Lori Hunsley Celebration of life services for Lori Ann Hunsley, 42, of Argenta were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta. Burial was in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek. She died at 11:05 a.m. Oct. 16, 2015 in Decatur. … Read More
Six Week Experiment •October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers When the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity handed the keys to new owner Nikki Bassett on Friday, October 16 the house on Hope Lane in Sullivan was jammed with people. This was the 26th house for Habitat and a first for Habitat for Humanity Care-A- Vanners. Care-A-Vanner project coordinator Bob Gillespie and crews rotating on two week schedules built the house from ground to completion in six weeks. Gary Smith, local Habitat board president, recalled year-long local builds in the beginning of the program. Smith thanked a long list of contributors … Read More
•October 21, 2015• By Stepheny MacMahon Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development These days many people are using non-traditional sources to rent private homes while on vacation. Some are finding that price and quality often equal a wonderful bargain with more space and amenities than traditional rooms for the same price or less. Websites such as Airbnb, VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) and HomeAway exist for homeowners to list personal properties for overnight rentals. Are overnight rentals of your residence or income property something you should be considering? What are the pros and cons of allowing strangers into your home? There are … Read More
•October 21, 2015• The Serena Spencer family of Sullivan was recently recognized by the C.E.F.S. Board of Directors as the 2015 Family of Distinction, exemplifying the spirit of hope and success that C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation has offered to all individuals and families during its past 50 years of service. The Spencer family was nominated for the award by the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office staff for the significant strides the family made in the pursuit of self- sufficiency since first seeking help from the agency. The family was also recognized and honored along with other families from across the … Read More
•October 21, 2015• By Ariana Cherry Reporting from Arthur Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond superintendent Kenny Schwengel reported that the checkbook balance is $5,166,153.63. “Everything looks good at this point,” he noted. Although he did state that the district still had not received any reorganization incentive funding yet. “It has been prorated at 76% which is about a $250,000 cut,” Schwengel stated. The superintendent also informed the board that there are about 13 other districts still waiting on funding also. Other matters that were discussed or voted upon: – The new driveway at Lovington Elementary School has been completed. A sidewalk will be put … Read More
•October 21, 2015• Okaw Valley traveled to Bement Thursday, October 15 with the Bement volleyball team winning 25-17 and 25-13. Okaw Valley’s record is 9-12-0. Kristy Burford had two aces, one pass return and four digs; Kailyn Boyer provided two digs; Madison Fox had two kills, one pass return and two digs. … Read More
•October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers Aging heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and spongy rooftops were discussed at the Sullivan Community Unit #300 school board meeting October 13. Maintenance director Kevin Landrus explained the elementary, middle and high school had places where water had pooled, damaging roofs. He also pointed out air conditioning systems were gaining age and becoming costly to maintain, noting that two units on the high school gym were not working at all. Mike Zellers of Graham and Hyde Architects presented a power point showing the condition of the roofs and the HVAC systems that are … Read More
•October 21, 2015• A Bible recital entitled Bringing the Word to Life will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 in First Christian Church in Lovington. The Rev. R.J. Ray of the Philadelphia Pentecostal Church will recite the epistles of I & II Peter. … Read More
•October 21, 2015• A new state law requires alcohol servers to complete a Beverage Alcohol Seller/Server Education and Training (BASSET) class every three years. The training explains the procedures, limits and responsibilities for those selling alcohol in Illinois. The village of Bethany is offering BASSET certification classes at Bethany High Schoo Saturday, November 14. The classes are provided through Heartland Community College in Normal. Two courses are offered from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. and from 2-6p.m. All classes are open to bar owners, bartenders and the general public. Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be available to … Read More