•March 13, 2019•
SBL AdvantAge 50 is offering a day trip to the International Quilt Festival, Thursday, March 28, being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
The festival will feature hundreds of vendors, educational programs and all kinds of new and exciting quilting items. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
Several Moultrie County agencies are banding together to co-sponsor a one-day prescription medication take back event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the parking lot of the Moultrie County Health Department.
The Moultrie County Health Department has opened the event in accordance with the DEA National Prescription Take Back Day through the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Sullivan Police Department. Other sponsors include the Moultrie County Counseling Center and New Vision, Inc. of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 18 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion, and bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges
Tuesday, March 19 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, March 20 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, pears
Thursday, Mach 21 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, March 22 - Whitefish burger w/sauce pkt., baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple
25 Years Ago This Week
Ana Endara, an exchange student from Panama who officially graduated from a private school in Panama in December, came to the United States to earn her second diploma. She is staying with host family Homer and Joyce Russell. In Panama she eats rice, meat, potatoes and some spicy foods. Ana said while in Sullivan she ate fast food at least four times a week. She has enjoyed basketball season, and she also enjoys studying and listening to music. Her favorite classes are U.S. History and Advanced Biology.
Pennies for the Potties has paid off. The Little Theatre-On the Square will begin its renovation of its restrooms soon. The board also has plans for moving the doors and constructing a new concession stand. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
Sullivan High School has recently enjoyed several successes in the area of academic contests.
Our scholastic bowl team placed 2nd in the Central Illinois Conference this year. They also won the Scholastic Bowl Regional Competition and advanced to the Sectional contest. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
Lovington Village Board met Feb 11 in regular session and Feb. 21 for a special board meeting.
At the 6 p.m. special meeting president Roger Walker and trustees Doug Smith, Brenda Wood, Pam Anklam, Dennis Garmon, Gary Clem and clerk Alma Fair attended.
Following a one hour executive session, Anklam made a motion to lay off one full time city employee, citing lack of work and budgetary concerns. Vote was unanimous. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
Moultrie County 2019 Mobile Home Privilege Tax bills will be mailed March 15 and are due May 15, 2019. 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, 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
•March 6, 2019•
The University of Illinois at Urbana has named Sydney Hagerman to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester.
Sydney is a sophomore and is a 2017 graduate of Okaw Valley High School. She is a dance major in the college of Fine and Applied Arts. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 11 - Chili mac, tossed salad w/dressing, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches
Tuesday, March 12 - Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, broccoli cauliflower bake, dinner roll, tropical fruit
Wednesday, March 13 - Chicken casserole, peas and carrots, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce
Thursday, March 14 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage-tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Friday, March 15 - Salmon loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, Midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit
•March 6, 2019•
Eastern Illinois University’s Bryan Murley, associate professor of journalism, was selected for a slot on the Illinois Road Scholars roster for 2019-20.
The Road Scholars speaker program is part of Illinois Humanities and seeks to provide a variety of humanities programming to local non-profit organizations around the state at reduced cost. Read More