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Candidates Gather for Dinner
Democratic candidates attending the spaghetti dinner hosted by the Moultrie County Democrat Party Sept. 14 at Sullivan American Legion Post 68 . From left County Board candidate Gary Smith, Sixth Circuit judge candidate Ramona Sullivan, U.S. District 15 Congressional candidate Kevin Gaither, Circuit Clerk Beth Pruitt, Sixth Circuit judge candidate Chad Beckett, County Clerk Georgia England, County board candidate Steve Mayberry, and County Treasurer candidate Diane Waggoner. Glenn Poshard, retired U.S. Congressman, was the headline speaker and gave an impassioned speech calling for a return to a time when those at home and abroad could trust America to keep promises, commitments and treaties. He received a rousing standing ovation from the capacity-filled crowd.

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King and Queen of OVHS
Garrett Tippit and Bella Benning were crowed as the 2018 Okaw Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen at the Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 8.

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Democrat Open House
The Moultrie County Democratic Party has a new election headquarters at 16 W. Harrison Street in Sullivan.
Central Committee Chair Tim Singer and local candidates are holding an Open House 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. Visitors are invited to check out the headquarters, meet candidates and pick up literature, yard signs and bumper stickers.
Moultrie County Democrats are holding the annual spaghetti dinner at the Sullivan American Legion beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. Speakers include Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Findlay Area Farmer Don Keown Honored With Tractor Cruise
Findlay area farmer Don Keown died in April 2018 but his spirit was present during a tractor cruise held in his honor Sunday, August 26. Don’s son, David emphasized his dad loved driving his 1953 International Super M in area tractor rides, and this year the son drove one of dad’s antique collection along with 24 tractors from all over the area that gathered at Findlay School.
Antique tractors, 28 people and a support vehicle made the complete circuit.
The 38 mile journey began on back roads from Findlay to Bethany, down Wilborn Creek Road toward Camp Camfield and to lunch at the Sullivan V.F.W. then back to Findlay.
Don’s brother Larry also drove the 1953 Farmall Super M their father bought new. The ride went from Findlay past the Wright Cemetery where Don is buried and the family had gathered. David pointed out it was a good way to view the country and crops at 12 miles per hour; plus the funds raised went to the Okaw Valley FFA Alumni for future scholarships.

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ADM Cares Gives to SMS
ADM Cares recently awarded a $5,000.00 grant to Sullivan Middle School for STEM curriculum resources. Students will spend time working collaboratively to solve problems that involve science, technology, engineering and math. Pictured are SMS STEM recipients John Bertetto, Troy Rogers, Nicole Garrett and Micah Heddins with ADM representative and Sullivan School Board member Erik Stollard.