Events Happening at Arthur Library
•December 13, 2023• Here is a listing of Arthur library’s program for the next several weeks. Dec. 14 Tales and Tunes with Trudy 3:45 PM Dec. 16 Build a Bear at 1:00 PM. You must call the library at 217-543-2037and sign up as there are a limited number of bears. Dec. 18 Board meeting 6:00 PM. Dec. 21 Tales and Tunes with Trudy 3:45 PM. … Read More
Gift Responsibly Campaign
•December 13, 2023• The Hour House has announced its commitment as a participant of the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community organizations across North America and around the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery use. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University. … Read More
Obituaries 12-13-2023: Linda Fultz
Linda Fultz Linda Joyce Fultz, 66, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday December 6, 2023 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Managing Holiday Stress
•December 13, 2023• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension I would like to share this article written by Illinois Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley in the latest Family Files blog. Tessa says: The American Psychological Association has conducted a nationwide survey in its Mind/Body campaign since 2007. The focus is to examine the state of stress nationwide and understand its impact. The study in 2023 indicated that 55% of Americans are stressed during the day. Managing stress can help emotionally, physically, socially, and mentally. Sometimes, the holiday season adds a little extra stress because we might have to pay … Read More
Letter to the Editor 12-13-2023
Dear Editor, I am writing to shed light on the invaluable work carried out by the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association (SAMA) and to call upon the generosity of our community. For decades, SAMA has been a beacon of hope for those facing adversity in Moultrie County. The scope of their assistance is vast, covering essential needs such as utilities, rent, automotive support, hotel stays, food, fuel, and even Christmas Certificates. It’s heartening to know that, over a 12-month period, SAMA distributes substantial funds to support thousands of individuals within our community. This year, one noteworthy project helped by SAMA was … Read More
So You Think You’re Hard on Yourself?
•December 13, 2023• I know that all of us have done or said something that continues to embarrass us decades later. I can safely say this, because no one younger than a couple decades old regularly reads this column. Hey, they don’t know what they’re missing. I remember misspelling “cauldron” in a spelling bee. Yes, “cauldron.” This must have been in the 1990s, before I adopted this persona. A “chaldron” — the spelling I offered — in days when coal was the gold standard for clean power, was a measure of it. I was dinged because that spelling had long … Read More
A Look Back…
2013 Lovington Grade School teacher Debbie Long had her annual Christmas Tea Sunday at her home in Sullivan for her students. That year marked Long’s last teaching year ending her holiday tradition. Okaw Valley third graders Abby Luckenbill and Lexie Bartimus organized their entire school to collect toys and canned goods for local families. Students brought a toy or canned food item to gain admission to a dance. The school managed to pool around 55 toys and 10 cases of food. Dr. Quintin Murray took over the chiropractic office formerly Dr. Kellerman’s in Sullivan. … Read More
City Council Ordinance Amendment Allows Raising Chickens in City Limits
•December 13, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, December 11 at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library. All commissioners were in attendance with Commissioner Chuck Woodworth attending by phone. The meeting began with two public hearings. One was for a proposed federally funded Community Development Block Grant project for storm sewer system improvements and the other was for the tax levy. The public hearing on the CDBG grant was in regards to the city applying for a $650,000 community development block grant to help fund storm sewer improvements. The grant is funded by … Read More
Marny’s Miniatures on Display at MC Historical Center
•December 13, 2023• by Crystal Reed Marny Ennis Elliott of Champaign, formerly of Lovington, has a special exhibit of dollhouse room boxes and their handmade miniature furnishings on display at the Moultrie County Historical Center until March 31, 2024. The exhibit is called “Marny’s Miniatures.” Elliott recalls receiving a metal dollhouse at age six from Santa in 1949. The walls and floors were printed with rugs and pictures and plastic furniture. She donated it to the less fortunate. … Read More