Lovington Looks into Ordinance Changes

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•August 10, 2016• Lovington Village Board met Monday, August 8 to finalize ordinance changes with utilities, motor vehicles- golf carts and UTVS permits and open  burning offenses. During the July 11 meeting, the animal control contract with Lisa Clark was amended to a $25 per animal fee but with no hourly amount. Dennis Garmon reported the the condition of the park condition is excellent and reported that Lovington Homes is being sold. Pam Anklam and Jim McMahon moved to send a letter to the board to reconsider the sale. … Read More

Social Security Celebrates 81st Birthday

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•August 10, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager Look who’s over the hill! In August, we will be celebrating the 81st anniversary of Social Security. Although Social Security’s overall structure remains the same, it’s impossible to overlook the changes in the economy and advancements in technology that made it necessary to transform our programs into what they are today. In 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, which gave birth to Social Security, (almost) as we know it today. The program was created primarily as a response to the growing rate of poverty within the elderly population. … Read More

IDoA Hosts Senior Day During Illinois State Fair

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•August 10, 2016• Complimentary admission for adults 60 years of age and older The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a variety of activities for seniors, their families and friends during Senior Day Aug. 15 at the Illinois State Fair. Events hosted by IDoA will be held in the air-conditioned Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Attendees 60 years of age and older will receive free admittance into the fair. In addition to the Senior Day activities, IDoA will hold a grandparent/grandchild contest at 2 p.m. August 18 in the Illinois Building. Participants will be judged on … Read More

C.E.F.S. Annual Meeting Honors Accomplishments

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•August 10, 2016• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, Board of Directors held their 51st annual board meeting in Effingham August 4 with more than 200 people in attendance. C.E.F.S. showcased their annual accomplishments in helping people and changing lives. Jean Finley, board chairperson of the C.E.F.S. Board of Directors stated that, “the agency recognized board members for volunteering their time to guide and direct the agency.” Further, Chairperson Finley, stated that, “the agency recognized the 2016 family of distinction, Tammy Merrell of Louisville, who made a tremendous level of personal growth and achievement towards achieving economic security.” Chairperson Finley stated that, … Read More

Conservation World Offers Free Family Fun During Illinois State Fair

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•August 10, 2016• Free activities for children and families will give Illinois State Fair visitors a chance to sample the great outdoors in Illinois at Conservation World at this year’s state fair on Aug. 12-21 in Springfield. Conservation World is a 30-acre park with grass, shade trees, and ponds located on the northwest corner of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Conservation World is easily accessible through a pedestrian gate near the Junior Livestock Building and via a state fair tram stop next to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) headquarters. “The tradition continues at Conservation World with plenty to do … Read More

Red Cross Blood Drive

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•August 10, 2016• The Sullivan Church of God and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at the Sullivan Church of God 8 am.-2 p.m. September 10.  Blood donors are encouraged to call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis, at 217-273-9456 to schedule an appointment. Donors may also go to redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. This is a critical time for blood donations. Blood supplies can be at critical low levels due to summer traveling and vacations. Walk ins are welcome and appreciated; however, having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing. Child care for donors will be … Read More

Understanding Illinois: What To Do For Frustrated White Males

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•August 10, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The political conventions are over, and the consensus from both parties is in—there are lots of frustrated, even angry white males out there. What to do for these men appears, however, rather elusive. Neither party has convincing— to me anyway—ideas about what to do over the long term to address growing wealth inequality as well as the structural economic change that leaves many of those without a college sheepskin out in the cold. The fundamental difference in approach between the parties is that Democrats want to redistribute wealth from the rich … Read More

Remember When? 8-10-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Jim Braet and Cara Scher will portray Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush in The Little Theatre—On The Square’s last production of the summer, South Pacific, which opens Wednesday. First place winners in the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair’s arts and crafts show are Mary VanDuersen, Chris Sweet, Meghan Murphy, Christine Marshall, Charity Beachy (three), Cassandra Jackson, Ross Haverstock, Meg Reedy, Sarah Jackson, Joey Schaljo, Erin Parsons, Sarah Osman (three), Elizabeth Livingston, Stephen Smith, Krista Stinson, Nicole McCabe, Alyssa Gilmore and Kim Voegel. On September 24, 1966, East Central Illinois voters gave their approval by … Read More