•August 3, 2022•
Moultrie County Birth-3 will be having car seat safety checks on Thursday, August 11 from 9 to 11 am at First United Methodist Church, 216 West Jefferson in Sullivan. Child Passenger Safety technicians Katrina Farris, Director of Early Childhood and Tonya Reynolds, MCUSD #2 Birth-3, a Baby Talk affiliate will be doing safety checks.
•August 3, 2022•
The Old Man and Ms. Judi’s Smokehouse will be having a fundraiser for school supplies for Okaw Valley school students. On August 5 and 6 they will be open from 10:30 am to 6 pm or until they run out. They are located on the corner of West North Street and North Jefferson in Bethany. This is one block south of Casey’s and one block west of Okaw Valley Grade School. They will be serving pulled pork, baked beans and coleslaw.
•August 3, 2022•
ITPA Tractor and Truck Pull will be held on Friday, August 12, at the fairgrounds in Arthur. The pull will begin at 6:00 p.m. CDT with Classics, 6,850 Pro Farm, Pro Stock Diesel trucks, 9,500 Limited Pro Stock, Pro Stock, and 11,000 Pro Farm. This will be a great combination of noise, smoke, and dust! With the tractor pulls at the Illinois State Fair cancelled for this year and the recent rainout of the pull during the fair, a large crowd is expected. The Arthur – Atwood Lions Club is proud to sponsor the event and will be serving food and drinks. Admission is $15.00 per person for anyone 13 and older. 12 and under are free. Free parking on the grounds. Handicap parking available. Funds raised from the event assist Lions to serve the Arthur, Atwood, Lovington, and Hammond communities to improve health and well-being, strengthen and support those in need through humanitarian services.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Lovington United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington United Methodist Church or to the American Lung Association.
Leroy was born on December 25, 1943, in Lovington; the son of Homer and Maude (Rhodes) Fair. He married Alma M. Beachy on November 27, 1965 in Arthur; she survives. He worked at Progress Industries and MasterBrand Cabinets, both in Arthur. He was a member of the Lovington United Methodist Church and the Lovington Alumni Association. Leroy loved gardening, the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini Sports.
He is survived by his wife, Alma of Lovington; son, Rodney Fair of Grand Junction, CO; daughter, Michelle (Derik) Eaton of Sullivan; grandchildren, Katie Fair, Maggie Fair and David Eaton; brother, Howard Lavon (Jennett) Fair of Lovington; sister, Jane Frederick of Sullivan. Leroy is also survived by his special friend, Dennis Garmon who was like a second son to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Lonnie Fair and 1 sister, Shirley Frost.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Photo by Crystal Reed
VFW Post 6410 Installs New Officers
New officers were installed at VFW Post 6410 on Tuesday, July 19. They are Commander Kent Spencer, Senior Vice Commander Roger Davis, Junior Vice Commander Lawrence Gregory, Quartermaster and Adjutant Jeff Nichols, 1st year trustee Harry Woolen, 2nd year trustee and Service Officer Serena Briscoe. Not pictured are Chaplain Bill Hagen and 3rd year trustee John Hickox.
•July 27, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the busiest roadside mowing period is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15, a schedule that helps maximize motorist safety and protect pollinator habitat. Read More
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Troop 39 pictured front (from left to right): Carson Nixon, Charlie Conlin, Grant Martin, Gavin Finn, Liam Coil, Josh Bailey: Back row (from left to right): Ivan Moxley, Nathan Tighe, Anderson Crouse, Curtis Kite. Troop 124: Clayton Altgilbers, Jayden Altgilbers
Troop 39 Attends Summer Camp
Submitted by Jason Fleming
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 39 of Sullivan returned from summer camp hosted by Rhodes-France Scout Reservation in Pana. The Scouts attended from July 10-16. Together they earned 50 merit badges. The Troop also had 2 patrols compete in the Scout Olympics on Tuesday evening and hosted parent night in their campsite on Wednesday evening.
Merit Badges Earned included: Archery, Astronomy, Basketry, Bird Study, Chemistry, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fire Safety, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry, Geocaching, Geology, Kayaking, Health Care Professions, Leather working, Oceanography, Orienteering, Mammal Study, Robotics, Safety, Search and Rescue, Shotgun Shooting, Wilderness Survival, and Wood Carving.
Photo by Jason Drury
SBD Competes At Quincy
Sullivan Blue Dolphins hit the water June 17-19 in Quincy, IL for the 28th Annual Firecracker Classic. High point winners for 8 and under: boys, Bryce Badman 90 points; girls, Kinsley Eads 36 points. High point winners for 9-10 years: boys, Eli Crosier 22 points; girls, Clarice Standerfer 85 points. High point winners for 13-14 years: boys, Liam Donovan 62 points; girls, Emily Crosier 68 points. High point winner for boy’s open was Ethan Schmohe with 79 points. High point winner for the girl’s open was Madalyn Booker with 90 points.
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SHS Baseball Awards Presented At Banquet
Several awards were presented at the baseball banquet that was held recently. The following awards were given: Tristan Ruppert, Offensive Player of the Year and One Tribe Award; Jackson Matheson, One Tribe Award; Dawson Foster, Grit Award and Will Haegen, Most Improved Player.
Additionally the following players were selected to the All-Conference team: Tristan Ruppert, 1st team; Jackson Matheson, Honorable Mention; and Jake Stewart, Honorable Mention.
•July 27, 2022•
Over the last two years, people from all walks of life have reevaluated their priorities in the face of a global pandemic. That reevaluation has led some students to take a break from school.
While taking a break can be the right choice for some students, certain variables should be considered before pressing pause on education. Here’s a deeper look into taking a break from school.
A chance to mentally recover
Many students try to press through courses even when they are unwell or trying to recover from a significant condition. This can put students at a disadvantage that could adversely affect their academic performance, which may have an effect on their graduation prospects and future success. A break gives students a chance to get their health, including their mental wellness, in order and then return to their coursework fully focused.
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