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Blessed Harvest

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Photo by Glenn Austin Blessed Harvest Nestled among the Bethany Grain Company’s grain bins is the century old Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church watching over the harvest.

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Blessed Harvest
Nestled among the Bethany Grain Company’s grain bins is the century old Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church watching over the harvest.

Timber Fire

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Photo by RR Best Timber Fire Sullivan firefighters responded to a timber fire two miles north of Allenville Sunday afternoon. Although the blaze at the Dan Fultz property was being fanned by the wind, firefighters utilized brush equipment to quickly extinguish the flame.

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Timber Fire
Sullivan firefighters responded to a timber fire two miles north of Allenville Sunday afternoon. Although the blaze at the Dan Fultz property was being fanned by the wind, firefighters utilized brush equipment to quickly extinguish the flame.

Lovington Halloween Costume Winners 2015

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Lovington Halloween winners are left to right: Cambie Smith, Dalilah Mendoza, Krystina Meyers, Meriem Garrett, and Samantha Fowler. Below left to right, Cannon Doggett, Norma Mendoza, and Lila Sutton. There were seven divisions from infant to eighth grade with each being judged with first, second, and third place prizes. The park recreation board sponsored the contest, and a meal was provided by the Lovington Communtiy Club. The grand prize winner was Blaine Hill, 2, who was dressed as a pilot with a hot balloon.

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Sullivan Costume Parade Winners 2015

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Photo by RR Best Sullivan Costume Parade Winners Winners of the Sullivan Halloween costume parade over the weekend were first place (pictured)-Three Blind Mice, Dustan, LaCosta, Kadden, Klayten, and Kali Abbott; second place- Cabbage Patch Kid, Sophie Utsler; third place- Christmas tree Avery Florey; fourth place- dog (fairy on platform) Brenda Winkowski and Angel; fifth place- Mike Ditka, Bears player - referee, Daniel Wyatt and Keegan Adams; sixth place- scarecrow girl- Adelyn Hill; seventh place- Gru and Minions- Minions- 4 - Blake Martin; eighth place- Bat Man and Robin (dog) Kinsley Eads; ninth place- band director Mickey Mouse Brock Feece and tenth place- doughnuts and policeman Blaine and Laynie Zbinden.

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Sullivan Costume Parade Winners
Winners of the Sullivan Halloween costume parade over the weekend were first place (pictured)-Three Blind Mice, Dustan, LaCosta, Kadden, Klayten, and Kali Abbott; second place- Cabbage Patch Kid, Sophie Utsler; third place- Christmas tree Avery Florey; fourth place- dog (fairy on platform) Brenda Winkowski and Angel; fifth place- Mike Ditka, Bears player - referee, Daniel Wyatt and Keegan Adams; sixth place- scarecrow girl- Adelyn Hill; seventh place- Gru and Minions- Minions- 4 - Blake Martin; eighth place- Bat Man and Robin (dog) Kinsley Eads; ninth place- band director Mickey Mouse Brock Feece and tenth place- doughnuts and policeman Blaine and Laynie Zbinden.

Eagle Creek Visited

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Photo furnished Eagle Creek Visited State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visited Shelbyville Oct. 9 to meet with several community and school leaders from Shelby and Moultrie counties to discuss tourism, including a short discussion on the Eagle Creek Resort, school reform, and mandate relief. The Lt. Governor was in the area at the invitation of Sen. Rose. Prior to the meeting in Shelbyville, she met with Rose and senior officials with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a tour of the Eagle Creek site. Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti (center left) and Sen. Rose (right) met Oct. 9 with several community and school leaders from Shelby and Moultrie counties at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center to discuss state issues.

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Eagle Creek Visited
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visited Shelbyville Oct. 9 to meet with several community and school leaders from Shelby and Moultrie counties to discuss tourism, including a short discussion on the Eagle Creek Resort, school reform, and mandate relief.
The Lt. Governor was in the area at the invitation of Sen. Rose. Prior to the meeting in Shelbyville, she met with Rose and senior officials with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a tour of the Eagle Creek site.
Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti (center left) and Sen. Rose (right) met Oct. 9 with several community and school leaders from Shelby and Moultrie counties at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center to discuss state issues.

Apartment Fire

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Photo by RR Best Apartment Fire Sullivan firefighters responded to a fire at the Graham Street apartments where flames had broken through a second story balcony. Fire investigator Kenny Graven said an estimated $10,000 fire damage was limited to the upstairs apartment with the cause undetermined. Searching for hot spots are: on roof from left Brock Read, Travis Hughes and Josiah Davidson; on ladder Adam Collins and on ground Kenny Graven, Kaleb Randall, Jason Fleming and Tyler Wright.

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Apartment Fire
Sullivan firefighters responded to a fire at the Graham Street apartments where flames had broken through a second story balcony. Fire investigator Kenny Graven said an estimated $10,000 fire damage was limited to the upstairs apartment with the cause undetermined. Searching for hot spots are: on roof from left Brock Read, Travis Hughes and Josiah Davidson; on ladder Adam Collins and on ground Kenny Graven, Kaleb Randall, Jason Fleming and Tyler Wright.

Blue Dolphins Bring Home Honors

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Photo submitted by Jason Smith Blue Dolphins Bring Home Honors Pictured left to right: Mason Booker, Tucker Kull, Sofia Nuzzo and Kaiden Smith. The Sullivan Blue Dolphins kicked off the short course season October 17 at the Olympia swim meet in Stanford. They had 13 swimmers out of 30 place in the top six and brought home trophies and medals. In the eight & under division for the boys Tucker Kull placed fourth, Kaiden Smith fifth and Mason Booker sixth. Sofia Nuzzo took second place for the girl’s in the 9-10 age group. In the open division 13 and over Brynna Sentel and McKenna Kull tied for second, Anna Wooters took third, Natalie Drury placed fifth and Allison Oligschlaeger sixth. For the boys open division Tyler Homann placed first, Charlie Goss second and Brodie Goss third place. Gabrielle Spain placed fourth in the 11-12 division. The 13-14 age group relay team of Natalie Drury, Anna Wooters, Allison Oligschlaeger and McKenna Kull broke two pool records. First record to fall was the 200 freestyle relay held since 1991 with a time of 1:48.50, the 13-14 girls broke it with a time of 1:46.68. The second record broken was from 1997 for the 200 medley relay with a new time of 1:59.69; the old record was 2:01.38. Head coach Jason Drury said he couldn’t ask for a better start to the season.

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Blue Dolphins Bring Home Honors
Pictured left to right: Mason Booker, Tucker Kull, Sofia Nuzzo and Kaiden Smith.
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins kicked off the short course season October 17 at the Olympia swim meet in Stanford.
They had 13 swimmers out of 30 place in the top six and brought home trophies and medals. In the eight & under division for the boys Tucker Kull placed fourth, Kaiden Smith fifth and Mason Booker sixth. Sofia Nuzzo took second place for the girl’s in the 9-10 age group. In the open division 13 and over Brynna Sentel and McKenna Kull tied for second, Anna Wooters took third, Natalie Drury placed fifth and Allison Oligschlaeger sixth. For the boys open division Tyler Homann placed first, Charlie Goss second and Brodie Goss third place. Gabrielle Spain placed fourth in the 11-12 division.
The 13-14 age group relay team of Natalie Drury, Anna Wooters, Allison Oligschlaeger and McKenna Kull broke two pool records.
First record to fall was the 200 freestyle relay held since 1991 with a time of 1:48.50, the 13-14 girls broke it with a time of 1:46.68. The second record broken was from 1997 for the 200 medley relay with a new time of 1:59.69; the old record was 2:01.38. Head coach Jason Drury said he couldn’t ask for a better start to the season.

Good Eatin’

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Photo by RR Best Good Eatin’ Connor Denton enjoyed a mouthful of pancakes at the Sullivan Fire Department Pancake Breakfast held from 6 to 10 Saturday morning during Oktoberfest. The 5K Run/Walk followed breakfast which was followed by chili and wine tasting. Nightly entertainment rounded out the 12th annual Chamber sponsored event.

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Good Eatin’
Connor Denton enjoyed a mouthful of pancakes at the Sullivan Fire Department Pancake Breakfast held from 6 to 10 Saturday morning during Oktoberfest. The 5K Run/Walk followed breakfast which was followed by chili and wine tasting. Nightly entertainment rounded out the 12th annual Chamber sponsored event.

Rockome Foods is Still Open

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Rockome Foods is Still Open In the October 14 edition of the News Progress the Rockome Gardens Closed article is misleading. Only the part of Rockome which is being converted to the Wildlife Park is closed. Rockome Gardens Foods which is located on the same site will remain open. Rockome Gardens Foods is open year round Monday-Saturday 9-5.

Rockome Foods is Still Open
In the October 14 edition of the News Progress the Rockome Gardens Closed article is misleading. Only the part of Rockome which is being converted to the Wildlife Park is closed. Rockome Gardens Foods which is located on the same site will remain open. Rockome Gardens Foods is open year round Monday-Saturday 9-5.