Menu 10-13-2020
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Oct. 19 – Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Spinach, Bun, Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Oct. 20 – Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Peaches Oct. 21 – Creamed Chicken with Green Onions & Pimento, Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Biscuit, Sliced Pineapple Oct. 22 – Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Corn , Creamy Coleslaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Compote Oct. 23 – Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dressing, Pumpkin Pie … Read More
COVID-19 Update
•October 7, 2020• The Moultrie County COVID-19 update for October 3-5,2020 is 7 additional cases of COVID-19 with ages ranging from 7-70s. The total residents tested positive to date is 240. Total COVID-19 related deaths to date is 4. … Read More
Obituaries 10-7-2020: Carole Ulmer
Carole Ulmer Carole Sue Ulmer, 87, of Shelbyville passed away at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Mattoon Woman Has Signed Speech From When Nixon Appeared in Sullivan
•October 7, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer On September 22, 1960, a buffalo barbecue was held in Wyman Park where the Vice President Richard Nixon spoke. A few weeks ago marked the 60th anniversary of that event. We wrote a story about Steve Jenne’s buffalo barbecue sandwich that he managed to save that day but he isn’t the only one who has a souvenir from that day. Shirley Watkins of Mattoon, who grew up in Sullivan ended up having a souvenir fly out the car window of Nixon’s motorcade that day. … Read More
IAHCE Week
•October 7, 2020• IAHCE (Illinois Association Home, Community and Education) or a few years ago known as Home Extension is celebrating their week October 11-17. IAHCE is a volunteer organization group working to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education. The office for Moultrie-Douglas counties is in Arthur at 304 E. Progress, east of the Community Center. Cheri Burcham is our education leader in charge of the program. … Read More
Sullivan Boys Golf Wins Central Illinois Conference Meet
•October 7, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ golf checked off one of the team’s goals for this season by winning the Central Illinois Conference meet for the fourth year in a row. “We went into the tournament knowing we could score really well there,” said Sullivan coach Ben Richter. “We shot a 145 earlier this year and that really boosted our confidence in playing at Mowequa. For the most part we had a solid front nine but fell off a bit on the back with a few scores in the mid 40s.” The Redskins swept the … Read More
SBL Healthy Kids Program Provides Cyber Safety Videos
•October 7, 2020• Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Healthy Kids Program is excited to provide eight area schools with a series of videos that are designed to help keep students safe online. The Cyber Safe Schools Video Series, which includes videos that are specially tailored for faculty, parents and students and a student worksheet with an answer key for teachers, were recently sent to Charleston High School and Middle School; Mattoon High School and Middle School; Shelbyville High School and Moulton Middle School; and Sullivan High School and Middle School. The video series is funded by a $4,000 grant from WomenConnected, a … Read More
Students Achieve Milestone
•October 7, 2020• Lakeview College of Nursing recently held three ceremonies to recognize students who achieved the transition into clinical practice within their bachelor’s degree nursing program. Students from the local area who participated in a ceremony held on the College’s Charleston campus are Marcia Wagoner of Arthur,Hannah Nowlin of Atwood and Deanna Braden and Whitney Miller both of Sullivan. … Read More