Electric Cooperatives Present Sen. Rose with Public Service Award

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•August 9, 2017• At the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ annual meeting, held Thursday, July 27 in Springfield, State Senator Chapin Rose, R-51st District, received the 2017 Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ Public Service Award. The award was made in recognition of Sen. Rose’s dedicated public service to all citizens of the state of Illinois and for outstanding contributions to the rural electrification program. Senator Rose has served in the legislature since 2003, beginning with 10 years in the Illinois House, then being elected to the Illinois Senate in 2013. He serves as Assistant Republican Leader and a member of the Senate … Read More

Prayer Walk Planned

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•August 9, 2017• The Sullivan Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk around the Sullivan schools at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. This will be an opportunity for community members to pray for a safe, successful school year for those who participate in the educating of local youth: students, parents, teachers, aides, administrators, custodians, bus drivers and cooks. All who are interested should meet in front of the high school. From there participants will walk from building to building. Those who can’t walk may drive in the various parking lots. … Read More

Eclipse Preparation Underway: Public Asked to Plan Ahead

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•August 9, 2017• Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains safe. Carbondale is in the path of the total eclipse, making it one of the prime viewing areas in the country for the Aug. 21 event. The rest of the state will experience a partial eclipse of approximately 90 percent. … Read More

Sullivan Golf Teams Increase Team Matches

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•August 9, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports In his fifth year as Sullivan golf coach, Ben Richter has high expectations for his 2017 girls’ and boys’ teams. “We expect to win conference for both the boys’ and girls’ teams,” said Richter. “Hopefully, go undefeated like last year.” Last season, the boys’ team was 15-6 overall and 10-0 in the Central Illinois Conference but came up short in the CIC tournament. The girls’ team finished 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the CIC. … Read More

County Weighs Different Approaches to New Salary Schedule

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Longevity Increases Proposed •August 9, 2017• By Mike Brothers The Moultrie County Board personnel committee heard different views on how to approach future salary schedules among the 20 courthouse employees. Jeff Birch, supt. of highways, was appointed to chair an ad hoc committee consisting of courthouse elected and appointed officers by county board chairman Dave McCabe to make recommendations of the future salary structure for courthouse employees. Birch presented the committee chair Bill Voyles and members with a schedule that would tie county employee salary increases annually to the consumer price index. Birch plotted the scale based on the CPI … Read More

Know Where to Go with the Illinois Official Highway Map

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•August 9, 2017• The new Illinois Official Highway Map, featuring Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg on the cover, is now available. The 2017-2018 maps have QR (quick response) codes for numerous transportation and travel websites, updated route information and useful links. “It’s time to update your maps,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “These maps are great to keep on hand while traveling throughout our state and are a helpful resource in emergency situations.” … Read More

Menus 8-9-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, August 14 – English muffin, peach juice, milk Tuesday, August 15 – Strawberries and bananas, Ritz crackers, milk Wednesday, August 16 – Biscuits and gravy, peach juice, milk Thursday, August 17 – Toast, peach juice, milk Friday, August 18 – Nutrigrain bar, peach juice, milk Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, August 14 – Taco salad, carrots and celery, banana, milk Tuesday, August 15 – Sausage links, mashed potatoes, peaches, bread and butter, milk Wednesday, August 16 – Fish on bun, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk Thursday, August 17 – Tater tot casserole, carrots, pineapple, dinner roll, milk Friday, … Read More

C.E.F.S. Celebrates

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•August 9, 2017• C.E.F.S. showcased their annual accomplishments in helping people and changing lives during the 52nd board of directors meeting held in Effingham August 3. Jean Finley, board chairperson of the C.E.F.S. board of directors, stated, “The agency celebrated the achievement of customers, the tremendous work of the volunteers and board members, the hard work and dedication of the employees, and the community spirit of the community partners.” Further, chairperson Finley stated, “The agency recognized the 2017 family of distinction, the Miriam Ciro family of Effingham, which made a tremendous level of personal growth and achievement towards achieving economic … Read More

Frequently Asked Social Security Questions with Answers

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•August 9, 2017• Question: Why should I sign up for a my Social Security online account? Answer: my Social Security gives you a personal online account you can securely use to check your Social Security information and do business with us. With a my Social Security account you can: • Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year; … Read More