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Moultrie-Douglas Farm Bureau Accepting Shuman Applicants

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•February 8, 2017•

By Tyler Harvey
Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager

The Moultrie County Farm Bureau is once again accepting applications for the Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship. This will be the 17th year for the scholarship honoring the achievements and life of Charles Shuman.

The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Moultrie County who is a graduating high school senior or is currently enrolled in a university or community college. The successful applicant should be of good moral character and exhibit potential for successful completion of a course of study in agriculture or related fields. In addition to academic performance, extra-curricular and community involvement will also be considered in the selection process. Contact the MCFB office at 217-728-4214 to obtain an application. The application deadline is Friday, March 24.  Read More

The Burden of Silence

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The Burden of Silence
Sullivan High School presents The Burden of Silence at 7:00 p.m. Friday Feb. 17 at the Little Theater on the Square in Sullivan. Rehearsals are underway for this originally scripted play by the Mirror Image students of Rebecca Lawson’s. Pictured above is partial cast: Front row (left to right)- Gustavo Cuevas, Addy Diener, Alexis Rosine, Colleen Miller, Jadon Nuzzo. Second row: Miss Lawson, Jacey Goodwin, Breanna Barrix, Atticus Harris, Laura Tate. Third row: Jona Workman, Annie Hogan, Dayden Gardner, Trinity Munyon, Seth Mayberry. Fourth Row: Jessica Voyles, Jon Taylor, Jonathan Mathias, Jarod Merryman, Josh Ernst. The cast includes: Todd - Dayden Garner, Wyatt - Austin Schmohe, Chance - Jonathan Mathias, Patrick - Jona Workman, Eric -Ethan Neville, Cicero - Josh Ernst, Troy - Drew Kirk, Adam - Jadon Nuzzo, Mitch: Justuss Ramsey, Andy: Nick Carroll, Frank: Drew Hubbard, Mr. Costanza - Gustavos Cuevas, Mr. Harris - JT Taylor, Coach McAllister - Atticus Harris, Mr. Yoachim - Seth Mayberry, Samantha - Addy Diener, Rachel - Alexis Rosine , Jemma - Trinity Munyon, Emalee - Colleen Miller, Penny - Annie Hogan, Katy: Madison Moll, Donna: Kaylee French, Mrs. Moore - Jessica Voyles, Mrs. Yoachim - Laura Tate.

“Learn to Draw Faces! Workshop Offered in Mattoon

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•February 8, 2017•

Kari Rajkumar, an award-winning artist from Paris, is scheduled to teach a “Learn to Draw Faces!” Workshop at the Mattoon Arts Council located in the historic Mattoon Train Depot, 1718 Broadway Avenue in Mattoon.

Rajkumar, who is primarily self-taught, is known for her highly detailed portraits in graphite, pastel, and oils. Her work has received top honors in numerous regional, national, and international competitions and has also appeared in such notable publications as the Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, and the Pastel Journal. Read More

Learn How to Set up a Bee Hive

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•February 8, 2017•

A one day class on how to set up a bee hive will be 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Feb 18 in the Arthur United Methodist Church, located at 128 E Illinois. The cost for a family includes handout material and a year’s membership in the Arthur Beekeepers.

Lunch will be provided

For more information or to register for the class, call 454-1441

Singing Valentines

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•February 8, 2017•

On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, people who live in and around the Sullivan, Arthur area may receive a singing Valentine.  A quartet will sing two love songs at homes, businesses or schools, deliver a box of candy and a beautiful card.  They will also take a photo of the event for the recipient.  All the proceeds go to the vocal music programs at area high schools.  Call Bruce Condill (841-7281) to schedule an appointment for a Singing Valentine. The Sentimental Journey Quartet, all members of the Coles County Barbershop Chorus continue this dozen year long tradition.  From left to right:  Brad Smith (Hindsboro), Stan McMorris (Charleston), Ron Leathers (Charleston) and Gary Hawker (Charleston)

 

Secretary of State Offices

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•February 8, 2017•

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.

All Driver Services facilities will be open for business Tuesday, February 14.

Bethany Legion Ready for Texas Hold’em

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•February 8, 2017•

American Legion Post 507 in Bethany will host its 12th Poker Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, February 25.

The event will benefit students at Okaw Valley High School through academic scholarships awarded annually.

The Texas Hold’em poker tournament starts at noon and has limited seating so early registration is advised. Pork burgers and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information or to pre-register, contact legionpoker@hotmail.com or view us on Facebook at “American Legion 507 Poker Group.” Charitable games license #02565.

Benefit for Prison Ministry Held at The Otto Center

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•February 8, 2017•

The 15th annual Gospel Echoes Team prison ministry benefit auction and haystack supper is Friday March 17, at The Otto Center in Arthur.

Donations for the 6 p.m. benefit auction are being accepted. Those willing to donate furniture, quilts, crafts, tools, new items and gift certificates may contact Lewis Otto 217-962-0596; Mark M. Otto 962-1648; Loyd Gingerich 272-0751 or Eddie Gingerich 508-7665. Read More

Take Down Heart Disease Features Ben Booker

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•February 8, 2017•

Fitness Guru Ben Booker of Sullivan is the featured speaker at Sarah Bush Lincoln’s men’s only free event, “Take Down Heart Disease,” set for 5-7 pm, Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Brick House Bar and Grill in Charleston.

Take Down Heart Disease will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the importance of physical fitness and staying active to help prevent heart disease. Also speaking will be Prairie Heart Cardiologist Michael LaMonto, DO, who will talk about risk factors of heart health. A variety of Sarah Bush Lincoln health professionals will be on hand to answer questions about fitness, tobacco cessation, Heart to Heart screening program, weight management, sleep disorders and diabetes.

Booker transformed his body from ordinary to chiseled and graced the covers for multiple fitness magazines becoming a fitness model and spokesperson. He lives a “second chance” lifestyle and talks about how bodybuilding saved his physique, his marriage and his life.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, which means that one in four people will have heart disease. The best way to cure heart disease is to prevent it by addressing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and changing behaviors including tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and physical inactivity/obesity.  Read More