•November 7, 2018•
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Sullivan Library, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan. Read More
•November 7, 2018•
The Museum on Main Street exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution and Illinois Humanities will be on display at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center from December 15, 2018 - January 26, 2019.
Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60 to 17 percent, according to experts with The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Exhibit. However, Americans still rely on rural communities for the food and other resources that power the nation. The Crossroads exhibit takes a look at the characteristics of rural America. It explores how rural communities change and how rural Americans are changing for the future. The exhibit covers many themes, including: Rural Identity, Rural Land, Rural Communities, Persistence in Rural Communities, and Managing Change in Rural Communities. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Between 300 and 400 costumed youngsters and adults braved the snow and cold weather to participate in the annual Kiwanis Halloween Parade Saturday. The parade was led by Sullivan Junior High band and each category was led by a Kiwanis member. The winners in each category were as follows: Hobos and Gypsies- Karen Hagen, Marci Beals and Evyn Flannell; Cowboys and Indians- McKenzie and Leslie Lewis, Trevor Warner, Darby Seabaugh and Shera Byers; Family group- Ron, Eileen, Lindsey and Kyle Sporrer, Lori,Tyler and Marty Sims and Carrie Copeland, Amy, Andrew and Parker Sims, and Katie and Mark McKown. Animals and Agriculture- Alex and Amy Robinson and Jacob Fleener, Jessica Ray, Ben Wheeler and Tyson Warner. Comics, TV and Monsters- Stephan Siere, Hennifer Starr, Morgan Woolsey and Beth Minnis. Storybook and Witches- Mark Bratton, Jacob and Chelsea Warren, Eric Miller, Drew and Morgan Miller. Clowns and Devils- Hank Tabor, Zachary Seabaugh, Natalie Craig, and Andrew Fryman. Unclassified 1-8: Nicole Fergusen, George Spencer, Megan Calhoun and Wyatt Jenkins. Unclassified 9-16: Adam Crowe, Beth Sanner, Derek Pikop and Katie Singer and Jamie Dunphy. Adults: Gordon and Sondra Wood and Chris VandenBrink and Kirk McNamer. Read More
•November 7, 2018•
Every year the Newman Catholic Center community gathers to celebrate its past, present and future at its annual Newman Night Celebration. This year the event will take place Saturday, November 10.
As part of the event, a social hour, silent auction, dinner and dancing with a live DJ will be held following Newman Catholic Center’s 4:30 p.m. mass in the Eastern Illinois University Union Grand Ballroom.
Event Will Include Honors Program
•November 7, 2018•
Lakeview College of Nursing will hold a research day for its faculty and students on Friday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Doudna Fine Arts Building located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.
The event will include a guest speaker as well as a Lakeview Honors Program.
Rita Wallace, who is one of the event’s organizers and an assistant professor at Lakeview, said “the focus of this semester’s Research Day is to take excellent care of yourself as a nurse so you can give incredible care for your patients.” Read More
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Windsor FFA Attends Nationals
The Windsor FFA chapter took 12 members and one alumni member, Mary Sims, to the 91st National Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. The first night, Windsor FFA attended the Garth Brooks concert.
The members got to explore the career fair, seeing different companies and getting free items, attended workshops on leadership and teamwork and attended the Blue Room.
The speakers discussed going M.A.D. (Making A Difference) and how to be successful. Pictured are front row L to R: Jack Welsh, Lillie Sims, Marylee Orman, Hannah Reed, Ava Bennett, Logan Greuel, and Beau Bennett. Back row L to R: Ben Beck, Brandon Milligan, Kyhe Wheeler, Jackson Miller, and Mason Campbell.
By: Hannah Reed –Windsor FFA Reporter
•November 7, 2018•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
When I first started teaching in the Sullivan School District, I found it a little odd that our schools were in session on Veteran’s Day.
I understood why we were in session much better after I was able to witness the Veteran’s Day Celebration at Sullivan Elementary School.
I would rank our students’ and teachers’ demonstration of their appreciation of those who have served our country among the highest of schools everywhere. In the weeks preceding Veteran’s Day, students and teachers share examples with their classes of members of their family who are serving or have served in the military. Read More
•November 7, 2018•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their annual dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 in Jonathan Creek Christian Church. The fee is $15. The program following the meal is “Abraham Lincoln” as portrayed by veteran Lincoln presenter Joe Woodard in praise of America’s political institutions and to warn of threats to their perpetuation.
Woodard has portrayed Lincoln for more than 25 years, specializing in the pre-presidential Lincoln and has spoken at many museums and historic sites and to numerous civic groups. He is a member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters and has been honored with their Excellence Award.
•November 7, 2018•
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold a Personal Assistant Orientation for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant.
The Orientation will be held on 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 at the Shelbyville SAIL Office, 1604 West Main, Suite 100 in Shelbyville. There will be a break for lunch.
Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the state of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation program. Read More
•October 31, 2018•
Moultrie County has led the area with the lowest unemployment rate for months but slipped to fourth following a two tenths uptick from last year.
Moultrie County unemployment increased to 3.6% this year up from 3.4% last year. Read More