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Food Pantry Needs Grow

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•April 1, 2020•

Moultrie County Outreach is responding to additional demands at the CEFS Moultrie County Food Pantry on Harrison St., Sullivan.
Responding to the COVID-19 crisis the Food Pantry has expanded hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Food Pantry coordinator Lisa White explained that thanks to volunteers food may be delivered to those in need upon request.
All services and requests are being completed by phone during the COVID-19 crisis. Phone 217/728-7721.
Those donating may keep in mind a constant need for Enfamil baby formula. Canned beef stew, hot dogs, canned nuts, spaghetti sauce, oatmeal packets, rice mixes and fresh oranges are items in demand.
C.E.F.S. is providing usual services including rent and utility assistance. The LiHeap program has been extended to June 30.

Remember When? 4-1-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week

Bethany girls’ basketball coach Doug McCausland will have a familiar face with him when he coaches the East All-Star team at the Edinburg Lions Sixth Annual Girls All-Star Basketball game.
Joining Coach McCausland is Filly Erin Parsons, a senior, who averaged 13 points and seven rebounds a game last season.
Arthur’s Emilee Monahan is also on the East team.
The Bethany sixth grade basketball team won the Cerro-Gordo basketball tournament. Coaches include Phil Banning and Gene Patient.
Team included: Nathan Stollard, Wes Wise, Jarod Foster, Dennis Bone, Shane Russell, Josh Robinson, Jake Wilson, Curt Marshall, Clint Marshall, Mike Holthaus, Larry Lutane and Kevin Darnell. Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: Where We Go From Here

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•April 1, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300

This week’s update is dedicated once again to items related to COVID-19 issues. As of the time of submission of this article, students in Sullivan Schools are scheduled to return on April 13, but that may have changed by the time you are reading this article.
Over the weekend, the Illinois State Board of Education released some guidance on Remote Learning. Sullivan Schools have been preparing for this scenario for weeks. Students will be able to either access materials online or complete paper copies of assignments. If the closure is extended, we will be adding additional pick-up and drop-off dates for learning materials. Though the Governor’s stay-at-home directive has an exception for picking up remote learning materials, school personnel will be delivering packets to those who are unable to come in during designated pick-up times. Read More

Easter Drive Thru

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Easter Drive Thru
Easter is Easter coronavirus or not. The Sullivan Fire Protection District is protecting young Easter Egg hunters this year with the Easter Egg Drive-Thru. At 3:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 12 SFPD volunteers will be set up in the north parking lot at Wyman Park. Easter eggs will be given in bags to each child up to age 11. The bags are filled with a random selection of eggs. Select Easter bags will contain bicycle certificates, which may be claimed by calling the Sullivan Fire Protection District.

Food/Take out/Delivery Options

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•April 1, 2020•
BBQ Crew Carryout and Delivery services available by calling 217-620-4003, or emailing bbqcrewcatering@gmail.com
• Sol Del Mar 217-728-8866 Carry Out 11am to 7pm
• McDonald’s- Drive-Up 5am to 11pm
• Hardee’s-Drive-Up 5am to 8 pm
• China King 217-728-8886 Carry Out 10:30am to 9:30pm
• Rosatis 217-728-2812 Carryout 10am to 8pm
• Monicals 217-728-2373 Carryout/Delivery 11am to 9pm
• IGA deli 217-728-8366 Carry Out 10:30 to 8pm
• Casey’s pizza 217-728-3131 Carry out M-F, Delivery Only Thursday- Sunday Open 24 hours
• Subway - Drive-Up 10am to 8pm
• Hole in the Wall 217-728-7728 call in from 11am to 2pm. And 4:30pm to 8 pm
• The Sullivan Bakery 217-728-4831 Curbside delivery only Tuesday-Saturday 6p-12p
• Sullivan VFW-Monday the 23rd for driveup Lunch from 11 to 1:30. Then Tuesday thru Saturday 11 to 1:30 and 5:00 to 7:00. Someone will be in one hour ahead to take the orders. Call 217-728-7988 or 217-259-3700.

How can you help?
• Comment on or Share local businesses’ social media. It will help extend their reach.
• If delivery / pick-up or online shopping options are available, please order up!
• If you have the financial capability, tip generously.
• Contact the business directly if you have a question about delivery zones or available items. Many are more than willing to accommodate.
• Share how you’re supporting the local businesses! Tag the business when you get your delivery order or online purchase.
• If you become aware of employment opportunities, let the SCED office know so that they can share them with affected businesses.
• Again, if you have financial capability, consider donating resources to a nearby non-profit.

Access Limited at Co Clerk’s & Recorders

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•April 1, 2020•
The County Clerk and Recorder’s office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with limited staffing.
Please feel free to contact the Clerk’s office regarding any questions or availability: 217-728-4389 georgia.england@co.moultrie.il.us
The County Clerk’s office has deemed the following as non-essential: marriage licenses, raffle licenses, genealogy, centennial land review, notaries.
Recording documents may be by mail, or by eRecording. Title Searchers, attorneys, banks may contact our vendor Fidlar Technologies to learn more about Laredo, Tapestry or eRecording partners. Contact: daniellew@fidlar.com
Redemptions regarding back taxes should be mailed to the County Clerk’s office, 10 S. Main, Ste. 6, Sullivan, IL 61951. To our knowledge redemption deadlines have not been changed.
To avoid any additional expenses, payments need to be mailed on a timely basis, especially for properties that have an expiration date coming up in May-June-July.
Vital records may be obtained by completing an application and submitting to the Clerk’s office, or by placing a request through ORO (Official Records Online) Go to: Vital records
For COVID-19 updates: www.moultriehealth.org
Please stay safe!
Georgia England
Moultrie County Clerk & Recorder

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is the Steck family home in Lowe Township located west of Arthur and 1/2 mile north of Fairbanks. From L-R: Charles, Francis, Louise, Golda Steck Heerdt, Lillian, Elizabeth Schable Steck, & Jacob.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.

Sullivan Suspends Utility Shut offs During Crisis

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•April 1, 2020•
By Mike Brothers

The city of Sullivan adopted an ordinance declaring a state of emergency due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus.
With social distancing observed at the March 23 city council meeting, the session was live streamed on FaceBook from the Elizabeth Titus Library.
Due to the pandemic associated with COVID-19 the city council approved immediate suspension of all residential utility customer shutoffs due to delayed or missed payments and further suspended residential customer late payment fees or penalties through April 30,2020 Read More

Jefferson Street Sidewalk

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Jefferson Street Sidewalk
A new sidewalk is replacing the hardly accessible sidewalk configuration on the south side of Jefferson Street from Washington east to Madison St. The Sullivan City Council approved the $101,107.50 bid from Esker & Walker Construction of Teutopolis early in March. The sidewalk on the north side of Harrison Street from Washington to Madison is scheduled for replacement later in the year.