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Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture.
Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign.
Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home.
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•December 18, 2024•
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Bethany Fire Protection District
Bethany Fire Protection District is raising awareness about fire decoration safety during the holiday season by participating in “Keep the Wreath Red” program. The wreath is hanging above the entrance to the fire station to remind residents to keep fire safety a priority during the holidays, especially when decorating. The red bulbs are changed out for white if the department responds to a fire caused by holiday decorations. The Keep the Wreath Red campaign began in 1954 in Naperville and adopted by the Illinois Fire Chief Association in 1980. Bethany Fire Protection District has participated in this program for many years.
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•December 18, 2024•
Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony.
The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework.
Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan.
•December 18, 2024•
Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas candle lighting with special music featuring “Collage of Faith” on Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. All are welcome to join this celebration. Light snacks will follow in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets in Hammond and is handicap accessible.
•December 18, 2024•
Due to Christmas and New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday papers has been moved up. Deadline for the December 25 issue will be the previous Thursday, 12/19, at noon. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.
This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.
Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin
Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home.Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Jackie was born on September 5, 1943, in Kirksville, IL; the daughter of Cecil G. and Mary Lucy (Frederick) Drake. She married Stanley A. Guin on March 15, 1968, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the States Attorney’s Office. Jackie was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church.She is survived by her son, Bret (Cindy) Guin of Sullivan; daughter, Kristin Guin of Sullivan; sister, Nancy Glick of Sullivan; step-grandchildren, Morgan McDevitt, Miles McDevitt, Ian McDevitt, Jordan Walters and Gavon Hargrove. Jackie is also survived by 4 step-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Dave Drake and son-in-law Terry Hargrove.Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Joyce Ellen Shellabarger
Joyce Ellen Shellabarger, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Cunningham Children’s Home: 1301 N. Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802 or to the Sullivan United Women in Faith. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Joyce was born on January 8, 1939, in Urbana; the daughter of Stanton and Catherine (Buntain) Bonwell. She married Richard Shellabarger on June 17, 1962 in Champaign; he preceded her in death on February 10, 2018. Joyce was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Moultrie County 4H for many years. She was a Cub Scout leader and merit badge counselor. Joyce was a Sullivan Junior High teacher, a Sullivan girls basketball coach and an assistant track coach. She loved sewing, baking and traveling with her husband Richard. Joyce loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.She is survived by her children, Sherry Shellabarger of Georgetown, TX, Sondie (Eric) Epley of San Antonio, TX, Samantha Berner of Sullivan, Stan (Dutes) Shellabarger of Chicago, Susan (Wyatt) Hicks of Charlotte, NC, and Seth (Amy) Shellabarger of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 brother.Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
•December 11, 2024•
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their November Students of the Month, Logan Corrie and Dayton Montgomery. Logan is the son of Kevin and Valerie Corrie. He is currently a sophomore and is involved in Basketball, Golf, Student Council, NHS, and Scholastic Bowl. His future career is undecided.
Dayton is the son of Dustin and Robin Montgomery. He is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in Basketball. In his spare time, he likes to play video games with his Dad.