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Clean Up Days in Sullivan

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•June 24, 2020•

The city of Sullivan has authorized July 13 and 18 as City Clean Up Days.
The location of a citizen’s residence determines which day their items will be collected.
Items for all residents who live north of Harrison Street and on Pifers Ln. will be picked up Saturday, July 13. Those living south of Harrison Street will be serviced Saturday, July 18.
Those not living in the corporate city limits are not eligible to participate in the clean up day; therefore, any items set out will not be picked up.
Items must be on the curb by 7 a.m.
Items not accepted for City Wide Clean Up pickup include but are not limited to include tires of any kind or size; car parts or components of any kind; solvents such as paints, oils, fuels, and thinners; yard waste such as clippings, trimmings, leaves, limbs, and branches; batteries; fluorescent light tubes; concrete, bricks, and rocks; burnt material/ashes of any kind; appliances (stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, dryers, freezers, and air conditioning units).
Waste electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, and televisions; asbestos materials/hazardous waste; petroleum-contaminated soil; industrial waste; chemicals; herbicides and pesticides; radioactive materials; flammable liquids; propane tanks or equipment; motor oil; transmission oil; lubricants/hydraulic oil/oil filters/contaminated; oils (mixed with solvents &/or gasoline); antifreeze; lead paint chips; railroad ties; medical waste; animals; and liquids are also not acceptable.

Remember When? 6-24-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week

A Sullivan woman who served 20 years with the Moultrie County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program was honored as the longest serving volunteer in the county.
Ola Grubbs was the top honoree among 161 volunteers recognized during the RSVP recognition luncheon at First Christian Church.
Receiving special awards were Anna Hildebrand of Bethany and Marie Morris of Dalton City for 18 years; Mabel Standerfer of Sullivan and Mildred Johnson of Bethany 17 years; Lucile Jeffers of Sullivan, Hazel Bentz and Rosemary Crane both of Bethany 16 years.
Lindsay Patrick was elected president of the Marrowbone Merry Makers 4-H Club. Serving with her: Allison Patrick, vice president; Kelsey Tipsword, secretary; Anitra Rowe, treasurer; Sheree Norris reporter and Sunshine girls Savanna Freeland, Dana Grebe in, and Christina Allen. Read More

Flannell Tuckpointing and Masonary-Saving Buildings One Brick at a Time

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Herb Flannell in his signature cowboy hat chews on a cigar while directing his tuck pointing crew at the Clayton building in Decatur.

•June 24, 2020•

Herb Flannell chews on his unlit cigar, gives directions to tuck pointers and stops traffic on Eldorado street in Decatur-just another day on the job.
Flannell’s Tuckpointing and Masonary is rescuing the former turn of the 20th century factory that houses Clayton Sales, Inc. fireplace and wood burner experts on Route 36 in downtown Decatur.
The roof was ripped from the building in an early spring storm and the brick wall facing Eldorado St. was in peril when Clayton called Flannell.
“His building was about to fall in, so we stopped our job in Monticello and came here,” Flannell said, explaining they reinforced the brick and have most of the structure tuck pointed and ready for a new roof. Read More

Sullivan Streets Maintained

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Sullivan Streets Maintained
The annual Sullivan oil and chipping program is underway with the Earl Walker Company. The Street Department used 30,400 gallons of oil, 1,000 tons of CA-15 rock and was able to till 7,300 square yards of road this year. “We are hoping to continue progressing in this manner in the future,” Street Dept. Commissioner Peggy Hargis said. “Our ultimate goal is to have all City streets routinely maintained.”

It’s National Pollinator Week; Join Farmers in Making a Difference

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•June 24, 2020•
By Richard Guebert Jr.
Illinois Farm Bureau president

During this time of year, you might look out your window to see bees and butterflies buzzing around nearby flowers, moving from one plant to the next, pollinating along the way. Many of the fruits and vegetables we enjoy in the summer are a result of the important work these insects do.
What better time to learn more about the role pollinators play in agriculture than during National Pollinator Week?
Here in Illinois, the growing season is in full swing. As you drive by fields of emerging corn and soybeans, take a moment to look for insects flying through fields, helping our farmers produce a strong food supply through pollination.
Pollination occurs when pollen from the male part of a plant is transferred to the female part of the same or a different plant. This movement can take place when pollen attaches to an animal or is carried by wind or water to its destination. Successful pollination results in the fruits, vegetables and nuts that we grow in our gardens or buy at the grocery store. Read More

Drops of Sweetness from Bethany Graduate

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•June 24, 2020•
Byron Cruitt left Bethany for the Air Force and although the Class of 68 BHS graduate spent most of his life in the serving in Augusta, Ga his heart remained at home and his book Drops of Sweetness Volume 1 let him return.
Last week Cruitt donated two copies of Drops of Sweetness Volume 1 to the Marrowbone Library, leaving his thoughts for local readers to enjoy.
Cruitt’s collection of stories and poems reflect on his days growing up on the family farm outside Dalton City.
Wrestling with a desire to share his feelings about the area after serving 22 years in the service Cruitt experienced three dreams that put him on the path to Drops of Sweetness. Read More