Dorthy Claytor Dorthy M. Claytor, 87, of Decatur died Aug. 19, 2016. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur with burial in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care handled arrangements. … Read More
•August 24, 2016• The citizens of Sullivan are having a police and sheriff’s department appreciation social at the Sullivan V.F.W. Saturday, August 27. Special events are planned during the 1-3 p.m. reception which will offer free ice cream, cake and cookies to those attending. “We are lucky to have such a great group of law enforcement officers in this area, and we would like to show our appreciation for what they do every day,” event coordinator Rob Young explained. For more information or to find out how to participate call 217/728-2383. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Aug. 29 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, pears, bran muffin. Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Ham loaf w/glaze, German potato salad, green beans, applesauce, roll. Wednesday, Aug. 31 – Goulash w/beans, spinach salad w/Mandarin oranges and dressing packet, whole grain biscuit, warm fruit cobbler. … Read More
•August 24, 2016• By Brynna Sentel NP Columnist I wasn’t even supposed to medal in this event. In prelims I finished 11th. Only the top nine were supposed to medal. But some stroke of luck occurred, and two people scratched; suddenly I was in the ready room with eight other swimmers who I thought were better than me. I almost let my nerves get the best of me. Almost every swimmer will probably agree that the first time in the ready room is terrifying, especially when you are a small town girl such as myself. I thought back to the … Read More
Loyalty Shows What Kind of Person You Really Are Appeared in M-BB’s By Marion Best News Progress April 14, 2004 Loyalty is the Virtuous Reality word of the week and is defined as “faithfully committed”. It is addressed by Marilyn Leonard. “To be loyal or faithfully committed to me is first of all believe in something and then be loyal or endure to the end. “First and foremost is to be loyal to Jesus Christ, for the Bible tells us to put God first in all things. Find out what He expects of you and be loyal to Him. … Read More
Alice Lawyer Alice E. Lawyer, 63, of Arthur, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Services to celebrate Alice’s life were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 in Wyman Park in Sullivan conducted by Pastor Larry Bricker and Pastor Al Rennert. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. … Read More