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Senior Peace Meal

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Call 1-800-543-1770

The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.

April 15 - Chicken and Wild, Rice Soup, 3 Bean Salad, Carrot and Raisin, Salad, Fruit, Crackers

April 16 - Ham Loaf with Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Pineapple Chunks, Bread/Roll

April 17 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with, Brown Gravy, Peas and Pearl Onions, Broccoli salad, Bread/Roll

April 18 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Squash, Seasoned Green Beans, Romaine Side Salad

April 19 - Salsa Chicken , Tater Tots, Corn and Black Beans, Fruit, Bread/Roll

A Look Back…4-10-2024

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2014

Lancers senior Katie Wildman struck out two and snagged a liner for the first three outs of the visitor’s half of the first—on her way to an eight strikeout performance— and at first look of the Maroon’s pitching, it looked as if ALAH would clobber Champaign Central.

After several years of training, Sullivan native and EIU junior kinesiology major Alex Wood recently won the annual Mr. EIU bodybuilding competition last month. Read More

C.E.F.S. college scholarship 

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•April 3, 2024•

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity is now accepting applications for its CSBG College Scholarship. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2024.  Applications are available at any C.E.F.S. Outreach Office and on our agency website at www.cefseoc.org. Minimum scholarships will be $1,100.00. To be eligible, applicants must meet Income Guidelines (based on gross income) listed on the application form and provide all documents identified on the application form. The scholarship is only available for those who will be attending an Illinois post-secondary institution and enrolled full-time. For further information contact: Cindy Mayer, Outreach Director at (217)342-2193 ext. 121 or cmayer@cefseoc.org.

Stations of the Cross

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Stations of the Cross
The “Stations Of The Cross” event was held on Good Friday in Bethany. This is an annual community event sponsored by the Bethany Ministerial Alliance.  Approximately 70 community members came out to honor and commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus by walking as a group up Main Street and stopping at various points to share scripture, readings, prayer and songs. The Ministerial Alliance consists of the following churches: Cumberland Presbyterian, Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, United Methodist, Saint Isidore, First Christian and Free Methodist.

A Look Back…

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2014

Nathan Riley is 12 years old. He’s been fishing for only a couple years. He is mostly self-trained too, having watched dozens of YouTube videos on the sport. And it was he who was by himself at little ol’ Wyman Lake when he caught a 20-inch, 5-pound., 7-ounce large mouth bass on a cold March morning.

Earlier this month Shelby County residents passed a new one percent sales tax aimed at helping area schools maintain their often-aging buildings. The referendum, which passed on March 18 and goes into effect April the following year, could bring Okaw Valley schools as much as $50,000 in increased revenue according to district superintendent Kent Stauder. Read More

Remembering who we are…. 3

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•April 3, 2024•

by Janet Roney

In Robert Frost’s poem, Fire and Ice, he wonders whether fire or ice will destroy our world. He thought fire would, but “…I know enough of hate to say that for destruction ice is also great…” 

Yes, ice certainly destroys, but the last glacier that came down from Wisconsin and Canada during our current ice age did some very good things to Moultrie County. Let’s review. 

It left a flat surface with a fresh new covering of glacial drift that filled in old river valleys that are the aquifers that give us water. Because it stopped just beyond Gays at the southern edge of the county, our soil has weathered for just 18,000 years instead of the 300,000 years of weathering of soils to the south. Our growing season is longer than anywhere else on earth the glacier covered. All of this contributed to making some of the most valuable farmland in the world here in Moultrie County.   Read More

Angler’s Tribute to Veterans

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•April 3, 2024•

The annual Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Crappie Tournament will be held this Saturday on Lake Shelbyville. Early registration will take place Friday at the Sullivan VFW beginning at 5 p.m.. Take-off and weigh in will take place at the Bo Woods Ramp. Saturday registration will be at 5:30 a.m. with lines in at 7. Weigh-in will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Senior Peace Meal

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•April 3, 2024•

For Reservations 

Call 1-800-543-1770

The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.

April 8 - Breakfast Casserole, Warm Michigan Fruit, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Cinnamon Roll

April 9 - Fried Chicken, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Baby, Carrots, Kidney Bean Salad, Bread/Roll      

April 10 - Lasagna, Green Beans, Romaine Side Salad, Berry Crisp

April 11 - BBQ Riblet, Parmesan Roasted, Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Coleslaw, Mini sub Roll

April 12 - Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes with, White Gravy, Garlic Vegetables, Fruit or Salad, Bread/Roll

Lake Land College to Host Commencement Ceremony

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•March 27, 2024•

Lake Land College will celebrate with graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.

“All of our graduates have accomplished so much, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with them at this year’s Commencement Ceremony,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said.

The ceremony will be livestreamed via the Internet from the college’s homepage at LakeLandCollege.edu. In addition to seating in the Field House, overflow seating showing the livestream on a large screen will be available throughout campus. A recording will also air on local cable channels in the days following.

The deadline to file an Intent to Graduate is Friday, March 15. The deadline to measure for a cap and gown is Friday, March 29.

A Look at Nature Photo Contest

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•March 27, 2024•

Prairie’s Edge Master Naturalists announce the launch of the “A Look at Nature Photo Contest,” inviting amateur photographers to immerse themselves in the beauty of spring and showcase their photography skills. The contest, part of the Explore Nature series, will run from April 1st to May 10th, providing participants ample time to capture the vibrant essence of the season.

The primary theme of the contest is “A Look at Nature,” encouraging entrants to explore and photograph the captivating elements of spring in the natural environment. Whether it’s blossoming flowers, picturesque landscapes, or playful wildlife, participants are urged to let their creativity blossom and share their unique perspective on the season’s awakening. Read More