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Recent Obituaries: Rick Armer
Rick L. Armer Rick L. Armer, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday (November 16, 2016) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Rick was born July 14, 1961 in … Read More
Veterans Paid the Price for Our Freedoms
•November 16, 2016• Sullivan schools participated in Veterans Day observations Friday, Nov. 11 with the American Legion Post 68 Honor Guard presenting the colors followed by recognition of veterans during programs at each school. Sullivan High School’s Career English class hosted recognition of local veterans through song, dance and the reflections of veterans before students who were gathered in the gymnasium. Keynote speaker 1964 Sullivan High School graduate attorney and retired Marine Major Lynn Lowder is a decorated Vietnam platoon leader, who continues to advocate for veterans through his non-profit 1 Vet at a Time organization. As a volunteer Lowder … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Illinois Slow Growth is Likely To Continue
•November 16, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist I am writing this the day before the election, so as you read this you know much that I did not yet know. Thus I turn to broader topics: Where are we in Illinois at present, and whither are we tending? Illinois has for years been growing more slowly than the nation and the rest of the Midwest, even though we have we have riches in transportation infrastructure, location, water and talent that most other states would die for. In 1950, we were one of the four richest states in the … Read More
Veterans and Service Members Should “Know Your Rights” on Anti-discrimination Protections Available Under State Law
•November 16, 2016• Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Janice Glenn today issued a reminder of the anti-discrimination protections available under the Illinois Human Rights Act to active duty service members and veterans of the armed forces. State law prohibits discrimination based on military status and also protects employers from discrimination complaints if they establish a hiring preference for veterans. “While we come together as a nation and state to recognize the commitment made by our veterans, it is important to publicize the strong legal protections available in Illinois to those who have served, including freedom from unlawful discrimination,” said … Read More
IDNR Reminds Hunters to Make Safety a Priority this Season
•November 16, 2016• Hunters in Illinois are being reminded to make safety a top priority, especially during the state’s busiest hunting seasons this fall. “There is no better place to participate in and celebrate our hunting heritage than right here in Illinois during the fall,” said Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne Rosenthal. “No matter the hunting seasons, we want hunters to enjoy their time in the field and to be safe while doing so.” The IDNR Office of Law Enforcement, which administers the state’s Hunter Safety Education Program, has investigated 10 hunting incidents so far during 2016, … Read More
Letter to the Editor: 11-16-2016
Special Recognition Deserved for an Outstanding Job! To the Editor, Knowing how busy the County Clerk’s office would be the last week of early voting Mary White and I volunteered to work as election judges in the office. I had done this before but never had it been so busy with people registering to vote for the first time, people updating their addresses and name changes, plus people wanting information about items on the ballot. Many came because they simply wanted to vote early. All the while, the phones were ringing, and regular business “not” dealing with the election was being conducted. … Read More
Students, Teachers and Parents Weigh in on School Climate
And Learning Conditions during 5Essentials Survey •November 16, 2016• Sullivan Community Unit School District #300 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the fifth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. From now through January 16, students, teachers and parents will be asked to take a 25 -minute research-based survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school’s learning environment. This survey will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last … Read More
Menus 11-16-2016
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Nov. 21 – Turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, dressing, chunky applesauce. Tuesday, Nov. 22 – Baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, buttered Midori blend vegetables, whole grain roll, pie. Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing pkt., pears, crackers, cake. … Read More