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Remember When? 2-20-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Tim Uphoff of Findlay delivered his own baby girl, Taylor Alyssa, in their home when his wife went into labor. Uphoff said his wife woke him up, and they began timing the contractions. Her water broke, and Tim called the ambulance. Two minutes later he delivered the baby. The ambulance arrived five minutes later and took the family to St. Mary’s Hospital. Pauline Briney, former mayor of Findlay, says she doesn’t remember the last time a baby was born at home in the village.
A fundraiser was held for J.E. Miller, Republican candidate for State Representative, at the Sullivan Masonic Temple. Among the 50 persons attending the event were State Rep. Duane Noland and Judge Robert J. Steigmann.
A Valentine’s Dinner Show was held February 11 in the Bethany High School gym. The show featured entertainment by The BHS Jazz Choir, Forte and the big band sounds of the Kingsmen. Jazz choir members are Luke Bland, Robert Disney, Angela Duncan, Lindsay Patrick, Brandy Caldwell, Wendy Munch, Jodi Armer, Nicole Gibbons, Leslie Patient, Allison Patrick, Haley Rowe, Steven Shain, Robert Miller, Deacon Patient, Scott Ray and Mike Schwartz. Forte quartet members are Lindsay Patrick, Angie Duncan, Martne McCabe and Jessika Gaither. Read More

Fighting Back Feels Like Being a Cork in the Middle of the Ocean

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•February 20, 2019•

Editor’s Note: Bill Zoetvelt retired in Sullivan but several decades ago was put in a position where people of power in a large corporation punished him for doing the right thing. Over the years he has suffered financial and personal loss over the events that led up to his early retirement from Ameritech’s Illinois Bell. The justice system has failed him, but his story holds lessons of life and the consequences of a well meaning act that threatens the balance of power in the corporate world.

Dear Editor,

Using hindsight and getting through unacceptable thoughts, I was working as an outside systems technician with a special truck and tools out of Chicago’s South Suburban Area.
What I did at the age of 49 was to threaten to report habitual alcoholism in the ranks of Ameritech’s Illinois Bell Telephone Co. management. After going through a second strike, some how, some way. Some union officials were promoted to management through cronyism for better benefits but mostly for better pay whose name’s are in my documents.
The Chief Steward whose now a level 1 supervisor will collect two checks when he retires, a strong motive to protect his illegal status. His best friend, a Level 2 supervisor, both being the masterminds in a designed dismissal plan focused on anyone who posed a threat to their criminal activity, where these people worked in tandem with their former official IBEW local 336 brothers, who will and did calculate personal attacks on chosen union dues paying brothers. They literally were the police, judge, jury and executioners in the personal lives of loyal blue collar workers without a care to man-made damage to the employee’s personal life. And it didn’t cost them a dime. Read More

Dove Offers Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training

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•February 20, 2019•

Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, April 29 through May 15 at Dove, 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Room in Decatur. This 44-hour training is approved by ICADV, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The training is being facilitated by two Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, one of whom is also an Illinois Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional. There is a $200 fee for the training. Read More

Windsor Students of January

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Maranda Tarvin

•February 20, 2019•

Maranda Tarvin, daughter of Lori Pease, has been named the High School Student of the Month at Windsor High School. She is a senior and involved in Student Council, NHS, Academic Challenge, Scholastic Bowl, Spanish Club, and Physics Club. After graduation, Tarvin plans to attend Lake Land College.
Kierstin Wheeler, daughter of Chris and Kelly Wheeler, Jr. High Student of the Month, is an 8th grader and participates in F.C.A, plays piano, and is in band.

 

Kierstin Wheeler

Pianist Performs at Methodist Church

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•February 14, 2019•

Dave Bratton spent the past 56 years playing piano, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 he will share his musical history at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan.
Folks from Sullivan Methodist Church listen to Bratton play before and after the 10:30 a.m. service each Sunday, but few know the extent of his musical background.

4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance to Benefit The Little Theatre

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•February 13, 2019•

Once again, the Little Theatre On The Square will hold a Daddy Daughter Dance fundraiser 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 16. This fourth annual event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Last year more than 250 people attended the dance which was held at Sullivan Elementary School.
“We added several new things last year that were popular, including a raffle,” said theatre board member and dance organizer Amanda Standerfer. “We love having the dance at SES because we can create spaces for the different activities and make the entire night very special.”
This year’s theme is “Magic Under the Sea,” evoking images of mermaids and underwater castles. Read More

Menus 2-13-2019

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Senior Peace Meal

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

Monday, February 18 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges
Tuesday, February 19 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, February 20 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots and onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, pears
Thursday, February 21 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, February 22 - Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple

Blue Dolphins Collect for Vets

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Blue Dolphins Collect for Vets
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins swim team held their annual drive in support of the county’s soldiers. This year’s goal was 700 items for the Danville VA Hospital. The team surpassed this goal and collected 1,123 items.

Remember When? 2-13-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan paramedics were on scene to treat Bethany residents Jonathan Moody and M. Louise Marshall after a head-on collision on route 121. Both were treated at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Cindy Haegen, George Rutledge and Linda Carlton were elected new board members of the Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce. Patti Ketchmark, owner of D&M, was inducted in as the new chamber president.
Bethany fell to the number two seed, Findlay, in the Meridian Conference Tournament. It was the best contest of the year for the Mustangs as they traded the lead with the Falcons the entire first half. It was the Falcons who came out strong in the third period when they were able to feed the ball to Dustin Cruit who eventually scored 28 points in the game. Kevin Bowser had a great game leading the Mustangs with 23 points. The Meridian Conference tournament was won by the number one seeded Maroa-Forsyth. Read More