•October 20, 2021•
Every city council or school board has issues large and small that impact the lives of the people it serves.
Should residents be allowed to have chickens within city limits?
Should the city-owned hospital be sold?
What programs should the school district cut to have a balanced budget?
How should students be allowed to dress in school?
Even matters that may seem trivial are important to someone. It is the duty of public officials on public bodies to give every matter serious consideration. And it is the duty of citizens to whom those matters are important to provide input. Read More
SCEF Receives Gift from Estate
•October 20, 2021•
The Sullivan Community Education Foundation provides grants for school and community needs each year. One of the ways to contribute to SCEF is through estate planning.
The SCEF wishes to acknowledge the generous gift of $86,000, from the estate of Lloyd and Helen Maurer. The Maurers’ were former Sullivan residents. Mr. Maurer was a farmer for over 40 years and a gifted golfer. Mrs. Maurer taught elementary grades at Lowe School for 25 years and retired in 1982. They were the parents of sons, Gary and Joel. After retiring, they moved to Florida.
We, as board members of the SCEF, were so appreciative of this unexpected gift! Generous donations like this one allow the foundation to continue its mission to promote and improve lifelong learning opportunities in our community and schools. For more information about the SCEF visit: http://www.SCEF.info.
Talking Out of Both Sides of Your Mouth and Other Inconsistencies
•October 20, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Today please enjoy a mailbag column from readers who have observed some pretty weird linguistic anomalies in recent weeks.
But first, I have a question for White Sox manager Tony La Russa, who was hot with a capital H after the Pale Hose were unceremoniously shown the door in Game 4 of the ALDS.
“The stuff there in the eighth inning leaves just a bitter taste in your mouth and in my gut,” he told reporters after the game. And seconds later: “You don’t want to come back because you got a contract. I would just leave if they don’t want you back.”
Who are you talking about, Tony? You, us, someone else?
What do you mean by “in my mouth and your gut”?
And “I would leave ... if they don’t want you back.”
Is this some sort of shared declaration of misery? Read More
Edward Jones Adds Financial Advisor
•October 20, 2021•
Edward Jones Financial Advisor George Levi recently announced that a Financial Advisor, Troy Rogers, has joined their office in Sullivan on October 11, 2021. Read More
Illinois Dept. of Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Fall Festivities Guidance
•October 20, 2021•
As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19.
“Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and Fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines that are readily available,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “However, we must still take precautions as not everyone is vaccinated and a vaccine for children younger than 12 year is not yet available. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your friends and family, and your community, but it’s also important to use a layered approach by wearing a mask indoors and limiting/avoiding settings where physical distancing is not possible to help stop the spread of the virus.” Read More
Menu 10-20-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Oct. 25 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Oct. 26 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Oct. 27 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Oct. 28 - Vegetable Lasagna, Corn, Broccoli, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Croutons
Oct. 29 - Liver and Onions, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous
•October 20, 2021•
The Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous will be October 16 and 17. Saturday hours are 10 am to dark and Sunday hours are 10 am to 2 pm. Take a step back in time and re-live the past with the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club at their annual fall rendezvous. This year’s events include: tomahawk throwing, long bow shooting, black powder gun demonstration, blacksmithing, wood working, rug weaving, new working sawmill, candy canon. Saturday’s meal will be ham and bean dinner or vegetable soup with cornbread. Sunday’s meal will be chili. Hot dogs and sloppy joes will be provided both days. All prepared over an open fire. There will also be water. Directions: Proceed west at the four way stop sign in downtown Moweaqua. Follow the signs to the Moweaqua Golf Course then continue 1 1/2 miles west. There will be a sign on the right side of the road, turn in and follow drive back to parking. Muddy Waters Rendezvous is part of the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club located in Sullivan. For more information contact Tom Addison at 217-827-3124 or Bill Adams at 217-820-7869.
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Quest Dance Convention
•October 20, 2021•
Sullivan Dance Studio hosted the ultimate Broadway experience with Quest Intensive September 18-19. Two Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Lauren Gibbs and Christine Sienicki, taught choreography, took headshots, held mock auditions, hosted a showcase, gave awards and more. Nineteen Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team members attended the two day event. Those attending were: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Emma Lawrence, Maleah Matteson, Elizabeth Owens, Macie Rodgers, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle and Lyla Wright. Special Awards & Scholarships were given to the following dancers: Gabrielle Carpenter, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Elizabeth Owens, Miah Voegel and Kylin Wehrle.
MC Beacon Finds Employment for Consumers in Community
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Erick, a consumer of the Moultrie County Beacon, helps a customer at Buxton’s Garden Farm and Flower Shop.
•October 20, 2021•
Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Recognized each October, NDEAM is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities as well as provide education and promote diversity, equity and inclusion through awareness raising and action.
Our own Moultrie County Beacon is doing what they can to “raise awareness” right here in Sullivan. “And we are taking ‘action’ by actively helping our friends (most of whom currently work at the Beacon) find employment in the community”, said Stan Parks, Job coach at the Beacon. Read More
Flannell Newest Partner at Bolen Robinson & Ellis
•October 20, 2021•
Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP recently announced that Dan L. Flannell has become its newest partner, and will be located in our Sullivan office.
Flannell joins BRE Law after a lengthy career serving as Moultrie County’s Resident Circuit Judge, as well as Chief Judge of the six counties comprising the 6th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Following his retirement from the bench in 2017, Dan has most recently served as the City of Sullivan’s first City Administrator the past 4 ½ years. Read More