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Moultrie County State’s Attorney Won’t Prosecute Those Reopening

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•May 13, 2020•
By Tracy Weaver
Mo.Co. State’s Attorney

In light of the most recent executive order issued by the Governor, the Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has received many questions regarding the reopening of local churches and businesses.
I, like other state’s attorneys and many of our citizens and government officials, have concerns about the constitutionality of the executive order and the authority for such order from laws previously passed.
When considering the issue of religious services, for instance, something we as citizens have a fundamental right in which to engage, I cannot agree that the current executive order is the least restrictive and most narrowly tailored option for addressing the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More

Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Cancelled

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•May 13, 2020•

The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Board voted on Tuesday, May 5 to cancel the 2020 Moultrie-Sullivan Fair that was scheduled for June 12-13, 2020.
In today’s world with so many unknowns, we feel it is in the best interest to make this decision. We had a great 2020 fair planned and we look forward to being back bigger and better in 2021.
In order to still recognize our exhibitors, we are encouraging you to send us photos. These can be with you and your animals and/or projects. Our goal is to post them on our Facebook page in recognition of all your hard work. More information about the photo recognition can be found on the fair’s Facebook page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nick Voegel, Moultrie-Sullivan Fair President—voegelnick@yahoo.com or 217-549-0831. For more information about the fair check out the fair Facebook page “Moultrie-Sullivan Fair.”

County Board Virtual Meeting

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•May 13, 2020•

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Census Bureau Is Collecting Responses

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•May 13, 2020•

The Moultrie County Health Dept. would like to remind residents the 2020 Census is happening now.
Those who have not already responded to the brief 2020 Census questionnaire will be receiving a form this week.
If that form is not completed the U.S. Census Bureau will follow up in person to collect your response.
You may complete your questionnaire online, by phone or by mail. Online go to https://my2020census.gov/ or call 1-844-330-3030.

Reflections

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Photo by R.R. Best
Reflections
With the world going crazy all around and most folks fed up with the stay at home restrictions the lake at Wyman Park offers an opportunity for reflection. Reflecting on the way life used to be or whether there is a prize winning bass waiting to be hooked the lake offers the solution.

Remember When? 5-13-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week

Two girls from Moultrie County qualified for the state Horse Bowl competition. Jamie Banning and Jodi Banning both of Bethany qualified in regional action at Springfield. Both 4-H members placed in the Hipology Bowl with Jamie competing in the senior division and Jodi in the junior division.
Members of the Sullivan track team placed at the Bi-County meet in Shelbyville. Adam Elder, Jed Shasteen and Greg Yoder were first place finishers.
Elder won the high jump with a 6-0 leap, Shasteen won the 800 with a time of 2:10.94 and Yoder won the 400 with a time of 54.75.
Ryan Cook’s two run single in a three run sixth inning, put Findlay ahead of the Lovington Panthers. Findlay went on to win 7-6.
Dustin Yantis put Findlay up with a two-run homer. Travis McCoy and Josh Born both 2-4, highlighted the Panther comeback driving in two runs apiece in a five run second inning. Read More

First Community Bank of Moultrie County Donates to Charitable Causes

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Photos by Mike Brothers
First Community Bank of Moultrie County received a $20,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and gave $2000 checks to ten non-profits in the County. At the Sullivan bank presentation from left: Angela Carnes and Betsy Miller of Moultrie County Paws; First Community Bank Sullivan President Reid Molzen making the presentations; Moultrie County Counseling Center, Dave Cole; CEFS Economic Opportunity and CEFS Moultrie County Food Pantry Coordinator Lisa White received $2000 for each organization; Sullivan Ministerial Association treasurer Dave Dolan; Mid-Illinois Senior Center Director Kathi Shackles; and Secret Santa representative Diane Waggoner

Grant from Federal Home Bank

•May 13, 2020•
By Mike Brothers

Ten charitable organizations in Moultrie County received $20,000 from First Community Bank last week.
First Community Bank of Moultrie County in Sullivan and Lovington received a grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago in the COVID-19 program.
First Community Bank president and CEO Ray Duncan explained the Chicago bank, which loans funds to financial institutions in Illinois, contacted the Sullivan bank about the grant program.
“We got the notice during an officer’s meeting and applied the next day,“ Duncan said, emphasizing some 1000 financial institutions in the state were competing for a maximum $20,000 on a first come first serve basis. Read More

Superintendent Y Stuff: A Walk With Mr. Walk

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•May 13, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300

As we wind down this unprecedented school year, I wanted to send a thank you to our students, parents, staff, and community for their willingness to partner with the Sullivan School District.
This has been a crazy time that will be remembered for generations to come. Our schools have been honored to be a part of this community, who continues to give back even during difficult times. Read More

Sullivan High School 2020 Graduation Car Parade Rolls Sunday

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•May 13, 2020•
Instead of the community gathering for graduation the graduates of Sullivan High School have a parade of seniors.
The Sullivan High School graduation car parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17 from the school parking lot.
With Pomp and Circumstance playing on the radio, live Honor guards Mallory Nichols and Reagan Crouse lead the seniors vehicles, arranged in order with police escort, south on Hamilton St. to Jefferson around the courthouse and exit on Main St. returning to the high school. Read More

Sullivan High School Junior is State Student Council Officer

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•May 13, 2020•
Carley Towle, currently a Junior at Sullivan High School, has been elected to the Illinois Association of Student Councils executive board for the office of Secretary.
Carley will serve over the next year on the state board and will be in charge of grading all honor books across the state, travel to other district conventions, and attend and take minutes at all state board meetings.
She is an active member of the Sullivan High School Student Council serving as Secretary and President in addition to duties as Eastern Illinois District Association of Student Councils Secretary. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tina Towle.