Sullivan Planning Session Draws People Planning Projects

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•November 13, 2019• By Mike Brothers With the public sale of Winifred Titus Sentel farmland promising a cash windfall for the city of Sullivan a variety of groups offered to help the city spend it. During the special meeting held for the purpose of a study session regarding strategic planning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 the city council heard proposals from the public and learned that conditions at city hall and the Civic Center are priorities. Following the public portion of the meeting, city administrator Dan Flannell reported the recently purchased Titus home is being evaluated for possible office … Read More

Wyatt Earp Featured

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•November 13, 2019• The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their Annual Dinner and Program on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Arthur Christian Church on Vine Street in Arthur. The guest speaker for the evening will be James Wilhelm of Peoria as Wyatt Earp and his program is entitled “My Side of the Story”. The program will be at 7:30 and is free and open to the public. Dinner will be offered prior to the program. Reservations can be made at the Heritage Center in Sullivan Mon. or Sat. from noon to three. Reservations can also be made … Read More

Remember When? 11-13-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week They’re military to the Bone. A couple of military Bone’s posed for a photo on Veteran’s Day. Joe Bone served in the U.S. Army 1951-1953 and was stationed in Bethany. Renee Bone is a Navy Lieutenant and her Father-in-law, Jack Bone also served in the U.S. Army for two years beginning in 1951 and was also stationed in Germany. The boy’s basketball season doesn’t officially begin until Monday morning but Bethany Mustangs new coach, Jim Lawrence, brought his boys out at 12:01as part of Midnight Madness at the high school. There was a lot of … Read More

OVHS Drama Club Takes Audiences to Nowwhere

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•November 13, 2019• Okaw Valley High School Drama Club presented “Faith County” on November 8 & 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the OVHS gym. “Faith County” is written by Mark Landon Smith. It takes place somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the South, a place where a place where friends and family are priority and Saturday nights are reserved for the tractor pull in nearby Pickler. Audiences visited a colorful collection of good ole’ country folk who gather ‘round for this year’s county fair including the sweet and proper reverend’s wife, the flirty grocery cashier, the romantic owner … Read More

Beacon Director Among Those Recommended to State Task Force

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•November 13, 2019• Two local non-profit leaders will now have a major voice in improving how non-profit organizations work with state government. Amy Bliefnick and Susan Rauch were appointed to the “Task Force on State Contracting with Private Nonprofit Human Service Providers” after being recommended by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). “It’s important to have local representation from here in Central Illinois to improve how our government works with local non-profits,” said Rose. “These two are both quality leaders that do a great job of serving people in need. My hope is that they will help make the state a … Read More

Menu 11-13-2019

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•November 13, 2019• Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, November 18 – Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, seasoned black eyed peas, whole grain wheat (1), grapes Tuesday, November 19 – Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas and potatoes, Italian mixed veggies, dinner roll, pineapple slices Wednesday, November 20 – Cabbage rolls in sauce, corn, lyonnaise carrots, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert Thursday, November 21 – Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, dressing, chunky applesauce Friday, November 22 – Settlers beef and beans, seasoned greens, fresh fruit, biscuit, orange bread … Read More

Increased Farmland Assessments

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•November 13, 2019• The increase in farmland assessments will be explored at a Monday Nov. 18 meeting at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Sponsored by State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), Shelby County Farm Bureau® , and Illinois Farm Bureau the session is open to the public. … Read More

Troop 39 Holds Court of Honor

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•November 13, 2019• On October 21st Troop 39 held their Court of Honor at the Boy Scout cabin in Wyman Park with family and siblings in attendance. During the second week of July, 15 scouts from the Troop attended Boy Scout Summer camp at Rhodes-France Scout Reservation in Pana, IL. They completed and received 40 merit badges between them. While at camp the Troop participated and completed the Duty to God program including attending Chapel service, daily devotionals and leading the camp in saying Grace before a meal. Idrees Al-Arab completed the mile swim award. The Troop won Splash-O-Rama and … Read More

Food Pantry Chocolate Fundraiser Offers Sweet Chance to Help

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•November 13, 2019• By Cara Melapple for the News Progress Flesor’s Candy Kitchen hand dipped Chocolate Fund Raiser returns to Cathrine’s Gallery in Sullivan for the eighth year Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. “This year the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is tight,” Devon Flesor said, explaining Christmas orders can be placed during the fundraising event for the Moultrie County Food Pantry in Sullivan. The Tuscola candy kitchen is celebrating its 15th anniversary, offering more of their hand made gifts for Moultrie County visitors. Everyone at the candy kitchen is putting in a special effort for … Read More

New Pastor for Sullivan First Baptist Church

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•November 13, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Reverend Mark Bjornbak has been selected to serve the congregation of Sullivan’s First Baptist Church where he delivered his first sermon on October 3. He grew up in Michigan and has been a church member his entire life. Of his early life he recalls, “My family had a business I could have entered but I knew from the age of 14 that the Lord had called me to the ministry.” Bjornbak received his BA in Human Relations and Fine Arts from Judson University in Elgin, IL. It was there that … Read More