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Tasty Tidbits About Eggnog

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•November 15, 2023•

Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers.

December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog — all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the beverage, courtesy of Mental Floss, The Fact Site and Tastemade. Read More

A Look Back…November 15, 2023

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A storm, which was responsible for approximately 80 reports of tornadoes including those near the Altamont, Tuscola and Gifford areas left Moultrie County by comparison in relatively good shape. Nonetheless, parts of the county did suffer extensive damage from what is generally believed as straight line winds. At least three machine sheds housing farm equipment were severely damaged and a nearby radio tower was also downed. In Bethany, there were several reports of hail damage and in Findlay the village was without power. Between 15-20 power poles were either downed or damaged outside of Findlay due the storm. Flooding was also an issue in some areas including at Asa Creek Bridge in Sullivan where the sudden downpour spawned flash flooding.  Read More

City Council has First Reading of Levy and Assessment of Taxes

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•November 15, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

The Sullivan City Council had a first reading of the levy and assessment of taxes for the City of Sullivan during the Monday, November 13 meeting. The ordinance states that the total amount of appropriations for the tax levy is $51,369.350. The amount of 1,321,679 is levied upon all the taxable property in the City of Sullivan subject to taxation for the current fiscal year. This was simply the first reading of the ordinance which will be available for viewing at city building and will be up for a vote at the first meeting in December. 

At the beginning of the meeting Mayor Mike Mossman thanked all veterans for their service. He also noted that the Sullivan football team had a great season this year.  Read More

Rotary Makes Donation to Team IMPACT

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•November 15, 2023•

Team IMPACT was founded as a collaboration between Darby Poe of the Moultrie County Counseling Center and Kali Taylor of SHS as a way to meet the needs of CUSD 300 students. Personal hygiene products, clothing, and miscellaneous items have been collected and donated by the community as a way of helping students achieve maximum success. Read More

2023 Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest Winners Announced

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SES student winners from left to right: Becky Lawson, contest director; Aidan Coil; Abagail Todd; Ruth Keown, vice president of Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68.

•November 15, 2023•

The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 recently presented awards to several Sullivan students who competed in their 2023 Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest.

Junior Taylar Mercer won the 11th and 12th grade art division with her piece entitled “A Proud Veteran.” Her drawing combines two images of John James. According to her creator’s statement that, “He was an African-American World War II veteran who was denied an officer position for 76 years due to his race. After 36 years of retirement, he was recognized and rewarded his officer bars. He wore them with pride.”

Judges were particularly impressed by Mercer’s creativity in combining images of a young and older James in his uniform. One half of her drawing is based on a photo of him when he was younger and was denied becoming an officer because of his race. The other half is based on an image of him after he retired and was finally promoted. Read More