•May 16, 2018•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.
•May 16, 2018•
On Wednesday, May 23 Moultrie County Treasurer Marci Thompson will be giving money away — sort of.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs’ office will have people at the Moultrie County Treasurer’s office to help claim property through the I-Cash program.
Anyone may visit IllinoisTreasurer.gov/ICASH, enter your name and find out whether they have property to claim.
Thompson explained that the State Treasurer’s office will not only help Moultrie County citizens locate unclaimed funds and property, but also help complete the claim so processing begins that day.
“This is our third year, and the response has really been good,” Thompson said. “I thinks it’s fun when people discover they are going to get free money.”
A lady from Moultrie County was able to claim a $10,000 life insurance benefit through an I-Cash visit a couple of years ago the county treasurer noted.
She did explain that documentation of ownership will be needed to submit along with I-Cash claim form.
Many of the unclaimed amounts are under $100 and could be anything from utility deposits to old bank accounts and unpaid insurance benefits.
The State Treasurer’s office encourages checking the I-Cash site every six months because hundreds of thousands of new properties are added throughout the year.
•May 16, 2018•
Due to a scheduling conflict the showing of the movie Red Sparrow as originally announced at the Little Theatre on the Square is cancelled.
•May 16, 2018•
Everyone in life has struggles,” Dave Allen, said of the reason the Hope in Christ Revival June 3-17 in Arthur became a reality.
Allen who is part of the Central Illinois Revival Prayer Team with members from Sullivan, Arthur, Tuscola, Arcola and surrounding rural communities, has envisioned the area revival for the past five years.
Allen emphasized the area revival is aimed at drawing everyone whether they attend church and need inspiration, they have attended church and left or they have never attended before.
“The struggles we face as individuals, families and a community go beyond religious beliefs,” Allen said. “Individual churches cannot do this alone. It is time to work together to improve our communities.”
Families are struggling daily with issues ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, financial stress and marital problems to child discipline and bullying issues all made worse though internet availability of pornography and sites reflecting deviate behavior.
So under a 1700 person capacity tent in Arthur from June 3 to 17 beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night Hope in Christ uses a powerful list of speakers with personal testimony to bring the message to people from all walks of life.
The tent is offered as an unthreatening safe place where the message emphasizing bringing people together as a community to help make life better and restore faith.
Featured speakers include Jessie Bates from Decatur. Once addicted to crack cocaine and a life of violence, Bates turned his life around became a minister and brings that message June 3-4.
Pat Pajak whose life was turned upside down when fire destroyed his home and three month old child gives testimony June 5-6; Nelson Coblentz June 7-8; FCA Youth Speaker June 9; Ervin Williams who deals with homelessness and the everyday battles of the poor in Urbana speaks June 10-11; David Samayoa June 12-13; Norm Wakefield from Texas shares his life June 14-15 with Dave Miller concluding the 14 day revival June 16-17.
Allen emphasized the area revival is one of a kind for this area and volunteers will be needed for everything from parking to crowd assistance. The are urged to contact him He commended the efforts of all the ministerial associations in the area for the support of their congregations in bringing everyone together for the greater good.
“While out putting up posters or talking about Hope in Christ the people we talk we all know it is time to work together,” Allen said. He encouraged anyone who recognizes the hope in working together to help our communities should attend this area revival.For more information about volunteering contact Allen at dave@agri-search.com or call 217-543-5208.
•May 9, 2018•
The Sullivan City Council has approved City Wide Clean up Days for 2018.
Advanced Disposal will pick up approved items on the north side of Sullivan on Saturday, June 23 and the south side of Sullivan Saturday, June 30.
•May 9, 2018•
The Sullivan Moultrie Crappie Classic begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Bo Wood Access on Lake Shelbyville and continues throughout the day with activities for the whole family at the Sullivan V.F.W.
Fishing tournament weigh in begins at 2:30 p.m. outside Sullivan V.F.W. Big Spike Hammer plays music outdoors during the weigh in from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
From noon through 5 p.m. the expo at the V.F.W. offers outdoor items, crafts, a wine tasting and more.
For the kids there are a bounce house, a water safety booth and face painting.
Fish dinners will be offered at 4:30 p.m. with MoJo taking the Sullivan V.F.W. stage at 5:30 p.m.
Central Illinois Crappie Club, Lake Shelbyville Habitat Alliance, Lake Volunteers Association and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, St. Louis District combined efforts to organize the event.
•May 9, 2018•
In 1967 the American Health Care Association established National Nursing Home Week to recognize the services and care provided by nursing homes throughout America. The name was recently changed to National Skilled Nursing Care Week, but it will continue the tradition of beginning on Mother’s Day each year.
The theme for this year is “Celebrating Life’s Stories”, and Mason Point cordially invites the public to participate in the week’s activities running May 13-19. Activity Director Leeanna Stickels has planned an exciting program and said, “My favorite part is getting to see the staff and community coming together, devoting an entire week to honoring our senior population and their diversity”.
While many of the programs are just for the residents, the public is welcome to attend all programs at the Knight’s building as well as the tram rides every afternoon at 3:45 from the Collins Building. The programs are:
Monday, May 14 10 a.m. - Celebrating Life Stories with residents and staff sharing stories. 2 p.m. - Chinese cultural performance by Jade Dragon
Tuesday, May 15 2 p.m.- Italian culture and craft with Felicia Parrott of Sunlight Studio.
Wednesday, May 16 2 p.m. - Scovill Mobile Zoo – petting zoo
Thursday, May 17 11 a.m. - Family cookout with Elvis and a car show, 6:30 p.m. Concert on the lawn with the Northenders.
Friday, May 18 2 Michels and Moyer Doggie Show – watch the amazing dogs do tricks.
“As the activity director I enjoy providing a wide range of festivities here on our campus. There is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week,” Stickels added,
Mason Point serves more than 120 clients in various levels of nursing care and joins Eastview, Aspen Creek, Courtyard Estates and Sullivan Health Care in honoring those who serve in the skilled nursing care profession.
•May 9, 2018•
St. Jude’s Dash N Bash held Saturday, June 2 at Wyman Park in Sullivan will have a car show with registration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Sullivan American Legion parking lot.
Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. with 100 percent of the registration fees donated to St. Jude’s Hospitals. Earth Scapes along with the American Legion are event sponsors and all vehicles are welcomed.
Sons of American Legion are serving sandwiches and drinks from 7:00 a.m. which is when registration for the 5K run begins. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., one mile Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Tot Trot (quarter mile) follows the Fun Run.
Coed softball tournament is all day, 3 on 3 basketball from 10:00 a.m. and bags tournaments are 2:00 p.m. for 20 and under, and 7:30 p.m. for adults.
The Beer tent is open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. featuring The Northerners; The Brothers Odd and Them Gringos.
•May 9, 2018•
The 26th annual letter carrier’s food drive is Saturday, May 12.
Helping gather food for the local food bank, Sullivan Post Office letter carriers will pick up non-perishable food donations on Saturday.
Place non-perishable items in a container on the porch or near the mail box to facilitate the pick up. The U.S. Postal employees have volunteered in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive for the past 26 years helping thousands of local agencies such as the Moultrie County Food bank provide help to those who need it most.
•May 2, 2018•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 17 in the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.