•August 14, 2019•
Those interested in pursuing their ancestry back to a patriot of the American Revolution are invited to a genealogical workshop. The sponsors are the Stephen Decatur Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Decatur Public Library. The workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at the Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St. in Decatur, and there is no charge. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Social Security Column: Communities Fighting Fraud, Protecting Families
•August 14, 2019•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District
Manager, Decatur
Older people are at a greater risk of fraud and other forms of financial exploitation. The United States Postal Service has seen an increase in mail fraud and is promoting community strength and fraud awareness as a way to prevent abuse. Social Security agrees. You can help your more vulnerable loved ones fight fraud.
You or a loved one might receive an advertisement in the mail, but it could be from a private company or even a scammer. United States law prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security. Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Walk
•August 14, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
I am pleased to welcome Sullivan Students back on Friday, August 16.
As usual, our buildings were a flurry of activity this past summer. The coordinated efforts of our custodians, secretaries, administration, teachers, coaches, and sponsors yielded wonderful results as it does every summer.
One really has to be here to see all of the work that is involved in preparing for another great year of education. The attention to detail given to every inch of every building by our custodial staff is truly something to be marveled. Read More
Remember When? 8-14-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Dorothy Phillips retired from Scott State Bank after 31 years in the banking business. She began her career at Mattoon at First National Bank in bookkeeping. Five years after, she found an opening in Bethany where she lived with her husband, Boyd. After her retirement, Dorothy plans to return to Mattoon where four of her six children live.
Sullivan school board has reassigned Nancy Schaljo to the position of principal at Sullivan Middle School after the resignation of Kirby Rodgers. Teacher Rita Florey will now become the principal of Sullivan Elementary School. Some 21 teachers will be joining Sullivan’s staff of about 75 this school year.
A survey of Sullivan school district residents was running 60 percent in favor of consolidation with the Bethany School district. Some 63 percent preferred that Bethany High School students attend high school in Sullivan and each district house their own K-8.
Sullivan’s Frank Hutchcraft celebrates nearly three decades with the local auto dealership now owned by George Rutledge. The original owner, Tom West, sold the dealership to Dutch Horton in 1962. Horton sold to Wilbur Donnell in 1978. George Rutledge took over in 1992, and Frank is his sales manager. Hired by Horton as a parts manager, Hutchcraft became the glue that held the place together according to his son Michael. Read More
Menu 8-7-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, August 12 - Fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, fruit juice, bun, pears
Tuesday, August 13 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, sweet cinnamon carrots, whole grain wheat (1), watermelon
Wednesday, August 14 - turkey salad w/grapes, cucumber salad, fruit cocktail, roll, apple oatmeal bar
Thursday, August 15 - Taco salad w/beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, pineapple taco chips, cake
Friday, August 16 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, brussels sprouts, Texas toast, mixed melon salad w/grapes
Remember When? 8-7-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan High School head basketball coach, Ted Turner, took a job to head the hoops for the conference rivals, the Clinton Maroons. In Sullivan, Turner taught elementary P.E. for six years. In Clinton he will be teaching high school P.E. and will be with the kids that he is coaching.
A photo shows Courtney and Matt Dyer carrying on the family tradition of selling melons at Kerr-McGee in Sullivan, Their grandfather, Wayne Watkins, sold melons for some 30 years at the same location.
Marilyn Andres, formerly of Sullivan, was presented with a Colorado Distinguished Teacher Award. Andres received a cash award, a plaque, and special certificate during a ceremony held at Colorado State University. Before moving to Colorado nine years previous with husband, Ron Andres, she taught school in the Windsor school district for 14 years. Read More
Extended Wet Weather Ended in July-Now the Heat is On
•August 7, 2019•
The seven-month historic stretch of abnormally wet weather in Illinois ended with drier than average conditions in July, according to Brian Kerschner, spokesperson for the Illinois State Climatologist Office at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
The preliminary July average statewide precipitation was 3.23 inches, which is 0.85 inches below the long-term average.
Since November 2018, each month has been reported with above average statewide precipitation. Although the amount of rain in July was below average overall, the precipitation across Illinois was not evenly distributed.
Many in southern and northeastern Illinois experienced near to above average precipitation totals in July. A station near Highland in Madison County reported the highest monthly rainfall total of 9.02 inches. Read More
Letters to the Editor 8-7-2019
Letter To The Editor,
Last Friday evening, Mason Point sponsored another concert in their summer series at Tabor Park.
Mackville, an entertaining gospel/bluegrass band from the Arthur-Atwood area, provided an hour of well-done traditional music.
The weather was ideal, and Tabor Park is a great setting for their style of music. Unfortunately, there was little advertising so an audience of twelve got to hear a very good band play a selection of very good music. Read More
SBL DAISY Nurse Award Recipient Saves Life
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DAISY Award winner Amber Waterman, RN
•August 7, 2019•
Amber Waterman, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on August 1.
Waterman was nominated for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care to her patients and support to her coworkers. In a nomination letter, her coworkers shared the following examples:
“Amber quickly recognized something was amiss when caring for a patient after surgery. She alerted the doctor that the patient was showing signs of a pulmonary embolism. The doctor agreed with Amber’s recommendations and ordered the appropriate testing. Amber remained extremely calm and composed throughout the situation and acted with the upmost speed and competency. With Amber’s quick thinking and responsiveness, she was able to ensure that her patient received the best possible treatment. The week prior, Amber was also quick to recognize a cardiac issue a patient was experiencing and took rapid action. Read More
Coupons for Back to School and Immunizations at the MCHD
•August 7, 2019•
August is National Immunization Month. To celebrate, come to the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) for Back-to-School Immunization needs and receive a choice of coupons for a delicious treat.
For those students who have already completed their 2019 immunizations at the health department, stop by and choose a coupon.
“If your student is aged between three and 23 years old, they may need immunizations. There are many reasons to get your vaccinations fulfilled at the health department,” MCHD Administrator Angela Hogan said. Read More