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Ageless 5K for GHS Construction Trades Class a success

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Runners participating in the 5K take off from the starting line on Saturday, November 4 in Ageless’ run for the GHS Construction Trades class.

With the exceptional weather, over 100 people joined the fun on Saturday evening, November 4, to support the Gillespie High School Construction Trades Class and Skillbuilder’s Club. The top finishers in the event were Brandon Slone and Rachelle Boeck.

A combined effort among Ageless, event sponsors and the participants led to the event’s success that raised $2,040 for the Gillespie’s Skillbuilder’s Club taught by Mark Goldasich. Participants started off from Ageless-Gillespie promptly at 5:30 p.m. Runners and walkers alike enjoyed the smooth, easy course as temperatures dropped in the 50’s and the sun was disappearing as participants crossed the finish line.

“Our race was a huge success,” Ageless posted on their social media page. “We want to send a big thank you to all of our runners, volunteers, and sponsors including the kids from FFA, MPACT’D and the Gillespie Police Department. Our theme for this year at Ageless has been ‘Be The Change’ and Mr. Goldasich and his class are great examples of exactly what we mean by that – those that lead by example, and in turn, make the world a better place. In a world filled with armchair quarterbacks and opinions, we forget that the world is changed by the doers.”

Goldasich and the Construction Trades class extended a big thank-you to Ageless and TJ and Amber Allan for raising $2,040 for the class.

“Your generosity will be paid forward,” Goldasich posted from the high school’s construction trades social media page. “My guys had a great time preparing and competing in this race. My colleagues brought their families to run and support our students. The FFA and MPACT’D members worked water and candy stations as well as directed traffic. Local, County and State Law Enforcement Officers ran with us. We provided them thin blue line flags as a token of our appreciation for all they do. This doesn’t happen without people like TJ and Amber giving back to our community. Thank you for using your skills to build a stronger hometown…our hometown.”

Efforts are already underway to plan next year’s event at Ageless that will be held in November 2018.

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Gillespie nursing home changes ownership, renamed to Gillespie Health & Rehab Center

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The staff of Heritage Health Gillespie welcomed new ownership as well as a new name, Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, on July 1. 

Heritage Health Gillespie announces it has changed ownership. Renamed Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, the 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility provides a broad spectrum of care, including long- and short-term care and rehabilitation, in an intimate and compassionate environment. 

The new ownership team is a group of individuals who are skilled nursing facility managers and operators based in Illinois. The ownership change was effective July 1, 2023, and Heritage Health was the seller.   

“In these challenging times, it is very reassuring that our new ownership team has years of know-how, shared values and a great group of experienced experts – based right here in Illinois – to support our care team,” said Kim Schardan, the facility’s CEO/administrator.  

Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, at 7588 Staunton Rd., in Gillespie, Ill., will benefit from the hands-on attention that comes from a smaller, but very skilled “non-corporate” ownership and management team. The team has overseen operations at similar-sized care centers, in rural and suburban communities in Illinois and the Midwest, and brings many new ideas that have been very successful at other facilities.  

“Our new owners view Gillespie Health & Rehab Center as a world of family and friends,” said Schardan. “They share core principles and standards that reflect the people and beliefs of our region: Genuine Hometown Care, Community Integration, and Employees are Family.”  

Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is known for its focus on providing hometown care with a commitment to fully integrating with the healthcare needs of the Gillespie, Ill., community. As it continues to grow, the center will benefit from working with a skilled, hands-on regional ownership team. 

“The ownership group has significant experience in overseeing operations at similar-sized care centers in rural and suburban communities,” Schardan noted. “We anticipate incorporating new ideas that have been successful at their other facilities as we work to advance our mission of excellence in care.”  

About Gillespie Health & Rehab Center 

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Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is a 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility in Gillespie, Ill., and offers long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, and respite care. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, please contact (217) 839-2171 or visit the Gillespie Health & Rehab Center website at www.gillespiehrc.com.  

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Spring buffet scheduled at JoDanni’s on April 13

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JoDanni’s Amore

Enjoy a spring buffet at JoDanni’s Amore on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  The buffet will include pork chops, chicken spiedini, house salad, garlic rolls, scalloped potato, pasta con broccoli, vegetable medley, drink, and key lime cupcake for dessert. 

The price for a ticket is $25. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, March 30. 

For tickets, contact Catherine Young at 217-825-8488 or Mary Griffel at 217-556-5456. The meal is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Gillespie. 

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Gillespie church baptizes and confirms six youth

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Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, Lydia Lowry, Makenna Martin, Marshall Garwood, Wyatt Rondi, with Pastor San Young Lee.

Great joy took place on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as members of the United Methodist Church of Gillespie witnessed and celebrated six young people being baptized and/or confirmed at the 10:30 a.m. church service. 

The students professed their faith in Jesus and became members of the church. 

The new members include Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, Lydia Lowry, Makenna Martin, Marshall Garwood, and Wyatt Rondi.

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