•March 11, 2020•
The Central A&M Superhero Club is presenting Raider Con from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4 in Moweaqua.
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with a variety of activities: Cosplay, comic books, artist alley, concessions.
Guest artists include: Bill Reinhold, Linda Lessmann, Kyle Strahm, Baldimar Rivas, Buster Moody, Jake Smith Jeremiah Lambert, Zac Atkinson, Ed Lozano, and Charles Simpson.
Category Archives: News Briefs
St. Columcille Hears Sheen Plan
Photo furnished St. Columcille Hears Sheen Plan St. Columcille parishioners met with Dr. Peter Howard, international speaker and founder of the Fulton Sheen Institute, who is a leading authority on the life and teaching of Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen. Dr Howard visited the Immaculate Conception Parish Center on Sunday, March 8th, to share his presentation of “Visions of Our Future: Fulton Sheen’s Plan for a Great America.” As his cause for canonization continues to move forward, Bishop Sheen remains one of the best known Catholic figures of the last one hundred years. During the engaging 3-hour event, Dr Howard discussed the heart of the cultural war in America today, a war that Sheen prophesied over 80 years ago.
Moultrie County 2020 Mobile Home Privilege Tax
•March 11, 2020•
Tax bills will be mailed on March 13, 2020 and are due on May 15, 2020. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, 10 South Main, Suite 10, Sullivan, IL. 61951.
Taxes may also be paid at all Moultrie County Banks: Scott State Bank Bethany/Dalton City/Sullivan/Mt. Zion, State Bank of Arthur a Division of Morton Community Bank, Arthur Community Bank, First National Bank of Arthur, First Community Bank of Moultrie County in Sullivan and Lovington and First Mid-Illinois Bank Sullivan. Read More
Remember When? 3-11-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
A local firm has been awarded a $269,617 federal printing contract, according to the office of Congressman Glenn Poshard.
Sullivan Marketing, Inc., 917 West Harrison, Sullivan won the government printing contract for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture materials.
Clyde Drury’s miniature horse, Peewee, was getting a “little chunky” so he began searching for a means to give the 27 inch tall horse regular exercise.
Drury bought a used treadmill, added some sideboards and PeeWee is shedding the pounds. Peewee walks at 3 miles per hour for 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the evening.
The Sullivan High School Scholastic Bowl team scored second place honors at the Eastern Illinois University Scholastic Bowl Tournament. Members include Meredith Cooper, Andrew Preston, Brianne Bolin, Lance Coil, Casey Matthews, Tony Armstrong, Sarah Eller, Adam Uhlarik, Erica Ozee, Andrew French and Amy Terrell. Read More
SAarts Youth Art Exhibition and Competition
•March 11, 2020•
Sullivan Area Arts is celebrating young artists with its fourth annual Youth Art Show March 12-28.
The contest is open to original artwork created by any area students K-12. Works may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and must be ready to display. Read More
Sen. Righter Introduces County Fair Queen in the Senate
•March 11, 2020•
Photo furnished
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) after introducing Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler from Carmi to the Senate. Also pictured are her mother, Kara Kessler, and the State FFA President Gage Miller of Sullivan.
FFA students and agricultural advocates from throughout Illinois descended on the Capitol for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day (IALD) on March 3.
As part of the day’s activities, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) welcomed and introduced Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler from Carmi to the Senate. Also pictured are her parents, Kara and Curt Kessler, and the State FFA President Gage Miller.
IALD brings together farm, agricultural commodity organizations and agriculture interest groups to advocate to lawmakers about the importance of agriculture and agricultural education.[/s2If]
Menu 3-11-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 16 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, March 17 - Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, Mexi corn w/lima beans, bun, fruit juice
Wednesday, March 18 - Swissed beef patties w/tomato, onion, celery, green pepper, creamy coleslaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Thursday, March 19 - Breakfast casserole, warm rosy applesauce, fruit juice, cinnamon roll, cranberries
Friday, March 20 - Salmon burger w/condiment, venetian blend vegetables, potato casserole, dinner roll, mandarin oranges
Moultrie County 4-H Members Attend 4-H Leadership Conference
•March 11, 2020•
Sarina Voegel and Hannah Creek both represented Moultrie-Douglas 4-H and their Moultrie County Shining Stars 4-H Club by attending the annual Illinois 4-H Leadership Conference.
This overnight event was held in Effingham on February 22-23. They were two of 100 members in 7th and 8th grade from around the state in attendance.
While at the conference they attended sessions on a variety of topics. The sessions included: Tacky Tourist Trivia, which allowed members to test their knowledge of the world, 4-H, pop, culture and more in teams.
In Flying into the Virtual World, members used virtual reality and took a virtual trip to Europe, South America and Africa and used STEM to help solve international problems in the form of fun engineering challenges. Read More
SBL DAISY Nurse Award Received for Compassionate Care
•March 4, 2020•
Critical Care Nurse Amy Masengale, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on February 27.
Masengale was nominated by a daughter who was grateful for the compassionate care she provided to her mother at the end of her life. In her nomination letter, the patient’s daughter wrote:
“My mother had surgery recently. Due to complications after the surgery she was placed in the Critical Care Unit where she later passed away. Amy was her nurse and tended to her with such compassion and care. Amy was constantly explaining what was happening to my mom, whether it be taking blood to administrating the numerous bags of IV medication. She and the doctor did everything they could to try to save her, but unfortunately it was her time. Read More
Menu 3-4-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 9 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, Texas toast, mandarin oranges
Tuesday, March 10 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, March 11 - Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, corn casserole, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits
Thursday, March 12 - Meatloaf, Delmonico potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, dinner roll, cranberry apple salad
Friday, March 13 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, bean medley, whole grain wheat (1), gelatin w/fruit