•June 26, 2019•
Members of the Sullivan FFA chapter attended the 91st annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. Chapter delegates included Paiten Coy, Zane Gardner, Dmitiri Tull, John Voyles, and Natalie Voyles.
“Elevate” was the theme of the three-day event which recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
MSOE Student from Sullivan Makes Honors
•June 26, 2019•
The following student received academic honors from Milwaukee School of Engineering for the 2019 Spring Quarter:
Samuel Rousser, of Sullivan made the Honors List, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. Read More
Stew-Stras Education Foundation Provides Funds to Build a School Garden
•June 26, 2019•
As part of a generous grant from the Stew-Stras Education Foundation, kindergarten students and their teachers worked together the last two weeks of school to build a school garden. The “kindness garden” is located along the south end of the school. It features four raised bed cedar box gardens, with a mulch walking path between each garden box. All materials were purchased using grant funds as well as other building & grounds materials around the school.
The spring rains delayed the project a bit from the original time frame planned, so in the last week and a half of the school year, the project really came together with some teamwork and cooperation. Read More
McDonald’s Reopens
Photo by Mike Brothers
McDonald’s Reopens
Mayor Richard Glazebrook and Sullivan McDonald’s owner Angie Matlock gather with a grand reopening crowd June 12 cutting the ribbon officially reopening the restaurant following a seven-week store rebuild. A large crowd attended VIP preopening activities which included flag raising by Rick Matthews, ribbon cutting by Sullivan mayor and public officials plus free breakfast and drinks until 10 a.m. The new store opened to the public at 11 a.m. with drawings and frisbee giveaways for children 12 and under. Specials continue through June 26 as part of the reopening celebration.
Findlay American Legion Falls Short of Goal Again
•June 19, 2019•
The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted an American Red Cross blood drive June 11. Twenty-four potential donors answered the call to donate a pint of blood, but only 17 productive pints were collected.
Christina Frain was a first time donor, and Ron McClain reached a milestone of nine gallons. Fred and Chris Tippit appreciated everyone who took the time to come out and give the Gift of Life in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.
The next blood drive will be 2-6 p.m. August 6 at the American Legion.
Remember When? 6-19-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Beginning Jan 1, 1996, Bethany village employees who are involved in an automobile accident will be required to undergo alcohol testing by the village according to utilities manager Mike Collins. Testing would take place within two hours of the accident, and those tested must have a blood alcohol content of less than 0.04.
Moultrie County board members held their first meeting in their newly remodeled board room on the second floor of the courthouse. With the new desk board members are able to face visitors. Members of the board are Kerry Pate, Mick Braden, Joe Bone, Orris Drew, Blaine Erhardt, Lynn Bickers, Steve Mayberry, Sally Foley and Tim Singer. Read More
SBL Lincolnland Health Screenings
•June 19, 2019•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Senior Center, Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9 – 10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.
Importance of the US Flag
Photo by Mike Brothers
Flag Raising: At the re-opening celebration for McDonald’s Restaurant in Sullivan last week Rick Matthews (right) and Dustin Rawlings raise the new flag to full staff.
•June 19, 2019•
I helped raise the flag at the newly remodeled McDonald’s today. It brought to mind the importance of our US Flag. We all see them flying throughout the US in our travels, but it seems a lot of us take our flag for granted. How many times have we seen a torn and tattered flag just hanging on by a thread to an old pole? No one has the time or effort to care for it properly. How many times have we seen it at half-mast and not really cared to find out why? It is a great responsibility to have a flag pole and care for our flag. If you plan to have a flag, care for it properly. A lot of people have died protecting our freedom, and it’s our Flag that represents this freedom, we all enjoy.
In recent years our Presidents and Governors have changed the way our flag is to be displayed. My understanding is if the President and Governor order the flag to be lowered on all State and Federal properties, then the State and federal funded facilities must all comply. Recent flag lowering was for a president’s wife who passed, the victims of the Virginia Beach shooting, a US Army Corporal from Sterling, Illinois, and a firefighter from Christopher, Illinois.
The statement from Central Management Services explains that all entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display act lower their flag to half-mast for the time prescribed. Read More
Scholarship Recipient Reports to MCRTA
Addison Graham
Dennis Hutchings Nominated IRTA Unit Honoree
•June 19, 2019•
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met June 5 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. President Sue Yarnell presided and introduced Jim Bachman, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Executive Director.
Bachman’s presentation included explanations of the recent Illinois legislation regarding retired teachers and their pensions.
Addison Graham, a recent graduate of Sullivan High School, was present to thank the Moultrie County Retired Teachers for the scholarship he received. He was chosen for his intentions to major in education this fall. He also discussed how he decided to seek education as his future career. Read More
Junefest 2019
Photo by Darian Hays
Junefest
Junefest in Lovington was packed with good food and entertainment for the annual fish fry with the Lovington Community Club ending the evening with fireworks. Among the entertainers were the Collage of Faith singers l-r: Dennis Garmon of Lovington, Lonnie Connor of Decatur, Bobbi Welch of Arcola, Shari Schable of Atwood, Monica Connor of Decatur and Bob Crossman of Arthur.