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Shibui Studio Art Gallery opens in Gillespie

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Shibui Studio Art Gallery, the first commercial art gallery located in Macoupin County, will open September 12 at 119 S. Macoupin Street, Gillespie next to the Illinois Coal Museum.

The gallery will have its grand opening reception on Saturday, October 1, from 12 noon to 6 pm. Everyone is invited to this open house in Gillespie which will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food, and an art exhibition.

The opening exhibit will highlight the works of two featured contemporary artists that are sisters originally from Alton. Genece Hamby, gallery owner and award-winning local artist best known for expressing stillness, beauty and grace through her digital paintings. Her sister, Trish Frederick, is a self-taught acrylic artist with paintings inspired by her favorite nature spots discovered while traveling throughout the U.S.

Shibui Studio Art Gallery has plans to frequently rotate exhibits showcasing local and regional artists within 60 miles of Gillespie with no permanent collections. Shibui Studio will take pride in consistent high-quality exhibitions with a diverse variety of artists and mediums.

 “I am enthusiastic about being a part of the growing downtown community. It has been a long-time dream to open a gallery that supports the works of other artists. Intuitively, I knew that this was the right time and location. I expect plenty of excitement in this area in the months and years to come,” says Genece Hamby, owner of the gallery.

For more information, call 217-839-4853 plus visit https://shibuistudio.com.

ABOUT SHIBUI STUDIO ART GALLERY

The gallery is located at 119 S. Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL 62033, next to the Illinois Coal Museum. It is the newest addition to the downtown Gillespie streetscape, and the first fine art gallery in the area. The stylishly minimalist gallery will exhibit contemporary works on paper, paintings, fine art photography, and a variety of other mediums.

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The mission is to promote and exhibit art produced by the region’s emerging and established artists while engaging, enriching, and inspiring the community to appreciate the importance of art. Hours of operation will be, Mon-Fri 11am to 4pm by appt only. Fri 4PM to 8PM, Sat 11AM to 5PM, and Sun 11AM to 3PM.

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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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