•August 14, 2019•
“I am pleased to announce I am seeking reelection for Moultrie County Circuit Clerk.
Over the last nine months, I implemented the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act within the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office. With July 1, 2019, being the effective date, I focused most of my time in office ensuring the transition went smoothly. This act essentially reconfigured the way Circuit Clerks across Illinois collect and distribute court ordered assessments. Read More
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Sullivan Council Renews Resource Officer Agreement
•August 14, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan City Council continued to field inquiries about the Titus Sentel Estate decision and renewed the agreement providing a resource officer for Sullivan schools at the regular Aug. 12 meeting.
During public comment the council was asked why they moved the vote on Titus Sentel Estate to July 31 rather than the originally scheduled Aug 12 meeting and to put the decision in layman’s terms.
Mayor Richard Glazebrook explained the change in the meeting date was made to move forward, and the required 48 hours advance notice was posted on the city’s website.
He then read commissioner Abbey Sherwood’s motion directing the estate trustees to sell the property and the city buy back all or part at public auction or sale. Read More
Lovington Library Hosts Workshop
•August 14, 2019•
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, September 9 at Lovington Public Library, 110 W. State Street in Lovington.
The presenter is Ross Breckenridge, Outreach Coordinator with the state of Illinois comptroller’s office.
The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.
Lack of Love and Money Leads to Urban Violence, say ‘Experts’
•August 14, 2019•
By Jim Nowlan
Capital News Service
I left the prison on a recent Wednesday with a better understanding of what foments urban violence, after talking with the real experts — inmates who grew up in major Illinois cities.
The Life Skills Re-entry Center at Kewanee, in central Illinois, is like a small college campus, albeit with razor-wire rather than ivied walls. The place is for longtime inmates of the 30-plus Illinois correctional facilities, who write essays as to why finishing their final years at this intensive career education and counseling facility would benefit them. The goal is to reduce recidivism by giving inmates a career such as restaurant management — they run the café and cafeteria — welding, and more, plus counseling on how to live productively on the outside. Read More
Menu 8-14-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, August 19 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, herbed peas, applesauce, bread stick, brownie bites
Tuesday, August 20 - Roasted pork, zucchini bake, broccoli-cauliflower mix, whole grain wheat (1), Hawaiian salad
Wednesday, August 21 - Chicken fitter, vegetable rice pilaf, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, fresh fruit
Thursday, August 22 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), dreamsicle gelatin
Friday, August 23 - Steak burger, lettuce and tomato slices, rotini vegetable salad, bun, cantaloupe
Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale and Auction has Something for Everyone
•August 14, 2019•
The 58th Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale is August 23 and 24 at the Otto Center, half mile south of Arthur.
The activities begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. with a pulled BBQ pork dinner and the auction starting at 6 p.m.
On Saturday a pancake and sausage breakfast runs from 6-10 a.m., with the auction beginning at 9 a.m. The silent auction is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Photo courtesy Dale McKinney. Bethany Third Grade 1949-50. From top left: L.D. Robbins, Linda Mescher, Johnny Paslay, Rita Younger, Jim Fitzgerald, Joyce Queen, Clyde Dalton, Donna Smith, Dale McKinney, Nina Marshall, Bob Hoblet, Jim Florey, George Patrick, Keith McReynolds, Dale Matheson, Calvin England, and Larry Mescher. 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.
Correction
•August 14, 2019•
In the August 7, 2019 News Progress the page 8 story “Art Welsh’s Senior Center Board Service is Celebrated” story by Ellen Ferrera incorrectly stated that current Executive Director Kathi Garvey began working at the Thrifty Boutique in high school. Garvey did not work at the Thrifty Boutique in high school. She worked with Art Welsh for 14 years. We regret the errors.
Illinois DoIT’s Inaugural Year Brings Digital Progress for State
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) observes one year as a state agency, recognizing digital achievements accomplished during the initial year. Established by law in July of 2018 through the unanimous, bipartisan vote of House Bill 5611, DoIT brings an enterprise approach to technology for the State of Illinois.
“My administration is committed to advancing innovation and technology so that state government delivers the services the people of Illinois deserve, and I’m confident that Ron Guerrier and the team at the Department of Innovation & Technology will make a difference for our residents,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “DoIT shares my priority of improving the way we deliver services and information to Illinoisans and I look forward to how they collaborate with other state agencies to achieve that objective.” Read More
2019 Moultrie Douglas 4-H Horse Show Champions
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Pictured is Lexie Gee.
•August 14, 2019•
Moultrie-Douglas Fair 4-H show champions include local talent.
Halter - Horse Mare
Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Reserve Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Halter Horse- Gelding
Grand Champion – Kaydence Kennedy, Sunny Side Flea Flickers, Bethany
Reserve Grand Champion – Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Jr. Horse Showmanship
Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Reserve Grand Champion – Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Sr. Horse Showmanship
Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Reserve Grand Champion – Kaydence Kennedy, Sunny Side Flea Flickers, Bethany
Pleasure – Jr. Horse
Grand Champion – Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Reserve Grand Champion - Hannah Creek, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan
Pleasure – Sr. Horse Read More