Mark Elzy Mark A. Elzy, 48, of Missouri, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday August 8, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Jonathan Creek Cemetery in rural Sullivan with the Rev. Doug Harvey officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
•August 12, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting from Bethany At 214 West North Street, just off the main road in the small town of Bethany, a large red trailer sits in the driveway. It’s next to a plain white yard sign advertising Scotty B’s, a concession business founded by Sullivan native and former Navy cook Scott Buxton. “It definitely did not look like that when I got it,” said Buxton, laughing and pointing at the trailer. As the president of Sullivan’s own Junior Football League, Buxton has always valued his connection to his neighbors. “We’re trying to just offer something … Read More
25 years ago this week Ribbons, stickers and safety booklets were presented to the participants in the recent bike rodeo held recently in Wyman Park. The rodeo in which Mike Muzzy, Jennie Allen, Andrew Bathe, Lisa Lilly, Missy Gillon, Johnnie Gillon and Lee Gillon participated was preceded by a safety program given to 26 children at the Sullivan Pre School. Toby Bolsen of Lovington showed the reserve intermediate champion female during the National Junior Angus Show July 9-13 at Ark-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Neb. Named Bolsens Charlies Angel, the heifer was one of 106 bred and owned heifers shown. Participating in … Read More
Dale Vanden Brink Dale Warren Vanden Brink, MD of Rancho Palos Verdes, California died July 26, 2015. A Celebration of Life ceremony and reception will be held at the La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates at 10:30 a.m. August 13. … Read More
•August 5, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting in Findlay Walking into the 2015 Findlay Walleye Festival and Farmer’s Market last weekend was like walking into an old corner of Americana, mostly-forgotten and yet somehow still brimming with joy and life. That’s an especially fitting description considering the circumstances surrounding this particular year, the 27th in the festival’s history and the fifth for the farmer’s market. Located at the park across the street from the festival sight, the farmer’s market boasts corn, collard greens, lettuce, and herbs in its produce this year. Activities include a very popular basketball tournament, with countless … Read More
A Message From Dove, Inc. •August 5, 2015• by Mary Hughes Moultrie County Dove Inc., Outreach Coordinator Domestic violence is when one person in a relationship purposely hurts another person physically and/or emotionally. Domestic violence is also called intimate partner violence because it often is caused by a husband, ex-husband, boyfriend or ex-boyfriend. Women can also be abusers. Domestic abuse strikes couples of all races, religions, social economic status and sexual orientation. Warning signs for individuals to consider if they suspect they are the victim of intimate partner violence include feeling demeaned, assaulted or excessively controlled by their partner. Domestic … Read More
Question remains, who is to pay for ditch repairs? •August 5, 2015• by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter After receiving large amounts of rainfall over the summer, several parts of Sullivan experienced flooding, which in turn had members of the city council discussing at their July 27 meeting which areas were in need of repairing ditches and adding culverts. “There are some places in town that need to be done such as the west end of town. There were lakes in everyone’s yards and there isn’t a culvert out there,” commented commissioner Ken Johnson. “Scott Street doesn’t drain like it is … Read More
C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is a federally-funded program that provides comprehensive classroom and home-based educational services to pregnant women and children ages 0-5 including those with significant or multiple special needs. Recruitment is now going on for fall. The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is located at 203 S Graham Street in Sullivan. Preschool center-based classes are provided in either the morning or afternoon Monday through Thursday. Each session lasts three and one-half hours and includes healthy meals and snacks. Teachers plan daily lessons with developmentally appropriate activities that advance the children’s self-confidence, problem solving skills, and social development. … Read More
•August 5, 2015• Thursday, August 13: Deadline to register for the Bob Ross painting class on Saturday August 15. There is a fee which includes paints and canvas. Bring a roll of paper towels and a light lunch. There will also be Adult Book Club Meeting from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.- Bob Ross Painting Class. Tuesday, August 18, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Book Club Meeting for 4-8th grades. … Read More
August 17 is “Senior Day” – Admission is free for guests age 60 years & older •August 5, 2015• The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 13-23, in Springfield. IDoA will have a lineup of special events in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Monday, August 17 is Senior Day when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair. “We look forward to another year of hosting fun activities during the state fair. Our … Read More