•June 14, 2023•

The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its June general meeting on Sunday, June 18, at 4:00 pm at the pavilion in Tabor Park in Sullivan, IL. Directions from Decatur: Take IL Hwy 121 into Sullivan; turn left after the signage to Wyman/Tabor Park just past the 4-way stop sign. After brief announcements, including future July & August confirmed meeting information, local resident and historian, Joseph Pound, will present a brief review of the history of Sullivan and its two city parks, Wyman and Tabor Parks. Following the presentation, attendees may optionally patronize a local restaurant.

•June 14, 2023•

The Bethany Village Board met on Thursday, June 8 at the Bethany Village Hall. During the meeting bids were opened for the next step in the village’s water project. The bids are being submitted to rural development. According to Mayor Jon Book there were apparent low bids. He also noted that bids on the water main project are 9% higher than estimates from 2020 but that was not unexpected. Book also said that they are attempting to add on to the project since the funding is there. The village would like to replace the meters in town with remote readable meters. These have the advantages of providing real usage statistics and detect leaks. The board tabled a decision regarding the purchase of video surveillance for locations on Main Street. They will revisit this item at their next meeting in July.

•June 14, 2023•

Jonathan Creek Christian Church will be holding vacation bible school June 19-23 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The theme is Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light. New friends, amazing experiments, creative games, super fun snacks, surprising adventures and incredible music.

•June 7, 2023•
Sarah Bush Lincoln provided gallons of sunscreen to local pools and recreation areas to offer easy access to people who may need sun protection during the hot summer season.
SBL provided sunscreen to the following venues: Lytle Park Pool in Mattoon; Rotary Community Aquatic Center in Charleston; the Kluthe Memorial Pool in Effingham; the Oakland Pool; the Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center; the Tuscola Swimming Pool, the Newton Aquatic Center; Lake Shelbyville, the Marshall Community Pool; Camp New Hope; and the Arthur Community Pool.
SBL is pleased to continuously provide a necessity to people in local communities who need to protect their bodies while enjoying the outdoors this year.

•June 7, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will have their June Quarter Auction on Wednesday, June 14 at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Sullivan Okaw Valley Junior Football League (SOV JFL). The JFL program teaches fundamentals of football for younger kids preparing them for the transition to the high school program. There is also flag football which gives kids as young as kindergarten the opportunity to play. This year funds are being raised to purchase new helmets to replace the ones that have expired and can no longer be used. At the June Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One,Tastefully Simple, Paper Pe (formerly Usborne Books), Plunder Jewelry, Pampered Chef, plus different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs, and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “MoCoMonthlyQuarterMadness” Facebook page.