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Auction Held at Sullivan Middle School

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Doug Shook bid on and won a multi-layered map during the auction at Sullivan Middle School. Items up for bid included clocks, maps, electronics, furniture, doors and many other items.

•June 7, 2023•
by Crystal Reed

An auction was held at Sullivan Middle School on Saturday, June 3 with a wide variety of items up for grabs. From doors to wall clocks, smart boards, desk chairs and even lockers that were auctioned off in sets. Huber Auction conducted the auction and proceeds from the auction benefit the Sullivan Athletic Boosters.
Rudy and Linda Huber conducted the walking auction which started on the third floor of the school and ended at the bus garage. The Sullivan Athletic Boosters had a concession tent set up outside the school with food items to keep bidders from going hungry while attending the event. Read More

Monthly Quarter Madness

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•June 7, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will have their June Quarter Auction on Wednesday, June 14 at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Sullivan Okaw Valley Junior Football League (SOV JFL). The JFL program teaches fundamentals of football for younger kids preparing them for the transition to the high school program. There is also flag football which gives kids as young as kindergarten the opportunity to play. This year funds are being raised to purchase new helmets to replace the ones that have expired and can no longer be used. At the June Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One,Tastefully Simple, Paper Pe (formerly Usborne Books), Plunder Jewelry, Pampered Chef, plus different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs, and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “MoCoMonthlyQuarterMadness” Facebook page.

Electronics Recycling Event

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•June 7, 2023•

The City of Sullivan will have an electronic recycling event on Saturday, June 24 from 8:00 and until 11:00 am or until the trailer capacity is reached. The event will be located at Wyman Park parking lot south of Wyman Lake. No wood or projection tvs will be accepted. The event is strictly limited to citizens residing within the city limits of Sullivan and those Sullivan area residents who receive their electric, gas or water service from the city. Those bringing items for drop off will be required to provide identification proving their residency or a copy of a recent utility bill issued by the city. No exceptions to this policy will be made. City police officers will be present to check ID’s. Each household shall be limited to a total of 10 items none of which may weigh more than 75 pounds. More information on what electronics will be accepted can be found on information that went out with utility bills and on the city’s Facebook page: City of Sullivan, Illinois.

St Jude Dash and Bash Car Show

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•June 7, 2023•

The Sullivan Street Machines will be putting on the St. Jude Dash and Bash car show on Saturday, June 10 at 11 am at Wyman Park in Sullivan. Registration is at 10 am with the show going from 11 am to 1:30 pm and awards at 2:30 pm. There is a $10 entry fee. All vehicles are welcome.

Correction for County Board Article

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•June 7, 2023•

The Sale in Error fee is recorded when a property is sold for delinquent taxes and every parcel sold pays that fee. There are 70-80 parcels sold per year, but there are only 4-6 per year that try to claim a Sale in Error.

Concert

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•June 7, 2023•

Avenue Trio from Nashville will be in concert on Saturday, June 10 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. The concert is free, however a love offering will be collected. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert.

Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2022

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•May 31, 2023•
The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2022. Noah and Olivia topped the list.
The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2022 in Illinois were:

Boys: Girls:
1) Noah 1) Olivia
2) Liam 2) Sophia
3) Oliver 3) Emma
4) Mateo 4) Charlotte
5) Theodore 5) Amelia Read More

SES First Graders Visit Ballard Nature Center

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•May 31, 2023•
Submitted by Lauren Fultz
Sullivan Elementary's first grade classes visited Ballard Nature Center in Altamont this month. At the nature center, students participated in a hands-on lesson about mammals and also took a nature walk through a variety of native Illinois habitats to view animals. This trip was the culmination of a weeks-long study on plants, animals, and habitats, and was a group favorite.
The students loved spending the day at Ballard and couldn't have done so without the gracious help from the Illinois Biodiversity Grant they received. Donors for this grant include the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation, the D. F. and M. T. Grohne Family Foundation, and the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Winners

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American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Winners
On Wednesday, May 24, the seventh and eighth grade winners of the Americanism Essay Contest locally sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary units of Arthur, Lovington and Atwood were awarded. The three winners were all from Lovington Grade School. First place was Joshua Taylor, second place was Maxton Boddy and third place was Jaidyn Edwards.