Nomination deadline is August 25; winners announced later this year

•July 15, 2015•

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2015 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame awards. The annual award, established in 1994 by the General Assembly, recognizes residents of the state, ages 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and labor force. Since its start, 95 people have been inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame. Read More

•July 15, 2015•

Interest-free loans will be available to state workers if the budget impasse means payroll checks will not be issued beginning July 15, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
The loans will be issued through participating credit unions with money made available through the Treasurer’s Office linked-deposit program. Linked deposits provide financial institutions money for specific loan programs.
“The Treasurer’s Office uses tools to help our residents achieve more, such as saving for college, investing in a business, or planning for retirement,” Frerichs said. “This linked-deposit program is a tool that provides short-term loans for workers while the Governor and General Assembly resolve their differences.”
The state’s fiscal year ended June 30. The absence of a budget agreement means the state does not have the authority to pay certain bills, such as wages to some state employees. Read More

•July 15, 2015•

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees last night placed the proposed fiscal year 2016 budget on file for public inspection until a special board meeting on August 18.
The tentative budget is available for inspection by the public in the Luther Student Center’s administrative wing on campus, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, and at the second story conference room at the Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology, 1204 Network Center Blvd., Effingham during normal working summer hours, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
According to Lake Land College President Josh Bullock, the proposed budget is a testament to the college’s commitment to conscientiously spend budget dollars and conserve budget resources where possible. Read More

•July 8, 2015•

The Moultrie County Counseling Center will sponsor a self-defense class free of charge to the public Saturday, July 18 in the Vineyard Church, located on South Route 32 in Sullivan. Classes will be available from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 8-12 and from 12-1:30 p.m. for ages 13 and up.
Teaching the classes will be Joe Kennedy of “Industrial Martial Arts” in Mattoon. Kennedy is a third degree black belt and has been in the martial arts field for eight years. In addition, Sheriff Chris Sims and Police Chief John Love will make an informational presentation regarding community safety. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Mike Marlow of Sullivan has been appointed as a new member of the Lay Advisory Committee by the Lake Land College Board of Trustees.
Lady Redskin Stacy Crawford received both the passing and setting awards for high school juniors at the Shelbyville High School Volleyball Camp June 4-8. Crawford, Dawn Cripe, Kathi Shackles, Susan Shellabarger, Wendy Gilmore and Tina Hogue all participated in the week long event.
Julie Bowling and Kara Webb, members of the Dalton Gang 4-H Club in Dalton City, will represent Moultrie County June 19-22 at the 1990 4-H Conference in Champaign.
One senior and two freshmen earned straight A’s during the second semester at Bethany High School. They are senior Susan Ozier and freshmen, Ben Yarnell and Tammy Yowell.
Highest honors were earned by one senior, two sophomores and one freshman during the fourth quarter at Lovington High School. They are senior Jeff Curry, sophomores, Gary Click and Tonya Doty, and freshman Doug Creviston.

50 Years Ago This Week

Cynthia Kidwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kidwell and Bill Mossman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mossman, of Sullivan and Charles Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis of Lovington were among 323 high school students who attended the chorus camp of the 14th annual Eastern Illinois University Music Camps June 13 to 20.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.