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Menus 7-19-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, July 24 - Cinnamon applesauce, Ritz crackers, milk
Tuesday, July 25 - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk
Wednesday, July 26 - Poptarts, peach juice, milk
Thursday, July 27 - Pancakes, peach juice, milk
Friday, July 28 - Tater tot breakfast casserole, toast, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, July 24 - Macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday, July 25 - Chicken and cheese quesadilla, lettuce salad, peaches, milk
Wednesday, July 26 - Hamburger horseshoe, french fries, mandarin oranges, milk
Thursday, July 27 - Chicken nuggets, cheesy broccoli, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Friday, July 28 - Corn dogs, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 24 - Captain’s seafood cake w/tartar or cocktail sauce, macaroni and cheese, Italian mixed vegetables, orange juice, dinner roll, peaches
Tuesday, July 25 - Chicken enchiladas, brown rice vegetable pilaf, harvard beets, whole grain wheat, apricots
Wednesday, July 26 - Mat loaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy,s seasoned greens, Texas toast, dreamsicle dessert
Thursday, July 27 - Taco salad w/meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin oranges, taco chips, cake
Friday, July 28 - Turkey or cheese salad, vegetable soup, sunshine salad, crackers, whole grain wheat, watermelon

Bus Crash Defendant Waives Jury 

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•July 19, 2017•

Scarlett D. McKinzie, 36, Mattoon returns to Moultrie County Circuit Court August 22 after waiving her right to a jury trial on July 13.

McKinzie appeared in Moultrie County with public defender Marvin Hanson last Thursday. This allows the case to move toward a bench trial for felony charges filed by State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey in connection with the Feb 10, 2017 accident involving the Teutopolis school bus at the Hwy. 32 and Bruce-Findlay Road intersection.

The court appearance was related to felony aggravated driving under the influence charges. McKinzie posted $10,000 bond.

Lovington Grade School Registration

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•July 19, 2017•

Lovington Grade School (kindergarten thru eighth grade) will hold registration noon-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 at the school.

Remember to bring the registration packet sent home with the students in May and have all papers completely filled out with the most current information. As a reminder to kindergarten students, they should have a physical exam, dental exam, eye exam and an official birth certificate from their birth county courthouse. Second grade students should have a dental exam. Sixth grade students should have a physical and a dental exam. If a student in grades 7 or 8 plans to play sports, they will need a sports physical.

Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services will have a representative present to explain the program and answer any questions. This year there will not be a dentist at registration to give dental exams. These services are available for children who receive Medicaid or All Kids benefits, and/or children who receive free/reduced meals. Follow up services will be provided during the school year for students who qualify.

Dalton City Car Show is Coming

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•July 19, 2017•

It takes a village to put on a car show.

And that’s the way it has been in Dalton City as they prepare for the 7th Annual All Wheel Extravaganza on Sunday, July 23.

One of the most popular summer vehicle shows in the area is held from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on July 23, with virtually everyone in the village pitching in.

Harley’s Hide Out and the Shamrock Pub are the headquarters for a good time and great food during the event along with several additional vendors.

Trophies will be awarded the Top Five entries, with a car show entry fee of $10.

Slant 6 will provide musical entertainment with door prizes and a silent auction to round out the afternoon’s activities.

All proceeds from the annual All Wheel Extravanganza returns to the village for use toward the next year’s show.

70th Moultrie -Sullivan Fair

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•July 12, 2017•

The 70th annual Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will be held July 28 and 29 at the Moultrie County 4-H Center grounds east of Sullivan on the Cadwell Road.

Junior beef and sheep exhibitor projects along with Junior cooking, sewing and arts & crafts will be exhibited and judged Friday.

Junior swine, horse & pony and poultry and rabbit exhibitor projects will be judged Saturday.  Also floriculture, erg products and arts & crafts projects for all ages will be exhibited and judged in the exhibition building.

Sunnyside Fleaflickers 4-H club will provide food and refreshments at the food stand on the fairgrounds.

For further information, contact Dale Crawford at 217 728 8991 or email at sullivanfair@hotmail.com.  Fair information is also available as well as a fair book at www.moultriesullivanfair.com.

Bethany VBS Trailblazes

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•July 12, 2017•

The Bethany Community Vacation Bible School will be held 9-11:30 a.m. July 17-21 at Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The theme is “Trailblazers for the Faith: All Signs Point to Jesus”.  Children ages PreK through those who have finished fifth grade are invited to participate. A nursery is provided as needed for all helpers.

A closing program recognizing all participants along with music and lessons learned will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 in the church. Refreshments will be served following the program.

Canned or boxed food items will be collected each day and at the closing program for the Bethany Food Pantry. The public is welcome.

VFW Voice of Democracy Competition 

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•July 12, 2017•

Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Jeffrey Hastings announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Illinois high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Students must write and record a three-to-five minute essay on the selected theme using an audio CD or flash drive and present their recording, typed essay and completed entry form to their local VFW Post by October 31. The 2017-18 theme selected is “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” Students begin by competing at the local Post level, then Post winners compete at the district level with the winner advancing to the state competition.

All state first-place winners receive a four day trip to Washington, D.C. and the chance to compete for their share of more than $150,000 in scholarships. The first-place winner receives a $30,000 college scholarship.

Interested students and teachers should contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman at your local VFW Post or the Illinois State Voice of Democracy Director Robert McLeod by phone at (708) 363-7462 or email at rock76@yahoo.com for more information.

For details visit: www.vfw.org/VOD.

Band Featured At Benefit

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•July 12, 2017•

A benefit to assist George Grady will be from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington.

The benefit will feature music by Concealed Carry Band along with a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and bags tournament.

Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs. The event will be held in the empty lot next to the bar.

Student Loan Workshop Offered by C.E.F.S.

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•July 12, 2017•

C.E.F.S. will host a Student Loan Workshop August 1 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at 1805 S. Banker St. in Effingham.

This workshop will provide basic information on student loans and ways to cut down on the amount borrowed for a college education. Contact Michelle at 618-283-2631 or mhooks@cefseoc.org to RSVP with any questions.

City of Sullivan Clean Up Days

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•July 5, 2017•

The city of Sullivan has authorized July 15 and 22 as City Clean Up Days.

The location of a citizen’s residence determines which day their items will be collected.

Items for all residents who live north of Harrison Street and on Pifers Ln. will be picked up Saturday, July 15. Those living south of Harrison Street will be serviced Saturday, July 22.

Those not living in the corporate city limits are not eligible to participate in the clean up day; therefore, any items set out will not be picked up.

Items must be on the curb by 7 a.m.

Items not accepted for City Wide Clean Up pickup include but are not limited to include tires of any kind or size; car parts or components of any kind; solvents such as paints, oils, fuels, and thinners; yard waste such as clippings, trimmings, leaves, limbs, and branches; batteries; fluorescent light tubes; concrete, bricks, and rocks; burnt material/ashes of any kind; appliances (stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, dryers, freezers, and air conditioning units).

Waste electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, and televisions; asbestos materials/hazardous waste; petroleum-contaminated soil; industrial waste; chemicals; herbicides and pesticides; radioactive materials; flammable liquids; propane tanks or equipment; motor oil; transmission oil; lubricants/hydraulic oil/oil filters/contaminated; oils (mixed with solvents &/or gasoline); antifreeze; lead paint chips; railroad ties; medical waste; animals; and liquids are also not acceptable.