Sullivan — Steve Jenne will introduce Richard Nixon at the Moultrie County History Center at 1303 Hamilton Street in Sullivan on Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m. (Richard Nixon) The story of the day he spoke to thousands at Sullivan’s Buffalo Celebration during the 1960 presidential campaign.
Jenny of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, was a Boy Scout and served as a security guard during one of the biggest events in Sullivan’s history. He picked up Nixon’s half-eaten sandwich, took it home and put it in the refrigerator. Many years later, Jenny and Sandwich appeared on New York’s “The Tonight Show” and “I Have a Secret” among other venues. A book from Scotland England, The Sandwich That Changed My Life, will be published.
The public is invited to attend.
Personal assistant training will be held
TOLEDO — SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will be hosting a personal assistant training at the Cumberland County Living Center, 507 East Ave., Toledo, on Thursday, September 22, from 1-4pm.
Those who successfully complete the training will be placed on the state registry of personal assistants. People with disabilities who live independently and wish to hire a personal assistant can apply for a referral list to identify potential employees.
Anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in working as a personal assistant is welcome to attend this training. Social distancing will be practiced and mask wearing will be optional.
For more information and to register for classes, please contact Brenda at 217-345-7245 or email bingle@decatursail.com.
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