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Flags Placed at Cemetery for Memorial Day
Members of the Sullivan American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and Sullivan High School FFA placed flags at veterans gravesites at Greenhill Cemetery for Memorial Day.
They are (left to right): George Selby, Ryan Lawyer, Bob Sims, Nicole Lofland, Gareth Coffer, Matthew Wesselman, Tony Feeler, Raegan Sims, Mac Bond, Mike Keown, Mark Conlin, Larry Preston and Kent Buxton.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Ballot Drop Box now Located on Square
A new Ballot Drop-off Box has been secured on the northwest side of the Courthouse on Hamilton Street next to the USPS drop box. Hand delivery of a voted Vote By Mail ballot has been made one-step easier by walking up or driving up to the box, sliding your envelope containing the voted ballot into the Ballot Drop-off box. The box is under 24-hour video surveillance, and ballots will be retrieved twice a day by the Election Authorities office.
To request a Vote By Mail ballot an individual may call the County Clerk’s office 217-728-4389, or go online www.moultriecountyil.gov Click: How Do I/Apply For/Vote By Mail Ballot
The voted ballot may be return by US Mail, hand-delivered to the County Clerk’s office, or dropped off in the Ballot Drop-off box
Photos by Crystal Reed
Memorial Day Observances
On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day services were held in Sullivan, Bethany, Findlay and Windsor. At the ceremony in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan this year’s speaker was Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook. The Bethany American Legion Post held a service at Marrowbone Township Cemetery by the Civil War monument. Speaking at that ceremony was Pastor Rob Roy.
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Roof work continues on
County Courthouse
Workers apply coating to the Moultrie County Courthouse roof recently. The work will fix leaks to the roof.
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Sullivan Students Participate in Special Olympics
The Sullivan School District had 15 students participate in Track and Field Area Special Olympics at Eastern Illinois University on April 29. Our students brought back many medals, with many of them qualifying to participate at the state level. Of these students, six are going to participate at the state level at Illinois State University the weekend of June 17-19.
Photo by Crystal Reed
10 Bones on the Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff
The Second Annual 10 Bones on the Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff was held in downtown Bethany on Saturday, April 30. This year’s winners in the steak category were: first place-2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place-Team Willie, third place-Grumpy Old Ham. In the chicken category winners were: first place-2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place-TB’s Pork and Smoke and third place-Smoking Oma and Papa. In the ribs category first place went to TB’s Pork and Smoke, second place-Grumpy Old Ham and third place-Team Willie. In the pork category first place went to 2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place to Smoking Oma and Papa and third place was Grumpy Old Ham. The three meat overall winner was grand champion 2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place was TB’s Pork and Smoke and third place was Grumpy Old Ham. Pictured is Tyler Blickensderfer of TB’s Pork and Smoke preparing one of his entries for the grill.
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Mo. Co. Republican Lincoln Day Dinner
The Moultrie County Republican held their Lincoln Day dinner at the Sullivan VFW on Saturday, April 23. During that evening there were thirteen guest speakers who are running in the upcoming election in June. Pictured is U.S. Rep Rodney Davis addressing the room that night.
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Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday, the Bethany Ministerial Alliance hosted the Stations of the Cross on Main Street in Bethany. The path started at Bethany Free Methodist Church and ended across the street where the grocery store used to be. At various locations on Main Street the group stopped for responsive readings, prayer and singing. Pictured are Marge Overlot (left) and Pastor Rob Roy (right).
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Tree Planted in Memory of Ron Burgess
On Thursday, April 21, a tree was planted in memory of Ron Burgess. Ron’s family attended along with various department personnel. Gravy was added to the soil before filling in dirt.
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Easter Hams Donated to Food Pantry
As Easter dinner came around and the Moultrie County Food Pantry received a donation of hams from Sullivan IGA to give to families for Easter Sunday. The donation was made possible by one anonymous person whose spirit exemplifies the season. The IGA meat department made a special delivery on Wednesday, April 13 to make sure the hams arrived in time for Sunday dinner. Pictured are (in no order): Seth Cobb, Cameron Eccles, Timothy VanDeursen, Mason Harner and Judy Sumner.