Enjoy Some Thanksgiving Leftovers

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•December 1, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer I hope you like leftovers! I write this with the promise of leftovers still a week away. As you read this, I will be returning from a column-foraging expedition to Tennessee. I hope to bring home some souvenirs. So please enjoy a couple of old favorites as you try to digest what’s left in the fridge. Put away the apostrophe If you’ve read this column for a while, you might remember my bringing up the subject of addressing holiday cards just before Thanksgiving. I apologize if you’ve lost your taste for … Read More

Remember When? 12-1-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week Workers constructed high-water boat ramps at Lake Shelbyville. Following the 1996 washout of the recreational season at the lake, two-lane concrete, high-water boat ramps were added at five locations around the lake: Dam West, Bo Wood, Lithia Springs, Opposum Creek and Lone Point. Selena Griffith of Mattoon purchased the Sullivan Bakery from Barb Woolsey. She purchased the recipes along with the store. Steve Mayberry and Tim Singer were re-elected chairman and vice chairman of the Moultrie County Board in a reorganizational meeting following the swearing in of newly elected county officials. The four board members … Read More

Tentative Levy Set at 4.94%,Tax Levy Hearing to be held in December

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•December 1, 2021• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Members of the ALAH school board met at the Atwood Grade School at their recent school board meeting held November 17. Superintendent Shannon Cheek reported that some of their bills were a bit larger than usual – one of the reasons being that they had both bond payments and interest that needs to be paid. There was nothing new to report in the treasurer’s report, but Cheek stated that the district received a payment from transportation; although it was the first they had received for this calendar year. The audit for the … Read More

Moonlight Acres Ready for the Holiday Season

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•December 1, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Moonlight Acres is ready for the holiday season. The farm which is located near Bethany has shifted their focus to the holiday season with Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, grave blankets and pillows. They have Frasier, Balsam, White Pine and Concolors for sale. Last year they received reports that their trees and wreaths held up and stayed green into the month of January. This is the second year of business for Cory and Angie Neal. Earlier this year they planted their own trees, but they will not be ready for seven years. Grave … Read More

One Book, One Sullivan Presents “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise”

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•December 1, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer After showing a book trailer, One Book, One Sullivan revealed this year’s book to their middle school classmates during an assembly at Sullivan High School November 22. The group narrowed down the options for this year’s selection by reading books from the 2021 Rebecca Caudill list. Over the summer, One Book, One Sullivan students read their way through the reading titles and met in person once a week. In late September, they announced the top four titles which were Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes, Free Lunch by Rex Ogle, From the … Read More

Holiday Vendor Event

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•December 1, 2021• A Holiday Vendor Event will be held Friday, December 3 at the Sullivan American Legion hall from 5:30-8:00pm. Over 20 vendors will be set up to help you with your holiday shopping needs. Cash bar will be available and Danny and Marissa Luck will be in the kitchen. Tina Bolsen can be contacted if you have any questions at 217-620-8185. … Read More

Community Blood Drive

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•December 1, 2021• Agri-Fab Inc. will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, December 15 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan, inside meeting room. To donate contact Barb Werling at 217-728-8388 ext 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 to schedule. Masks and appointments are required. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Glen Ray

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Glen Ray Glen Ray, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday November 23, 2021 in Carle Hospital in Urbana. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday December 1, 2021 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Steve Meyer officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.  Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Memorials are suggested to the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance or to the Lakeside Baptist Church in Sullivan.  The family kindly suggests masks and social distancing for the visitation and services. Glen was born January 2, 1953 … Read More