•November 12, 2025•
On November 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Lovington American Legion Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary will be holding a luncheon at 1985 State Highway 32, Lovington. The menu is goulash, bread, and butter. The cost for the meal is a donation. For more information, call (217) 873-4465.
•November 12, 2025•
The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Windsor on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Windsor Grade School. To register, call the Windsor Storm Library at (217) 459-2498, Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and noon, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and noon.
Once your form has been completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring on distribution day. If you lose your number, you will need to bring identification.
Registration must be received by noon on November 24th. The first 120 families to call will be served, and delivery truck space is limited. The Mobile Food Pantry held in Windsor can only serve residents from Shelby and Moultrie counties.
The Mobile Food Pantry is via the University of Illinois Extension, in cooperation with partners and sponsors: Decatur Catholic Charities and the Windsor School District.
Linda Marie Lowe Beavers passed from this world on October 12, 2025, at her residence in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by family, and entered into the Lord’s presence, where she will be reunited with her beloved husband, Roger Lee Beavers, who preceded her into heaven in 2013.
Linda and her sisters grew up in Sullivan, Illinois. They were especially close to their loving grandmothers, Maude Hennigh and Helen Lowe, and spent a lot of time with them after their mother passed away.
Linda met Roger when he was the high school quarterback. They fell in love and were married in 1959.
Their union was soon blessed with four children, and Linda cherished her little ones. She brought fun and laughter to her home, baking and involving herself in her children's activities, using her trusty sewing machine to whip out new clothes for school, and even whimsical family costumes for the Halloween parade.
Linda faithfully followed Roger through many career changes, as he sought to provide for the family, moving from Illinois to southern California in 1970, where she worked for the school district, to help with finances and still be home for her children.
Roger’s career led Linda north, after their children left home, first to Santa Maria, then to San Jose & eventually to Hollister, California, where they opened their own successful business, BEVO’s Ice Cream & Deli.
Linda helped Roger expand the business to include pizza and a second location. They eventually sold the business and retired to Lufkin, Texas, near their son Rick & his wife Darcy, where Linda found great joy in being near her four grandsons. There, Linda and Roger began regularly attending an Assembly of God church with Rick’s family, where they both grew spiritually in their Christian faith.
A few years later, Linda and Roger moved to The Villages, Florida, which was the perfect setting for two very active, social seniors! They enjoyed a semi-retired life of golf, pickleball, and anything fun! Linda loved the limitless opportunities for get-togethers with friends to play cards, games, or dance! Linda LOVED to dance. Any happy music would have her up and out of her chair, and this remained true her entire life!
Linda remained in The Villages after Roger passed, enjoying her work as golf ambassador on the Glenview Golf Course, until the age of 81. In June of 2024, she relocated back to the San Diego area to be closer to family.
Linda always made a home and a happy life for her family, eager to work hard, meet new friends and enjoy a fun & busy social life, which included making time for visits with her children and six grandchildren whenever possible.
Aside from her parents and Roger, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Louise Bottrell.
Linda is survived by her children: son Richard & wife Darcy Beavers, of Nashua, NH; son Bradley Beavers, of San Diego, CA; daughter Jackie & husband Craig Plummer, of San Diego, CA; daughter Natalie & husband Jeff Lepley, of Rye, CO; and her grandchildren: Luke Beavers, Ethan & wife Jen Beavers (great grandson Solomon Beavers & great granddaughter Adeline Beavers), Elisha & wife Fatima Beavers, Noah & wife Erin Beavers, Kelsey Plummer (great granddaughter Ophelia Kloehr), Emily Plummer & Kieran Locke; and by her sister Virginia & husband Bill Standerfer of Mattoon, IL, and a host of extended family and friends who will dearly miss her and her fun-loving spirit.
Family & friends are invited to attend graveside inurnment for Linda on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, Illinois.
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Sullivan High School volleyball players were recognized on their Senior Night, Thursday, October 23rd. All of the ladies have played volleyball all four years of high school.
They are from left to right: Aeralyn Thrasher, Kharli Kelly, Eiley Poe, Nevaeh Dovell, Mae Dawkins, and Kate Bushue.
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Devon Richardson (L) was named to the News-Gazette All-area first team, and Kate Bushue was Honorable Mention.
•November 5, 2025•
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on October 15th and runs through December 7th, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
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•November 5, 2025•
The library will be closed on November 11th for Veterans’ Day, and November 27th - 28th for Thanksgiving.
Story times: Every Wednesday, November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft.
November 12th is a special story time. The first twelve families to register will receive a ‘Curious George’ themed gift. The registration link can be found on the ETML Facebook page, or you can call the library at (217) 728-7221.
*Every Monday at 9:00 a.m., ETML hosts a Memory Café: This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones who struggle with memory loss.
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•November 5, 2025•
The fall chicken and noodle dinner is set for November 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay. This will once again be a fundraiser for the kids at Kemmerer Village. Their goal is to raise $5,000 to help make Christmas a little merrier. If they can sell 400 meals, that would get them very close, coupled with the current monetary donations received. The meal this year consists of homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, and Texas sheet cake. Tickets are on sale (advance purchase only) beginning October 28th through November 14th at $12.00 each. All funds raised go to Kemmerer Village to help with Christmas expenses.
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•November 5, 2025•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins headed to Terre Haute October 25th and 26th for the start of their short-course season. SBD took the 1st place trophy with 1356.5 points, edging out 2nd place by 291.5 points. SBD had 7 swimmers bring home high point winners.
In the 6&u division was Tinley Eads won 1st place with 66 points. Then in the 8&u division, it was Emme Kirkley with 1st place, and she had 86 points.
Also in the 8&u SBD had Stella Perrott with 2nd place and 25 points. In the 11-12 division, there was Michaela Blickensderfer with 71 points to earn 1st place and Avery Hess with 67 points for 2nd place. In the 15&O women’s division, it was Emily Crosier who took 1st place with 88 points. Then, in the men’s 15&O division, it was Nathan Rafferty who took home 1st place with 78 points. The Dolphins definitely put on a show this weekend at the 2025 THT Halloween Splash.