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MCRTA Awards Scholarship
Moultrie County Retired Teachers met recently at Yoder’s in Arthur for brunch and a business meeting. They awarded Maddie Dickens of Sullivan their 2018 MCRTA Scholarship. This is given to a high school senior residing in Moultrie County who is going into teacher education. Pictured are Dennis Hutchings, member of the Scholarship Committee, and Dickens.
•June 27, 2018•
The warmer weather has led to higher than normal soil temperatures for the first two weeks of June, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
Soil temperatures at depths of 4 inches under sod averaged 75.5 degrees in Illinois during the first half of June, 2 degrees higher than last year and 5 degrees higher than the long-term average. Highs reached into the mid-90s with lows in the 60s. Southern Illinois had the warmest soils with an average of 77.3 degrees for the period, and the north had the lowest with 71.9 degrees. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Governor Jim Edgar awarded members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program the Governor’s Home Town award for their operation of the Thrift Shop. Those volunteers who attended the ceremony in Springfield were Lois LeCrone, Mary Lou Kidwell, Carol Meadows, Helen Pound, Ada Mae Thomsen, Bea Nolen and Edna Seitz.
Dorothy Graven was honored by members of the Modern Woodsmen for her 22 years of volunteer service for the local Appalachian project. Graven sorted and packed clothing for the needy people in the Appalachia Mountains in Kentucky.
Shari Shackles, a 1989 graduate of Sullivan High School, recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree in political science from Sangamon State University. As part of her study requirements her senior year, she was a legislative assistant to State Rep. Duane Noland in Springfield. Read More
•June 27, 2018•
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, 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 10 a.m-2 p.m. July 19 at the library. Read More
•June 27, 2018•
Cowden Free Methodist Camp begins July 13-21, 2018, Dr. Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson will be the Evangelist this year. Services are daily at 10:30 am and each evening at 7:30 pm Sunday evening beginning at 6:00 pm. Cowden Free Methodist Camp is located on 19.5 acres of ground across from the City Park in Cowden. The address is 174 N East Rd, Beecher City, IL.
•June 27, 2018•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced that the 4th of July fireworks at Lake Shelbyville will be launched at dusk from Ramp Point, located in Dam West Recreation Area.
Lake Shelbyville has compiled a list of locations best suited for viewing the fireworks which include Dam West Recreation Area, Dam East Recreation Area & Visitor Center, on top of the Lake Shelbyville Dam, and Dam West Overlook. Read More
Cowden Free Methodist Offers Week Long Camp
Cowden Free Methodist Camp begins July 13-21, 2018, Dr. Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson will be the Evangelist this year. Services are daily at 10:30 am and each evening at 7:30 pm Sunday evening beginning at 6:00 pm. Cowden Free Methodist Camp is located on 19.5 acres of ground across from the City Park in Cowden. The address is 174 N East Rd, Beecher City, IL.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 25 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, June 26 - Savory sausage stew, harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit cobbler
Wednesday, June 27 - Creamed chicken w/green onions & pimentos, peas, chunky applesauce, biscuit, orange bread
Thursday, June 28 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, buttered carrots, dinner roll, fruited gelatin
Friday, June 29 - Chef’s Choice
•June 20, 2018•
After more than 10 years serving as a department director, Julie Moore Wolfe has opted to leave Decatur Memorial Hospital to accept a position at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.
“We are saddened by her decision to leave but wish her the best in all of her future endeavors and genuinely thank her for her years of devoted service,” said DMH President and CEO Timothy D. Stone Jr.
Moore Wolfe moved to Decatur in 1986 to work as the main anchor at WAND-TV. A decade later she was named president of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Seven years after that she accepted a position at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. She joined Decatur Memorial Hospital in 2008. Read More
•June 20, 2018•
Amanda Williamson, Assistant Director of Cole-Moultrie e9-1-1 updated Public Health Safety and Welfare Committee members on progress.
She explained the new microwave communications tower being constructed in Mattoon would enhance the quality of communications with Moultrie County first responders in Bethany, Dalton City, Lovington and Sullivan. Read More