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Obituaries 7-19-2017: Phyllis McLaughlin Dzierzynski
Phyllis McLaughlin Dzierzynski Phyllis Dzierzynski died June 29, 2017 in the city she loved, New York. A funeral Mass was celebrated July 6 in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Astoria, N.Y. Mrs. Dzierzynski is survived by her husband Theodore; daughter Katherine Howell; son Peter Roman and his wife Diana Israeli and her grandchildren Derek Howell and Dean and Sam Roman. … Read More
Letter to the Editor 7-19-2017
More Information Needed on Dog Food Program Decision Dear Editor, I read your article and a few things were missing, which might help make it clear why the decisions were made to discontinue the free dog food program from Mars Pet care. Mars Pet care, formerly Kal-Kan, offers free dog food to area animal control facilities to help the counties and cities in the area in caring for and feeding the animals. Sam Donaker and I have been managing animal control for about 12 years now. In that period of time Kal-Kan was changed to the present Mars Pet care … Read More
Operation Secret Santa Success
No Cruisin the Cornfields
•July 19, 2017• The Sullivan Area Arts Bicycle tour: Cruisin the Cornfields had been cancelled due to road work on the course. The event was originally planned for August 12 starting from Wyman Park. … Read More
A Red Apple Day for Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti
•July 19, 2017• Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti visited with local officials at the Red Apple Restaurant in Sullivan Thursday, July 14. Charged with reporting rural issues to Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt Gov. Sanguinetti listened to Moultrie County officials in the morning while planning to visit agriculture sites in Iroquois County later in the day. Sullivan mayor Ann Short expressed concern over the tax increase approved by the state, which leaves the city receiving 2% less revenue. “Less is less,” Sanuinetti said, noting there are consequences of the new budget. “The governor’s approach includes property tax relief, workman’s comp reform … Read More
Sullivan’s Second Clean Up Day
•July 19, 2017• The city of Sullivan second clean up day is July 22 as City Clean Up Days ends. The location of a citizen’s residence determines which day their items will be collected. Those living south of Harrison Street will be serviced Saturday, July 22. Those not living in the corporate city limits are not eligible to participate in the clean up day; therefore, any items set out will not be picked up. Items must be on the curb by 7 a.m. Items not accepted for City Wide Clean Up pickup include but are not limited to include tires … Read More
Pullen Promoted to Sullivan Community President With First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
•July 19, 2017• First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust recently announced that Brad Pullen has been promoted to Community President for the First Mid banking center in Sullivan. Pullen will be responsible for branch lending with particular emphasis on commercial and ag relationships in Sullivan and surrounding markets. “I’m extremely pleased to have Brad assume the role of Sullivan Community President”, said Larry Stenger, First Mid Sullivan Regional Senior Vice President. “He has 14 years of invaluable experience and a track record of quality lending advice to customers in our Arcola and Tuscola markets. Brad is relocating to the Sullivan area … Read More