25 Years Ago This Week
Warren Ferguson of Bethany, Dave Hutchins of Windsor and Dean Craig of Dalton City took their covered wagons and mule teams to go camping each summer throughout Moultrie County. The group said that they try to take two to three trips together or with others with wagons and teams each summer. Read More
•June 1, 2022•
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
The six Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off Tuesday night in Chicago, albeit on two separate debate stages, hours after a shooting at a Texas elementary school that dominated a large portion of the debates.
A scheduling conflict between two TV networks – WGN and NBC 5 – had the candidates split into groups of three, with the NBC debate beginning at 6 p.m. and the WGN debate starting immediately after it at 7 p.m.
NBC’s debate included Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, the polling and money frontrunner, along with former Waterloo state Sen. Paul Schimpf and suburban attorney Max Solomon. The WGN debate that followed included Sen. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, Petersburg venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan and suburban paving magnate Gary Rabine. Read More
Photos by Ellen Ferrera. Car Show The Memorial Weekend Cruise was held on Saturday, May 28 on the square in Sullivan. The car show was put on by Sullivan Street Machine Association.
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Sullivan First United Methodist Free Little Library
This past Sunday, May 22nd, the Sullivan First United Methodist Church unveiled a new free community library. This library was purchased with money raised by children during last year’s Vacation Bible School, with the goal to shine God’s light in our community. This free library will hold religious material for all ages.
•June 1, 2022•
Watermelon is a summertime staple. Each summer, stores and farm stands have an abundance of watermelons on display, and many people feel no picnic or barbecue is complete without watermelon.
Watermelon is a refreshing option on hot days. It’s ideal sliced and served, or can be included in fruit salads, smoothies or even “spiked” cocktails. The key to a tasty watermelon is knowing how to pick one that is ripe, while serving watermelon comes down to understanding some easy cutting strategies.
• Choose a watermelon that has a firm, symmetrical shape. Avoid melons with bumps, dents or cuts. Read More
•June 1, 2022•
Summer vacations were once an annual tradition for millions of families across the globe. Warm weather getaways to idyllic beaches and welcoming resorts have long helped families make lasting memories, and revisiting that trend can be good for everyone.
Family vacation plans were put on the back burner during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey from IPX 1031®, 40 percent of respondents canceled vacation plans during the pandemic, while an additional 29 percent didn’t plan a vacation at all. But the pandemic alone cannot be blamed for people’s unwillingness to take time off from work, as pre-pandemic studies noted how professionals had increasingly begun to work longer hours and take fewer vacation days. For example, data from the U.S. Travel Association indicates that American workers failed to use 768 million vacation days in 2018. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Girl Scout Troop 3087 recently collected items to donate to Moultrie County Baby Talk. From left to right: Olivia Scroggins (Junior), Aubrie Payne (Brownie), Whitley Davis (Junior), and Brittany Payne (Troop Leader). Not Pictured: Klaire Martin (Junior), Karen Szachnitowski (Junior), Emerson Brands (Brownie).
•June 1, 2022•
When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve. Read More
•June 1, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 11th, 2022. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 22 mile, 34 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville (FOLS). The FOLS provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville. Read More
•June 1, 2022•
June Calendar of Events:
Wednesdays Storytime at 10:00 a.m.. Also, bounce house open from 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
Friday, June 3: Summer reading kick-off party
Tuesday, June 7 and June 21: Yarn Matters from 6-7
Thursdays: YA n(young adults) grade 6-12th summer reading activity from 2-4
Thursday, June 16: DMV from 10-2
•June 1, 2022•
The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Sullivan United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Sullivan. Sign up by Wednesday, June 15 call the church at 217-728-4436 between 8 am and 1 pm or 217-855-3933 or Mid Illinois Senior Services, Inc. at 800-736-4675 between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to your household size on June 22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Methodist Church in parking lot across the street.