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Rotary Golf Outing Helps

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•April 18, 2018•

The Sullivan Rotary Club will hold a golf outing at 11 a.m. Friday May 18 at the National Golf Course at Eagle Creek.

This fundraiser will help with Rotary’s primary projects of funding the One Book One Sullivan program and Habitat for Humanity tree planting.

One Book One Sullivan has been very successful in promoting literary and the joy of reading with local middle school students.

Individual and team registrations may be sent to Susan Rauch, Moultrie County Beacon, 401 West Water St., Sullivan; Bradley Pullen, First Mid Bank & Trust, 200 South Hamilton, Sullivan, or Joe Keller, Keller Trucking, 921 West Magill St, Sullivan.

The entry fee of $60 includes green fees, cart, and lunch. A foursome plus hole sponsorship is $300. A hole sponsorship alone is $100. Make checks payable to Sullivan Rotary Club.

Sullivan Board Sets Graduation, Hires Teachers

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Scholarships Presented May 2

•April 18, 2018•

By Mike Brothers

Sullivan Community Unit 300 school board learned that 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20 is high school graduation on the football field if weather permits.

High school principal Erik Young also reported that awards presentations will be split between an evening session Wednesday, May 2 for scholarship presentations and in school student recognition day Wednesday, May 9.

Supt. Ted Walk presented the amended tentative budget which will be available for viewing until the public hearing on June 11. He noted removing contingencies and shifting some fund designations have all areas of the budget in the black with an anticipated $84,000 surplus.

Personnel actions include Craig Toler employed as high school physical education teacher due to the resignation of William Manning. (BS+0) He is currently special education aide and volunteer assistant basketball coach. Read More

Jury Trial Sought in SHS Bomb Threat Case

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•April 18, 2018•

The student accused of making a terrorist bomb threat at Sullivan High School will be allowed a bond reduction hearing Thursday, April 19.

Jalon A. Warren appeared before the Hon. Judge Hugh Finson in Moultrie County court along with defense attorney Phillip Tibbs who made the request to reduce the $100,000 bond which has held the defendant in county jail since March 23.  Read More

Acrylics on Birch Panels

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•April 18, 2018•

The Sullivan Art Club will host its second workshop for the 2018 season 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21 with an hour break for lunch.

It will be held at the St. Columcille Church hall located at the east end of the church at the corner of W. Jackson and McClellan streets. There is a dedicated entrance adjacent to the parking lot.

Returning artist Tom David will be leading participants in painting a still life on birch panels using acrylic paints. In addition, participants will be able to view some of his recent still life works and learn how to set up a still life for a photo session.

David ‘s artistic endeavors have spanned a variety of styles and mediums. He has exhibited in art shows throughout the area and has won numerous awards for his work. His online portfolio may be viewed at www.tom-david.net.

For more information and a complete list of suggested materials, call Ron Bartanen at 217-728-7280 or Sherry Harris at 217-797-6974.

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Okaw Valley seniors Paige Robinson, Hope Ruppert, and Jared Bunfill participated in the first annual Skywalker All-Star game held in Decatur. Robinson won the three point contest by hitting 10 threes and also was named MVP of the game recording a triple-double. She had 14 pts, 10 asst., 10 rebounds and four blocks. Pictured OV All stars are Ruppert and Robinson wearing the OV one last time and Jared Bunfill.

OVES/OVMS Enjoy Maker Day

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OVES and OVMS recently participated in Maker Days. A Maker Day is a facilitated event that requires participants to thoughtfully and fully engage in design thinking and creative problem solving and experience hands-on activities. Lara Macklin, OVHS media specialist, made the day possible with creative planning and help from OVHS students.

Recent Obituaries: Joan Chaney

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Joan (Pritts) Chaney
D. Joan (Pritts) Chaney, 83, of Decatur, passed away April 13, 2018 peacefully in her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 18 in First Christian Church, Decatur, IL.  Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 17 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery, Bethany, IL.
Memorials in Joan’s honor may be given to First Christian Church or Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois.
Joan was born December 2, 1934 in Moultrie County, the daughter of Darrel and Julia I. (Wilkinson) Pritts.  She married Carroll E. “Sonny” Chaney on November 23, 1984 in Decatur, IL.
She worked for Mississippi Valley, AE Staley and St. Mary’s Hospital until her retirement in 1999.  After her retirement, she remained active as a volunteer at St. Mary’ Hospital.  Joan was a passionate member of First Christian Church, singing in the choir for over 50 years and volunteering in a variety of areas.  She enjoyed attending the Gaither Family Festival in Gatlinburg, TN every year.
Joan is survived by her husband of 33 years, Sonny; children, Allan (Wynette) McDaniel of Morton, Susan McDaniel of Burnsville, NC, Joni (Dennis) Thee of Decatur, and Leslie (Jim) Snyder of Walla Walla, WA; stepson Mark (Katheryn) Chaney of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Philip McDaniel, Nicholas (Trish) McDaniel, Darin (Kristin) Doty, Trenton McDaniel, Blake (Rachelle) Wells, Alyssa (Kyle) McDaniel, Jared Wells, Hope, Abby, and Jesse Snyder; 9 great granddaughters and one on the way; and sister, Carolyn Austin of Bethany.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Imogene Cross.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com

Menus 4-11-2018

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, April 16 - Pepper beef over brown rice, lima beans, warm cinnamon baked apples, whole grain wheat (1), fresh orange
Tuesday, April 17 - Swedish meat balls, mashed potatoes, spinach, whole grain wheat (1), banana pudding w/fresh bananas
Wednesday, April 18 - Focaccia crusted chicken breast, potato casserole, Italian green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll, cookie
Thursday, April 19 - Chili mac w/beans, corn, dinner roll, peach caramel oat crisp
Friday, April 20 - Ham loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned peas, rye (2), dreamsicle gelatin

Obituaries 4-11-2018: Irene Morgan 

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Xenia Irene Morgan, 102, of Sullivan passed away at 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Helia Health Care in Champaign.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 9 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Offering Scholarships 

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•April 11, 2018•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter is offering scholarships for the 2018-19 school year. The scholarships are available to students who are entering either their first or second year of post-secondary education at a trade school, junior college, or university. Students do not need to be agriculture majors to receive a scholarship.  Read More