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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Lillian Bathe
Lillian Bathe Lillian L. “Pee Wee” Bathe, 74, of Sullivan, passed away August 29, 2016 in her home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 2 in the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. … Read More
Teutopolis Wins Girls Cross Country in Sullivan
•August 31, 2016• Girls’ cross country teams from Teutopolis and Sullivan Okaw Valley met at Tabor Park Aug 25 with the T-town team getting first with 22 points and SOV girls scoring 37. Kara Weichman, Teutopolis was first at 14:21; Makenna Green, Arthur 15:01; Ashlynd Risley, SOV 15:21; Rebecca Habing, Teutopolis 15:24; Laine Cameron, SOV 15:27; Abby Bloemer, Teutopolis 15:35; Morgan Day, Tuscola 16:25; Marianna Hemmen, Teutopolis 16:28; Raegan Drees, Teutopolis 16:33; Krupa Patel, Tuscola 16:34. … Read More
Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame Induction
•August 31, 2016• The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, 74 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee class to date. This class included Janet Breen of Douglas County, Breen is an 18-year leader of the County Clovers 4-H Club that is based in Tuscola. This year celebrated the 12-year anniversary of the award, said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. The ceremony was held Saturday, August 20 in the Orr … Read More
Obituaries 8-31-2016: Ethel Cookson
Ethel Cookson Ethel Cookson, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Menus 8-31-2016
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Sept. 5 – Closed for Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, Sept. 6 – Chicken parmesan, zucchini bake, winter mix vegetables, watermelon, whole grain wheat. Wednesday, Sept. 7 – Hamburger or brat w/ketchup, potato salad, kidney bean salad, peaches, bun. Thursday, Sept. 8 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, spinach, whole grain wheat, strawberry gelatin, salad. … Read More
Tabor Park Clearing Opens Asa Creek Walk
•August 31, 2016• By Gerry Mander for the News Progress Walkers and runners visiting Tabor Park in Sullivan the past week may notice a different look along the creek. “We are in the process of clearing honeysuckle and cleaning up around Asa Creek,” park’s supt. Kory Wiley explained. Over the past decade honeysuckle and other invasive overgrowth has closed in on the walking paths at the 40 acre Tabor Park where Asa Creek flows. Wiley explained clearing that brush away has opened the trails and should make those using the trails for exercising more comfortable. The park district contracted with … Read More
Patriots Day at SHS Observed
•August 31, 2016• The ceremony commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11 will be held in the Sullivan High School gym at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The public is invited to attend and should arrive by 9:15 a.m. All Moultrie County first responders (volunteer, retired, and current) are invited to attend. A brunch reception will follow for all first responders. First responders who plan to attend are asked to RSVP Rebecca Lawson at SHS by Monday, Sept. 5. … Read More