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Audubon Meeting

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•April 12, 2023•

The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its general monthly meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with a bird study about the World Migratory Bird Day and how water sustains bird life. Melody Arnold will explain the importance of celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and Kristen Ragusa will highlight waterfowl species that migrate through our Central Illinois area. Following brief announcements, Dawn Dannenbring, Climate Organizer of Illinois People’s Action, will present the history and features of the Climate with Equity Jobs Act (CEJA) passed in 2022, that includes funded authority to create and staff 13 Job Hubs in Illinois, including one in Decatur. Light refreshments will be available following the presentation.

White Named to Team

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•April 12, 2023•

Emily White of Sullivan has been named to the Winter Academic All-Conference Team for Women’s Basketball at Millikin University. White is sophomore majoring in Nursing. To be recognized, the student-athlete must be enrolled as a full-time student; completed two semesters of study at Millikin; must participate in a varsity sport during the 2022-23 winter season; and must carry at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average.

MCHGS Presentation

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•April 12, 2023•

“The Amazing Earl Walker” will be presented at the Moultrie County Historical and Genalogical Society’s History Center located at 1303 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The program will be presented by his granddaughters, Carla Davis of Herrick, Lynn Jeffris of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and other family members and will be a power point presentation. Earl Walker is considered amazing in Moultrie County’s history by local historians because he was an innovator, successful businessman, the builder of “hard roads” all over central Illinois, and a pioneer aviator who supported the well-known Moody Brothers of Dalton City when they set their 344 hour flight endurance record in 1939. The Earl Walker Company, now owned by the Wheeler family, is one of the oldest businesses in the county. The public is invited to attend and will be invited to share their memories.

Memorial Golf Outing

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•April 12, 2023•

The Thomas Houser Memorial Golf Outing will be held Saturday, June 3rd at the Sullivan Country Club. This outing funds a scholarship in honor of Tommy Houser to local high school seniors going into Law Enforcement. For more details contact Elizabeth Houser at 217-962-0189

Senior Citizen Potluck

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•April 12, 2023•

The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at the Bethany firehouse. Bingo is at 10 am and meal at 11 am. The ham will be furnished. Everyone welcome.

Courtyard Estates Easter Egg Hunt 2023

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Freddy The Firetruck
A group of children talks to Freddy the Firetruck at the Courtyard Estates Eggstravaganza in Sullivan.

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Eggstravaganza at Courtyard Estates
Children race to pick up eggs during the egg hunt portion of festivities at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan on Saturday, April 1.

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Pony Ride
Jackson Lawrence enjoys a pony ride during Eggstravaganza at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan.

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Photo Opportunity
Eira Taylor and Kyleigh Loflin pause to take a photo with two characters that were available for photos at Courtyard Estates on Saturday, April 1.

Lovington Egg Hunt 2023

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Lovington Egg Hunt
An egg hunt was held at Tom Conn Park in Lovington on Sunday, April 2. During the event Sparrows had their Easter bike giveaway. Winners were ages 2-4 Harper McDaniel and Hendrix McDaniel, kindergarten Kaitlyn Hieronymus and Tate Petri, first and second grade Violet Crow and Brantly Hall, third and fourth grade Sophie Rambo and Dawson Crum and fifth and sixth grade Kiley Jordan and Owen Crum.

Litter Campaign by IDOT Urges Public Think Before You Throw!

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•April 5, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter and to Think Before You Throw! As part of an ongoing awareness campaign, IDOT is mobilizing litter pickup operations this spring and encouraging you to be part of the solution in keeping roadsides and communities free of unnecessary trash and debris.
“As one of the largest landowners in the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation takes great pride in making sure we are keeping our state as clean and free of clutter as possible, but we need your help,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Excess garbage on highways can be easily avoided. Dispose of garbage properly. Make sure loads are properly secured and covered to keep debris and other trash from winding up on the roads. Litter has consequences: Think before you throw!” Read More