Sharon Gleason is an activity assistant at Bartmann Health Care Center and has been an employee for 1½ years. The team marketing committee selected her for Employee of the Month of July based on her work ethic, attitude, and her patience and rapport with all the residents.

"Sharon is an asset to the facility and a valued employee. She works wonderfully with all the residents. When she was asked to step in and work full time, due to a medical leave of another employee, she did, no questions asked. She does a great job with all her paperwork and does extra assignments when asked. Sharon always gives full-time love and care to all the residents at Bartmann’s. We’re glad she’s a part of the Bartmann Health Care Team," says activity director Lija Frye. "The Employee of the Month program is designed to promote and encourage high standards of care, and Sharon is certainly an example of excellence in caregiving," says administrator June George.

Bartmann’s says, "Congratulations, Sharon, on your well-deserved award and on a job well done!"

Attention parents of junior high and high school students in Logan County:  For the 2000-2001 school year, a parent network and directory is being organized for parents who oppose youth use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. This is being coordinated by Heartland Coalition for Youth and Families in cooperation with the Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61, Hartsburg-Emden District 23, Lincoln Elementary District 27, Lincoln Community High School District 404, Mount Pulaski District 23, New Holland-Middletown District 88, West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary District 92, Carroll Catholic School, Lincoln Zion Lutheran School and Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran School.

The basis for the program is research and experience showing that parents who state clear rules against use and who monitor youth activities to ensure rules are followed greatly decrease the odds of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use by their children. The network directory is a help to parents in setting explicit rules and contacting other parents about particular youth events.

Detailed information will be available at school registration in the three participating districts. Questions about the network can be directed to Tonya Payne at the Heartland Coalition office: 217-482-3012.