•October 20, 2021•
As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19.
“Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and Fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines that are readily available,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “However, we must still take precautions as not everyone is vaccinated and a vaccine for children younger than 12 year is not yet available. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your friends and family, and your community, but it’s also important to use a layered approach by wearing a mask indoors and limiting/avoiding settings where physical distancing is not possible to help stop the spread of the virus.” Read More
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Menu 10-20-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Oct. 25 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Oct. 26 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Oct. 27 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Oct. 28 - Vegetable Lasagna, Corn, Broccoli, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Croutons
Oct. 29 - Liver and Onions, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous
•October 20, 2021•
The Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous will be October 16 and 17. Saturday hours are 10 am to dark and Sunday hours are 10 am to 2 pm. Take a step back in time and re-live the past with the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club at their annual fall rendezvous. This year’s events include: tomahawk throwing, long bow shooting, black powder gun demonstration, blacksmithing, wood working, rug weaving, new working sawmill, candy canon. Saturday’s meal will be ham and bean dinner or vegetable soup with cornbread. Sunday’s meal will be chili. Hot dogs and sloppy joes will be provided both days. All prepared over an open fire. There will also be water. Directions: Proceed west at the four way stop sign in downtown Moweaqua. Follow the signs to the Moweaqua Golf Course then continue 1 1/2 miles west. There will be a sign on the right side of the road, turn in and follow drive back to parking. Muddy Waters Rendezvous is part of the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club located in Sullivan. For more information contact Tom Addison at 217-827-3124 or Bill Adams at 217-820-7869.
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Quest Dance Convention
•October 20, 2021•
Sullivan Dance Studio hosted the ultimate Broadway experience with Quest Intensive September 18-19. Two Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Lauren Gibbs and Christine Sienicki, taught choreography, took headshots, held mock auditions, hosted a showcase, gave awards and more. Nineteen Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team members attended the two day event. Those attending were: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Emma Lawrence, Maleah Matteson, Elizabeth Owens, Macie Rodgers, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle and Lyla Wright. Special Awards & Scholarships were given to the following dancers: Gabrielle Carpenter, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Elizabeth Owens, Miah Voegel and Kylin Wehrle.
MC Beacon Finds Employment for Consumers in Community
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Erick, a consumer of the Moultrie County Beacon, helps a customer at Buxton’s Garden Farm and Flower Shop.
•October 20, 2021•
Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Recognized each October, NDEAM is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities as well as provide education and promote diversity, equity and inclusion through awareness raising and action.
Our own Moultrie County Beacon is doing what they can to “raise awareness” right here in Sullivan. “And we are taking ‘action’ by actively helping our friends (most of whom currently work at the Beacon) find employment in the community”, said Stan Parks, Job coach at the Beacon. Read More
Flannell Newest Partner at Bolen Robinson & Ellis
•October 20, 2021•
Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP recently announced that Dan L. Flannell has become its newest partner, and will be located in our Sullivan office.
Flannell joins BRE Law after a lengthy career serving as Moultrie County’s Resident Circuit Judge, as well as Chief Judge of the six counties comprising the 6th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Following his retirement from the bench in 2017, Dan has most recently served as the City of Sullivan’s first City Administrator the past 4 ½ years. Read More
LLC Introduces New Program
•October 20, 2021•
Lake Land College recently introduced a medical assistant completion program for those who have a Certified Medical Assistant certificate from somewhere other than Lake Land College and would like to earn an associate degree as a medical assistant.
“This is a great opportunity for people already working in this field to advance their careers,” Medical Assistant Program Instructor and Director of the Medical Assistant Program Molly Yeske said. Read More
SHS Homecoming Parade 2021
Photo by Sonya Best
Leading the Parade
The beginning of the Sullivan Homecoming Parade was led by emergency vehicles and flag bearers.
Photo by Sonya Best
Football players and cheerleaders
Redskins football players and cheerleaders on the parade route.
Photo by Sonya Best
Homecoming Parade
Ed Moody and grandson Waylon celebrated Homecoming by being in the parade last Friday.
Photo by Sonya Best
Throwing Candy
Homecoming king candidate Ben Bushue throws candy during the Homecoming parade while riding on the parade route with Homecoming queen candidate Jesse Kirk.
Sullivan Art Club to Host Workshop October 23
•October 20, 2021•
The Sullivan Art Club will be hosting an art workshop on Saturday, October 23 at the St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corner of West Jackson and McClellan Streets. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm with an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine at one of the area restaurants. Read More
Remember When? 10-13-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
The campus of Sullivan High School would remain open over the lunch hour. The Sullivan school board approved the amended recommendations of a committee appointed to study the feasibility of a closed high school campus--a practice that had been debated by the board over several months as a means of asserting more school control over students’ noontime behavior.
The Sullivan City Council adopted a street improvement ordinance. Adopted annually, that year’s non-referendum ordinance called for the borrowing of $50,000 to improve city streets and alleys and levied a tax for the payment of the principle and interest. The interest rate was 5.75 percent. Read More