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White and Yellow Belt Test Promotion

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White and Yellow Belt Test Promotion
On Saturday, September 25 students at Taekwondo Master Roberts at 3408 Marshall Ave, Mattoon attended a white and yellow belt test promotion.
There were 15 white and yellow belts from Mattoon, Charleston, Sullivan, Westfield and Neoga promoted to their next rank. Kevin Roberts, owner and Master Instructor has been teaching in Mattoon for 14 years. Students had to show forms, sparring, one-steps, board breaking and self defense. Students testing were ages from 5 to 40. Master Roberts and other Black belts graded the students.
Seated: Weverleigh Kimmons of Mattoon, Peyton Harl of Charleston, and Gage Christner of Neoga.
Second row: Mrs. Jessie Roberts, 2nd Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Callie Russell and Brody Bates both of Sullivan, and Reed Christner of Neoga.
Third row: Arlo Davis of Charleston, Meghann Keniley of Mattoon, Mya Jones of Charleston, Evin Davis of Westfield, William Keniley of Mattoon, Milo Herbert of Mattoon, and Master Kevin Roberts of Mattoon. Fourth row: Mr. Jack Williams, 4th Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Tate Christner of Neoga, Thomas Chipol of Mattoon, Aleck McCullough and Terry McCullough both of Mattoon, Emma Evans of Mattoon, and Mia Bianca Roberts, 1st Degree Black Belt of Mattoon.

Remember When? 9-29-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

Bethany’s only restaurant closed as well as a service station. Korner Korall owner Tammy Stinson explained that the restaurant closed because of “too many hours, no life.” Stinson owned the downtown restaurant for 5 1/2 years. The Bethany Standard service station on West Main Street also closed. Read More

Letter to the Editor 9-29-2021

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The Story Of The Misplaced Cat

Dear Editor,

If this is your cat please keep it at your house. If you get an animal, you should keep it at home. It could get hit by a car, kicked by mean people, attacked by other cats or dogs. Cats are bad about trying to catch our birds, they also dig in and poop in my flowers. I don’t have a cat and don’t want them crying at night in my yard because a male cat has attacked them. I can call animal control to pick it up if you don’t want it. No harm done so far (except for the crying at night).

B. Allen

One Book One Sullivan Narrows Book Choice to Top 4 Titles

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•September 29, 2021•
Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal is to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will announce their 2021-2022 community-wide book title on Monday, November 22nd around 8:10 a.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The students hope that the community will share the joy of books as much as they do. The following is a list of the top 4 selections: Read More

Millikin University to Celebrate Homecoming

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•September 29, 2021•
Millikin University will be hosting a hybrid 2021 Homecoming Celebration during the weekend of Oct. 1-3, that will include both in-person and virtual events.
This year’s Homecoming theme, Big Blue Rewind, invites guests to turn back time, reconnect with friends and celebrate their shared history of Millikin. Whether you’re from the vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, iPod or streaming generation ... Homecoming promises to provide a mixtape of sweet memories, both old and new.
Homecoming activities will start on Monday, Sept. 27, with the Homecoming Kickoff on the Miller Quad from 6 – 8 p.m. Millikin’s annual Chalk the Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the walkways around Shilling Hall on Millikin’s campus. Read More

Pritzker Signs New Legislative Maps

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•September 29, 2021•
By Capitol News Illinois

Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
“These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois’ diversity is reflected in the halls of government,” Pritzker said in a statement.
But not everyone agrees that the maps do reflect the state’s diversity. The political action arm of the reform group CHANGE Illinois issued a statement arguing that they actually dilute minority voting power. Read More

LLC to Host Virtual Nursing Information Sessions

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•September 29, 2021•
Lake Land College will be hosting virtual nursing information sessions on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as well as Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn why Lake Land’s Nursing programs are ranked third in the state, as well as the various options for a nursing career.
The informational sessions are customized to meet the interests of those considering a career in healthcare to those who have been working in the nursing field for years and would like to advance in their careers. Read More

Jesse White Awards Adult Literacy Grants

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•September 29, 2021•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
Libraries in our area who were awarded grants are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00; Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. Read More

Menu 9-29-2021

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Senior Peace Meal
For reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Oct. 4 - Sausage in Gravy, Hash Rounds, Orange Juice, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions & Bell Pepper, Biscuit
Oct. 5 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 6 - Beef Tortellini, Peas, Carrots, Tropical fruit Salad, Bread
Oct. 7 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Nantucket Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 8 - Goulash, Seasoned Greens, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Grain Dinner Roll