Marilyn Andres
Marilyn May Slover Andres, Sullivan native and former area resident, passed away suddenly October 10, 2021, in the Memphis, Tenn. area. She was born May 12, 1941, in Decatur, daughter of Russell and Vera Slover. She grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1959. Read More
On May 12, 1959, the State Bank of Arthur got a new time and outside temperature wall device. Pictured with it are some of the bank employees. They are: Asst. cashier John Dukeman, teller Sibyl Haney, bookkeeper Juanita Parrott, cashier Floyd Phillips and president E.L. Jurgens. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
•October 20, 2021•
The Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous will be October 16 and 17. Saturday hours are 10 am to dark and Sunday hours are 10 am to 2 pm. Take a step back in time and re-live the past with the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club at their annual fall rendezvous. This year’s events include: tomahawk throwing, long bow shooting, black powder gun demonstration, blacksmithing, wood working, rug weaving, new working sawmill, candy canon. Saturday’s meal will be ham and bean dinner or vegetable soup with cornbread. Sunday’s meal will be chili. Hot dogs and sloppy joes will be provided both days. All prepared over an open fire. There will also be water. Directions: Proceed west at the four way stop sign in downtown Moweaqua. Follow the signs to the Moweaqua Golf Course then continue 1 1/2 miles west. There will be a sign on the right side of the road, turn in and follow drive back to parking. Muddy Waters Rendezvous is part of the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club located in Sullivan. For more information contact Tom Addison at 217-827-3124 or Bill Adams at 217-820-7869.
•October 20, 2021•
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6410 at Sullivan continues to support fellow veterans and their families, as they have for the past seventy five years. Veteran members and the auxiliary work to respect the sacrifices and commitment of every soldier who has served in the military. This Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, will begin with the placement of the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier honoring present serving soldiers, veteran soldiers and those who gave their life. It is the hope of Sullivans’ Post #6410 that each of us take a moment to reflect and recognize the daily benefits in our life and offer up gratitude to those who did the job.
On Veterans Day Sergeant Major Richard Carroll will be speaking briefly to the audience gathered for the 7:00 pm Thursday evening drawing. Sgt. Major Carroll has served for nearly thirty years in the military. His decorations and medals are many including Desert Shield/Desert Storm 2004. The unusual career profile of Sgt. Major Carroll includes an interesting twist of leaving the service in the mid nineties, but then reenlisting in October 2001, just weeks after the 9/11 attack. Twenty years later Sgt. Major Carroll is one of Illinois Army National Guards Senior Enlisted Leaders. He brings with him a great deal to be respected and we hope to have him leave with our appreciation of his gift to VFW Post #6410 and the Sullivan community.
This event invites the public and veterans to join for the evening. All veterans, members and nonmembers are offered a free meal on Veterans Day. Every citizen is encouraged to reach out and offer respect to every soldier they come in contact with on Veterans Day and every day.
•October 20, 2021•
Sullivan Dance Studio hosted the ultimate Broadway experience with Quest Intensive September 18-19. Two Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Lauren Gibbs and Christine Sienicki, taught choreography, took headshots, held mock auditions, hosted a showcase, gave awards and more. Nineteen Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team members attended the two day event. Those attending were: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Emma Lawrence, Maleah Matteson, Elizabeth Owens, Macie Rodgers, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle and Lyla Wright. Special Awards & Scholarships were given to the following dancers: Gabrielle Carpenter, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Elizabeth Owens, Miah Voegel and Kylin Wehrle.
•October 20, 2021•
The annual PAHCE Co-County meeting will be held Thursday, October 21 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park, Arthur. Registration begins at 10:30 am with the meeting beginning at 11:00 am.
The morning speaker will be Rebecca Comstock, Coordinator at Moultrie County Dove Violence Center, who will speak regarding what Dove does for people and what her duties are. If you have any donations for Dove please bring them. Any items are greatly appreciated.
The afternoon program will begin at 1:00 pm with Arthur Police Chief Mark Goodman regarding spam and fraud. This is something that we all need to keep current information as it changes daily.
There will be a covered dish lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service. Drinks will be furnished. Preregister by calling the Extension office at 217-543-3755. Guests are welcome.
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Erick, a consumer of the Moultrie County Beacon, helps a customer at Buxton’s Garden Farm and Flower Shop.
•October 20, 2021•
Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Recognized each October, NDEAM is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities as well as provide education and promote diversity, equity and inclusion through awareness raising and action.
Our own Moultrie County Beacon is doing what they can to “raise awareness” right here in Sullivan. “And we are taking ‘action’ by actively helping our friends (most of whom currently work at the Beacon) find employment in the community”, said Stan Parks, Job coach at the Beacon. Read More
Janet Wasson
Janet L. Wasson, 60, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 2:43 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home in Louisville. Read More
•October 20, 2021•
Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP recently announced that Dan L. Flannell has become its newest partner, and will be located in our Sullivan office.
Flannell joins BRE Law after a lengthy career serving as Moultrie County’s Resident Circuit Judge, as well as Chief Judge of the six counties comprising the 6th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Following his retirement from the bench in 2017, Dan has most recently served as the City of Sullivan’s first City Administrator the past 4 ½ years. Read More
•October 20, 2021•
Lake Land College recently introduced a medical assistant completion program for those who have a Certified Medical Assistant certificate from somewhere other than Lake Land College and would like to earn an associate degree as a medical assistant.
“This is a great opportunity for people already working in this field to advance their careers,” Medical Assistant Program Instructor and Director of the Medical Assistant Program Molly Yeske said. Read More