October 22, 2014
American Legion Post 507 in Bethany will host its fifth poker tournament fundraiser Saturday, Nov.15. The event will benefit students at Okaw Valley High School through academic scholarships awarded annually. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Rules of the Road Review Course Nov. 5 in Sullivan
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the Sullivan area. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend.
The Rules of the Road Review Course will be held at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., located at 114 E. Jefferson, Sullivan, 61951 from 10- 11:30 a.m. on November 5. Read More
C.E.F.S. Recognizes Fleshner for Personal Achievement
October 15, 2014
Submitted by Sue Sandschafer, C.E.F.S.
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently showcased their 49th year of accomplishments demonstrating the fact that community action helps people and changes lives. During the 2014 annual meeting, some very special people were recognized that had overcome obstacles in obtaining or maintaining self-sufficiency. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “This past year our programs and services truly made a real difference in the lives of residents of the community.”
Trudy Fleshner first came into the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office in Sullivan in 1998 to get help with diapers, baby food and quilts for her children. Over the years Fleshner and her family have utilized the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, food pantry, prescription assistance and Christmas vouchers when needed. Fleshner’s son Brandon was in the Head Start Program when he was younger. Read More
Ashley Earns McNabb Scholarship
October 15, 2014
The Eastern Illinois University McNabb-Dow Graduate Scholarship Award has been presented to Jennifer Ashley of Bethany. Read More
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Oct.24-26
October 15, 2014
Based on the Emmy Award-winning cartoon series of the `70’s and ‘80’s, “Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Jr.” follows Lynn, a young school teacher who is nervous about her first day of teaching. She tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of her personality emerge from the set and show her how to win her students over with imagination and music. Read More
Roney to Conduct Sullivan Art Club’s Fourth Workshop October 18
October 15, 2014
Local artist Janet Roney will conduct Sullivan Art Club’s fourth workshop of the 2014 season Saturday, October 18, in the First United Methodist Church hall located on the corner of Jefferson and Hamilton streets in Sullivan. Read More
Findlay ALA Has Successful Blood Drive
October 15, 2014
Monday, Oct. 6 the Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted their annual ‘Celebrate Fall’ American Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood Drive Coordinator, Chris Tippit, performed her ‘Happy Dance’ because the goal for the drive was not only reached, but passed. Read More
Dove’s Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training Nov. 3-19
October 8, 2014
Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place November 3-19, Monday through Thursday afternoons from 1-5 p.m., in Decatur at Dove, 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Center. This 40-hour training is approved by ICADV (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and facilitated by Dove and other community agencies’ staff members. There is a fee for the training but some scholarships are available. Read More
Youth Waterfowl Hunting at Okaw Wetland
October 8, 2014
Okaw Wetlands offers 10 waterfowl blinds that will be available during the youth waterfowl season by special use permit only. To obtain a special use permit, all hunters must make a reservation by telephone. Reservations for youth season will be accepted starting Monday, October 6, at 8:30 a.m. No advance reservations will be accepted prior to this date and time. Hunters will only be allowed to reserve one blind for either Saturday or Sunday. The telephone number to call when making reservations is: (217) 774-3951 Ext: 7019. Read More
Oktoberfest 2014 Back Bigger & Better Than Ever
October 1, 2014
The 2014 Oktoberfest and 11th annual chili cook-off is back bigger and better than ever. This year’s festival will be held 6-11 p.m. Friday October 17 and noon-11 p.m. Saturday, October 18.
Friday night festivities include arts, crafts, and food vendors. The Sullivan Area Arts Council (SAARTS) will host Artoberfest at Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts & More. A highlight to the festival this year, the Oktoberfest wine tasting at 5 West will be open from 6-9 p.m., and the Oktoberfest beer tent will be open 6-11 p.m. Friday. XKrush will rock the beer tent 8-11 p.m. Read More