Moultrie County Final Multiplier

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•April 1, 2020• Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. Under a law passed … Read More

Chamber Zooms Financial Opportunities for Businesses

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•April 1, 2020• Friday morning Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development organized a Zoom meeting regarding financing opportunities for businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sullivan area. Participants in the meeting included representatives from all three banks in Sullivan: Reid Molzen, 1st Community Bank; Brad Pullen, 1st Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust; Tod Jeffers, Scott State Bank; Laurrie Minor, SCED Director; Richard Glazebrook, City of Sullivan Mayor; and Lynn Lowder, CEO Veterans Business Project & member of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. … Read More

Sullivan’s “Project Masks” Volunteers Respond in a Big Way

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•April 1, 2020• Thanks to 22 Sullivan sewing volunteers 200 protective masks were delivered to Decatur Memorial Hospital on March 27. While others were fretting about what might happen next with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic Margi Gaither made something good happen. “I called DMH to ask if they needed some hand made masks,” Gaither said. “Without hesitation she said yes.” That was the beginning of “Project Masks” in Moultrie County. Gaither noted the lady at DMH explained they were awaiting pattern approval from the hospital and she would email it. “After receiving the pattern, I posted it on FaceBook, and … Read More

Letters to the Editor: 4-1-2020

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All Factories Should Close to Stop Virus Spread Dear Editor, I was born and raised in Sullivan and have been observing shelter in place requirements. I have had a heart attack and understand the need for people to isolate in order to contain the coronavirus. While I was getting supplies I noticed Hydro Gear and Agri Fab parking lots were full of workers along with the parking lot at the cabinet factory. … Read More

Food Pantry Needs Grow

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•April 1, 2020• Moultrie County Outreach is responding to additional demands at the CEFS Moultrie County Food Pantry on Harrison St., Sullivan. Responding to the COVID-19 crisis the Food Pantry has expanded hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food Pantry coordinator Lisa White explained that thanks to volunteers food may be delivered to those in need upon request. All services and requests are being completed by phone during the COVID-19 crisis. Phone 217/728-7721. Those donating may keep in mind a constant need for Enfamil baby formula. Canned beef stew, hot dogs, canned nuts, spaghetti sauce, … Read More

Remember When? 4-1-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week Bethany girls’ basketball coach Doug McCausland will have a familiar face with him when he coaches the East All-Star team at the Edinburg Lions Sixth Annual Girls All-Star Basketball game. Joining Coach McCausland is Filly Erin Parsons, a senior, who averaged 13 points and seven rebounds a game last season. Arthur’s Emilee Monahan is also on the East team. The Bethany sixth grade basketball team won the Cerro-Gordo basketball tournament. Coaches include Phil Banning and Gene Patient. Team included: Nathan Stollard, Wes Wise, Jarod Foster, Dennis Bone, Shane Russell, Josh Robinson, Jake Wilson, Curt Marshall, … Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: Where We Go From Here

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•April 1, 2020• By Supt. Ted Walk, Sullivan CUSD #300 This week’s update is dedicated once again to items related to COVID-19 issues. As of the time of submission of this article, students in Sullivan Schools are scheduled to return on April 13, but that may have changed by the time you are reading this article. Over the weekend, the Illinois State Board of Education released some guidance on Remote Learning. Sullivan Schools have been preparing for this scenario for weeks. Students will be able to either access materials online or complete paper copies of assignments. If the closure is … Read More