Windsor Man Grows Huge Watermelon

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•October 7, 2015• Shawn Mowry of Windsor is the watermelon man. When he showed the folks at church the 127 pound watermelon he grew in his garden this year, Marlene Brotherton had to take a picture. ”We were all really impressed that Shawn had grown a larger watermelon than before ,” she said. Two years ago Mowry harvested a 109  pound watermelon. “It started out as a personal goal to grow a bigger one,” he said of the effort which came up short last year when his vines died. “I had two seeds from the 109 pounder come up this … Read More

Habitat Volunteers get Royal Treatment

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Area Churches Feed Care-A-Vanners •October 7, 2015• By Mike Brothers There is more to Habitat for Humanity in Sullivan than building homes, even though they are nearing completion of the 26th house in Moultrie County. While Habitat Care-A-Vanners from all over the country spend two week stints volunteering labor on the latest home, Sullivan has gone above and beyond most communities by providing a place for volunteers to park their campers and daily meals coordinated by the Sullivan area Ministerial Alliance. “This doesn’t just happen,” Care-A-Vanner team leader Bob Gillespie said of the treatment his group has received since it … Read More

Sullivan Homecoming Week Activities

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•October 7, 2015• The Sullivan High School homecoming celebration is going on all week throughout the district and will spill into the streets of the city for the 4p.m. Friday parade. The SOV Redskins face Shelbyville’s Rams at 7 p.m. Friday. The homecoming coronation ceremony is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10 at Sullivan High School. Homecoming attendants include Tatum Ellis, junior Abby Cravata, sophomore and Josie Orris, freshman. Homecoming candidates are ladies: Carlan Nuzzo, Holly Lamb, Emily Stutzman, Hannah Goad and Cadisen Nuzzo. Gentlemen candidates are: Dalace Ray, Zane Uphoff, Grant King, Austin Minnigerode and Adam White. The SHS Alumni … Read More

Timberlake Results

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•October 7, 2015• Timberlake results for September 28 -first place with six under par, winning playoff hole and a eagle on #9:  Austin Hunter, Leann Weber, Seth Sawyer and Mike Sawyer. Shane and Cole Russell won the Wednesday Night Men’s league at Timberlake Golf Course. … Read More

Safe Tricks or Treats

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•October 7, 2015• Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development is once again sponsoring Safe Trick or Treat 4-6 p.m.Friday October 30. The AmBucs Halloween parade will follow. Participating locations treating those dressed for the occasion will have an orange jack-o-lantern in their windows. It is not just a night of treats for the kiddies. SCED is handing out adult treat bags full of coupons and special offers. Businesses wishing to participate should contact the Chamber office by Thursday, October 19. … Read More

Second and Third for SOV Cross Country

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•October 7, 2015• Sullivan/Okaw Valley cross country results from Saturday, Oct. 3: Redskin runners competed in the St. Anthony’s Eastern Crossroads meet. The boys’ team took second place, and the girls’ team was third out of 10 teams. SOV runners Ashlynd Risley (3rd), JT Bland (5th), Logan Pedigo (8th) all took home medals for being in the top 10.  … Read More

Lovington Public Library District October News

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•October 7, 2015• “Wee Readers Story time” for preschoolers 2-5 years old will meet 10-10:30 a.m. each Thursday morning. Dates and themes are October 8 -“Fire Safety”, October 15-“Squirrels & Nuts”, October 22-“Scarecrows” and October 29-“Pumpkins”. Reading Redbirds Book Club – Youth in 4th-8th grades are invited to bring a favorite book to discuss for “Reading Redbirds Book Club”. Dates are 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday October 6 and October 20. Adult Book Club: “Adult Book Club” meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday morning October 8. Anyone who loves to read and talk about a favorite book is invited to attend. Make It & … Read More

EIU AD Impacting Student Athletes with Integrity

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•October 7, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting in Sullivan The Sullivan Rotary Club, located at TNT’s, was recently visited by Eastern Illinois University’s sophomore athletic director Tom Michael. Michael explained how he has approached his new responsibilities based on his roots and personal values. “I grew up in southern Illinois, 12 miles east of Carlyle.” Michael said. “Those small town values I think are important.The work ethic and the dedication, the respect, the trust, the integrity, and loyalty were certainly formed back then. It’s been an extremely rewarding first year.” As a former student athlete and now a father of … Read More

Remember When? 10-7-2015

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week All four Redskin harriers turned in personal bests during the St. Joseph-Ogden Invitational Cross Country meet last Saturday. Sophomore Katie Tice led Sullivan with a 13th place finish and a time of 12:30. Kristy Jesse completed the course with a time of 13:05. Her run was good enough for 33rd place. Also competing were freshmen Emily Patrick and Brandie Riley who finished 106th and 114th respectively. This year’s recipient of the Who’s Who award at Sullivan High School has retired in his hometown after a career with the American Fly Ash Corp. … Read More