•March 11, 2020•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly General Meeting, Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center in Sullivan. The program for the evening will be “Fire Departments from the 1800’s” presented by Mr. Jeff Hendricks of Mt Zion, formerly of Sullivan. Read More
Letter to the Editor: 3-11-2020
To the editor —
I want to congratulate Bob and Kathy Best on the sale of their family newspaper to Paddock Publications. The phrase “the end of an era” is overused, but it certainly applies here.
No community can stay honest and strong without a local source of dedicated, professional journalism, and the Best family has provided that for Moultrie County since JFK was a new president. It wasn’t easy, but I never heard any of them complain.
Dan Hagen
ALAH FFA Celebrates
•March 11, 2020•
The 7th annual Celebrate Agriculture Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Atwood.
The breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee will be served from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at United Church of Atwood, located at 210 N. Main Street.
This is a great opportunity for you to come out and support the FFA Chapter and celebrate agriculture. The breakfast is sponsored by the ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter. Donations are encouraged and accepted.
Funds are used for scholarships for ALAH FFA Chapter members
Raider Con at Central A&M
•March 11, 2020•
The Central A&M Superhero Club is presenting Raider Con from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4 in Moweaqua.
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with a variety of activities: Cosplay, comic books, artist alley, concessions.
Guest artists include: Bill Reinhold, Linda Lessmann, Kyle Strahm, Baldimar Rivas, Buster Moody, Jake Smith Jeremiah Lambert, Zac Atkinson, Ed Lozano, and Charles Simpson.
St. Columcille Hears Sheen Plan
Photo furnished St. Columcille Hears Sheen Plan St. Columcille parishioners met with Dr. Peter Howard, international speaker and founder of the Fulton Sheen Institute, who is a leading authority on the life and teaching of Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen. Dr Howard visited the Immaculate Conception Parish Center on Sunday, March 8th, to share his presentation of “Visions of Our Future: Fulton Sheen’s Plan for a Great America.” As his cause for canonization continues to move forward, Bishop Sheen remains one of the best known Catholic figures of the last one hundred years. During the engaging 3-hour event, Dr Howard discussed the heart of the cultural war in America today, a war that Sheen prophesied over 80 years ago.
Moultrie County 2020 Mobile Home Privilege Tax
•March 11, 2020•
Tax bills will be mailed on March 13, 2020 and are due on May 15, 2020. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, 10 South Main, Suite 10, Sullivan, IL. 61951.
Taxes may also be paid at all Moultrie County Banks: Scott State Bank Bethany/Dalton City/Sullivan/Mt. Zion, State Bank of Arthur a Division of Morton Community Bank, Arthur Community Bank, First National Bank of Arthur, First Community Bank of Moultrie County in Sullivan and Lovington and First Mid-Illinois Bank Sullivan. Read More
Remember When? 3-11-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
A local firm has been awarded a $269,617 federal printing contract, according to the office of Congressman Glenn Poshard.
Sullivan Marketing, Inc., 917 West Harrison, Sullivan won the government printing contract for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture materials.
Clyde Drury’s miniature horse, Peewee, was getting a “little chunky” so he began searching for a means to give the 27 inch tall horse regular exercise.
Drury bought a used treadmill, added some sideboards and PeeWee is shedding the pounds. Peewee walks at 3 miles per hour for 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the evening.
The Sullivan High School Scholastic Bowl team scored second place honors at the Eastern Illinois University Scholastic Bowl Tournament. Members include Meredith Cooper, Andrew Preston, Brianne Bolin, Lance Coil, Casey Matthews, Tony Armstrong, Sarah Eller, Adam Uhlarik, Erica Ozee, Andrew French and Amy Terrell. Read More
SAarts Youth Art Exhibition and Competition
•March 11, 2020•
Sullivan Area Arts is celebrating young artists with its fourth annual Youth Art Show March 12-28.
The contest is open to original artwork created by any area students K-12. Works may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and must be ready to display. Read More
Sen. Righter Introduces County Fair Queen in the Senate
•March 11, 2020•
Photo furnished
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) after introducing Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler from Carmi to the Senate. Also pictured are her mother, Kara Kessler, and the State FFA President Gage Miller of Sullivan.
FFA students and agricultural advocates from throughout Illinois descended on the Capitol for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day (IALD) on March 3.
As part of the day’s activities, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) welcomed and introduced Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler from Carmi to the Senate. Also pictured are her parents, Kara and Curt Kessler, and the State FFA President Gage Miller.
IALD brings together farm, agricultural commodity organizations and agriculture interest groups to advocate to lawmakers about the importance of agriculture and agricultural education.[/s2If]
Menu 3-11-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 16 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, March 17 - Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, Mexi corn w/lima beans, bun, fruit juice
Wednesday, March 18 - Swissed beef patties w/tomato, onion, celery, green pepper, creamy coleslaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Thursday, March 19 - Breakfast casserole, warm rosy applesauce, fruit juice, cinnamon roll, cranberries
Friday, March 20 - Salmon burger w/condiment, venetian blend vegetables, potato casserole, dinner roll, mandarin oranges