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Call For Artists To Sell At Xmas ARTicles

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•September 27, 2017•

The Decatur Area Arts Council is accepting applications for artists to sell original art and fine crafts at their holiday shop, Xmas ARTicles 2017.  The holiday shop will be open from December 1–29 in the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St. in downtown Decatur. Artists are encouraged to submit a wide variety of affordable “gifty” types of items such as jewelry and other wearable art, ornaments, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, painting, photography, decorations, floral wreaths, etc.

Application forms are available on the website at www.decaturarts.org.  Applications are due by November 3.

Soup Supper At Legion Post 68

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•September 27, 2017•

A soup supper benefit is being held for the family of Elina Grace Baker at Sullivan American Legion Post 68 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.

Baker, who was three years old, passed away following a tragic accident Sept. 9.

The granddaughter of Edna Bailey of Sullivan, Elina will forever be in the hearts of all her family and friends.

Serving begins at 5 p.m. at the Post located at 8 East Strain Street and will include a choice of chili, vegetable, potato, taco or cheese soups. Drinks and dessert will also served.

Call 217-728-4612 for more information.

McTeacher Night for OVHS

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•September 22, 2017•

McTeacher night is Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan McDonalds.

 

A donation from Sullivan McDonalds will benefit the Okaw Valley High School S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions). For more information contact Doug Elmore @ 217/665-3631 ext. 412

Sec. State Office in Sullivan

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•September 20, 2017•

Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Sullivan Library, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library,  in Sullivan 10 a.m.-2 p.m. October 19.

An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or identification card need only present a current valid driver’s license or identification card. If the applicant is applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver’s license or identification card, the applicant must present two forms of identification. To find out what documents are considered acceptable identification, call 217-782-7044 or visit the Illinois Secretary of States website at: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf.

SAR Meets in Arthur

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•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.

Moultrie Co. Clerk/Recorder Fees Increased 

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•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.

Bus Crash Driver Pleas

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•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.

Mobile Mammography Available Locally

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•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.

Honor Blood Drive Sept. 16

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•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.