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Sons of American Legion District Officers

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Photo furnished Sons of American Legion District Officers The Sons of the American Legion is an organization of the American Legion and consists of the male descendants of veterans of the US military. They proudly boast of more than 15,000 members in Illinois and more than 350,000 members nationally.The 4th Division of the Detachment of Illinois is comprised of 75 individual squadrons across 22 counties in central Illinois with a combined membership in excess of 3,500 members. The newly elected 4th Division officers for the membership year 2016-2017 are pictured left to right Commander Paul Garrett Squadron 27 of Tuscola, Sr. Vice Commander James Peters Squadron 32 of Springfield and Jr. Vice Commander Dennis Fedie squadron 429 of Lovington.

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Sons of American Legion District Officers
The Sons of the American Legion is an organization of the American Legion and consists of the male descendants of veterans of the US military. They proudly boast of more than 15,000 members in Illinois and more than 350,000 members nationally.The 4th Division of the Detachment of Illinois is comprised of 75 individual squadrons across 22 counties in central Illinois with a combined membership in excess of 3,500 members. The newly elected 4th Division officers for the membership year 2016-2017 are pictured left to right Commander Paul Garrett Squadron 27 of Tuscola, Sr. Vice Commander James Peters Squadron 32 of Springfield and Jr. Vice Commander Dennis Fedie squadron 429 of Lovington.

Fountain Honored with Memorial

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Photo by Mike Brothers Fountain Honored with Memorial The East Central Illinois Woman’s Christian Temperance Union placed a wreath on the WCTU fountain located on the Moultrie County Courthouse lawn Tuesday, June 7. The wreath commemorated Frances Willard who founded WCTU in the late 1880s. Local members participating in the noon ceremony, which included prayer and a song, were Marjorie Miller, Mary Blue and Laura Ayers of Sidney; Jim and Shirley Rideout of Kansas; Debbie Mitchell of Pesotum, Ann Roley of Charleston and Norma Taylor of Mattoon. The fountain in Sullivan was constructed after WCTU members were urged to erect drinking fountains to prevent men from going to saloons. The fountains became popular for watering horses and pets. There are 88 fountains remaining in the United States. The next WCTU meeting is 10 a.m. July 5 at the Dutch Kitchen in Arcola.

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Fountain Honored with Memorial
The East Central Illinois Woman’s Christian Temperance Union placed a wreath on the WCTU fountain located on the Moultrie County Courthouse lawn Tuesday, June 7. The wreath commemorated Frances Willard who founded WCTU in the late 1880s. Local members participating in the noon ceremony, which included prayer and a song, were Marjorie Miller, Mary Blue and Laura Ayers of Sidney; Jim and Shirley Rideout of Kansas; Debbie Mitchell of Pesotum, Ann Roley of Charleston and Norma Taylor of Mattoon. The fountain in Sullivan was constructed after WCTU members were urged to erect drinking fountains to prevent men from going to saloons. The fountains became popular for watering horses and pets. There are 88 fountains remaining in the United States. The next WCTU meeting is 10 a.m. July 5 at the Dutch Kitchen in Arcola.

Twenty Years Honored

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Photo furnished Twenty Years Honored Lovington village president Jim Minor presented a plaque and a card recently to Jeremy Doggett for completing 20 years of employment with the village of Lovington. Doggett began working for the village of Lovington May 1, 1996.

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Twenty Years Honored
Lovington village president Jim Minor presented a plaque and a card recently to Jeremy Doggett for completing 20 years of employment with the village of Lovington. Doggett began working for the village of Lovington May 1, 1996.

Studio for Young Dancers

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Photo by Mike Brothers Studio for Young Dancers Dancers with Miss Melissa’s new studio are meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan until the permanent location downtown is completed. Above (from left) Emily Tilton, Chloe Jensen and Ava and Layla Corley go through their routine. See Ariana Cherry’s story on page 5.

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Studio for Young Dancers
Dancers with Miss Melissa’s new studio are meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan until the permanent location downtown is completed. Above (from left) Emily Tilton, Chloe Jensen and Ava and Layla Corley go through their routine. See Ariana Cherry’s story on page 5.

Lions Donate Discovery Cave

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Photo furnished Lions Donate Discovery Cave Sullivan Lions Club recently donated the Discovery Cave in the preschool area in Wyman Park. Members pictured are John Ruscin, Dave Walker, Dick Martin, Bob White, Dave Reed, Jess Barker, Ed Taylor, Roger Tice, Bob Elder, and Verna Tice.

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Lions Donate Discovery Cave
Sullivan Lions Club recently donated the Discovery Cave in the preschool area in Wyman Park. Members pictured are John Ruscin, Dave Walker, Dick Martin, Bob White, Dave Reed, Jess Barker, Ed Taylor, Roger Tice, Bob Elder, and Verna Tice.

Boy Scout Troop 39 Cook Out

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Photo by Mike Brothers Boy Scout Troop 39 Cook Out Sullivan townwide rummage sale shoppers had a chance to stop by the Sullivan IGA parking lot on June 3 and 4. Boy Scout troop 39 was offering delicious steak, pork chop and brat sandwiches giving busy shoppers a convenient lunch break. Troop 39 pictured preparing for lunch are back from left-Lake Atchison, Matthew Ellinger, Alex Menke, Khayman Van Loon, Seth Rice; front Beau Fleming, Seth Weaver and Laytin Pratt with Scoutmaster Jeff White manning the grille.

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Boy Scout Troop 39 Cook Out
Sullivan townwide rummage sale shoppers had a chance to stop by the Sullivan IGA parking lot on June 3 and 4. Boy Scout troop 39 was offering delicious steak, pork chop and brat sandwiches giving busy shoppers a convenient lunch break. Troop 39 pictured preparing for lunch are back from left-Lake Atchison, Matthew Ellinger, Alex Menke, Khayman Van Loon, Seth Rice; front Beau Fleming, Seth Weaver and Laytin Pratt with Scoutmaster Jeff White manning the grille.

Woods Lake Reopens

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Photo by RR Best Woods Lake Reopens Saturday, June 4 marked the grand reopening of Woods Lake south of Sullivan. Above the Burgess family from Sullivan enjoys the new fishing pier and handicap accessible boat dock which completed the U.S.Corp of Engineers project with help from volunteers of Sullivan AmBucs and Lincoln Trail Council Boy Scouts and others. The 30 acre lake was drained and cleaned and restocked with select fish. Part of the ceremony Saturday included a kid’s fishing tournament, hot dog roast, boat rides, archery and BB gun shoots. A plaque listing partners in the project was put on display as part of the 2 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony.

Photo by RR Best
Woods Lake Reopens
Saturday, June 4 marked the grand reopening of Woods Lake south of Sullivan. Above the Burgess family from Sullivan enjoys the new fishing pier and handicap accessible boat dock which completed the U.S.Corp of Engineers project with help from volunteers of Sullivan AmBucs and Lincoln Trail Council Boy Scouts and others. The 30 acre lake was drained and cleaned and restocked with select fish. Part of the ceremony Saturday included a kid’s fishing tournament, hot dog roast, boat rides, archery and BB gun shoots. A plaque listing partners in the project was put on display as part of the 2 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony.

Sullivan First grade classes go to Altamont

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Photo furnished Sullivan First grade classes go to Altamont First grade students in Cassie Becker, Lauren Fultz, and Eudora Drollinger’s classes received a grant from Illinois Biodiversity which enabled the students to go on a field trip to Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. The day was spent exploring and learning about trees and how animals use them. The students also went on a nature walk and explored the discovery center.

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Sullivan First grade classes go to Altamont
First grade students in Cassie Becker, Lauren Fultz, and Eudora Drollinger’s classes received a grant from Illinois Biodiversity which enabled the students to go on a field trip to Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. The day was spent exploring and learning about trees and how animals use them. The students also went on a nature walk and explored the discovery center.

Windsor High School Class of 2016

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Photo courtesy Inter-State Studio Windsor High School Class of 2016 Twenty-six seniors graduated from Windsor High School at 7 p.m. Friday. WHS graduating class: Top row L to R Zach Caywood, Simon Carr, Chase Linn, Brad Kidwell, Tristan Warner, Mitchell Haddock, Autumn Bennett, Dalton McCormick, and Mercedez Austin. Middle row L to R: Shelby Lawrence, Hannah Miller, Devin Jones, Kristen Morlen, James Hortenstine, Taylor Reynolds, Dakota Beal, and Taylor Wiback. Front Row L to R: Harley Rogers, Raquel Jackson, Zach Salsiccia, Todd Elliott, Tyler Kemper, Breana Wiltermood, Christian Williams, Kesha Arthur, and Ethan Neal.

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Windsor High School Class of 2016
Twenty-six seniors graduated from Windsor High School at 7 p.m. Friday. WHS graduating class: Top row L to R Zach Caywood, Simon Carr, Chase Linn, Brad Kidwell, Tristan Warner, Mitchell Haddock, Autumn Bennett, Dalton McCormick, and Mercedez Austin. Middle row L to R: Shelby Lawrence, Hannah Miller, Devin Jones, Kristen Morlen, James Hortenstine, Taylor Reynolds, Dakota Beal, and Taylor Wiback. Front Row L to R: Harley Rogers, Raquel Jackson, Zach Salsiccia, Todd Elliott, Tyler Kemper, Breana Wiltermood, Christian Williams, Kesha Arthur, and Ethan Neal.