Category Archives: News Briefs

OV Athletic Facilities Under Construction

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OV Athletic Facilities Under Construction
The Okaw Valley CUSD #302 began construction on the $1.5 million athletic facilities upgrade at the high school last weeks.
Demolition of the current baseball field has started, and preparations to replace the gravel track with asphalt paving have begun and should be finished sometime this week.
The construction is scheduled to be finished for the 2019 spring sports season.
Included in the new facilities will be an 8-lane synthetic all-weather track, a new softball field for middle school and high school teams and a new baseball field with a synthetic turf infield.
On July 19, the OV School Board approved the use of an existing district fund balance to construct the facility.

DMH Sullivan Medical Central Receives CARF Accreditation

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•August 15, 2018•

Decatur Memorial Hospital’s outpatient medical rehabilitation program has again attained the highest level of accreditation available by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
CARF’s three-year accreditation includes a rigorous on-site peer review process for treatment of single discipline adults, single discipline children/adolescents, multi-discipline adults, and multi-discipline children/adolescents.
These DMH outpatient rehabilitation facilities were surveyed and accredited: DMH Rehabilitation Center, Forsyth Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, East Gate Physical Therapy , Sullivan Medical Center. Read More

DMH Medical Group Welcomes Urologist

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Pictured is Michael Kottwitz, MD.

•August 15, 2018•

Michael Kottwitz, MD, has joined the DMH Medical Group and will start seeing patients at Urology Associates of Decatur, located on the campus of Decatur Memorial Hospital at West Hay Medical Center, Suite 200.
Dr. Kottwitz’ surgical care includes: Adult general urology, Kidney stones, Urinary symptoms for enlarged prostate, Urinary incontinence, Erectile dysfunction, Vasectomy.
Dr. Kottwitz has special interest in minimally invasive surgery and is trained in the da Vinci® XI™ Robotic Surgical System. He completed his Urology Residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call Urology Associates of Decatur at 217-877-8925. Read More

Menus 8-15-2018

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, August 20 - Chicken sandwich, scalloped corn, red cabbage w/sour sauce, bun, applesauce
Tuesday, August 21 - Salmon boat, macaroni and cheese w/peas, midair blend veggies, whole grain wheat, pineapple
Wednesday, August 22 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese abound beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, cantaloupe, taco chips, pudding
Thursday, August 23 - Turkey salad w/grapes on lettuce leaf, creamy potato soup, crackers, glelatin salad with 1/2 cup fruit
Friday, August 24 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, breaded tomatoes, whole grain wheat, fruit salad

Millikin University Hosts Campus Visit Day

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•August 8, 2018•

Millikin University will host a campus visit day for prospective high school students on Friday, Aug. 10.
Campus visit days allow prospective students and their families to get acquainted with Millikin University. Millikin campus visit days include sessions about academic and athletic programs. Students also have a chance to speak with admission and financial aid staff, take a campus tour and meet with faculty. Read More

Back to School: Make Safety a Top Priority

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•August 8, 2018•

Safety in our schools and on our college campuses is a right every student and family should expect. As students from pre-kindergarten to college prepare to head back to school, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are reminding educators about the recent recommendations of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force School Safety Working Group. The group’s 13 recommendations are designed to help make Illinois schools safer. These recommendations were presented to Governor Bruce Rauner in May 2018, and are available online for the public to review. Read More

County Offices Targeted by Spam Emails

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•August 8, 2018•

There are several spam emails coming through the Moultrie County courthouse computers, County Clerk Georgia England reported, noting three computers were affected by Monday.
They may say Statement of Account, Invoice, Unpaid Invoice, etc. Be aware of emails that you open.
Look at
1. Who sent the email – you don’t know the person – do not open – delete. Read More

Delays on Hwy 121 at West Okaw River

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•August 8, 2018•

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that road work began Monday, Aug. 6, on Illinois 121. Work includes pavement patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt, and pavement markings from 0.4 miles west to 0.4 miles east of the West Okaw River. This project is expected to be completed by Sept. 1.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Read More

Tours and Trips

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Tours and Trips
Timi Kaufman and an administrative assistant, Judy Montgomery from Timi’s Tours of Moweaqua attended the Moultrie County Retired Teachers at their August 1 brunch/ meeting at the Bethany Christian Church. Kaufman discussed various tours and trips her company has available and provided catalogs, a discount coupon, and other items for those in attendance. Her door prize was won by Marlene Wirth.

Main Street Cruise-in Bethany

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•August 8, 2018•

Bethany Advocates & Support Organization (BASO) is hosting the Main Street Motor Cruise-in 4-7 p.m. Saturday, August 25.
Downtown-Main Street in Bethany will be the center of activities with all makes and models welcome. Dash plaques will be presented to the first 75 entries. Read More