•June 7, 2017•

The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Association is seeking exhibitors to fill the Merchant’s Building during the 87th annual fair set for July 9–15 in Arthur.

The Merchant’s Building has been a gathering, meeting, and connecting point since 1955, and this year will be no different.

For the 2017 fair, attendees will be able to see new trucks, cars, utility tractors, lawn and garden equipment, as well as the prize winners representing agriculture, arts, collectables, and foods.

The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair continues the tradition in family entertainment featuring Country Music Artist, JoDee Messina, The Big Hat Rodeo, ITPA Tractor Pulling, queen pageants, carnival, and the great fair food.

Anyone desiring to exhibit in the Merchant’s Building, should call Jim Fleming at 217-791-1026.

•May 31, 2017•

Sullivan City Council met in special session Thursday, May 22 approving an HMO employee health insurance option with CF&H Insurance of Sullivan as agent of record, replacing Wells Fargo.

City Administrator Dan Flannell reported options to city council for repairing the existing city tennis courts. Motion was made by Mike Mossman to continue with the original $18,560 bid to repair cracks and resurface.

Flannell noted the contractor explained the condition of the existing surface would see a recurrence of cracking within five years.

A more extensive repair which would cost $61,210 was discussed but determined that competitive bidding timeframe might prevent any repairs this year.

Sullivan Economic Development and Chamber Director Laurrie Minor presented the Our Town proposal from WCIA television in Champaign. Minor noted the city had an opportunity to participate along with local businesses.

Questions were raised about the overall value of the program as a way to attract visitors to the city.

Total cost of the Our Town spots was $1950 with Commissioner Jerry Risley moving the city contribute $500 toward that participation. Commissioners Wade, Risley, Mossman and mayor Short voted for and commissioner Kirk against.

Meeting adjourned with mayor Ann Short, commissioners Grant Wade, Mike Kirk, Jerry Risley and Mike Mossman attending.

•May 31, 2017•

Sullivan Township cemeteries’ records have been updated and are now accessible through the Gravediscover website.

Last year the Sullivan Township Cemetery board of trustees decided to transfer cemetery records to a computer based program.

All the original records were kept on paper with trustees worried that if those were destroyed, there would be nothing to go by.

With the cemetery having no full time employees it has taken about a year to get everything entered. At this time everything is entered based on those original records.

The site may be accessed at https://gravediscover.com/

For each gravesite the name, picture of tombstone, deed and obituary (if on record) are displayed. The township may upload pictures and other information by submitting to sullivancemetery@gmail.com. Trustees are reminding patrons this still is a work in progress, and they hope to keep improving the site.

Alex Menke has done much work in getting this program up and going and Judy Sumner has provided all the information on the cemeteries that she has.

Sullivan Township Cemetery trustees voted to make some improvements at the cemeteries for this year.

All the drives are going to be redone as well as flag poles and fences replaced and repaired. The improvements are all financed with funds the cemetery has saved.

Earlier this year the cemetery trustees voted to lower the tax levy for the township cemeteries.

Sullivan Township oversees eight cemeteries including Camfield, Carter-Ellis, Hampton, Liberty, Oak Grove, Pea, Souther, and Hampton Yarnell.

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast

Monday, June 5 - Waffles, apple juice, milk.
Tuesday, June 6 - Toast, apple juice, milk.
Wednesday, June 7 - Oatmeal, apple juice, milk.
Thursday, June 8 - French toast, apple juice, milk.
Friday, June 9 - Mixed fruit, Ritz crackers, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch

Monday, June 5 - Tacos, lettuce salad, peaches, milk.
Tuesday, June 6 - McRibs, green beans, applesauce, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, June 7 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk.
Thursday, June 8 - Hamburger bake, corn, pears, bread & butter, milk.
Friday, June 9 - Hot dog on bun, french fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, June 5 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, whole grain dinner role, pears.
Tuesday, June 6 - Chicken salad, hearty vegetable bean soup, applesauce, orange juice, crackers, cake.
Wednesday, June 7 - Spaghetti pie, lettuce salad w/spring greens & dressing pkg., corn, bread stick, hot buttered apples w/cinnamon.
Thursday, June 8 - Focaccia crusted chicken, creamed peas & potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, melon salad.
Friday, June 9 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), whole grain graham cracker (1).

•May 31, 2017•

Kids’ Summer Fun Day is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 in Dalton City United Methodist Church located at 200 E. Freeland St. in Dalton City.

Activities include Christian Magician, Scovill Children’s Petting Zoo animals and Craft Corner.  Free refreshments include hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, brownies, and cold drinks.  Kids, parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome, and everything is free.