•October 30, 2019•

Lake Land College is proud to announce the 2019 summer graduates. The following students completed their degrees and certificates this summer: Courtney Smith (Arthur) Certificate Cosmetology, Brett Wilhelm (Lovington) Certificate Practical Nursing, Deanna Braden (Sullivan) Associate in Arts - Pre-Nursing, Beth Coe (Sullivan) Associate in Applied Science - Human Services - Psychology, Daniele Daily (Sullivan) Certificate Practical Nursing, Amanda Davis (Sullivan) Associate in Applied Science - Human Services - Psychology, Jarod Merryman (Sullivan) Associate in Arts - Undecided, Montana Roberts (Sullivan) Certificate Cosmetology, Spencer Tinder (Sullivan) Certificate Practical Nursing, Brittany Wilson (Sullivan) Certificate Medical Assistant, Brittany Wilson (Sullivan) Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant, Emily Bryant (Windsor) Certificate Practical Nursing, Marci Overstreet (Windsor) Certificate Practical Nursing, Kacy Ross (Windsor) Certificate Practical Nursing, Ethan Smith (Windsor) Certificate Welding Technology, Ethan Smith (Windsor) Associate in Applied Science - Welding

25 Years Ago This Week

Local elevators report a strong harvest is just about finished. RR grabbed a photo of Allen Eaton unloading a truck at the Sullivan Grain Co.. Gary Smith at Moultrie Grain Assn’s Lovington elevator estimated that the harvest was 80 percent finished, with strong yields of 200-plus bushels of corn per acre and 60 bushels of soybeans per acre.
The Bethany High School Fillies came away with a hard fought victory over Deland-Weldon for the team’s second win of the year. Teri Zimmer scored three straight points including two aces to give the Fillies the lead, Leslie Patient added three aces and ten kills for the night.
Terry Klingel shot a hole-in-one at the Sullivan Country Club using a five-wood on the 17th hole, par-3 197 yards. His first hole-in-one was witnessed by Vernon Perrine, Ray Duncan and Rick Steward. Three others have shot a hole-in-one in the last few weeks. Bud Grant his a 128-yard hole-in one, Sullivan High School senior Adam Uhlarik shot a hole-in-one during team practice and Han daily used a five-wood to hit her hole-in-one on the same fourth hole. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan Sixth Grade Singers participated in a 50’s Sock Hop. With the girls in their poodle skirts and boys in their rolled up white t-shirts, a photo shows Dana Howell, Amanda Martin, Lindsey Hagan, Rachael Howard, Tyson Grooms, Ryan Crawford and Adam Yoder.
Sherry E Harris of Sullivan received an honorable mention ribbon for her art exhibit “The Lion Sleeps” at the 40th Annual Paris Art Exhibit. Maggie McClellan, an artist and teacher firm Miami Florida, presented the awards and gave a gallery talk.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Blomeley were given a surprise 40th anniversary luncheon at The Inn at Eagle Creek. The luncheon was hosted by their children, Mrs. Betty Jane (BJ) Boyer, Mrs. Kathy Cantrall, Cyndi Selby and Scott H. Blomeley. Over 50 guests attended the luncheon including Mrs. Blomeley’s matron of honor and an usher from their wedding in 1954.
The Gingerbread House in Windsor (formerly Jimmy’s) is newly remodeled and serving “made from scratch” meals. They feature homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies. Read More

•October 16, 2019•
Sullivan Art Club’s final art workshop for it’s 2019 season will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corner of West Jackson and McClellan Streets.
There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine at one of the area restaurants. Read More

•October 16, 2019•
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop presenting the legal services provided through Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance on Wednesday, October 30th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
The presentation is at the First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan. The presenter is John Lafond, Attorney at Law with Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance.
The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.