Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan native Lynn Donnell is helping revolutionize business data processing with a state of the art computer software system which is making it easier for companies which produce a large volume of files, reports and other important data to store the information. Donnell, who is the son of the late Gilbert and Eleanor Donnell and nephew of Sullivan residents Floyd and Wilber Donnell and Paul Sager, is the founder and president of Donnell Systems, a computer company in South Bend, Ind.

The Sullivan Scholastic Team was a team on a mission Monday night when they traveled to play the Tornadoes and Niantic-Harristown. The Redskins varsity knew that two victories would secure second place in the big CISL conference. Playing for Sullivan were seniors Brian Foster, John Freese, Mindy Livingston and Stephanie Sleeth and juniors, Breanna Cooper, Julie Gore and Erin Marshall.

Tim Williamson and Kristen Grooms of Sullivan were recognized as outstanding 4-H’ers for 1991 during the recent Moultrie County 4-H Achievement Program. Outstanding first year members recognized included Chris Bennett, Heidi Crawford, Amanda Edmonds, Tyson Grooms, Kim Voegel and Nicki Wood, all of Sullivan; Ranee Casteel, Meghan Murphy and Kyle Reedy, all of Lovington and J.C. Fitzgerald, Christine Marshall, Ryan McCabe and Erik Stollard, all of Bethany. Read More

•November 16, 2016•

Eleven members of the Windsor FFA Chapter attended the Leadership Training School (LTS) hosted by the Maroa-Forsyth FFA Chapter September 26.

The members learned about responsibility, teamwork, and developed their decision making skills.  Read More

•November 16, 2016•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois Department of Natural Resources will hold the 27th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season November 18 - 20. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville that are closed for the season. As a safety precaution, Lone Point and Lithia Springs Campgrounds and all of Sullivan Beach, Wilborn Creek, Coon Creek, and Opossum Creek recreation areas will be closed to all automobile and pedestrian traffic from 2 p.m. Thursday, November 17 to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 20. Read More

•November 9, 2016•

Fall is here and the time of year when motorists need to be especially vigilant watching for deer on roads throughout the state, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The reason: autumn coincides with the mating season and increased deer movement, especially at dusk and dawn.

“Deer have other things on their minds at this time of year. They aren’t looking out for motorists so motorists need to be looking out for them,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “If you are in areas where you know deer to be active, please pay special attention to avoid putting yourself and other drivers at risk.” Read More

Photo furnished
Pictured are Rob and Angie Springman.

•November 9, 2016•

Angie Springman has been a lifelong resident of central Illinois. She grew up in Atwood, then moved to Mt. Zion, where she met her soulmate Rob Springman. They later married and had two children, Ryan and Jessica and moved their young family to Lovington where they spent many years. While maintaining her role as mom and military wife, Angie remained very active in her community as a selfless volunteer. She also worked for the Lovington School District, First Christian Church, US Post Office and many other businesses.

Later, she chose to further her education and went back to school to become a radiological technician, to continue her lifelong passion of serving others. Angie started her new career by working at an orthopedic surgeon’s office in Decatur. She was diagnosed with lung cancer. She is no longer able to work full time and finances have become a struggle. Read More