•January 10, 2018•

The fifth annual Strasburg Lion’s Club Trivia Night begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 20 in the Stewardson-Strasburg High School main gym.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the evening includes 10 rounds of Trivia with cash payouts for the top three teams, a 50/50 drawing, and SSHS Leo Club concessions.

Teams may consist of up to eight players with a 20 percent discount for those paying by January 18. For more information contact Lion Justin Krile at krileauction@gmail.com or call 217/246-1332.

•January 10, 2018•

The annual meeting of the Moultrie-Sullivan Jr. Fair was held December 28 with Nick Voegel being elected president, Eric Stollard vice president and Dale Crawford secretary/treasurer.

Voegel replaces long time president Nancy Kuhns who will continue to serve as a director and as a department superintendent.

Several new members were elected to the board of directors. The 2018 fair will be held June 22 and 23 at the Moultrie County 4-H Center east of Sullivan, a month earlier than previous fairs. Information about the upcoming fair will soon be available on the fair website at www.moultriesullivanfair.com.

Contact Dale Crawford at sullivanfair@hotmail.com for further questions. The next meeting of the board will be held February 27 in the Moultrie County 4-H Center.

•January 10, 2018•

The American Red Cross, Sullivan Church of God and Sullivan American Legion are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive noon to 6 p.m. January 16 at Sullivan American Legion Post #68.

Blood supplies are critically low at this time, and the Red Cross has an urgent need for blood supplies to be replenished.

Call Jeri Davis, drive coordinator, at 273-9456 to schedule an appointment or go to redcrossblood.org.  Walk-ins are welcome, but having an appointment ensures adequate red cross staffing and decreases donor wait time.

•January 3, 2018•

The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development has announced the winners of the 2017 annual awards, which will be presented at the SCED annual luncheon Wednesday, January 24. Each of the winners are standouts in the community of exceptional business and community members.

Reverend Paul McGhghy will be recognized as the 2017 Citizen of the Year.  Pastor Paul’s dedication and devotion to the betterment of our community is clear through his everyday actions. One of the primary ways that this has been seen is through his leadership in helping encourage and host Habitat for Humanity Care-A-Vanners. The program that Pastor Paul has put together is unlike any other in the country and his love for the community is evident through his effort in this program.

Central Roofing will be honored as the Small Business of the Year.  Business owner Will Bates and his family have built a thriving business in Sullivan. Their expansion in the community and willingness to work with and support the local interests show the commitment they are making to the area.

Metro Communications will be presented the Business of the Year Award.  Metro Communications functions quietly from downtown Sullivan providing fiber optic service throughout Illinois. Anyone who uses a phone in central Illinois uses their service. Zak Horn and his team at Metro are always happy to get involved with the community. They are truly invested in making a lasting impact in the community.  Not only do they help with every community event, but they have also started a renovation project in 2017 to help with the restoration of historic downtown Sullivan.

Moultrie County Counseling Center will be recognized as the 2017 Community Service Organization. The Counseling Center dedication to the community and its citizens is evident in their everyday work. What you don’t see is the community service in which they are involved. Dave Cole, director, and his team at MCC are prime examples how to build community.

The recipients will be recognized and honored at the 2017 Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development Annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are available for $20/person and may be purchased by calling the SCED office at 217-728-4223 or visiting the Chamber website www.sullivanchamber.com.

•January 3, 2018•

The Moultrie County Farm Bureau has announced that applications are available for the Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Moultrie County who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a university or community college.

The successful applicant should be of good moral character and exhibit potential for successful completion of a course of study in agriculture or related fields. In addition to academic performance, extra curricular and community involvement will also be considered in the selection process.

Applications for the scholarship may be obtained from the Moultrie County Farm Bureau office at 1102 W. Jackson St. in Sullivan or by calling the office at 217-728-4214. The application deadline is March 23, 2018.

The Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by the Moultrie County Farm Bureau to honor the achievements and life of a Moultrie County farmer and Farm Bureau leader.

Shuman served as president of the Moultrie County Farm Bureau from 1936-1945, and president of the Illinois Farm Bureau from 1945-1954. In 1954 he was elected as president of the two million member American Farm Bureau Federation and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1970. He passed away in October 1999 at the age of 92.