Leon Miller
Ralph “Leon” Miller, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in his home in Sullivan.
Private family services will be held at a later date. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Read More
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Moultrie Co. Relay for Life Spreads Hope
•August 14, 2019•
“The Moultrie County Relay for Life went well! I would like to thank all that made the event a great day,” chairman Adam McReynolds said.
The Saturday, August 10 event held at the Sullivan High School track raised $38,877.32 so far and donations are still being accepted to help meet this year’s $44,800 goal, McReynolds emphasized.
One of the three new teams that joined this year, Team Whyatt Yarnell, made the day memorable with Yarnell’s team using luminary bags to spell out the word HOPE in the visitor bleachers for the closing ceremony.
McReynolds also appreciates all the sponsors: West and Company, Pepsi Midamerica, Hydro-Gear, Bruder Tank, Central Illinois Crematory, Dedicated Realty, Metro Communications, Agri-Fab, Country Financial, Scott State Bank, Sullivan Fire District, First Community Bank, Wood Insurance, Moultrie County Pest Control, Sons of American Legion Post 68 and AmBucs.
To make a donation, go to RelayForLife.org/moultrieil or call 1-800-227-2345.
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Walk
•August 14, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
I am pleased to welcome Sullivan Students back on Friday, August 16.
As usual, our buildings were a flurry of activity this past summer. The coordinated efforts of our custodians, secretaries, administration, teachers, coaches, and sponsors yielded wonderful results as it does every summer.
One really has to be here to see all of the work that is involved in preparing for another great year of education. The attention to detail given to every inch of every building by our custodial staff is truly something to be marveled. Read More
Remember When? 8-14-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Dorothy Phillips retired from Scott State Bank after 31 years in the banking business. She began her career at Mattoon at First National Bank in bookkeeping. Five years after, she found an opening in Bethany where she lived with her husband, Boyd. After her retirement, Dorothy plans to return to Mattoon where four of her six children live.
Sullivan school board has reassigned Nancy Schaljo to the position of principal at Sullivan Middle School after the resignation of Kirby Rodgers. Teacher Rita Florey will now become the principal of Sullivan Elementary School. Some 21 teachers will be joining Sullivan’s staff of about 75 this school year.
A survey of Sullivan school district residents was running 60 percent in favor of consolidation with the Bethany School district. Some 63 percent preferred that Bethany High School students attend high school in Sullivan and each district house their own K-8.
Sullivan’s Frank Hutchcraft celebrates nearly three decades with the local auto dealership now owned by George Rutledge. The original owner, Tom West, sold the dealership to Dutch Horton in 1962. Horton sold to Wilbur Donnell in 1978. George Rutledge took over in 1992, and Frank is his sales manager. Hired by Horton as a parts manager, Hutchcraft became the glue that held the place together according to his son Michael. Read More
Menu 8-7-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, August 12 - Fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, fruit juice, bun, pears
Tuesday, August 13 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, sweet cinnamon carrots, whole grain wheat (1), watermelon
Wednesday, August 14 - turkey salad w/grapes, cucumber salad, fruit cocktail, roll, apple oatmeal bar
Thursday, August 15 - Taco salad w/beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, pineapple taco chips, cake
Friday, August 16 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, brussels sprouts, Texas toast, mixed melon salad w/grapes
Obituaries 8-7-2019: Dorothy Freeman
Dorothy Freeman
Dorothy E. “Dottie” Freeman, 101, of Fairbury, formerly of Clinton, passed away at 2:40 a.m., August 1, 2019 in Fairview Haven in Fairbury.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 in First Lutheran Church in Pontiac with Pastor Tim Hubert officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Clinton. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. at the church. Read More
Remember When? 8-7-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan High School head basketball coach, Ted Turner, took a job to head the hoops for the conference rivals, the Clinton Maroons. In Sullivan, Turner taught elementary P.E. for six years. In Clinton he will be teaching high school P.E. and will be with the kids that he is coaching.
A photo shows Courtney and Matt Dyer carrying on the family tradition of selling melons at Kerr-McGee in Sullivan, Their grandfather, Wayne Watkins, sold melons for some 30 years at the same location.
Marilyn Andres, formerly of Sullivan, was presented with a Colorado Distinguished Teacher Award. Andres received a cash award, a plaque, and special certificate during a ceremony held at Colorado State University. Before moving to Colorado nine years previous with husband, Ron Andres, she taught school in the Windsor school district for 14 years. Read More
Obituaries 8-7-2019: Jim Dycus
Jim Dycus
James Bryan “Jim” Dycus, 54, of Arthur, passed away at 5:19 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019, in his home in Arthur.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, August 7) at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery at a later date. Read More
Obituaries 8-7-2019: Peggy Kilton
Peggy Kilton
Margaret (Peggy) Reedy Kilton, formerly of Dalton City, wife of Roger Kilton of McLean, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the Arleigh Burke Nursing Pavilion, Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Virginia. Read More
Spruced Up Sullivan Parks Improve Visitors’ Experience
Photo by Mike Brothers
Tabor Park Bridge decks were replaced earlier this summer by Sullivan Park District summer employees Sterling Howard and Ethan Foster.
Bridge Decks Repaired
•August 7, 2019•
By Wyman Tabor
for The News Progress
It has been a busy summer for the Sullivan Park Dept. benefitting everyone from trail walkers to ballplayers.
Sullivan Director of Parks and Cemeteries Herb Bricker explained park garden beds that began with plant donations from My Garden owner Tina Krigbaum in the fall have grown well with regular rains this summer.
The flower beds at the entries to Wyman Park were planted by mayor Richard Glazebrook with park district employees cleaning the beds and refreshing the mulch for the season.
Bricker said the new irrigation system has made a big difference in the outfield turf condition at Wyman Park’s main diamond with the system also allowing creation of a sod farm. Read More