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Transportation & (BAA) Workshop

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•June 26, 2024•

Soyland Access to Independent Living, SAIL, is hosting a Transportation and Benefit Access Application Workshop on Tuesday, July 2 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby County Senior Center, 325 E. North 9th St., Shelbyville. The presenters are Nathan Nichols, Central Illinois Public Transportation, CIPT and Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, speaking on the Benefits Access Application (BAA).

The workshop is free, reservations are not required.  For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.

Lovington VBS 2024

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Lovington VBS
The annual Lovington Vacation Bible school was held June 12-15. The Thursday and Friday evening sessions were held in the fellowship hall of Lovington Christian Church and the Saturday session was held at the Thomas Conn Park. There were 20 children on Thursday 27 on Friday and 31 on Saturday. The theme was based on a TV station, WBIBLE, and the Bible stories were presented as the evening news. The lessons for all three sessions were based on FAITH + ACTION = MIRACLES.
The children participated in arts and crafts, ate lots of good food including ice cream and had a great time.  The staff of Lovington VBS waants to thank the community for sending their children to learn about miracles in the Bible. Meals were provided at each session.

Summer’s newest splashing surprise

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•June 19, 2024•

by Megan Russell

 

Next to the legion building at the Wyman Park there has been come construction started where the city is building a splash pad within the park. Splash pads are great ways for people of all ages and all accessibility to access the water and cool off in the summer heat.  Over June 12th-14th there was more activity from the construction site, getting more of the project done day by day. The difference from the previous weekend with the Dash and Bash was unrecognizable from where it stood within the active construction days. The most recent development for the project was the water and proper sewage components being installed and covered back over so the already laid system couldn’t be damaged by outside sources.

Remembering Who We Are…..13

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•June 19, 2024•

Finding the Sunken Road

by Janet Roney

When I was a kid, the easiest way to get down the steep bluff to our favorite fishing hole on the Kaskaskia that ran through our timber pasture was to follow one of the many cow paths left by our Black Angus cattle herd.  After over a hundred years of their trips down to get a drink or cool off in the river, their narrow slopping trails were worn deep into the hillsides.  

When Lake Shelbyville took our timber pasture in the early 1960s, our beautiful park-like oak and hickory timber that our grandfather and cattle had kept clear of brush soon became a jungle of non-native bush honeysuckle that the Corps or IDNR planted around the lake’s property for wildlife.  Nevertheless, after fifty years, the cow paths are still there. Apparently, once a trail is made it stays!   

That’s true of the ancient Royal Road in Crete that connects Knossos to the sea. It is a classic sunken road that’s been worn down about 10 feet into the hillside from four thousand years of use.  Read More

Single car accident

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Single car accident
At the Sullivan post office the afternoon of Friday June 14th, there was a small single car accident where the driver’s foot slipped and caused the car to come crashing into the post office building. Fortunately this accident had no injures reported from both the driver or others involved. The post office is still open aside from any damages.

Shuttle service takes off at Lake Shelbyville

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Derek Hayden one of the owners of Lake Shelbyville Shuttle Service waits for a group outside an area winery.

•June 19, 2024•

by Sharon Barricklow

A new business offering tours of local wineries and breweries is reaching area residents and tourists this summer with personalized trips. 

Lake Shelbyville Shuttle plans five hour trips that take visitors to wineries and breweries. One of the owners, Derek Hayden, said the trips can be used for specialty parties and as a way for campers and other visitors to see what is available in the Lake Shelbyville area. 

“We’ve had bachelorette parties, end of school year teacher parties and campers wanting to see more of the area,” he said.  Read More

Extreme heat crossing U.S. – Red Cross offers safety steps

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•June 19, 2024•

Red Cross Helped 15 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week

The Illinois Region, as well as millions of people across the U.S. are facing extreme heat this week as record-breaking high temperatures scorch the country.

Experts are warning that much of the U.S. could be facing hotter than normal conditions this summer as the climate crisis drives higher temperatures. 2023 was the hottest year on record, and scientists warn that 2024 could break records for a second year in a row. Unusually hot days and heat waves are both a natural part of our weather patterns, however, since the 1960s, heat waves have become more frequent and intense, and are lasting longer in the U.S. Read More

Keep your furry friends safe in hot weather

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•June 19, 2024•

Hot weather can prove dangerous for your furry friends and the American Red Cross has steps you can take to help your pets stay safe this summer.

Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open.

• Keep all unscreened windows or doors closed so pets don’t fall out of them.

• Trim longer hair, but never shave your dog. Read More

Sullivan Civic Women’s Club officers

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Sullivan Civic Women’s Club officers
New 2024-25 officers were installed for the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club. Officers include treasurer Cindy Richardson, secretary Kathy Denham, vice president Beth Wood, president Sonya Best. A new session starts in August. The group is always looking for new members so contact any one of the officers for more information.

Trap Neuter Release

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•June 19, 2024•

Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital is currently raising money for the Moultrie County Animal Control TNR program. To contribute, drop off donations at KVAH or mail to Moultrie County Animal Control, 1425 CR 825 E, Sullivan, IL 61951. In the memo write TNR.