chamber decal to becoming in the mail. If you need more than one, call the Chamber to get additional decals at 245-2174.The Chamber’s annual report will also be in the packet.

2020

Renewing MembersThank you to members who reinvest in the Chamber, keeping links between businesses and community strong and growing. (*150% Club member)

Advocacy Network for ChildrenAll OccasionsAntiquariusApex Clean Energy – Lincoln Land

WindApplebee FarmsAshley FurnitureBarfield CarpetsBig Brothers Big SistersBound to Stay Bound BooksBrandt, Inc.Casey’s General StoreCharles ColburnCrisis Center FoundationCommissioner Ginny FanningEnviroVac Waste Transport SystemsThe Farmers State Bank and Trust

CompanyGrace United Methodist ChurchGray Lumber

Hampton InnMichael A. HankinsHeart TechnologiesDr. Kurt HellerHeritage Health Therapy & Senior

Care*Hobby Horse HouseJacksonville Bowl InnJacksonville Machine Inc.Jacksonville PromiseJIC Professional RoofingJubilee Habitat for HumanityChuck KrellLuke’s Heating, A/C & RefrigerationMaul’s ShopCommissioner Bill MeierMemorial Home ServicesMidwest Youth ServicesMorgan County Health DepartmentMorgan-Scott Ready Mix

Our Redeemer Day Care CenterPeoples Bank & Trust, WaverlyPrecision Tank & Equipment

CompanyReese Family ChiropracticReMax Results PlusRexx Battery SpecialistsState Farm Insurance, Jeff MossmanTaco GringoThryvTriopia Schools FoundationTurner Tree ServiceUnited Gilsonite LaboratoriesU.S. BankWhalen TruckingWL Powersports Honda

40+ YEARS

Thomson, McNeely & Crews, P.C. 1977

25 YEARS

Mary Karsgaard’s Myotherapy & Massage Clinic 1995

20 YEARS

Select One Day Denture 2000

5 YEARS

Alzheimer’s Association 2015

Bahan’s Tavern 2015

Top Shelf Liquor 2015

The following businesses are celebrating milestone anniversaries with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce this month. It is their support and that of our 530+ businesses that enable us to provide services to all our Chamber members.

Chamber Membership Anniversaries - February

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155 W. Morton, Jacksonville, IL 62650

PRESORTEDSTANDARD

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PERMIT 142

Chamber Review deadline for next month: March 15.

Feb 1-23 – The Art Association of Jacksonville Presents Visual Worlds: “Nothing by Chance” 60 years of printmaking by Richard Black. An opening reception will be held Saturday, February 1 from 6-8 p.m., with the introduction of the Beaux Arts Ball Co-Chairmen, Megan McGuire and Sara Schumacher, at 6:30 and the “Gallery Talk” by Richard Black will follow. The Gallery Hours will be Sundays 1-3 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday 4-6 p.m.

Feb 5 – MacMurray College Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Campus Center Dance Floor, 447 E College. To donate, contact Kaitlyn Toland at 217-971-3232 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 60093

Feb 8 – Pancakes breakfast for Pilot Club of Jacksonville at Applebee’s from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are $5 per person and will also be available at the door.

Feb 8 – 18th Annual Jacksonville Bar 2 Bar – Bahan’s, Brickhouse, Goodtime Doc’s, Lahey’s, Bowl Inn, Don’s, KC Hall, Depot and AMVETS. Sign up at any of the bars. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Feb 8 – The Price is United Dinner Game Show in Hamilton’s South Ballroom. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Games will be played from the hit TV show “The Price is Right,” tickets are $40 each or $280 for a table of 8. Ticket prices will go up to $45 at the door. You can purchase your tickets at Town & Country Bank, First National Bank of Arenzville (1904 S. Main Location), the Prairieland United Way office, or from any Prairieland United Way board member. All proceeds go to the Prairieland United Way.

Feb 8 – JACIL 11th Annual Festa Jaciliana at Bogarts Banquet Hall. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the meal will begin at 7 p.m. The fundraiser will include a meal, live music, games of chance, a 50/50 raffle and a live and silent auction with a comedic master of ceremony, Jess Spradlin. Tickets are $25 each or $200 for a table of eight.

Feb 9 – WJVO 2020 Bridal Expo from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Photographers, DJ’s, Bridal wear and more, all in one location for just $5 at the door. The first 50 brides to register at wjvoradio.com will receive free admission and a previewing time to see all the vendors early from 11- 11:30 a.m.

Feb 14 – Passavant Safe Sitter Class from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for children ages 10-15 in Meeting Room 4. The Safe Sitter Class includes: Safety Skills, First Aid and Rescue skills, Child Care Skills, and Life and Business Skills. The class fee is $35 and lunch is provided. Register online at PassavantHospital.com/Community/Calendar-of-Events or call 217-479-5800

Feb 14 – Jacksonville Rotary Club Valentine’s Bash from 6-10 p.m. at Hamilton’s. Cocktails (cash bar), heavy appetizers, live auction with auctioneer Jess Spradlin, silent auction, and standup comedy show by Christine Stedman & Dr. Gonzo. Tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a table of 8, and must be purchased by February 7th. Reservations can be made at [email protected].

Feb 14 – Morgan County Audubon Society meets at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Feb 20 – Lincoln the Great Communicator Performance presented by Looking for Lincoln at 7 p.m. at McGaw Fine Arts Center, Sibert Theater on the Illinois College Campus. The performance combines live period music with conversation and narrative from President Lincoln (in his own words). The theatrical performance style is casual conversation between Lincoln, impersonated by George Buss, and Illinois folk musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo. The performance is free and open to the public.

Feb 21 -- Jacksonville Saints Special Olympics Trivia at Pathway. Registration at 6 p.m., Trivia at 7 p.m. $10/person with max teams of 10.

Feb 22 – Morgan County Audubon Society Young Explorers Club “Fossils from Illinois’ Ancient Seas.” Ed Anderson and Allen Yow will instruct the students on how fossils are formed and how to identify common fossils on our area. Students will see and handle fossils found in Illinois. Students will take home a make-your-own fossil kit. YEC will meet from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the activity room at the Jacksonville Public Library.

Feb 22 – Underground Railroad Tour

Feb 22 – Prairieland United Way Trivia Night held at Crispin Hall on the Illinois College campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 6 p.m. Teams of 10 - $10 per person (payable at the door). Pulled pork sandwiches, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and a cash bar will be available. There will be a 50/50 drawing and mulligans will be available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunity for $150 – table signage and thank you mentions during the event. You may register early on Facebook or by emailing [email protected] and including Trivia Night Registration in the subject line.

Feb 29 – Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation Trivia Night at the KC Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Trivia starts at 7 p.m. $10 per person, maximum of 10 on a team. Mulligans available for purchase. Outside snacks are welcome, but beverages must be purchased at the KC Hall.

Feb 29 – 16th Annual Routt Winter Celebration at Hamilton’s

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2020

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Production Press307 E. Morgan | Jacksonville, IL

217-243-3353