•October 11, 2023•
Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets.
Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look forward to chocolate treats on the dessert table. Read More
•October 11, 2023•
3rd from 10-11 am. We are trying something new for the adult craft time. The craft will be a “Thankful Tree”. We are asking that you bring your own supplies for this one. The supplies are sticks from your yard, pinecones or other natural scraps, an empty jar or vase, and scraps of colored paper.
3rd from 3:30-4:30 is kids craft time. This month’s craft will be a potbelly turkey.
6th & 20th from 5-7 p.m. is Needle Night. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.
7th from 10-10:30 is story time. We are going to read a story and make a craft. Read More
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Jackie Godfrey’s passion for helping other shone when she and other members of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan collected pajamas and stuffed animals for children in DOVE shelters. It was First Baptist’s largest project to date.
Grant Wade, who had been the family pastor at First Christian Church in Sullivan for three years was called on to become Senior Pastor. Pastor Rebecca Ingram resigned after serving seven years to pursue other interests. Read More
•October 11, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Sullivan City Council approved an ordinance regarding prohibiting uses of public parks in the city during their regular meeting on Monday. At a previous meeting in September, Mayor Mike Mossman noted there had been people trying to live in the park. He said in the past that had happened, but this year it has happened twice. If shelter space is available and a person refuses to go, they will be cited. The ordinance was tabled at the September 25 meeting due to corrections needing to be made but was brought back at Monday’s meeting where it was approved.
Resident Nancy Barker addressed the board saying she would like to thank Commissioner Doug Shook for what his department is doing to resolve some of the flooding issues in the area where she lives. She also said she appreciates everyone trying to get the brush fire extinguished. Read More
photo by Crystal Reed
Horse power is used to press sorghum at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center this past Saturday.
•October 11, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center hosted their Harvest to Home event this past weekend. The purpose of the show is to teach attendees how crops were grown and harvested during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One of the highlights of Friday’s activities according to Levi Yoder was that corn was harvested and shelled then ground into cornmeal. The cornmeal was then made into cornbread. That same day they stripped sorghum and pressed it and cooked it. By the middle of the afternoon those visiting the event could eat hot sorghum on cornbread. Read More
•October 11, 2023•
Do you have a loved one serving overseas in the military, please send us their APO/FPO mailing address as donations are now being accepted for the Christmas Care Packages that will be mailed to our Deployed Military on December 5th. Many of the deployed men and women no longer have access to Post Exchanges. They really appreciate receiving the Christmas packages. These packages represent love gifts from the families back home.
This is the 20th Christmas Operation Enduring Support has sent Christmas Care Packages with your support.
Suggested items include protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items including eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors. Small American Flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, Candy Canes, Gum, Gorilla Tape/Duct Tape, Body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs and alcohol-free wet wipes, 2024 calendars and New Christmas Cards.
All contacts should be made with Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net or by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace Methodist Church at 901 N Main St in Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 16th. Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage is now $21.20 per box. We sent 140 boxes last Christmas. Your support is appreciated.
•October 11, 2023•
The Era of the Golden Mustangs will be presented by Marge Overlot of Bethany at 7 p.m. at the Thursday, October 19th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at their History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan, Il. Mrs. Overlot, one of Bethany’s most enthusiastic supporters, will share her memories of Bethany High School’s sports history from the mid 1960’s through the 1980’s, a time of outstanding community spirit and accomplishment. The public is invited to attend. More programs featuring outstanding athletes and sports activities from other communities are being planned for the future.
•October 11, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, October 18 at Bethany library. The meal will be at 11 am and a variety of soups will be furnished. All are welcome.
•October 11, 2023•
The Lovington First Christian Church is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 17 from 12:30-5:30pm. Donors are being asked to enter the north basement door to the Fellowship Hall.
Pre-registration is suggested for donors to get a reserved time. However, walk-ins are also welcome. To pre-register online visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Lovington. Contact Darlene Barlow at 217-873-4984 with any questions.
Ward Casteel
Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Willie B. Elliott and sister-in-law Patti Elliott.