Now I’ve Gone and Done It

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•June 7, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Edith Graber wrote from the River Glen Retirement Center in St. Charles with a compliment coupled with a complaint about a headline. “Not done celebrating” was the headline for a girls soccer story. “My mother used to say, ‘Done is for eggs; the word you want is “finished,”’” Edith wrote. I’ll have you know, Edith, that my quoting your quote within a quote required me to count quotation marks on my fingers. “Done” has a variety of applications. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that your mother … Read More

Remember When? 6-7-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week The Redskins’ incredible ride through the IHSA Class A State Baseball finals came up just one stop short as they fell to Normal-U High 10-0 in six innings in the championship game. Moultrie County’s long awaited new animal control facility would soon be operational. Water and electricity were both in and a few minor items were left to do. … Read More

SONIC Drive-In Donates to Local Schools

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•June 7, 2023• In honor of May’s Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC Drive-In’s SONIC Foundation donated $1.5 million to match all public contributions made to requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation matched 50 percent of each donation made to all teacher requests. SONIC helped fully fund nearly 15,300 projects from teachers and schools across the country. The following are among the exceptional teachers who received funding: … Read More

New Blessing Box Established in Sullivan to Help With Food Insecurity

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•June 7, 2023• by Crystal Reed A new blessing box has been placed in the city of Sullivan to help provide short-term food assistance to those experiencing food insecurity. The new blessing box is located in front of Sullivan First United Methodist Church across from Sullivan Fire Department. According to Cheryl Thomas, coordinator of the blessing box, anyone may place items in the blessing box. However, at this time, items which won’t get hot in the summer heat are suggested. Examples of items that are good to donate at this point in time include dry mixes, rice, noodles, cereal, cornbread … Read More

Auction Held at Sullivan Middle School

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•June 7, 2023• by Crystal Reed An auction was held at Sullivan Middle School on Saturday, June 3 with a wide variety of items up for grabs. From doors to wall clocks, smart boards, desk chairs and even lockers that were auctioned off in sets. Huber Auction conducted the auction and proceeds from the auction benefit the Sullivan Athletic Boosters. Rudy and Linda Huber conducted the walking auction which started on the third floor of the school and ended at the bus garage. The Sullivan Athletic Boosters had a concession tent set up outside the school with food items to … Read More

Monthly Quarter Madness

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•June 7, 2023• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will have their June Quarter Auction on Wednesday, June 14 at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Sullivan Okaw Valley Junior Football League (SOV JFL). The JFL program teaches fundamentals of football for younger kids preparing them for the transition to the high school program. There is also flag football which gives kids as young as kindergarten the opportunity to play. This year funds are being raised to purchase new helmets to replace the ones that have expired and can no longer be used. At the June … Read More

Electronics Recycling Event

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•June 7, 2023• The City of Sullivan will have an electronic recycling event on Saturday, June 24 from 8:00 and until 11:00 am or until the trailer capacity is reached. The event will be located at Wyman Park parking lot south of Wyman Lake. No wood or projection tvs will be accepted. The event is strictly limited to citizens residing within the city limits of Sullivan and those Sullivan area residents who receive their electric, gas or water service from the city. Those bringing items for drop off will be required to provide identification proving their residency or a copy … Read More

St Jude Dash and Bash Car Show

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•June 7, 2023• The Sullivan Street Machines will be putting on the St. Jude Dash and Bash car show on Saturday, June 10 at 11 am at Wyman Park in Sullivan. Registration is at 10 am with the show going from 11 am to 1:30 pm and awards at 2:30 pm. There is a $10 entry fee. All vehicles are welcome. … Read More