Marilyn Boyer
Marilyn Y. Boyer, 89, of Bethany went to be with her Lord at 9:35 p.m. Sunday November 17, 2024, on her 89th birthday, in the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Read MoreObituaries 11-27-2024: Marilyn Boyer
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A Look Back…11-27-2024
2014
Alan C. Horn was presented a plaque of appreciation from the local FFA officers for more than 25 years worth of support.
John Ruskin was recognized for his years of service as a 60 year member of the Sullivan Lions Club.
The ALAH Lady Knights put forth a strong performance to defeat the Shelbyville Lady Rams by 13 points, pushing their record to 3-1. Mycaela Miller led the team with 18 points while Kim Davis added 15.
Read MoreDowntown Christmas Parade
•November 27, 2024•
Friday, December 6th was the date marked for the Christmas Parade and other festive events on the square by the Sullivan Chamber just last Tuesday, November 19th. Line-up for the parade starts at five in the Sullivan High School parking lot with the parade starting just an hour later, following the traditional parade route. Before the parade will be events by the pavilion on the square starting at four.
For more information on the Christmas Parade or other festivities during the celebration contact the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development at information@sullivanchamber.com, call (217)728-4223 or visit https://www.sullivanchamber.com/.
Turkey donation to Moultrie County CEFS Outreach
Pictured left to right: Devon Winings, Shawn Eccles, Blake Eller and Cameron Eccles pose with just a few of the 80 Turkeys that were donated to the Moultrie County CEFS this year. Just as many years before, the delivery started at nine with the truck arriving in front of the Sullivan Bakery, just next door. The men posing with the festive bird were in charge of getting the turkeys to the CEFS building just in time for distribution for Thanksgiving.
Giving our seniors the gift of connection
We can help our seniors experience a joyful holiday season
•November 27, 2024•
by Angela Hogan
Christmas is hailed as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. Yet, for many seniors, it can be a time of loneliness and isolation. This year, let’s make a conscious effort to give the gift of connection.
Why Christmas Can Be Difficult for Seniors
Read MoreThe best pizza you’ve never had
•November 27, 2024•
by Megan Russell
Mark and Judi Seeley of Bethany gave the neighborhood a surprise just after the summer had officially started to dwindle, opening their very own homemade, handmade pizza’s. Mark Seeley, Sullivan native and Class of ‘79 graduate, started his deep dive into cooking upon buying his first smoker.
“It all started with this, smoked pulled pork and some other things, and then I got this barrel and made my own smoker out of the barrel” Mark explained while touring his house-side kitchen with the oven and smokers. “The barrel smoker was hand made and the oven was too.”
Read MoreSanta picture Bingo
•November 27, 2024•
The Sullivan American Legion will be hosting a Santa picture Bingo on Saturday, December 7th from 8-11am at the Legion, 8 E Strain Street. Featuring a bake sale and a large breakfast of AYCE pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, donuts and fruit with choice of drinks being orange juice, milk and chocolate milk. Entry fees for guests 12 and up will be $8 and children under 12 have an entry fee of $5 with Bingo games only being $.25 cents per game. All proceeds of the festive bingo games will go towards Down Syndrome Awarness. For more information on the Bingo email the Sullivan post at amerleg68@outlook.com or call (217)728-4612.
Christmas movie night
•November 27, 2024•
Windsor NHS is hosting a Christmas Movie Night on Sunday, December 15th at three. All ages are welcome to bring a blanket and pillow and join others to watch a Christmas movie in the Windsor Jr/Sr High School new gym. Entry fee is $3, included is free parking and free popcorn. For more information on the movie night visit https://windsorcusd.org/ or call the School at (217)459-2636.
Dine with a Doc
•November 27, 2024•
The Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center, in collaboration with Senior Education Ministries of Terre Haute, is set to host a free lunch while dining with a doctor. Allowing seniors a chance to relax and eat while listening and ask questions from 11am to 1pm December 3rd. During the three hour lunch, seniors can expect fellowship with peers, door prizes and conversation with a doctor. The lunch is free but there are limited spots available, reserve a spot by calling the Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center at (217)728-8521 during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Quarter Madness
•November 27, 2024•
December’s Quarter Madness this year will be benefiting the Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc, hosted at the American Legion Post #68. Door open at six on Wednesday, December 11th with the full event start just 30 minutes later for all ages. There will be food for sale in the parking lot by Highway Heartburn as well as a bake sale. Bring a bingo prize and receive a free $1 paddle. To sign up bake goods for the bake sale call (217)728-8521, Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30pm, baked good must be done the day before by noon. For more information on the Quarter Madness call (217)728-4612 or email amerleg68@outlook.com.