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Mo. Co. Beacon Holds Job Training Classes

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

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Moultrie County Beacon consumers listen to Vonnie Lee during a recent training class held on on the job etiquette, financial literacy and banking/budgeting.

•August 24, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Moultrie County Beacon recently held job training classes for several of their consumers. Topics for the classes included resumes, on the job etiquette, financial exploitation and banking. Presenting the information were Stan Parks, Brittney Collins and Vonnie Lee.
Job etiquette included resumes, interviews, punctuality, dress for success, do’s and don’ts on the job, conflict on the job, boundaries, two weeks’ notice and sometimes, they are just your co-workers, not your friends. Consumers learned what to put on their resumes including job experience, job skills, volunteer time, references and earning preferences. Job etiquette included information such as no phone usage on the clock, avoiding gossip, keeping in contact with your supervisor, being flexible with hours or job changes and respecting co-workers’ privacy. Read More

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McLaughlin Named to Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

Paige McLaughlin, of Sullivan, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. McLaughlin is a junior majoring in English - Writing. McLaughlin was among 743 students from 30 states and 17 countries named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

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Moore Recognized at Boys State

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

Brady Moore of Lovington was recently recognized during the American Legion Illinois Premiere Boys State. He was elected President of the Senate and also received the John Lucas Model Citizen Award. Moore attends Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School.

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Frederick/Matheson Family Reunion

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

The Frederick/Matheson family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 28 at the Sullivan VFW. Doors open at 10 am with a potluck meal at Noon.

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Frederick/Matheson Family Reunion

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

The Frederick/Matheson family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 28 at the Sullivan VFW. Doors open at 10 am with a potluck meal at Noon.

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Cub Scout Join Us Night

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

Cub Scout Pack 6039 will have a join us night on Wednesday, August 31 from 6-8 pm at the Scout Cabin on the north end of Wyman Park. They welcome any boys from Sullivan, Bethany (OV) and Lovington in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. They are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as some new ones. They are also looking for volunteers/parents that are willing to help out for their big events, become Den leaders for the different levels and to just be supporters of the Pack. If you can’t make the sign up night due to conflicts, please reach out to your current leader or you may call Eric Bettinger at 217-454-2358 or Melanie Byers at 217-454-0797.

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Oakland City Wide Yard Sales

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

•August 24, 2022•

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 39th annual Fall City Wide Yard Sales in Oakland on Saturday, August 27 from 8 am to ? In conjunction with this the Hindsboro community, 6 miles west of Rt. 133 is also having city wide yard sales. Maps will be available at McQueen Lumber in Oakland. For more information call 217-346-2125.

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Recent Obituaries: Zarek Fultz

News Progress Posted on August 22, 2022 by webmasterAugust 22, 2022

Zarek Fultz

Zarek Michael Fultz, 18, of Lovington, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Zarek was born on August 16, 2004, in Mattoon; the son of Jeremy Hill and Candice Fultz. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends. Zarek was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan. He is greatly loved by his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Candice Fultz of Lovington; grandparents, Mike (Pam) Fultz of Panama City, FL, John Hill of Dalton City, Nancy Wendell of Lovington, and Leann Fultz of Decatur; great-grandparents, John L. Lofland of Lovington, Shirle

y Fultz of Sullivan and Keith Richardson of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeremy Hill; great-grandparents, Romeo Fultz, Shirley Lofland and Joyce Richardson.

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

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IDPH Offering a Back-to-School Shipment of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Illinois K-12 Public Schools

News Progress Posted on August 17, 2022 by webmasterAugust 17, 2022

•August 17, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts outside of Chicago for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The tests will be provided free of charge. Read More

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Expand Your Social Security Knowledge With These Terms

News Progress Posted on August 17, 2022 by webmasterAugust 17, 2022

•August 17, 2022•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District
Manager in Decatur, IL

We strive to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate information clearly in a way “the public can understand and use.” This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare.
Take a moment to learn a few common Social Security terms and acronyms. Read More

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