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Mobile Food Pantry

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•September 21, 2022•

University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, October 12 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady supply of food qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 5 by 4:30 pm. To sign up call 217-774-9546 during business hours of 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to household size on October 12 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.

Recent Obituaries: Larry Loy

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Larry Loy
Larry D. Loy, 80, of Hammond, passed away 3:02 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Hammond Community Booster Club.

Larry was born February 21, 1942, in Galesburg; the son of Lawrence D. and Lois (Lundquist) Loy. He married Phyllis R. Maxedon on August 12, 1961, in Sullivan; she survives. He enjoyed hunting, sports and gardening. Larry loved spending time and being with family.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Hammond; son, Larry Douglas Loy of Firestone, CO; daughters, Barb (Dan) Davies of Champaign, Pamela (Douglas) Sims of Hammond and Jackie (Heath) Welch of Marion; brothers, Ronald Loy of Tennessee, Richard (Carol) Loy of Mt. Zion, Ray Loy of Sullivan and Dave (Tami) Loy of Sullivan; sister, Myrna Kercheval of Sullivan. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Build an Emergency Kit

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•September 14, 2022•
“If you want to be fully prepared for a disaster, you need an emergency kit.” That’s the message this September for National Preparedness Month. Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau wants everyone to review their family emergency plans, fill out a family communications plan, and build an emergency kit. Tate-Nadeau said, “It could be a matter of life or death because if you need to evacuate within minutes, you will need that kit packed and ready to go.”

While some items recomended for an emergency kit seem obvious, like water and non-perishable food, others might not be top of mind during an urgent evacuation order. “Some of the items that families find critical in a disaster are prescription and over-the-counter medicines, important documents like Social Security cards or insurance policies, cash, or personal care supplies like contact lenses and cleaners,” she said. Read More

Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association Meets

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From left to right: Aubrey Tate, Becky Lawson, Natalee Hunter.

•September 14, 2022•
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met recently at First Christian Church in Bethany. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
In the absence of the Scholarship and Grants Chairperson, Karen Edwards, Nancy Schaljo recognized the Sullivan teachers who each received a $100 grant from the MCRTA. Taylor Miller, a third grade teacher, will use the grant for STEM learning and activities. An example for STEM learning could be magnetic blocks for construction. Sarah Britton, the Sullivan High School business teacher and yearbook advisor, will use her grant to purchase supplies to give the senior yearbook members opportunities to participate more in the writing and production of the yearbook. Read More

Menu 9-14-2022

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Sept. 19 - Biscuits and Gravy, Baby Bakers, Tropical Fruit Compote, Juice
Sept. 20 - Fried Chicken, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Cooked Spinach, Pears, Whole Grain Bread
Sept. 21 - Hamburger,Baked Beans, Corn, Potato Salad, Bun
Sept. 22 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Surprise Dessert
Sept. 23 - Pulled Pork, Green Beans Italiano, Yellow Squash, Tangy Cole Slaw, Bun

Sullivan Civic Center Reopens Pool Sundeck

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Sullivan Civic Center Reopens Pool Sundeck
The Sullivan Civic Center observed the reopening of the pool sundeck on Saturday, September 10. That afternoon attendees could swim with a Blue Dolphin, play games and win giveaways, and swim for a discounted price. Pictured are members of the Sullivan Blue Dolphins practicing during the event.

SBL Fayette County Hospital Announces Next CEO

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•September 14, 2022•
Sarah Bush Lincoln President & CEO Kim Uphoff announced today that Karen Dyer has been named the next SBL Fayette County Hospital CEO, assuming the role later this year. SBLFCH President & CEO Greg Starnes announced his retirement plans in July.
Dyer, a Sullivan native, has been with Sarah Bush Lincoln for more than 20 years serving in hospital management operations. She has served as the director of Rehabilitation Services, which includes PT/OT, speech, audiology, massage therapy, the Center for Healthy Living fitness gym, medical weight management, and Healthy Communities that encompasses Healthy Kids education and the Dental Services. Read More

Lake Land College Board of Trustee Election

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•September 14, 2022•
The Community College Trustee Election will be held April 4, 2023, as part of the 2023 consolidated election. Three six-year terms will appear on the Lake Land College ballot. The three terms are held by Doris Reynolds, Mattoon, Mike Sullivan, Mattoon, and Denise Walk, Teutopolis.
Persons who wish to file for a seat on the Board of Trustees of Lake Land College, Community College District No. 517, may request an election packet from the president’s office by calling Jean Anne Highland, chief of staff, at 217-234-5329, submitting an email to jhighland@lakelandcollege.edu, or visiting Highland’s office from 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the college is open. Highland’s office is located in the Board and Administration Center at the College’s main campus in Mattoon.
To run in the election for trustee, interested persons must:
Hold U.S. citizenship; Read More