photo by Jeri Davis
Honor Blood Drive for Jodi Phelps
An Honor Blood Drive for Jodi Phelps was held on Saturday, September 9 at the Sullivan American Legion. 90 units of blood were collected during the drive. There were several donors that reached milestones for gallons of blood donated. Lucia Roney has given 17 gallons of blood and Terrie Punches has given 16 gallons of blood. Pictured above is Lucia Roney (left) with Jodi Phelps (right) during the blood drive.
photo by Crystal Reed
The gymnasium as Windsor Junior/Senior High, as a result of renovations, has a refinished floor, paint, new bleachers, upgraded scoreboard and eventually air conditioning which has been delayed to Spring 2024 due to part delays.
•September 13, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
Windsor Junior/Senior High School had a renovation open house Wednesday, September 6. The open house was to show the newly renovated gym, gym lobby, locker rooms, ladies’ restroom and library. In addition to those renovations there is the addition of air conditioning and electrical upgrades and a large section of tuckpointing done on the 1936 portion of the high school. Read More
•September 13, 2023•
On Saturday October 7, at 1:00-3:00 pm, the Arthur Ambulance and Rescue Department will be at the Arthur Public Library to train AED devices as well as CPR. There will only be 16 seats so you must call (217) 543-2037 to reserve yours.
•September 13, 2023•
The 2023 Sparrows Unlimited Toy Run will be held on Saturday, September 23. Sign up is 11-Noon that day at Lovington Legion. Fee is a new unwrapped toy. All vehicles are welcome and there is a new route this year. This year’s theme is ‘80s.
•September 13, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 11 am at Bethany Library. Fried chicken will be furnished. All are welcome.
•September 13, 2023•
The Decatur Audubon Society invites Audubon members and other interested persons to its monthly General Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, at Rock Springs Conservation Center located on the southwest side of Decatur. Allison Bryant, a Field Scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey through a partnership between the University of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will share her experience working with Prairie Chicken to restore their habitat and monitor the health of these endangered birds.
•September 13, 2023•
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) honors National Recovery Month by donating age-appropriate books to local schools and libraries within Shelby and Moultrie counties.
According to SAMSHA, National Recovery Month is observed every September to educate the public about mental health and substance use disorders and celebrate the gains that individuals have in recovery. The following books will be donated: The Addiction Monster: A Children’s Guide to Understanding the Dynamics of Drugs and Alcohol by Janet Amptman, My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease: A Child’s View: Living with Addiction by Claudia Black, Tweak by Nic Sheff, The Year of My Miraculous Appearance by Catherine Hyde, We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction by Nic Sheff, It Will Never Happen To Me: Growing Up With Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults by Claudia Black, A Beautiful Boy: A Fathers Journey Through His Sons Addiction by David Sheff, Straight Talk from Claudia Black: What Recovering Parents Should Tell Their Kids About Drugs and Alcohol by Claudia Black, A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C., A Happier Hour by Rebecca Weller.
The Moultrie/Shelby ROSC Council hopes that individuals of all ages will gain understanding and help eliminate the stigmatization of mental health and substance use disorders by donating these books. ROSC wants the community to know that “Recovery is Possible,” If you or someone you know wants to learn more about what ROSC is and what we do, please reach out to us.
Kaytlyn Louise Hettinger
Kaytlyn Louise Hettinger, 28, of Tuscola, formerly of Sullivan and Troy, passed away at 9:17 a.m. Sunday September 3, 2023 in her residence.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
•September 6, 2023•
The Arthur Cheese Festival was held on Saturday, September 2-Monday, September 4. This year the festival celebrated it’s 50th year. On Saturday the event featured a car show, buggy and pony rides, the International Cheese Curling Championships, Ceremonial Cutting of the Cheese, The Big Cheese Parade, Cheese Eating Nationals, Founders Day Dinner and music. On Sunday, the day started with a community worship service with other events throughout the day including cheese carving, kiddie tractor pull, an ice cream social, music, corn hole tournament. On Monday, the last day of the festival, there was the Rat Race 5K and 10K runs, cheese curd spitting contest and sub sandwich giveaway. Throughout the weekend each day there was free cheese given away at the cheese tent. More photos are on page 8.
•September 6, 2023•
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Bethany Police Department arrested Danielle M. Payton, age 33, of Sullivan, Illinois, for the offenses of Possession of Controlled Substances, DUI, and Child Endangerment.
Police were called to Dollar General located in Bethany, Illinois around 5:00 p.m. in response to reports of a woman passed out in the driver’s seat of an automobile in the parking lot. The windows were up on the vehicle and the key was found in the ignition. Read More