photo by Crystal Reed
Kirby Foods Donates Turkeys
Kirby Food Meat Department employees delivered a donation of 60 turkey breasts and 40 turkeys to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, November 20. Pictured (in no order) are: Cameron Eccles, Shawn Eccles, Sandra Hanke and Seth Cobb.
•November 22, 2023•
by E. Scott England
The Lady Redskins opened their 2023-2024 season last Tuesday on the road in Rochester. The Lady Rockets were a dominant team last year going 27-8 and drawing a tough first round opponent in the playoffs that sent them packing early. While Rochester prevailed in the end 41-30, the Lady Redskins demonstrated they are not a team to be taken lightly this year.
Rochester got off to a hot start in the first quarter, scoring more points in that one quarter than Sullivan did in the first half. For the Lady Redskins, Shae Ellis led the team in the first quarter, draining a three and adding a freethrow. Emily Miller had the other three points of the team’s seven first quarter points. The second quarter was a bit of a struggle for the Lady Redskins. Aeralyn Thrasher was the only contributor for the team with four points going into the half. Read More
•November 22, 2023•
There will be a variety of activities in downtown Sullivan on Saturday, December 1 starting at 4 pm prior to the lighted Christmas parade. There will be free s’mores, fun food trucks, horse pulled wagon rides and kids activities. Visit Santa in his house near the pavilion before and after the parade. The lighted Christmas parade lineup will start at 5 pm at Sullivan High School. Parade will start at 6 pm and will follow the traditional parade route.
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The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Lancers won by a slim margin after holding a double digit lead at halftime over Casey-Westfield. History repeated itself the next day. The Lancers held a 21-11 lead at the break over Monticello at Arthur, due in large part to eight points from junior guard Emily Seegmiller in the second quarter.
Owner and operator of Sullivan McDonald’s Angie Matlock donated a $500 check to the Moultrie County Food Pantry, which in turn used the money to purchase turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
•November 22, 2023•
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Fall 2023 semester. Dakota Clayton, of Sullivan, received the LCN Transfer Need-Based Scholarship. Clayton attends classes on Lakeview’s Charleston campus.
Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria established by the donor and each applicant’s financial need and/or academic merit.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution specializing in nursing education in the Danville, IL, area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.
•November 22, 2023•
Story times: Every Wednesday, December 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10:00am
Dolly Parton Imagination Library - We will have a special story time with a guest reader, snacks, and craft. Also, you can sign up your child to receive a free book every month. United Way in Decatur will be sponsoring to make this possible for the 200 kids who live in Moultrie County. Read More
•November 22, 2023•
Many will be decking the halls to celebrate this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Between 2017-2021, US fire departments responded to an average of 150 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 793 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees.
More than half of home decoration fires in December are started by candles. Candle fires peak in December followed closely by January. The top three days for home candle fires are Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and New Year’s Eve. Before you head to bed or out for the evening, extinguish all lit candles. Read More
•November 22, 2023•
by E. Scott England
The ALAH Lady Knights traveled to Shelbyville on Monday. Though they weren’t talking about it, many knew that senior Claire Seal was within reach of her 1,000th point in varsity action. While that would be an amazing moment, the Lady Knights wanted a win to go with the achievement. It took overtime, but they were able to see Seal hit her milestone and return home victorious over the Lady Rams 46-39.
The two evenly matched teams gave the crowd a show from the very beginning. It was an offensive battle as each team tallied 15 points in the first quarter alone. Seal started the night with 975 career points. She added eight points in the first quarter alone. Savannah Butcher and Addi Yeakel added another three points. Read More
•November 22, 2023•
Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.
Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use.
Wrap it up promptly
Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room temperature for too long can create a breeding ground for microbes that may lead to food spoilage and sickness. With a few helping hands, all foods can be packaged away in no time, ensuring that drumsticks or stuffing can safely be served another day. Read More
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Marrowbone Public Library Family Reading Night
Marrowbone Public Library held Family Reading Night on Thursday, November 16. The event included special guest readers: Mrs. Heidi Vander Burgh (pictured), Mrs. Angie Russell and Mrs. Kathy Doty. There was also a special paper cutting demonstration by Tammy Sims.
photo by Crystal Reed
Guest Reader
Mrs. Angie Russell reads to children who attended Marrowbone Public Library’s Family Reading Night.
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Reading Stories
Mrs. Kathy Doty reads to children as a guest reader during Family Reading Night.