•October 25, 2017•
The CWF Harvest Dinner & Mini Bazaar is Sat., Nov. 4 at the Lovington Christian Church. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Tinker, Taylor, Elf, Spy Auditions Scheduled
•October 25, 2017•
The Charleston Alley CAT Theatre is holding auditions for the Christmas show “Tinker, Taylor, Elf Spy” by Matthew Gerard Burns, formerly of Sullivan.
The show will run December 1-3. Auditions are at The Alley CAT Theatre in Charleston located at 718 Monroe Ave. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and 2.
Actors of all ages are needed. There are seven roles for males and six for females plus the role of Santa and narrator. Read More
Remember When? 10-25-2017
25 Years Ago This Week
Democrat Glenn Poshard of Carterville who is running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District visited civics and history students of Jud Cameron and Matt Kracht at Sullivan High School. Poshard, an incumbent whose district was restructured to include central Illinois, spoke about a typical day in Congress and fielded questions from students about health care, the deficit, the recession, the rising cost of college education and term limits.
In a mock presidential election Bill Clinton was first, Ross Perot was second and incumbent president George Bush finished third at SHS.
Ed Jennings, owner of Jibby’s restaurant, is general chairman of a fund drive to raise $300,000 for improvements to the Little Theatre on the Square. Read More
Menus 10-18-2017
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, October 23 - Cereal, peach juice, milk
Tuesday, October 24 - Pancakes, peach juice, milk
Wednesday, October 25 - Strawberries and bananas, Ritz crackers, milk
Thursday, October 26 - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk
Friday, October 27 - Toast, peach juice, milk
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, October 23 - Tacos, lettuce salad, pears, milk
Tuesday, October 24 - Chicken salad sandwiches, veggie sticks, banana, milk
Wednesday, October 25 - Tater tot casserole, corn, peaches, rolls, milk
Thursday, October 26 - McRibs, carrots, applesauce, bread & butter, milk
Friday, October 27 - Hot dog on bun, tater tots, mixed fruit, milk
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, October 23 - Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, dressing, peaches
Tuesday, October 24 - Baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, buttered midair vegetables, dinner roll, pie
Wednesday, October 25 - Chili with beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, crackers, Waldorf salad
Thursday, October 26 - Liver and onions, baked potato w/butter and sour cream, baby carrots, Texas toast, blushing pears
Friday, October 27 - Beef stroganoff w/noodles, corn, cole slaw, dinner roll, warm fruit compote
Bethany Graduate Earns U of I Bronze Tablet
•October 18, 2017•
Emily Scott of Bethany graduated in May 2017 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications in the College of Media. Read More
Remember When? 10-18-2017
25 Years Ago This Week
State Senator Penny Severns of the 51st district and 101st Representative John Dunn visited Bethany schools as part of an ongoing Illinois Education Assn. program encouraging representatives to learn the needs of local schools.
Citing possible inequities the Moultrie County Board denied requested merit raises for courthouse employees working on election day, county highway dept. and probation dept. personnel.
Personnel committee chair Doug Reeder reported 11 full time employees make between $10,000 and $14,480, with two making more than $14,480.
The Sullivan school board decided to remain neutral on the proposed amendment to the state constitution which would establish public education as a fundamental right. Read More
Okay Valley Student Spotlight
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Okaw Valley 4th Grade Spotlight
Name: Kiley Golden (pictured right), daughter of John Golden and Brittany Clough
My Favorite things are ice cream, cats, and school
I like Okaw Valley because I love the teachers! Read More
Thinking About Health: Nibbling Away at the Affordable Care Act Makes Future Uncertain
•October 18, 2017•
By Trudy Lieberman
Rural Health News Service
As annual enrollment for Obamacare insurance approaches on November 1, the law itself and the people who have come to depend on it for health coverage are both facing an uncertain future.
President Trump’s recent executive actions affect the complicated insurance mechanics of the Affordable Care Act, and they haven’t been well explained in the news media. This column will explain how those changes affect you.
Congress has tried but has not been able to “repeal and replace” the law that has brought health insurance to some 10 million Americans who buy insurance on the state shopping exchanges and about 10 million more who gained access through Medicaid expansion.
The failure of Congress to pass the “repeal and replace” legislation did not mean, though, that the law would remain intact. Read More
Dove Candlelight Ceremony Oct. 26
•October 18, 2017•
Dove invites you to join them for the 17th Annual Candlelighting Ceremony. At this service, participants will mourn those who have suffered and died through domestic violence and celebrate with the survivors and those working to end the abuse. This ceremony takes place in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read More
Painting Mattoon Different Colors 5K for Cancer
•October 11, 2017•
Bring awareness to all types of cancer and join in the fun at Paint the Town 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Mattoon.
Sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln, Paint the Town begins at 8 am at KC Summers on Broadway Ave., following an established “Run for the Bagel” route through Lytle Park and ending at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. The run will feature the opportunity to run through “color” and hosts water stops at two locations. Read More