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IGA Round Up Breaks Record

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IGA Round Up Breaks Record

The eighth annual Sullivan IGA Roundup set an all time record Nov. 3 through Nov. 9.
IGA customers rounded up their grocery purchases to the next dollar totaling $1543 plus change, according to IGA manager Pat Stinson
That record donation to the Moultrie County Food Pantry will help make Thanksgiving better for more than a hundred families.
“The devotion of Sullivan IGA to the community is illustrated by the generosity of customers whose contributions from 99 cents to a penny which added up to help so many,” volunteer Turk Rounder said.
The Moultrie County Food Pantry and the families they serve thank everyone at Sullivan IGA for Round Up week and First Community Bank of Sullivan for promoting the record breaking effort in 2019.

Greenhill Clean Up Extended

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•November 13, 2019•

The Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan will be completing fall clean up the week of Dec. 1, 2019.
The flower arrangement clean up is limited to season displays and excludes saddles, shepherd’s hooks and vase arrangements.
Those wanting to retrieve seasonal flower arrangements are encouraged to do so prior to Dec. 1.
Weather permitting after December 7 cemetery employees will clear remaining special arrangements from Greenhill Cemetery.

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•November 13, 2019•

The Sullivan Senior Club will have their Thanksgiving meal at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Sullivan Senior Center. Turkey will be furnished.

Letter to the Editor 11-13-2019

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Dear Editor,

I read all the letters to the editor and was impressed with both the subject matter and the letters from the students. My thanks to the instructor and the students. Hope to see more opinions on more subjects in the future.
To THE PUBLIC: Don’t sell our young people short. We have some very fine citizens coming of age, open your minds to their point of view.

Thank You
Evelyn Burtcheard
Sullivan, IL

Obituaries 11-13-2019: Donald Cochran

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Donald Cochran

Donald D. Cochran, 77, of Lovington, passed away at 7:47 a.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, November 13) at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

SHS Careers Class Honors Veterans 100th Anniversary

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Veterans representing all branches of the military gathered at Sullivan High School for the annual Careers English Class sponsored Veterans Day observation

•November 13, 2019•

The Sullivan High School Career English Class Veterans Day assembly featured Navy Lieutenant Andrew Sparrow and presentation of the Charter Member Project to the American Legion.
Lt. Junior Grade Sparrow just returned home from the Middle East and noted in 2005 he was among the students assembled for Veterans Day. His 18 months serving the Navy in the Middle East changed his perspective.
Sparrow explained the courage of the veterans seated before him was not only displayed on the battlefields, but also by the support of the mothers, fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters at home.
“We are thankful to those who made the ultimate sacrifices by putting everyone before themselves,” Sparrow emphasized.
Some 100 students of Rebecca Lawson, Cami Badman and Marsha Kirby volunteered to find information on 79 charter members of the American Legion Post 68 for their 100th anniversary. Read More

Taking the Road Less Traveled Requires Determination

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Oh Brother!

•November 13, 2019•

By Mike Brothers

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference
That is the closing stanza of Robert Frost’s “Road Less Traveled” and one of my favorite poems.
After a journey my brother Jeff and I took in southern Illinois recently, Frost’s poem became my reality.
Frost’s choice of the road less traveled in his poem brings some speculation that the author may have some regrets about his choices in life.
Our choice began by taking a forest path less traveled during an October rain.
I was born in Saline county, the gateway to the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.
Growing up with 250,000 acres of national forest to play in got to me. Read More

Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off Winners

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Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off Winners
Judges Choice Winners: 1st Place - H & R Block - Monica Deters, 1st Runner Up - Mason Point - Darin Wall, 2nd Runner Up - Thompson Family Vending - Jesse & Julia Thompson
People’s Choice Winner: Radio Shack - Ryan and Meghan Whitten

Passing the Torch: New Leaders for Troop 39

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Passing the Torch: New Leaders for Troop 39
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Pictured are Jacob Bettinger and Eric Bettinger.
Scouts BSA (Boy Scout) Troop 39 of Sullivan is under new leadership.
Eric Bettinger has replaced Jeff White as Scoutmaster and Jason Fleming has assumed the role of Assistant Scoutmaster.
Bettinger and Fleming have been involved in the Scouting program in Sullivan for many years—Bettinger having served as Cubmaster and Den Leader and Fleming as Den Leader.
White will continue to remain involved, serving as Troop Committee Chairman and former leaders Gerry and Beth Wood continue to serve as committee members providing support for the troop.

Senior Services Friend

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Senior Services Friend
Local author Ed Dixon presents Kathi Garvey, Director, Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., in Sullivan a $2.00 donation. It is the from the first sale of his newly published children’s book titled, “Gunner’s Best Friend Willard.” The book is for sale now on Amazon and Dixon is graciously donating $2.00 from every book sale to Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc./Moultrie County Senior Center in Sullivan. If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of the book, please call 217-728-8521.