Category Archives: News Briefs

Lake Shelbyville Boat Rafting Policy

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•April 26, 2017•

As the weather warms up and the boating season starts the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to remind boaters of the Boat Rafting Policy in place at Lake Shelbyville. The policy is as follows:

. Up to five boats are allowed in a raft without requiring a special use permit. For the purposes of this policy a raft is defined as two or more boats tied together.

. No more than 50 people will be allowed on any raft of boats that consists of five boats or less.

. No more than four persons per boat will be allowed for each additional boat over five. For example eight boats in a raft would be limited to a total of 62 persons in a raft. Read More

Lovington Grade School Honor Rolls Announced

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•April 26, 2017•

Lovington Grade School’s third quarter honor rolls include the following students who earned straight As: Max Allen, Quentin Day, Reggie Edmonds, Brady Foster, Delaney Gillis, Gavin Mechling, Michaela Powell, Trey Wardrip and Kaitlyn Zander, seventh grade; Kaci Beachy, Chloe Franklin and Josie Hale, sixth grade and Marilyn-Jean Hill fifth grade. Read More

Theta Psi Sorority Donates to Community

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•April 26, 2017•

Bethany Fire Department received a check for $1,000 from Theta Psi Sorority to purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera. The check was presented by president Rita Seelow.

The chapter is a group of women who takes time out of their busy schedules to give back to the community.  Read More

Menus 4-26-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, May 1 - English muffins, peach juice, milk.
Tuesday, May 2 - Warm apples, Ritz crackers, milk.
Wednesday, May 3 - Cereal, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, May 4 - Nutri-grain bar, peach juice, milk.
Friday, May 5 - Breakfast burritos, peach juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, May 1 - Spaghetti, lettuce salad, pears, garlic bread, milk.Tuesday, May 2 - Chicken strips, carrots, peaches, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, May 3 - Macaroni & cheese, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, May 4 - Hamburger bake, corn, pineapple, dinner roll, milk.
Friday, May 5 - Bologna & cheese sandwiches, vegetable sticks, banana, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, May 1 - Sausage & gravy, mini potato bakers, fruit juice, biscuits, warm fruit compote.
Tuesday, May 2 - Pepper beef over rice, lima beans, Harvard beets, whole grain dinner roll.
Wednesday, May 3 - Pulled pork, baked beans, spinach, bun, peaches.
Thursday, May 4 - Beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, whole grain wheat, fruit cream parfait.
Friday, May 5 - Creamed chicken w/grilled onions & pimento, peas, escalloped tomatoes, biscuits, fresh fruit.

Warm Soils Reported Throughout Illinois

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•April 26, 2017•

Warmer weather across the state has led to higher than normal soil temperatures, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.

Soil temperatures rose steadily over the first half of April, increasing 11.5 degrees during the first 15 days. At depths of four inches under sod, temperatures averaged 54.9 degrees for the period, 4.4 degrees higher than the long-term average.

Temperatures increased across Illinois throughout the first half of April. Highs in the 60s were recorded throughout the state, reaching into the low 70s at several locations. Southern Illinois saw the highest temperatures with a regional average of 63.3 degrees on April 15. The lowest were in the north where temperatures averaged 57.6 degrees. Read More

Remember When? 4-26-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week

A communications tower is under construction by Cellular One west of Keller Cemetery, south of Lovington on Route 32. Intermittent cell service in the area prompted the tower upgrade.

Joe and Joan Pound met Bob and Mary Ellen Hood who had lived in Manila in the Philippines for 14 years. The Hoods led the Pounds on a cultural and historic tour of the city.

Prize winners at the 40th Kiwanis Easter Egg hunt in Wyman Park included Jamison Miller, Lukas Golden, Tori McFarland, Drew Coslow; Michelle Manning, Amber Burgess, Jordan Stewart, Benjamin Netherton; Brandi Piatt, Derek VanWinsen, Dristyl Coon, Jimmy Slater; Shawn Reynolds, Brett Craig, Jennifer Roberts and Matthew Griffith. Winners’ ages range from two to nine years.

Lovington Kiwanis Club  awarded fifth and sixth grade Lovington Grade School students for good grades. Included were Zachary Clark, Stephanie Eccles, Tim Roberts, Katie Van Pelt, Kristina Platz and Derek Wells. Presenters included Kiwanis president Dale Jones, treasurer Sally Foley and Lovington Supt. Dick Nelson. Read More

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvements Proposed

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•April 26, 2017•

A public meeting was held April 25 in the Lake Shelbyville Visitors Center auditorium to discuss a proposed fish habitat project through the Friends of Reservoirs. The US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chip’s Marine, and the Lake Volunteer Association are soliciting the help of anglers and angling groups dedicated to protecting and restoring fisheries habitat at Lake Shelbyville. Recently, a new fish attractor called the “Lake Shelbyville Cube” was built and placed into the lake to increase fish habitat as well as catch rates for anglers. With the success of the first two builds and drops (approximately 50 structures placed) and the interest received from the cube structures it is planned to expand the program significantly.  Read More

Down by the Riverside with IAHCE

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•April 19, 2017•

Moultrie and Douglas Home and Community Education members Marilyn Dufford of Sullivan and Josephine Marner of Arthur attended the 92nd Annual Illinois Association for Home and Community Education Conference at the Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center March 14-16.

Through the years trends and needs have changed. First known as Home Bureau Federation, then Homemakers Extension Association, today it is Home and Community Education. Read More

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, April 24 - Granola bars, grape juice, milk.
Tuesday, April 25 - French toast, grape juice, milk.
Wednesday, April 26 - Donuts, grape juice, milk.
Thursday, April 27 - Cinnamon raisin biscuits, grape juice, milk.
Friday, April 28 - Toast, grape juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, April 24 - Burritos & cheese, lettuce salad, pineapple, milk.
Tuesday, April 25 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk.
Wednesday, April 26 - Fish sticks, tater tots, corn, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, April 27 - Tater tot casserole, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk.
Friday, April 28 - Corn dogs, french fries, mixed fruit, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, April 24 - Sloppy Joe, baked corn casserole, butter beans, bun, apricots.
Tuesday, April 25 - Ham slices, frosted sweet potatoes, peas, Texas toast, tropical fruit.
Wednesday, April 26 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain dinner roll, sunshine salad.
Thursday, April 27 - Taco salad w/taco meat, beans, lettuce, cheese & tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, pears, taco chips, layered lemon dessert.
Friday, April 28 - Turkey tetrazzini, California mixed vegetables, green beans, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.