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Habitat Seeks Volunteers

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•August 1, 2018•

By Gillespie Roberts
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Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is preparing for the 30th home build and is recruiting volunteers for ReStore in Sullivan, which generates the funds for Habitat homes in the county,
On Saturday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a volunteer recruitment event at the ReStore on Hamilton Street in Sullivan.
“We would love to sign up Friday and Saturday volunteers,” said Cheryl Thomas of the Habitat board. “Possibly families could spend a few hours on Saturdays maybe once a month.
“ReStore also needs people who could move furniture on a on-call situation or possibly a few hours a week,” Thomas said of the volunteering needs. Read More

Obituaries 8-1-2018: Ronald Lane

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Ronald Lane

Ronald Gail Lane, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind. died at 11:02 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Life’s Journey in Indianapolis.
He was born June 15, 1942 in the family home near Sullivan, a son of Orris and Helen Lane.
Ronald was educated in the Sullivan schools where he was an outstanding athlete. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he had been an air traffic controller and recently was self-employed. He was a member of First Christian Church in Sullivan. Read More

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is World’s Largest Event

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•August 1, 2018•

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Fairview Park in Decatur. Nearly 525 people from the Decatur area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Walk participants will complete a three-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. Read More

Glo Bingo for Relay

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Glo Bingo for Relay
The Glo Bingo was a huge success for the Relay for Life of Moultrie County. Some 170 people raised more than $3000. Pictured is the 2018 committee. Left to right: Rob Young,  Michelle Young, Heather Dendy, Shelby Ray, Angie Ray, Heath Ray and Adam McReynolds.

Amish Center Threshing Show

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•August 1, 2018•

The second annual Steam Threshing and Baling show is August 3rd and 4th at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center three miles east of Arthur.
Friday: Threshing - 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Baling - 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Threshing - 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Baling - 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Each day will be ongoing field demonstrations. These will include silage chopping, oat combining, discing, plowing, sickle mowing, hay loading demonstration powered by horses and tractors.

Aquafest at Dam West Beach

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•August 1, 2018•

The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host Aquafest noon-4 p.m. Saturday, August 4.
Children and adults of ages all are welcome to attend. The beach fee will be waived for the entire day to allow all beach users a chance to come out and enjoy the free games and activities. Read More

Findlay 3 on 3 Gives Back

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•August 1, 2018•

During the Findlay Walleye Festival last weekend the 3 on 3 basketball tournament was held and Sondra Diss presented a $500 check to Reese Nichols of Findlay for her trip to Russia.
The 3 on 3 Angie Marie Diss tournament has been going on during the Walleye Festival for 11 years.
Tony and Amie Sparks and John and Sondra Diss are the organizers.
All money raised is used to help Okaw Valley school district athletes with everything from shoes to sports equipment for the school.

Hwy. 121 Project Will Slow Traffic

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•August 1, 2018•

Illinois Highway 121 between Sullivan and Bethany is going to be under construction for the next couple of weeks. Starting August 6 a patching and hot mix overlay on either side of the bridge will affect traffic; reducing lanes at times. About 3/4 mile is being resurfaced with 15 working days in the IDOT contract.

Menu 8-1-2018

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, August 6 - Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, Texas toast, apricots
Tuesday, August 7 - Sub sandwich w/lettuce and tomato, broccoli soup, kidney bean salad, bun, Hawaiian salad
Wednesday, August 8 - Baked spaghetti, tossed salad w/dressing packet, chunky applesauce, whole grain wheat, oatmeal raisin cookie
Thursday, August 9 - Chicken parmesan, zucchini bake, cucumber and onion salad, dinner roll, cake with fruit
Friday, August 10 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, peaches

Fun Week

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Fun Week
The Sullivan Parks and Recreation week of fun came to a close on Friday with Sullivan Fire District providing a cool closing followed by serving lunch to everyone participating in the weeklong program. Above fire department volunteer Dave Reed, Fire Chief Mike Piper and volunteer Rob Young serve Park and Recreation summer program participants.