CEFS 50 Years of Accomplishments

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•September 23, 2015• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently showcased their 50th year of accomplishments that demonstrated that community action helps people and changes lives. During the 2015 annual meeting some very special people and organizations were recognized as valuable community partners who enhanced the level of service to those in need. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “Without community partners like Moultrie County Interagency it would have been difficult to attain and achieve the agency outcomes and successes.” Moultrie County Interagency is comprised of members from several private, public and nonprofit agencies who have joined together to provide … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Jerry Maxedon

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Jerry Maxedon Graveside services for Jerry M. Maxedon, 74, of Sullivan were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Camfield Cemetery in rural Sullivan with Kenny Bontrager officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted with arrangements. He died at 12:59 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

Opening Symphony at Kirkland Fine Arts Center Saturday

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•September 23, 2015• The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will present its opening night concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature performances of Janáček’s “On an Overgrown Path” and Bloch’s “Concerto Grosso.” Following an intermission, the MDSO will perform Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4” featuring soloists Georgia Hornbacker on violin, Millikin professor of music, and Andrea Frakes Pope ‘97, a mezzo-soprano. Andrea Frakes Pope has performed as a recitalist and soloist throughout central Illinois as well as the Kansas City and Washington, D.C. areas. She has performed with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, the … Read More

New Website for Redskins Community Launched

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•September 23, 2015• Just in time for back to school, DigitalTown.com announced the launch of sullivanredskins.com, a new website for the Redskins community. sullivanredskins.com features latest news and information for Redskins fans, including news, scores, schedules, community directory, photos, videos, livestreams, as well as archival content such as yearbook images. The site also features a team store with latest gear and apparel. Registered members of the site receive a free sullivanredskins.com email address as well as a RedskinBucks account that allows members to send and receive funds commission free. A mobile application will also be released shortly. … Read More

Energy Assistance Program is Open

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•September 23, 2015• The C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation will begin the 2016 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Thursday October 1. This is the first day that appointments may be made for the program. October and November are priority months reserved for those households that have either a member aged 60 and above or disabled. Appointments may be made by contacting the local C.E.F.S. County Outreach offices. Starting November 2 applications will also be accepted from households, who at the time of application, have a child under age six. Proof of age will be required. Households who are disconnected … Read More

Police Warn of IRS Scam

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•September 23, 2015• Sullivan Police Department has issued an IRS scam warning to residents. Chief John Love explained some residents have been called by someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “They’re telling people they owe the IRS money and should send a cashier’s check or money order to keep local police from being sent to arrest them.” Love explained. “It just isn’t true, that’s not how we operate,” he said, noting anyone receiving one of these calls should call local police to report the scam. … Read More

Retire Supt. Seeks Brown Seat

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•September 23, 2015• Retired St. Joseph-Ogden High School superintendent Jim Acklin  announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 102nd Illinois house district to replace Adam Brown. Brown recently announced his intentions to retire from the seat. Acklin said; “I have considered running for some time, and I feel that this is my time to step forward and contribute in a meaningful way. Illinois is a tremendous state but needs strong leadership to help put it back on track. I grew up in Paris, which is a small town, like most of the 102nd district. I understand the challenges that … Read More

Timberwolves Pick Up Couple of Wins

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•September 23, 2015• Okaw Valley volleyball had a couple good matches Sept 14 and 15 when they won over Heritage and Arthur Christian 2-1 in each set. In the Heritage match Brianna Creviston had six digs; Charli Uhlrich provided three kills; Kailyn Boyer had three aces, one kill, one assist and four digs. Kristy Burford had four aces, two kills, and two digs; Madison Fox supplied an ace, two kills, a block and seven digs; Megan Dash had three aces, 17 kills, two blocks, one assist and four digs and Nicole Miller had two kills, one block and two digs. … Read More

Arcola Third at Sullivan CC

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•September 23, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond placed last in a close triangular match at Sullivan Country Club Sept 21. Sullivan took first place shooting a 180. Altamont took second with a 182. Arcola/ALAH placed third with a score of 184.  Clayton Miller was the medalist once again shooting an even par 36. … Read More