50 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan Junior Woman’s Club received a citation of achievement from the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs and Sears Roebuck and Company for the community improvement project of building and maintaining the Santa Claus house. The house was financed by proceeds from the homecoming chili supper and contributions from other clubs and individuals in the community. Read More
•November 9, 2022•
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is holding a Community Training Event on November 16 at 5 p.m. This meeting will take place at the First Assembly of God Church in Shelbyville. ROSC is a new program in Moultrie and Shelby County that works to increase recovery resources in the community and address the needs specific to substance use in the county. The purpose of the Community Training Event is to bring education to community members surrounding the topics of Human Trafficking and Drug and Endangered Children. The training will be conducted by Liesl Wingert from the SIU School of Medicine. Read More
•November 9, 2022•
Sarah Bush Lincoln recently donated $1,080 to Sullivan Sports Boosters to support Sullivan CUSD 300 athletics.
Cole Huber, the Sullivan school district athletic director, said the district and boosters are grateful for the donation.
“We appreciate the service that Sarah Bush Lincoln provides,” Huber said. “With the money going back to the boosters, it will allow us to support our athletes during their seasons.” Read More
•November 9, 2022•
Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries and also honor military veterans.
There’s no denying that veterans need the support of the people whose freedoms they protect. According to a 2021 study from researchers at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, the percentage of veterans with disabilities is significantly higher among post-9/11 veterans (40 percent) than it was with veterans from previous eras (25 percent for Gulf War I veterans and 13 percent for veterans of previous wars). Veterans can benefit from support legislated by elected officials in Washington, D.C., but there’s also many things ordinary citizens can do to show how much they appreciate the sacrifices veterans and their families have made and will make in the years to come. Read More
•November 9, 2022•
In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Lake Land College will host a Spotlight Apprenticeships: Direct Path to Success event November 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Read More
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Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Jim Reed presented Lake Land College Board of Trustees Chair Sullivan with the ICCTA 35 year Trustee Service Award at the October Board of Trustees meeting. Pictured are Reed (left) and Sullivan (right).
•November 9, 2022•
Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Jim Reed presented Lake Land College Board of Trustees Chair Mike Sullivan with the ICCTA 35 Year Trustee Service Award at the October Board of Trustees meeting.
“We are incredibly grateful to Chair Sullivan for the many years he has dedicated to Lake Land College,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “He continues to make a positive difference and devotes a great deal of his own time and commitment for the good of our college community.” Read More
•November 9, 2022•
Whether you’re at work, commuting, or at home, being ready for harsh, frigid storms can lead comfort and even survival. November is Winter Weather Preparedness Month, and Nov. 7-11 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The week will culminate in a social media contest for Illinois residents.
“This is the ideal time to get ready for snow, ice, and brutal cold because Illinois weather can be pleasant one day, and a winter storm the next day,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
“Each winter season, nearly 29,000 vehicle crashes occur in Illinois, producing 4,500 injuries and 80 fatalities. That is why it is imperative that people plan ahead and prepare for winter weather impacts,” added National Weather Service (NWS) Central Illinois Warning Coordination Meteorologist Edward Shimon. Read More
•November 9, 2022•
The Millikin women’s basketball team enters the 2022-23 with high expectations after posting a 23-7 record and making a trip to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 last year.
The Big Blue return three starters including its top two scorers from last year. Seven of its top 10 players from last year’s team are back. In addition to the team’s own lofty expectation, Millikin has drawn national attention. The Big Blue were picked to repeat as College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season champs in the CCIW Preseason Women’s Basketball poll and ranked 14th in the nation in the D3hooops.com Preseason Top 25. Read More
•November 9, 2022•
HSHS Hospice Illinois invites community members to join them for their 8th annual Night of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Similar to the 2021 ceremony, this year will be a virtual candle lighting service via video to remember loved ones, to ease grief and celebrate the lives of those lost. Read More
Dear Editor,
For the past several decades, the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association has been helping meet the needs of people in Moultrie County. Over the course of a 12-month period, SAMA helps folks with needs in a variety of areas: Utilities, Rent, Automotive, Hotel stays, Food, Fuel, Christmas Certificates.
From 8/1/21 to 8/1/22, SAMA has distributed over $22,000. Most of these funds are given by participating SAMA churches, the generosity of area businesses, and individuals. Right now, the need is as great as it has ever been. SAMA depends on the ongoing generosity of those in Moultrie County to help us care for “the least of these.” Read More