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Signs to Attend Aurora
Leighton Burcham signed his Letter of Intent to compete in Track and Field at Aurora University on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:45 p.m. in the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured during the signing are Leighton with parents Cheri and Brad Burcham of Sullivan.
Drone photo by R. R. Best
Memorial Day Services
Memorial Day services remembering those who died for the United States were held at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan at 8:00 a.m. Monday. Sullivan American Legion Post 68 honor guard (left) gathered for the traditional 21 gun salute while Boy Scout Troop #39 marches in. The Honor Guard led the Memorial Day march from the Sullivan square to Greenhill Cemetery for a formal service. The Honor Guard also conducted Memorial services at the Vetrerans Memorial at Wyman Park and at Moultrie County Memorial Park.
•May 29, 2019•
The Lovington Community Club will return to a Friday night fish fry this year at the request of the Lovington American Legion. The Community Club’s Junefest Fish Fry and the Lovington Community Fireworks will happen on Friday, June 14 because the Saturday date conflicts with the Legion’s monthly pork chop dinner.
The fish fry starts at 4:30 p.m. offering food, booths and entertainment in Tom Conn Park until 7 p.m.
The entertainment will continue at the field north of the Lovington Grade School until the sparks start flying after sundown.
•May 29, 2019•
Illinois Amish Heritage is offering breakfast at the June 1 event.
As the spinning wheel turns, the history of Illinois Amish heritage is revealed in a Sheep to Clothing event Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New this year will be a pancake breakfast that will be served from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, and traditional Amish liverwurst will be served.
After that, Warren Catering will serve a lunch menu of porkchops, chicken salad, chips, a side, and drinks as well as hot dogs for the kids.
•May 29, 2019•
Two local athletes placed in the top 10 in their events at the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Meet in Charleston Saturday.
Redskin Jadon Nuzzo placed fourth in pole vault at 14 feet 6 inches, and Knight Layton Hall ran 3,200-meter in 9:47.03 for a seventh place finish.
•May 29, 2019•
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed May 24. The first installment is due July 2, 2019, and the second installment is due September 3, 2019.
Taxpayers should examine their tax bills including the back of the bill to make sure all of the information is correct. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office. Read More
Celia Dickens
Celia Dickens, 99, of Sullivan passed away at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Aspen Creek Assisted Living in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday June 12 in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Cathy Kastning
Cathy Ann Kastning, 57, of Sullivan passed away at 4:42 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan was in care of the arrangements. Read More
Letter to editor,
Thank you, Kevin Gaither, for speaking out in response to the church sign that was posted so ignorantly.
God created all men and women in His image, and He loves us all as His own.
People are so quick to judge!! Can’t we all love one another unconditionally? Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 3 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches
Tuesday, June 4 - Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, June 5 - Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce
Thursday, June 6 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit
Friday, June 7 - Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes