LLC Community Choir Begins Fall Rehearsals

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•September 9, 2015• The Lake Land College Community Choir will begin its fall rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 29. Rehearsals are held 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday nights in the Lake Land College Theatre. The choir is a group of approximately 50 mixed voices including students, college employees, and members of the community. All singers age 18 and older are welcome to participate. No audition is required. Choir members may earn one hour of college credit for singing in the choir. Interested singers may complete a registration form at the first rehearsal or register online. Registration for college credit is not required, however, and … Read More

Nobody is Looking Down the Road in Illinois-Still Hoping for a Vision

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•September 9, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The state of Illinois typically lurches from year to year, focusing on its annual budget, never looking to the horizon. At present, operating without a formal budget as Gov. Rauner and Speaker Madigan wage their war of political attrition, the state is operating month to month, even day to day, as the courts step in to tell Comptroller Leslie Munger which bills to pay and when. Given our grim budgetary situation and sullied state reputation, we almost desperately need to do some long-term thinking about Illinois, or we may crash. We … Read More

Medicare Part D Workshop at SAIL

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•September 9, 2015• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the 2016 Updates to Medicare Part D 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, September 14 at the Mid-Illinois Senior Center Services, Inc. located at 114 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The presenter is Deb Groendal, Mid-Illinois Senior Services Inc., Senior Health Insurance Program Coordinator.  The workshop is free; reservations are not required.  For more information call Betty Watkins or Lou Anne Banks at 774-4322. … Read More

Free Dinner at VFW

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•September 9, 2015• An appreciation dinner for all military personnel, veterans and their families is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Sullivan VFW. This free meal is provided by Randy Binder and Pastor Paul McGhghy and will include pulled pork, beans, chips and beverage. Everyone is urged to attend this free event to show support for those in the military now and those who have served in the past. … Read More

Times are Changing for Secret Santa in Sullivan

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•September 9, 2015• With the closing of ShopKo Police Chief John Love explained shopping for children in need who are older than seven is a challenge. “We try to shop locally, but we don’t have a way to buy clothes and boots for older kids,” Love said, noting that Dollar General in town has been great for children six to seven years old. ”We’re taking Secret Santa back to its roots,” he continued. “We will seek out those in need throughout the year and help the best way we can.” For the past few years people receiving Secret Santa help … Read More

Wildlife Park Goes to Rockome Gardens

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•September 9, 2015• A wildlife park rejected by Moultrie County in June found new life at the former Rockome Gardens site south of Arcola. James Aikman’s dream of a drive through wildlife park, a walk through petting zoo and aviary got a second wind with a $506,794 loan from the city of Arcola to help get things rolling. “The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is thrilled to hear that Aikman Wildlife Park will be located within our region and that the Rockome site will be repurposed,” said Stepheny McMahon of the Sullivan Chamber. “We wish the Aikman’s much success.” … Read More

Remember When? 9-9-2015

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Cameron Parrott and Susan Ozier of Moultrie County were each named a recipient of a CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp. Community Services Block Grant scholarship Aug. 2 at the agency’s annual board of directors meeting. Parrott is the son of Robert and Suzanne Parrott of Lovington and is attending Eastern Illinois University. Ozier is the daughter of Bobby and Linda Book of Bethany and is enrolled in the pre-law program at the University of Illinois. With seven of ten letter winners returning, a little more hard work and a lot of dedication may … Read More