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25 years ago this week

Ribbons, stickers and safety booklets were presented to the participants in the recent bike rodeo held recently in Wyman Park. The rodeo in which Mike Muzzy, Jennie Allen, Andrew Bathe, Lisa Lilly, Missy Gillon, Johnnie Gillon and Lee Gillon participated was preceded by a safety program given to 26 children at the Sullivan Pre School.

Toby Bolsen of Lovington showed the reserve intermediate champion female during the National Junior Angus Show July 9-13 at Ark-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Neb. Named Bolsens Charlies Angel, the heifer was one of 106 bred and owned heifers shown.

Participating in the recent 4-H fashion trip, which included a tour of the Limited at Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth, were Susan Shellabarger, Carinna Elder, Sarah Shasteen and Elizabeth Livingston.

Derik Eaton won a gold medal recently in the Prairie State Games 10K race through Champaign. Eaton, a Sullivan High School graduate, earned the prize after defeating 200 other runners. Read More

August 17 is “Senior Day” – Admission is free for guests age 60 years & older

•August 5, 2015•

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 13-23, in Springfield. IDoA will have a lineup of special events in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Monday, August 17 is Senior Day when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair.

“We look forward to another year of hosting fun activities during the state fair. Our staff and partner agencies do a great job of keeping everyone engaged while offering information about programs and services for older adults and their families,” said IDoA Acting Director, Jennifer Reif.

Some state fair Senior Day favorites include the “NOT SO Newlywed Game” where couples, age 50 years and older, test how much they really know about their spouse. Later, IDoA will host the Illinois Seniora Spelling Bee State Finals. Seniors who won regional competitions held across the state will correctly spell words until judges crown a spelling bee champion. And families are encouraged to pre-register for the “Grandparent Grandchild Contest”, when (on August 20) participants are judged on resemblance, costumes, talent, and interviews. To pre-register, call (217) 785-3390 Read More

•August 5, 2015•

Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering GED classes throughout the Lake Land College district. beginning the week of August 24.

Locally, the following classes will be available: Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Chantel Scherer of Sullivan, a member of the Northern Illinois University golf team, was recently named NIU Sportswoman for 1990. She received her award for sportsmanship, academic and athletic contributions to the Lady Huskies golf team.

Thirty-nine youngsters participated in the 1990 4-H Fishing Derby held July 10 in Wyman Park. Travis Bunch won a tackle box for catching the biggest fish, and Chelsey Peters won a bait box for catching the most fish. Other awards were won by Dane Jackson, who won a mini tackle for being the first 4-H’er to catch a fish; Karen McCall, who won a gift certificate for making the best effort; Missy Gillen, who won a kite for being the 4-H’er to catch the smallest fish and Jeremy Helton, who won a kite for being the smallest fisherman. Read More

•July 29, 2015•

The Green Mill Village Theatre in Arcola will be throwing a Christmas in July party Thursday, July 30. Guests will have a chance to come to the theatre to meet Santa and his reindeer before enjoying a 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. showing of “Half-Stitched The Musical.”

“We wanted to create a fun and unique event that would bring together people of all ages,” Koy Cook, Sales and Social Media Coordinator, said. “Christmas is such a festive time of year, and we really wanted to give a gift to the community for being so supportive of our new theatre with some amazing deals on tickets and a variety of activities for the kids.” Read More