•March 9, 2016• The SMS Scholastic Bowl JV team fell short to Monticello March but defeated the Meridian Hawks. Reagan Crouse led the team with 10 toss ups followed by Brett Johnson- three, Noah Bates- two, Parker Addison- two and Austin Scott- one. … Read More
Sam Burtcheard Sampson “Sam” D. Burtcheard, 79, lifelong resident of Sullivan, passed away at 6:30 p.m. March 3 with his wife by his side, ending a long struggler with Alzheimer’s. Sam was born June 27, 1936 in Moultrie County, only child of Lilly Burtcheard. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone in Decatur. He married Carl Bailey Adams September 22, 1984. He was a die-hard Cub fan and any other sports that happened to be on TV. He spent his retirement years pursuing his lifelong passion….catfishing. He also loved trapping and hunting. … Read More
•March 9, 2016• Cinderella – The Ballet will be performed in Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. The Minnesota Ballet brings to life this favorite fairy tale set in the lush world of Renaissance Tuscany. Cinderella’s life is difficult enough with all the work she is expected to do, and her stepmother means very well, but, oh, those stepsisters. They have all the gawkiness and evil tricks, but Cinderella has all the grace and sweetness. … Read More
•March 9, 2016• This weekend Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13. Daylight increases with spring just around the corner on Sunday, March 20. Most time keeping devices are smart enough to change the time automatically; for analog clocks it’s a good idea to set them ahead an hour before bedtime. It is also a good time to change batteries and make sure smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are working. … Read More
•March 9, 2016• Okaw Valley Tennis Association is sponsoring Sullivan Futures Tennis for children in grades 5-8. Classes will be held 11 a.m.-noon March 12, 19 and 26 and April 2, 9 and 16 at the Civic Center in Sullivan. … Read More
•March 9, 2016• Students who go above and beyond to follow Sullivan Elementary School expectations of “be safe, be responsible, and be respectful” are awarded a “Gold Slip” which is displayed in the hallway for everyone to see along with a picture. In the months of January and February five students qualified for this honor. Corey Wilson stopped and helped a kindergarten student who had spilled milk all over himself and the floor. He didn’t leave until the student and the floor were clean. Mikaela Guest was voluntarily cleaning up the classroom after the Valentine’s Day party while all the … Read More
•March 9, 2016• Cardiologist Thomas Cahill, MD, recently became a “Diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology” after passing the recertification examination in December. Dr. Cahill provides cardiology care for people at Sarah Bush Lincoln through the Prairie Heart Institute partnership. He has more than 33 years’ experience in the management of all acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Dr. Cahill earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine where he also completed an internship, residency and fellowship in cardiology. Passionate about providing top quality care, “Cardiology is an amazing field that is constantly advancing and new … Read More
Joe Funk Joseph ‘Joe’ Funk, 74, of Bethany, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with the Rev. Tim Moon officiating. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. … Read More
•March 9, 2016• Wade Burch was sentenced to four years with the Department of Corrections in Moultrie County Circuit court Monday, March 8 by Judge Dan L. Flannell. Burch, 26, of Shelbyville had pled guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse January 13. In addition to the four year sentence Burch will face two years mandatory supervised release. He was given credit for five days served in Moultrie County Jail April 23-27, 2015. Burch has since been free on $100,000 bond, of which the balance was returned to the posting person. Aggravated sexual assault is a Class I felony carrying a … Read More