•September 20, 2017•
The Stephen Decatur Chapter of Sons of American Revolution (SAR) rotating meeting schedule brings the group to the Arthur Public Library at 10 a.m. September 23. This is an informational meeting for anyone curious about SAR or would like to become a member. The regular business meeting will also be conducted.
•September 20, 2017•
Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder fee increases approved by the Moultrie County Board will go into effect November 1, 2017.
County Clerk Georgia England explained that the state of Illinois is implementing flat fee recording January 1, 2019, prompting the need for the cost study performed by Bellwether LLC and approved by the board Sept. 14.
England pointed out the last Cost Study for Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder was in 2003, and the last recording fee increase was in 2008 to comply with the assessor’s office GIS functions.
The ordinance increasing county clerk and recorder’s fees was passed based on the August 2017 Cost Study.
Fee changes include: certified copies of birth certificates - $12 to $15 (additional copies $6.00), death certificates - $16 to $19 ($10 additional copies), marriage certificates $12 to $15 ($6.00 additional copies), marriage licenses - $50 to $65, business assumed name and name change - $5 to $29, notary walk in or mail - $5/$10 to $16, tax redemption - $45 to $82, recording fees - $47 to $60 first four pages ($1 page after), non-land recordings - $26 to $50, condo/plat recordings - $83 to $95, copy costs - $0.25 to $0.50 per page.
•September 20, 2017•
Scarlett D. McKinzie, 36, of Mattoon pled guilty to aggravated DUI and no valid registration in Moultrie County Circuit Court September 12.
Appearing with public defender Marvin Hanson, McKinzie will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Ocober 17 on the Class 4 Felony charge.
In exchange for the plea State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey agreed to dismiss Coints I and III.
McKinzie was charged by MCSD in connection with the Feb 10, 2017 accident where she caused a school bus loaded with students to overturn at the Hwy 32/CR800 intersection.
•September 20, 2017•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the Moultrie County Beacon in Sullivan Oct. 16. The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free.
The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome.
To make an appointment call 1-800-639-5929.
•September 13, 2017•
Sullivan Church of God is partnering with the Sullivan American Legion to host a Red Cross Blood Drive September 16 at the Sullivan American Legion. This drive will be open for donors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This drive is an HONOR drive for River Helmuth. River is the 18 month old daughter of Tony and Stephanie Helmuth of Sullivan. River was born with medical issues that have required several transfusions to save her life. She has had multiple surgeries where she has also received blood. All donations collected on the 16th will be given in honor of River for other patients to receive. With a critically low blood supply in the United States, all donations are needed.
There will be many door prizes given away at this drive that were donated by businesses and individuals in the Sullivan area.
Walk-ins are welcome, however, having an appointment ensures adequate staffing by the Red Cross and will decrease donor wait time. This is a large drive, and it is highly recommended that donors make an appointment. Donors are asked to be patient while waiting due to the increase in appointments at this drive. Appointments may be made by calling drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456 or going to redcrossblood.org and scheduling an appointment.
•September 13, 2017•
The Arthur Lovington/Atwood Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter will be serving a pork chop supper prior to the homecoming football game between the ALAH Knights and the Argenta Oreana Bombers Friday, September 22 in Arthur.
Serving will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Merchant’s Building on the Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds adjacent to the football field. The menu will consist of a smoked pork chop dinner with baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink or a pork chop sandwich.
Indoor seating and carryout are available. All are welcome to attend.
Proceeds raised from the pork chop supper help fund FFA and ag education activities for the ALAH ag ed department and FFA Chapter.
•September 13, 2017•
A townwide food and clothing drive will be conducted by members of area churches with pick up on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Hosted by New Life Tabernacle bags for donations distributed throughout Sullivan Sept. 20 will be picked up by volunteers Sept. 23.
The food collected during the drive will go to the Moultrie County Food Pantry with the clothing going to the New Life Ministry Center.
•September 13, 2017•
The Sparrows Toy Run is Saturday, September 30. The 20-year-old Lovington not for profit organization is collecting toys to benefit Lovington families.
Sign up begins at 10:30 a.m. at Post 429 Lovington American Legion and continues through noon.
For more information contact Pam Anklam 217-201-0662 or Jessica 217-620-7579.
•September 6, 2017•
The 14th Annual Oktoberfest is back on the Sullivan square bigger and better than ever.
This year’s festival will be held 6-11 p.m. Friday, October 20 and noon-11 p.m. Saturday, October 20.
Friday night festivities include arts, crafts and food vendors. The Sullivan Area Arts Council (SAARTS) will host Artoberfest at Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts & More.
A highlight to the festival this year, the Oktoberfest wine tasting at 5 West is open 6-9 pm. The Oktoberfest beer tent will be open 6-11 p.m. Friday night. Wreckless Whiskey will rock the beer tent 8-11 p.m.
On Saturday at noon the smell of chili fills the air as the chili competition begins, and the vendor booths open. The vendors this year include arts, crafts, jewelry, home décor, toys, cookbooks, games, cookies, funnel cakes, chili dogs, all the fair food you can imagine and so much more.
The Main Stage will offer entertainment throughout the day and evening. In addition to the free entertainment J’s Petspaw will host a pet contest, and many more plans are in the works. A painting class will take place at the festival with Molly Foust, local artist
The Kidz Zone will have inflatables Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday. Arm bands are available for purchase at Cathrine’s Gallery at 7 West Jefferson or the SCED office at 112 W. Harrison St. Preorder arm bands are $10, and a day of bands is $12.
Moultrie County Mobile Farm will be on site 2-4 p.m. Saturday for youngsters to learn a little about farming in Moultrie County. New this year is the Sloan Implement Pedal Pull contest for the kiddos with sign up at 2:30 p.m. and a 3 p.m. start.
The official chili judging begins at 4:30 p.m. with local celebrity judges from the Sullivan area. The chili tasting opens at 5 p.m. and people choice judging 5-7 p.m. The cook-off winners and Artoberfest results will be announced at 7:30 p.m.
The beer tent is open for business at noon Saturday and closes at 11 p.m. Feudin’ Hillbillys will be playing under the beer tent 8-11 p.m. Saturday.
For more information and for any forms visit www.sullivanchamber.com or call 217-728-4223.
•September 6, 2017•
Al Golden and Dick Wiback will have their memories honored during the First Memorial Chicken Dinner at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68.
The public is invited to this no cost dinner Saturday, September 16. Serving is from 5:30-7 p.m. or until they run out of chicken. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
Everyone is welcome to this dine in only meal, no carry outs.
Included are a choice of plain and barbecued grilled chicken legs and thighs, green beans, salad and rolls prepared by the Sons of American Legion.
Stick around after dinner for DJ and karaoke entertainment. A&E Karaoke is from 7-11 p.m. in the lounge.
Come out and share memories and stories about Al and Dick, two proud American Legion family members while enjoying a great dinner in their honor.