Menu 7.8.2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 July 13 – Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Bun, Tropical Fruit July 14 – Breakfast Casserole, Baby Baker Potatoes, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Fruit July 15 – Chili Mac w/Beans, Spinach Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Dinner Roll, Chunky Applesauce July 16 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pea/Cauliflower Salad, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Crisp July 17 – Sub Sandwich w/Tomato Slice, Lettuce, and Mayo Pkt., Summer Salad, Bun, Pears, Graham Crackers ••• July 20 – Pork Burger Sandwich, Midori Blend Vegetables, Harvard Beets, … Read More

The Beacon’s Annual Fried Pie Sale is Cancelled

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•July 8, 2020• The Moultrie County Beacon annual Fried Pie Sale started with the usual high expectation and supporters came through, however due to the Covid 19 health crisis the sale is cancelled. This is a major fundraiser for the Beacon, along with the Annual Beacon Benefit, which was also postponed this year. Fried Pies were to be in production the week of March 16th with delivery to be March 19th. As you recall, Governor Pritkzer of Illinois announced a statewide public health crisis due to Covid-19 at the same time, so production of pies was halted due to the … Read More

People Were Ready for a Real Fourth of July Celebration

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•July 8, 2020• by Mike Brothers People were ready, and we gave them a real Fourth of July celebration,” parade coordinator Mark Conlin, said of the hourlong Sullivan July 4th parade. “Hats off to the American Legion for giving us an unbelievable Independence Day celebration,” Mayor Richard Glazebrook said of the Saturday July 4th parade and fireworks display sponsored by Post 68 in Sullivan. “And I’m proud of the citizens for pitching in to make this a true observation of freedom from the COVID restrictions,” he said, emphasizing people were respectful of distancing during the events. American Legion Commander Bob … Read More

Do We Care What God Thinks About Much of Anything?

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•July 8, 2020• By Sarah Hudson Pierce NP Guest Columnist As a wake-up call I would like to point out how President Ronald Reagan quoted II Chronicles 7:14 in his 1981 Inaugural address when he said: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” It seems to me that affluence can deaden our hearts, lessening our dependence upon God? How long has it been since our nation really … Read More

Obituaries 7-8-2020: Wanda Rankin

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Wanda Rankin Wandalee (Wanda L.) Latch Rankin of Mattoon died around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care. Wanda was born September 30, 1926, in rural Shelby County, Illinois to Artie D. and Mabel (Williams) Latch. She married Donald E. Rankin February 21, 1946, at the rural Windsor residence of the Reverend Ira Blythe. Don preceded her in death December 29, 2014. … Read More

Get Ready for Pavement Blowouts during Heat Wave

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Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones •July 8, 2020• With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation cautioned motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state. “One of the hottest weeks of the year means the potential for pavement failures will increase,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “At IDOT, we have the necessary staffing and materials in place to make repairs as quickly as possible. We ask the public to stay alert and avoid driving over buckled roads, if possible, while giving our crews plenty … Read More

Kindergarten Registration

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•July 8, 2020• Kindergarten registration begins July 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Elementary School Cafeteria. If you have a child who will start Kindergarten this fall, it is time to register. Enroll your student, find out about Sullivan Elementary, meet some SES staff, and get answers to questions you may have. Please observe COVID 19 Guidelines: Wearing a mask is recommended, Limited to a group of 50 people (please send only one parent/guardian to limit numbers and provide attendance opportunities for all families) Please do not bring any children. Social distancing is encouraged. Please RSVP to … Read More