•January 13, 2016•
The eighth annual senior luncheon and poetry contest is 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 12 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Notice to the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
For the March 15 General Primary Election
•January 13, 2016•
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.
The last day to register to vote before the March 15 General Primary Election is Tuesday, February 16 with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between February 17 through election day.
Anyone may register at the County Clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main in Sullivan, Illinois from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, if a person is unable to come to the courthouse, they may call the county clerk’s office and arrangements for registration will be made. Read More
Courthouse Chimney Comes Down
•January 13, 2016•
The building and grounds committee of the Moultrie County Board met January 6 and voted to recommend removal of a dilapidated courthouse chimney.
Maintenance director Rick Matthews explained that recent rain had indicated the unused courthouse chimney was the site of water infiltration inside the building.
Committee chair Gary Smith noted the chimney removal discussion was recurring and with Mason Masonry on location with the tuckpointing project, it was time to act. Read More
Thinking About Health: Low Premium Insurance May Not Always Be the Cheapest Option
•January 13, 2016•
By Trudy Lieberman
Rural Health News Service
The enrollment period for choosing an Obamacare policy ends January 31. That means if you haven’t already signed up and think you want coverage from your state’s insurance marketplace, now’s the time to check your options and make a decision. But what decision will be best?
Over the last several months I have received many emails from readers of this column telling me about their experience with Affordable Care Act policies---some good, some bad. Their comments plus the close of open enrollment offer a chance to review a few of the basics for choosing a plan and to examine a critical question that’s been plaguing the law since the beginning: Are policies affordable?
A 61-year-old woman in South Dakota wanted me to tell readers to look carefully at the so-called silver plans because they provide what are called cost-sharing subsidies---extra help paying those sky-high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs Obamacare policies require. Silver plans cover 70 percent of someone’s medical expenses. The woman explained the subsidies had made it possible for her to switch from a platinum policy with a high premium (and lower deductible) to the silver variety, which lowered her premium and required what she called “minimal” copays for doctor visits and medications. Read More
Lake Shelbyville to Increase Downstream Releases
•January 13, 2016•
As of 7 a.m. Wednesday January 6 the pool elevation at Lake Shelbyville was 617.37. feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 3,130 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for January 6 was approximately 2,860 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Lake Shelbyville crested at 617.4 feet NGVD Tuesday January 5. With the high pool levels, projected releases will be increased to 4,500 cfs by Friday January 8.
Lake Shelbyville Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia River, Carlyle Lake, and the Mississippi River. Read More
Come to Laker Visit Day and Learn About LLC
•January 13, 2016•
Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at one of three upcoming open houses. Laker Visit Days are scheduled for Feb. 12, April 1, and June 16.
Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon, Laker Visit Day provides an opportunity for students to tour campus, sit in on a current class, meet current students and talk with faculty. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and learn more about the college during a parent session. Read More
Sullivanite on Dean’s List at Indiana State
•January 13, 2016•
Mikaela Gregory of Sullivan, a senior marketing major in Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business, has been recognized on the dean’s list at Indiana State University. Dean’s list honors at Indiana State require a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Read More
Lake Land College Announces GED Class Schedule
•January 13, 2016•
Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering GED classes throughout the Lake Land College district beginning the first week of February.
In Arthur, GED classes will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arthur Public Library, 225 S. Walnut St. The first night of class is Feb. 2. Read More
Remember When? 1-13-2016
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens
25 Years Ago This Week
Jill Sutton, a senior at Sullivan High School and the daughter of Ron and Linda Sutton of Sullivan, has been selected to compete in the AEG Olympia National Scholastic Typing Contest.
The Meat Dept. at Sullivan IGA recently edged out 87 competitors to win J.M. Jones Beef Roundup Grand Champion contest. Approximately 190 IGA stores serviced by J.M. Jones were eligible to compete in the roundup. “This year we felt really confident from the beginning,” Barry Golden, manager of the meat dept. said. “Everybody gave extra— it was definitely a team effort.” The team, which together has more than 100 years of experience, includes Golden, (22), Irene Kroll, (25), Pat Thompson, (20), Roger Butcheard, (14), and Justin Risley (4). Also included in the 100 years is Burl Jividen, who was a meat cutter for more than 40 years.
One-point victories are always sweet. They become even sweeter when they are over a rival team who pulled out a similar victory by the same margin. Sullivan defeated Arcola 60-59 Friday night. “Playing and winning a close game like that helps build the kids’ confidence,” said Redskin coach Ted Turner. And reeking of confidence toward the end of the ballgame was senior Aaron Jesse, who smoothly placed two clutch free throws straight through the hoop for the victory with nine seconds remaining. Read More
Warmest December on Record
•January 6, 2016•
December was the warmest and second wettest for that month on record in Illinois, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
The statewide average temperature for December was 40.6 degrees, an incredible 10.7 degrees above average and the warmest December on record. This December beat the old record by 1.7 degrees that was set in 1923 with 38.9 degrees. Read More