•July 16, 2020•
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed one more case of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. The individual is in his 30s and is recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials are notifying all close contacts.
To date, 1,375 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 28 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 21 are no longer in isolation.
As Illinois progresses through Phase 4 of Recover Illinois, the risk of COVID-19 transmission to others may increase. It is important to remember that people of all ages are vulnerable to this virus, and everyone should take precautions to prevent infection.
For public safety, the health department is asking everyone use the three basic Ws to stay safe:
• Watch physical distance and keep six feet from others.
• Wear a mask when in public places.
• Wash hands routinely.
Illinois is currently experiencing a surge in testing for COVID-19. With this surge in testing, test result turnaround times may be slower.
While awaiting a test result, it is important for those who feel ill to self-isolate if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals are most likely to transmit the virus in the early stages of a COVID-19 infection when they may or may not have symptoms.
If an individual is ill with symptoms associated with coronavirus and needs medical or emergency care, they should notify their physician or emergency medical service providers of their symptoms prior to
arrival.
For more information on the Moultrie County Health Department’s news, events and services, please visit www.moultriehealth.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moultriecountyhealth.
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Green Garden Cuts Ribbon
Photo by Landon Brothers
Green Garden Cuts Ribbon
Green Garden Alzheimer’s Center ribbon cutting was held on West Street in Sullivan Friday, July 10 to officially open the facility. Founder Dr. Fasil Bukhari of Sullivan Family Services and partner Joe Keller of Keller Trucking cut the ribbon with governmental officials and staff attending the open house coordinated by Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Director Laurrie Minor. Sullivan mayor Richard Glazebrook thanked Dr. Bukhari and Keller for their commitment to the community with the building of the facility.
Sullivan Reaches Out to Tourism for Growth
•July 15, 2020•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan is spending $39,000 for a digital marketing campaign to bring in tourists, who may become residents, of the city.
Chamber and Economic Development President Linda Huber introduced Marketing consultant Cassie Yoder, who proposed a six month digital marketing plan to promote tourism in Sullivan.
By using a multi media digital approach to niche markets, Yoder told the council people who are attracted to Sullivan for tourism can be potential residents.
Huber went on to point out if five families moved into Sullivan as a result of the digital commercials it would pay for the contract.
That was based on the formula that each family generates an average $8000 income for the city.
“This is good for business and economic development,” Mayor Richard Glazebrook said, urging the council to approve Yoder’s proposed six month campaign.
Commissioner Peggy Hargis, noting this was the first she had heard of such a plan, requested the item be tabled for commissioners to further review details. Read More
“No One Cares How Much You Know, Until They Know How Much You Care.”
•July 15, 2020•
By: Sarah Hudson Pierce
NP Guest Columnist
President Theodore Roosevelt said “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care”
The poet Robert Burns also said “Oh the gift that God could give us, to see ourselves as others see us” which leads me to ask would we really want to know how zit-picking at someone maybe we need to ask ourselves if this is what is really bugging us or is there a deep seated problem that we cannot articulate?
I am thoroughly convinced that there are many of us who could benefit from some deep soul searching or counseling to help us arrive at a mutually satisfying solution to problems that plague us, that keep us awake day and night, when we cannot let go -- and just laugh at our own pettiness.
Though only an arm chair psychologist I think that many of our personal problems arrive from a lack of self-worth, of not feeling wealthy enough, not feeling pretty enough or deeply loved by our friends and family so we criticize each other, trying to make them fit our mold of how we think people should behave.
Does any of this make sense to you? Read More
Lovington Considers Curbside Beer Sale Request
•July 15, 2020•
Lovington village board met Monday, July 13 with action expected on a request from Casey’s General Stores for curbside beer sales.
Casey’s request from Gayle Begalske proposed that a Casey employee take a tablet to the car, allowing the drivers license to be scanned and payment made prior to the sale.
At the regular meeting on June 8 guest Roger Brust questioned trustees on three points.
He was requesting the village have a clean up day. Read More
Moultrie Co. Offers Real Estate at Tax Sale
•July 15, 2020•
Moultrie County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes.
The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public.
They will offer approximately four items through a sealed bid auction sale.
All sealed bids must be in the Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office located in the Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street — Suite 10, Sullivan, Illinois 61951 no later than the close of business on July 31, 2020. Read More
Resolution Supporting First Responders, County Farm Gets Board Action
•July 15, 2020•
By Mike Brothers
The Moultrie County farm is up for lease with bid packets available from July 15 through August 5 in the county clerk’s office.
Moultrie County board members approved continuing the two-year lease of the 217.58-acre county farm during the regular Thursday, July 9 meeting of the county board in courtroom A to accommodate social distancing.
In order to submit a cash rent proposal, the bidder must own 40 acres or live in Moultrie County.
Provisions to provide 2/3 ton of lime and maintain soil quality are the renter’s obligation.
An additional $5.40 fee from Ag Answers ensures soil fertility is maintained through tissue sample testing.
Bid opening is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Clint Robinson entered the two-year lease in 2018 with a bid of $82,500 ($379.17A). The term expires October 31, 2020.
In 2018 four bidders showed interest in the county farm: Zeb Hughes bid $70,713.50 ($325A); Shuman Brothers bid $67,658.68 ($310.96A); Robinson, $82,500 and prior renter Mark Kuhns bid $75,520.26 ($347A). Read More
Moultrie County Adds 19th Positive COVID-19 Case
•July 8, 2020•
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed the 19th case of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. The patient is a male in his 40s and is recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials have notified all close contacts.
To date, 1240 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 19 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 16 have been released from isolation.
COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when an infected person exhales, talks, sneezes, coughs, raises their voice or sings.
To combat this, the CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering over the nose and mouth to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people. This is called source control. Source control is most effective if everyone wears a mask when they are in the presence of others with whom they do not share a household. Read More
The Beacon’s Annual Fried Pie Sale is Cancelled
•July 8, 2020•
The Moultrie County Beacon annual Fried Pie Sale started with the usual high expectation and supporters came through, however due to the Covid 19 health crisis the sale is cancelled.
This is a major fundraiser for the Beacon, along with the Annual Beacon Benefit, which was also postponed this year.
Fried Pies were to be in production the week of March 16th with delivery to be March 19th.
As you recall, Governor Pritkzer of Illinois announced a statewide public health crisis due to Covid-19 at the same time, so production of pies was halted due to the need to social distance from others. Read More
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Droneography Photo by R.R. Best
Sullivan’s Fourth of July Celebration parade.