•September 11, 2019•
The Social Security Administration today announced the first potential group of selected participants for its new electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. The agency will roll out the service to these users in June 2020, and plans on expanding the number of users within approximately six months of the initial rollout.
“Our new electronic SSN verification service will help to reduce synthetic identity fraud by comparing data provided electronically by approved participants with the agency’s records,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “This will provide fast, secure, and more efficient SSN verifications for the financial services industry and customers using their services.” Read More
Remember When? 9-11-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
The residence of Sullivan Fire Chief Jeff Waite was burglarized. Several firearms were taken in the daylight burglary of the home. The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department recovered the firearms and reportedly questioned juveniles about it.
According to Sullivan police report, a riding lawn mower driven by Zachary Horn, 15, turned left onto Eastview and was struck by a westbound motorcycle driven by Kent Spencer, 40, of rural Sullivan. Both Horn and Spencer were treated for minor injuries.
Sullivan Fire Department collected $2,100 over the weekend for Muscular Dystrophy Association during their annual Fill-the-Boot campaign.
Gun owners and sportsmen rallied in Sullivan to discuss firearms legislation. The meeting was sponsored by the Macon County Chapter of t he Illinois State Rifle Assn. Speakers include J.E. Miller, 101st Dist. candidate for state representative; Brent Winters, candidate for the 19th Congressional Dist.; Rep. Duane Noland; Rep. Tim Johnson; Associate Circuit Judge Jim Hendrian, a candidate for sixth Judicial Circuit judge; Jim Valentino, president of the Illinois State Rifle Assn. and Pat Valentino, head legislative representative. The rally is “prompted by the recent attempts on local, state, and federal levels to ban or severely restrict firearm ownership.” Read More
In Case of Emergency App
•September 11, 2019•
McMullin-Young Funeral Home has graciously invested back into the community in order to promote the saving of lives.
This is a unique opportunity to assist local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative that could help save lives.
The funeral home asks that residents download the Vital ICE (In Case of Emergency) app, from either the Apple App Store or Google Play, for their smart phones and enter in their code: #4309. Read More
Remember When? 9-4-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Organizers of the 1994 Bethany Fall Festival say it was a success with the weather cooperating. Molly Rhodes, daughter of Rick and Kathy Rhodes was crowned Little Miss Bethany for 1994. Other contestants were Whitney Brewer, Alishia Utsler and Tiffany Herbord. Twelve former Little Miss Bethany title-holders were present at the celebration for the coronation and to ride a float on the parade Saturday. They were Gena Tohill (1973), Dawn Ferguson (1977), Andrea Marshall (1982), Melissa Ashley (1985), Morgan Winskill (1986), Jordan Cuttill (1987), Sheena Ashley (1989), Sabrina Bone (1990), Melinda Seelow (1991), Danielle Willoughby (1992), and Holly Shafer (1993). Read More
Superindent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•September 4, 2019•
By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
I wanted to take the opportunity this week to introduce new teachers in Sullivan Schools.
We were very fortunate this past year that our teacher retention levels were phenomenal, but we did have three retirees, two staff members who took promotions, and we added one position.
At the high school, Janet McFarland and Lesley Banks retired this past year. The math position was filled by Natalie Hoijer while the English position was filled by Becca Gervais. Read More
SBL/Mattoon Host Paint the Town 5K for Cancer Awareness
•September 4, 2019•
Cancer affects us all in some way, so Sarah Bush Lincoln is encouraging community members to come together to create awareness, honor loved ones and support cancer warriors during its Paint the Town 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Mattoon. Net proceeds will be used to support people fighting cancer at the SBL Regional Cancer Center.
This is the fourth year the Health Center has hosted a non-timed cancer awareness color run/walk, drawing more than 600 friends and family members together each year. This year’s Paint the Town pre-run party begins at 8 a.m. Festivities include music, a dynamic stretching warm-up with personal trainers from the SBL Center for Healthy Living at 8:30 a.m., and a special bubble blowing celebration in honor of cancer warriors at 8:55 a.m. Read More
Sarah Bush Lincoln DAISY Nurse Award Recipient Defines Compassionate Service
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DAISY Award winner Nancy Bollenbaugh, RN
•September 4, 2019•
Lincolnland Home Care Nurse Nancy Bollenbaugh, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on August 28.
Bollenbaugh was nominated for taking the initiative to provide compassionate care to a patient in need. In a nomination letter, a coworker shared the following story:
“Nancy went above and beyond to provide care to an 86-year-old woman who was recently discharged from the hospital. After visiting the patient’s home, she immediately knew that this woman was not in any condition to take care of herself, nor could her 89-year-old husband. Instead of admitting her for home care services, Nancy took care of the woman’s immediate needs and spoke to her husband about caring for his wife. Nancy offered to help him find placement for her at a long-term care facility and made several calls. She also worked with the woman’s children, who both live out-of-state, to inform them of the conditions at home and that their mother could not remain at home without 24-hour assistance. Read More
Windsor FFA Had Tractor Raffle
•September 4, 2019•
The Windsor FFA Chapter had their Tractor Raffle drawing on August 29th at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Many members of the FFA went to the Half Century of Farm Progress Show in Rantoul, IL and the Farm Progress Show to sell tickets. Read More
Arts in Central Park Offers Exhibits and Kids Activities
•September 4, 2019•
The Decatur Arts Council is bringing the arts to Central Park September 20th - 22nd.
Decatur hosts one of Central Illinois’ finest juried art shows on the third weekend of September. Featured are more than 60 exhibiting artists from several states. They provide a variety of artwork for sale including jewelry, pottery, metal sculptures, blown glass, fiber arts, paintings, and more. Read More
IDNR Activities Abound into Fall
•September 4, 2019•
Bobcat Permits: Hunters and trappers may apply for a 2019-2020 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Permit online through Sept. 30. Applicants must submit a $5.00 non-refundable fee. A total of 1,000 permits will be allocated during a lottery and mailed to successful applicants. Successful applicants who receive a permit for the 2019-2020 season will NOT be able to receive a permit the next year to allow unsuccessful applicants a better chance to get a permit. The area open to bobcat hunting and trapping for the 2019-2020 season will be the boundary from the 2016-2017 season (see the map on Page 44 of the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Documents/HuntTrapDigest.pdf). Season dates are Nov. 10, 2019 through Feb. 15, 2020. Bobcat hunting is closed during firearm deer season in counties open to firearm deer hunting. Bobcat research projects in central and southern Illinois are ongoing. IDNR asks that successful permit holders submit the lower jaw from harvested bobcats for this research. Details will be included with the permits. IDNR appreciates the cooperation from hunters and trappers in efforts to learn more about bobcat populations in Illinois. To apply for a 2019-2020 bobcat permit, go to the DNR Direct license and permit system at https://www.il.wildlifelicense.com/start.php. Read More