CASEY – SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, is hosting Personal Assistant Training Thursday, March 24 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Bolin Enterprises, 506 NE 15th Street, Casey.
The names of participants who successfully complete the training will be entered into the AP State Registry. People with disabilities, who live independently and want to hire a personal assistant can request a PA referral list to identify potential employees for hire.
FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Focus on friendship for more well-being and happiness
Anyone aged 18 or over and interested in working as a personal assistant is welcome to take this training. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are mandatory.
For more information and to register for the course, please contact Brenda at 217-345-7245 or email [email protected]
Recognize these photos from Charleston’s past?
Shortage of water supply
1940: Raised from a pool of the Embarras River east of the city, this six-inch stream from an emergency pump brought from St. Louis depended on Charleston to replenish the dwindling reserve in the reservoir of city admission.
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Movie theater
1983: The Will Rogers Theater lines up early moviegoers at these awards. The theater reopened after several months.
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High school
1928: new Charleston High School on January 13, 1928.
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Haunted house
1991: An old oval photo shows the Charleston mansion a long time ago.
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Pantry
1990: Volunteer Edith Roberts, President Mike Strader, and volunteer Shirley Ensler have a lot to do at the Charleston Food Pantry.
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Downtown Renovations
1984: Rick Childers (left), Bruce Deitz and Mark Witt plant a tree in downtown Charleston as part of streetscape renewal.
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Country Club
1952: A large brown clapboard clubhouse is the center of most Charleston country club activity. The club is located three miles west of Charleston on Route 16 and is open year-round.
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Community Memorial Hospital
1957: An open house is held at this new Charleston Community Memorial Hospital. Patients must move in from Montgomery Hospital. The new structure, which can accommodate a maximum of 54 patient beds, was built at a cost of approximately $750,000 and was funded by donations from the public. The fundraising campaign began with a donation of $50,000. The site was also handed over to the Chamber of Commerce which has been a leader in community efforts to secure a new hospital.
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Coles County Daily Schedules
1966: Coles County Daily Times near Charleston Square.
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Ashmore Estate Psychiatric Hospital
1961: The opening of Ashmore Estates Psychiatric Hospital attracts over 3,300 people. Visits were made to the facility which adjoins Illinois 16 between Charleston and Ashmore. The hospital is equipped to accommodate 25 patients. Eventually, it is expected to have a workforce of 30 to 35 people.
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