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Seven Health Problems Which Mimic Alzheimer’s Disease
If you are concerned about new symptoms or behaviors in a senior loved one, their primary care physician should be the first stop in determining what is wrong. There are a variety of common illnesses they will probably consider before making a definitive diagnosis: Medication Problems: Issues with medications are more common among older… Read more
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Mahomet IGA strives to provide personal floral touch
After 15 years in the floral business, there is nothing like adding a personal touch for florist Spring Pirtle. “I think the personal connection is important for me and the customer because, in general, people like to be remembered and to be acknowledged by our names,” she said. “I think it’s important to let them… Read more
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Busey hosts breakfast meet and greet to discuss business along Main Street
Busey Bank, located at 312 E. Main St., hosted a breakfast for Main Street business owners Tuesday. After breakfast, owners listened to Mayor Sean Widener and Village Administrator Patrick Brown talk about their vision for Mahomet’s business growth, business owners also had a chance to share concerns with the two Village leaders. Brown and Widener said… Read more
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Tips for SPRINGING into Fitness!
It’s that time of year again—the snow’s melting, the sun’s shining, and your thick sweaters are about to go into storage. It’s the perfect time to reignite your motivation and do something good for yourself by SPRINGING into something new with your fitness! Here are 10 simple tips to get you started: 1) Book a… Read more
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Protecting yourself against financial fraud
As the senior population in the United States continues to grow, so does the scope of financial crimes committed against it. In 2012, the Census Bureau estimated that 43 million Americans are over the age of 65. Over the next 40 years, the number of seniors is expected to double. With many opportunities to quickly… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour School District ranked 25th in Illinois by Niche.com
The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized for its excellence once again this year as niche.com ranked the district in the top 100 schools in Illinois. Niche.com, which ranks schools and school districts based on academics, health and safety, parent and student surveys, student culture, facilities and extracurricular activities, among others, named the Mahomet-Seymour School District… Read more
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Credit scores have impact on future
It is important to check your credit rating at least once a year. Our nation’s credit reporting system is far from perfect, and that is why it is up to you to check the accuracy of your credit rating. More than two million people each year find mistakes in their credit reports. We have to… Read more
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Foundation and businesses provide scholarships for MSHS seniors
The Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation and Mahomet businesses and organizations are once again partnering to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to Mahomet-Seymour seniors this year. On Monday, seniors were granted access to over 20 local scholarship opportunities, and Scholarship Sponsor Lisa Martin said the list continues to grow. The Foundation and the High School will… Read more
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Difanis presents MAYC growth to Lions Club; Lions Club donates $5,000 to MAYC
The Mahomet Lions Club presented the Mahomet Area Youth Club with a $5,000 check on February 9. Long-time supporters of MAYC, the Lions club was interested to see how MAYC’s merger with the Mahomet-Seymour School District two years ago would continue to reach Mahomet’s youth, especially children with financial need, over time. MAYC President Matt… Read more
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RE/MAX Realty Associates welcomes Stacy LaCour to the Matt Difanis Team
Champaign, IL, March 9, 2015 – RE/MAX Realty Associates welcomes Stacy LaCour to the Matt Difanis team as a licensed real estate broker. Stacy obtained his Political Science degree from Georgetown University while serving in the United States Army. Following his six years of Army service, Stacy and his wife, Julie, moved to Central Illinois… Read more