Recent Obituaries: Gladys D. Courtright

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Gladys D. Courtright Gladys D. Courtright, 95, of Sullivan passed away 12:23 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made donor’s choice. Gladys was born February 7, 1923, in Falls of Rough, KY, the daughter of Henry and Bessie (Dunn) Harl. She married Edgar D. Courtright on November 6, 1946, in Decatur; he preceded her in death on … Read More

Obituaries 3-14-2018: Richard Reed

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Richard Reed Richard Alan Reed, 66, of Sullivan passed away at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Richard was born June 13, 1951 in Tuscola, the son of Cliff F. and Dorothy Miller Reed. He attended Sullivan Schools and worked many years as an orderly at the Illinois Masonic Home until his health failure.  … Read More

Annual High School Art Competition Entry Time

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•March 14, 2018• Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4. “This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Thousands of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” … Read More

Women’s History And Social Security

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•March 14, 2018• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to focus not just on women’s achievements, but on the challenges women continue to face. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Knowing this, you can take control of your own rich and independent history, with knowledge you can get from Social Security. … Read More

Millikin Dedicates University Commons

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•March 14, 2018• Millikin University will dedicate its University Commons with a week-long celebration of events March 19-24. Millikin invites the local and campus community to join in the Week of Celebration as the University Commons becomes Millikin’s new front door, crossroads and gathering place. … Read More

Sullivan FFA Annual Auction 

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•March 14, 2018• The Seventh Annual Sullivan FFA/Sullivan FFA Alumni Auction is Saturday, March 17 in the Sullivan High School gym. A complimentary meal is provided by the alumni and Terry Warren Catering starting at 4:30 p.m. The FFA raffle auction starts at 4:30 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 6 p.m. conducted by the Huber Auction team. The sale bill is continuously updated, and it may be found at www.sites.google.com/sullivan.k12.il.us/sullivanffa All proceeds go the Sullivan FFA and Sullivan FFA Alumni to fund various scholarship programs, FFA Chapter activities and conferences, and the purchase of items for the agriculture … Read More