Family Participates in 5k As Memorial

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Friends and family gathered to walk and run in memory of Tami Belton-Rocke at the 5k at the St. Jude Dash and Bash on Saturday, June 11.

•June 22, 2022•
The Belton-Rocke family participated in a run and walk during the Sullivan St. Jude Dash and Bash on Saturday, June 11. Wearing matching t-shirts, family and friends ran and walked in memory of Tami Belton-Rocke, who passed from breast cancer.
Rocke was first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer February 2020. She finished her chemo and radiation therapy just before Thanksgiving 2020. Tami loved running and had run numerous 5k races previously. Read More

St. Jude Dash and Bash 2022

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Car Show
One of the events that happens during the St. Jude Dash and Bash is a car show. There were a variety of makes and models of vehicles on display. Pictured is a 1927 Ford Model T.

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Lemon Shakeups
Amie Bauer juices lemons to be used for lemon shakeups on Saturday, June 11 during the St. Jude event.

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Having Fun
Stella Schum utilizing one of the inflatables that was set up at the St. Jude Dash and Bash at the Sullivan American Legion last Saturday.

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Bags Competition
One of the activities at the St. Jude Dash and Bash in Sullivan was bags tournaments for adults and children. Pictured are competitors practicing on Saturday.

Ribbon Cutting at Allied Capital Title

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Ribbon Cutting at Allied Capital Title
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development had a ribbon cutting at Allied Capital Title on Wednesday, June 8. The business is located at 18 West Harrison. They are a full service title insurance agency servicing real estate transactions throughout multiple counties in Central Illinois and Central Indiana.

A Look at your Local 2022 Candidates

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•June 15, 2022•

Moultrie County Clerk

Lisa Ozier

Early last year I began sharing the announcement that I, Lisa Ozier, would be seeking election as a Republican candidate to be your next Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder. I have spent the last year spreading the word and trying to reach every resident in Moultrie County. Combining my heart for community service and experience in accounting and business, I feel I can bring a fresh perspective to the County Clerk’s office. With the ability to manage my work load, be efficient with my time and resources, and willingness to serve, I want to help serve the taxpayers of Moultrie County. Read More

City Council Approves Change in Electric Rates

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•June 15, 2022•
The Sullivan City Council approved an increase of 4% in electric rates during Monday night’s meeting. This will go into effect on June utility bills. In previous meetings the water and sewer and gas rates have had rate increases approved.
Assistant Police Chief Josh Qualls attributed the quick resolution of the shooting investigation from last Friday to several law enforcement officers, Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius and the Illinois State Police.
Dan Flannell urged the council to table the five-year employment contract with the Linemen of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 51. He said that the problem, from his perspective, is in article 1 on the first page which states that the only people covered by the contract are journeymen lineman and apprentice journeyman lineman. Flannell feels that the person listed is a groundsman and is not in the bargaining unit. Read More

The Rural Patriot and “Philly” To Make Debut at Arthur Fireworks June 25

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•June 15, 2022•
The horse, named Philadelphia or Philly for short, will mark the first time a filly will be ridden during the show. She was named after the city of Philadelphia where the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4, 1776.
It was with great sorrow last year that the Rural Patriot Marty Miller announced several days before the fireworks show that his long-time horse and riding companion Snip had passed away. With no time to prepare a new horse for the show, Miller brought Snip’s saddle, placed it on the ground and placed the American flag into the saddle during the time of the show when he and Snip would traditionally make their ride across the field in front of the Niagara Falls. Read More

SMS Teacher Receives Excellence Award

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•June 15, 2022•
Tacos. 80s music. Big Hair. Big heart.
If you’ve been a Sullivan Middle School student or had a kid at SMS recently, chances are you know what teacher is associated with those words.
Deena Lee, who many people associate these words with as well as the positive impact she has on many students, recently received the Recognition of Excellence Award from the Regional Office of Education #11.
According to the ROE #11 website, the award recognizes teachers who have “modeled excellence in education” and who are “exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers.”
Those selected “also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.” Read More

Sullivan Schools Ballot Referendum Up for Vote on June 28

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•June 15, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The primary election is coming up on Tuesday, June 28, and there will be a referendum for the Sullivan School District on the ballot. The ballot wording asks voters about issuing bonds in the amount of $25,000,000. The total cost is estimated around $27 million; however, $2 million will come from existing fund balances.
The tax rate impact would raise the school tax rate from approximately 4.19 to approximately 4.37. For a home valued at $100,000, this would result in a property tax increase of about $5 per month. Read More

Thomas Houser Annual Memorial Golf Outing 2022

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Thomas Houser Annual Memorial Golf Outing
Laura and Tatum Ellis participated in the golf outing that was held on Saturday, June 4 at Sullivan Country Club.

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On the Course
A golfer lines up her shot during the golf outing held last Saturday. This year’s recipient of the scholarship in memory of Tom Houser was Raimi Gardner at Sullivan High School.

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Golfing for a Cause
Austin Brettschneider, Kendall Brettschneider, Alex Love and Seth Sawyer at the 2nd Annual Thomas Houser Memorial Golf Outing.

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On the Green
Kyler Houser, Andrew Frost, Ty Molzen and Jacob Piper took a break from the course for a group photo.