Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
I applaud our City Council and our mayor for trying to deal with unhappy folks. I have always said, “Different strokes for different folks.” This holds true in life.
People, please use good judgment when it has to do with animals. They are a good choice if you love them.
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•October 8, 2025•
Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff, and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights residents living in all long-term care settings, as well as gives special recognition to the work of the individuals who help assure their dignity, privacy, and other basic human rights are maintained. “The Older Americans Act mandates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program inform residents of their rights,” said Kelly Richards, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. “This is something we do all year long. However, the designation of October as Residents’ Rights Month allows us to shine a larger spotlight and highlight the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. I hope you will join me this month by taking time to reach out to someone in a long-term care facility.”
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There is more to Habitat for Humanity in Sullivan than building homes, even though they are nearing the completion of the 26th house in Moultrie County. While Habitat Care-A-Vanners from all over the country spend two-week stints volunteering labor on the latest home, Sullivan has gone above and beyond most communities by providing a place for volunteers to park their campers and daily meals coordinated by the Sullivan Area Ministerial Alliance.
Sullivan FFA placed second in the Sullivan Soils Invitational contest, missing first by one point. Austin Schmohe, Jon Gavinq, Brodie Scribner, Bryce King, Hailie Britton, and Devan Tull all qualified for the Sectional Championship. With all of the budget cuts experienced by the County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Moultrie County soils contest had to be cancelled this year.
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•October 1, 2025•
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center invites you to celebrate the richness of the harvest season at Harvest to Home: A Fall Harvest Experience, held Friday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., just off Route 133 in Arthur, Illinois.
This immersive two-day event offers a rare opportunity to step into the past and experience farming the way it once was - powered by steam, gas, horses, and hard work. It’s a celebration of rural heritage, agricultural roots, and the community spirit that defined the harvest season for generations.
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•October 1, 2025•
by DM Williamee
BASO, in conjunction with the Okaw Valley PTO, is sponsoring a “Safe Trick or Treat’ for Bethany residents on October 25th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Trick or treating will be done in downtown Bethany. There will be a costume parade as well as judging for this event, so be sure to wear your best if you plan to compete. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Okaw Valley Elementary School. Call (217) 665-3232 with any questions.
•October 1, 2025•
Cadwell will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 3:15 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 at 1533 CR 1900N, inside Donor Bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 8/19/25 are eligible to give at this drive.
•October 1, 2025•
On Tuesday, October 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Lake Land College will be holding its ‘Career Day’ at 5001 Lake Land Boulevard in Mattoon. Lake Land College Career Day is designed for high school juniors and seniors to learn about local, rewarding career pathways. Every year, Lake Land welcomes approximately 1,200 high school students across 25 school districts to campus for the event. At Career Day, high school students throughout the Lake Land College district can choose from more than 150 sessions to attend that cover a wide range of career fields. Sessions are offered in various lengths of time, spanning either 20 or 50 minutes to provide basic or in-depth looks at high-demand careers in agriculture, health care, business, information technology, cosmetology, humanities and arts, communications, math, science, engineering, education, criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, political science, history, automotive, construction, technology, leadership, success in college and more.
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•October 1, 2025•
King Candidates: Ryker McDaniel, Seth Rincker, Branson Tingley, & Heath Westendorf. Queen Candidates: Cameron Carey, Anna Cowger, Haylee Downs, & Leah Kasey. Junior Attendants: Landon Purcell and Addyson Goeckner. Sophomore Attendants: Owen Figgins and Madison Sears. Freshman Attendants: Jackson Hartman & Lily Ault. The homecoming volleyball game will be on Friday, October 3rd, and the dance will be held Saturday. King and queen selection will be announced at the homecoming dance.
•October 1, 2025•
On Monday, October 6th, from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m., the Moultrie County Health Department will be at the Marrowbone Public Library, 216 W Main in Bethany, providing a Flu Vaccination Clinic. This clinic is for individuals who are nineteen (19) years of age or older. Flu vaccines are covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. No appointment is necessary. Both high and standard dosage vaccinations are available. For questions, call (217) 728-4114.
•October 1, 2025•
Hunters Feeding Illinois returns Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for its fourth season, in partnership with Feeding Illinois, Access Illinois Outdoors, Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network, and University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Education. Hunters Feeding Illinois has the mission to connect hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to support access to lean protein for Illinois residents and families. Food pantries in 50 Illinois counties are participating in the program this year.
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