A foodservice sanitation manager’s certification course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 5 and 7 at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St. in Urbana. Read More
Sullivan Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt Winners Announced
The Sullivan Fire Department gave away several bicycles and baskets to children participating in Sunday’s annual Easter egg hunt at Wyman Park. Winners are as follows: Read More
Beatty Appointed to Council of Regents
Marla Beatty of Bethany, an administrator at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents serves as the link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs, services and activities within their respective areas. Read More
State of Grace Concert Sat.
The gospel group State of Grace will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Oak Grove Baptist Church located in rural Bethany.
Admission is free. For more information call 217-259-3597.
Speaker on Artisan Crafts of the World
Prairie Association of Home and Community Education (PAHCE) will host “Artisan Crafts of the World” workshop at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21 at the University of Illinois Extension office at 122 S. Walnut in Arthur. Read More
Cox Earns Master’s Degree From SIU
Rebecca A. Cox of Lovington earned her Master of Science in Education degree during commencement exercises at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dec. 14, 2013.
Cox, the daughter of David and Sharon Cox, majored in Workforce Education and Development, which is within the College of Education and Human Services.
Art Club’s Second Workshop Saturday
Joycelyn Padgett will conduct Sullivan Art Club’s second workshop of the 2014 season Saturday, April 19, in the First United Methodist Church hall. Padgett, artist and art teacher, has recently moved to the area from Chicago. Read More
Students Receive Prizes on McTeacher Night
Students recently attended McTeacher Night at the local McDonald’s and had their names drawn for some incredible prizes. McDonald’s in Sullivan has sponsored McTeacher Night for the last 10 years and donates $1,000 annually to the Sullivan PTO. They have given away a total of $10,000 in cash and $5,000 in prizes over the last 10 years. This year’s winners include Skyla Palmer, Lucy Barringer, Ryan Lawyer, Jayden Troxell, Kiley Dyer, Reagan Crouse, Matt Welch, Curtis Kite, Drew Rogers. and Mitchell Hooten.
Lorrie Morgan to Head Entertainment at 2014 Moultrie-Douglas Co. Fair
by Doris Elmore
Grand Ole Opry star Lorrie Morgan will highlight the entertainment at the 84th annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair July 6-12 at the fairgrounds in Arthur. Morgan’s appearance is sponsored by C.H.I. Overhead Doors and LiftMaster of Arthur. She will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday night, July 12, on the Main Stage. There will be an admission fee. Read More
Lane Celebrates 30 Years at Donnelleys
Scott Lane celebrated his 30th service anniversary with RR Donnelley on March 25.
Lane was hired at RR Donnelley in 1984 as part-time task force. He became full-time material handler later that year. Lane was then promoted to roll tender in the gravure pressroom in 1989, to assistant press lead in 1996, and to press lead, his current position in 2000.
Lane and his wife, Selena, reside in Sullivan and have two children and two grandchildren.