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Category Archives: News Briefs
Moisture Levels Remain Lower Than Average
Soil moisture levels remained lower than normal, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program Manager at the Prairie Research Institute, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Read More
National Public Lands Day at Lake Shelbyville September 28
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering a way to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2013. September 28 marks the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Read More
Courtyard Estates to Celebrate Five Years with Outdoor Celebration
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will be celebrating their five year anniversary this month and to thank its residents, families and the community, will be hosting an all day outdoor celebration on Saturday September 28. Read More
J-Creek Breakfast Cancellation
The breakfast that was originally scheduled for this Saturday at Jonathan Creek Church, as part of a celebration of Pastor Tim Henderson’s first year anniversary, has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date that has yet to be determined.
Historical Meeting September 19
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 19 in the Heritage Center located at 117 E. Harrison St. in Sullivan. Read More
J-Creek Celebrates
On Saturday, September 21, Jonathan Creek Christian Church will host a breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 to honor Pastor Tim Henderson’s first anniversary with the church. Read More
SPD Labor Day Campaign Stops
Declaring its participation in Illinois’ annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk driving crackdown a major success, the Sullivan Police Department reported that more than 15 seat belt citations were made during the enforcement period that ran from August 16 to September 2. Read More
Loy Benefit Sept. 22
A benefit is set for September 22 at the Sullivan American Legion for Paula Loy, who has been fighting breast and bone cancer for four years. The cancer has since progressed to her brain, and though no more treatments are being sought, the benefit looks to raise money to help allow Loy a suitable stay at her home.
The benefit will kickoff at 1 p.m., with a card gun raffle-riffle starting shortly thereafter.
An auction will then begin at 2 p.m. with the following items and more to be featured: 100 gallons of propane, Agri-Fab Chip-n-Vac fully assembled, airplane ride, flat screen TV, custom made fishing rod, Illini football tickets, Cub-Cardinal tickets, antique hutch and rocker, i-Pad, seven tons of white rock, black dirt, and sand, a load of mulch, rounds of golf, and gift cards.
A bake sale and 50/50 raffle will also be featured, and a meal consisting of BBQ and Italian beef sandwiches, with chips, baked beans, and brownies will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8 or two for $15.
For more information or to donate, contact Edna Bailey at 251-978-8456, Jodi Phelps at 217-259-1319, or Hope Shaffer at 217-254-3251.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Decatur Memorial Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Class 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16 in the Decatur Memorial Hospital Classroom Complex. For more information, including class fees or to register, call DMH Prime Time at 217-876-2191.