Remember When? 6-24-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week A Sullivan woman who served 20 years with the Moultrie County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program was honored as the longest serving volunteer in the county. Ola Grubbs was the top honoree among 161 volunteers recognized during the RSVP recognition luncheon at First Christian Church. Receiving special awards were Anna Hildebrand of Bethany and Marie Morris of Dalton City for 18 years; Mabel Standerfer of Sullivan and Mildred Johnson of Bethany 17 years; Lucile Jeffers of Sullivan, Hazel Bentz and Rosemary Crane both of Bethany 16 years. Lindsay Patrick was elected president of the Marrowbone … Read More

Flannell Tuckpointing and Masonary-Saving Buildings One Brick at a Time

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•June 24, 2020• Herb Flannell chews on his unlit cigar, gives directions to tuck pointers and stops traffic on Eldorado street in Decatur-just another day on the job. Flannell’s Tuckpointing and Masonary is rescuing the former turn of the 20th century factory that houses Clayton Sales, Inc. fireplace and wood burner experts on Route 36 in downtown Decatur. The roof was ripped from the building in an early spring storm and the brick wall facing Eldorado St. was in peril when Clayton called Flannell. “His building was about to fall in, so we stopped our job in Monticello and came … Read More

It’s National Pollinator Week; Join Farmers in Making a Difference

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•June 24, 2020• By Richard Guebert Jr. Illinois Farm Bureau president During this time of year, you might look out your window to see bees and butterflies buzzing around nearby flowers, moving from one plant to the next, pollinating along the way. Many of the fruits and vegetables we enjoy in the summer are a result of the important work these insects do. What better time to learn more about the role pollinators play in agriculture than during National Pollinator Week? Here in Illinois, the growing season is in full swing. As you drive by fields of emerging corn and … Read More

Drops of Sweetness from Bethany Graduate

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•June 24, 2020• Byron Cruitt left Bethany for the Air Force and although the Class of 68 BHS graduate spent most of his life in the serving in Augusta, Ga his heart remained at home and his book Drops of Sweetness Volume 1 let him return. Last week Cruitt donated two copies of Drops of Sweetness Volume 1 to the Marrowbone Library, leaving his thoughts for local readers to enjoy. Cruitt’s collection of stories and poems reflect on his days growing up on the family farm outside Dalton City. Wrestling with a desire to share his feelings about the area … Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•June 24, 2020• By Ted Walk, Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300 Sullivan Schools have received approval for in-person learning and limited summer extra-curricular activities, which are currently underway with a number of precautions in place. The Illinois State Board of Education has indicated that specific reopening guidelines will be forthcoming soon, which we are eagerly awaiting. … Read More

Sullivan Grows to the South with Property Sale Along Route 32

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•June 24, 2020• By Mike Brothers Development of 17 acres of city owned property south along Route 32 took a step forward at the Sullivan City Council meeting. Tabeling Development Company, LLC is purchasing the TIF qualified site for $242,200 with the intent to develop 12 lots initially. City attorney Andrew Bequette explained that the agreement includes for the city to provide up to $250,000 in utilities including water, sewer, gas and electric services but no roads or sidewalks. If a portion goes undeveloped for five years, the city may purchase acreage back at market value. The agreement is pending … Read More