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Sullivan Youth Baseball/Softball Registration

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•February 1, 2023•

Sullivan Youth Baseball/Softball registration for 2023 is now open. Signups are open now until February 28, 10:00pm.
Sullivan Sports has leagues for many ages levels, beginning with T-Ball for children entering kindergarten in the fall. The leagues are as follows:
(Grade Entering)
Teeball - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Coach-Pitch (Pinto) - 2nd & 3rd Grade
Elementary School Baseball & Softball - 4th & 5th grade
Middle School Baseball & Softball - 6th-8th grade
High School Baseball & Softball - 9th-11th grade
This year, registration is available entirely online. To register online, go to https://www.sullivansports.org/registration
Practices typically begin in April, and games start May and last through beginning of July.
For more information check out the Sullivan Sports website: http://www.sullivansports.org
If you have questions, you may email the SYB/SYS board: sullivanyouthbaseball@gmail.com

Road Closings for City Building Demolition

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•February 1, 2023•

The City of Sullivan has authorized the demolition of the existing City Building located at 2 West Harrison St. The demolition is scheduled to begin sometime during the weeks beginning January 30, 2023 or February 10, 2023 and should last approximately five days. During that period, the contractor and City will have surrounding streets barricaded for the safety of the crew, city residents and businesses. Both lanes of traffic on Main Street will be closed, as well as the westbound lane of Harrison Street. Sidewalks within the vicinity will also be closed to pedestrian traffic.

Recent Obituaries: Donald Sanders

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Donald Sanders
Donald G. Sanders, 90, of Sullivan, passed away 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Military Rites will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home at 4:30 p.m. Monday, performed by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Burial will be held at a later date in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to Prairie Heart Institute: Dr. Kola 1800 E Lakeshore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521

Donald was born on October 29, 1932, in Lincoln; the son of Lowell and Edith (Bosley) Sanders. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Esther Callahan on December 22, 1951; she preceded him in death on May 4, 1985. He later married Maurene Munch Netherton in June of 1986; she survives. Donald retired from Commercial Lovelace as a truck driver. He was a member of the Lovington Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Donald loved playing the harmonica, music, spending time with his grandchildren and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Maurene of Sullivan; son, Donald L. Sanders of Wilton Manor, FL; daughters, Diana Calhoun of Bethany and Cheryl (Randy) Florey of Jonesboro, AR; step-sons, Mark Munch of Bethany and Michael Munch of Sullivan; step-daughter, Sandy (Joe) Harchous of Allenville; brothers, Thomas (Laurie) Sanders of Deville, LA, and Steve (Rose) Sanders of Pineville, LA; sister, Carol (Larry) Sowers of Jewitt. Donald is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Esther, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Lady Reds Top Shelbyville

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•January 25, 2023•

Sullivan used a strong 18-9 first quarter to seize control of the game Monday night and held on for the 58-49 victory over Shelbyville. Alaina Moore led the Lady Redskins with 18 points, Chloe Smith and Emily Miller each tossed in 12 in the win while Miller also led the team with nine rebounds. Devon Richardson and Shae Ellis each contributed six and Addison Minor and Aeralyn Thrasher rounded out the scoring with two apiece.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

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•January 25, 2023•
Shelby County Senior Center will be having a carryout only Valentine’s Day dinner on Tuesday, February 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Menu is baked steak, gravy, baked potato, green beans, roll, red velvet cupcake. Cost is $12 per dinner. Reservations required. Call 217-774-2251 between 9 am and 1 pm Monday-Thursday to get your name on the reservation list.

Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications

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•January 25, 2023•
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for the 2023 house build. Applications are open to qualifying individuals interested in residence specifically within Bethany or Sullivan, where donated properties are located. Requirements for Habitat for Humanity home ownership are: need for adequate shelter, ability to pay the monthly mortgage which averages between $450 and $550 per month (estimate based on 3 bedroom, 2 bath home), willing to invest 250-500 hours of sweat equity, attending educational classes for homeownership, decent and responsible credit, bankruptcy fully discharged for one year, no court ordered debt, all family members to live in the home must pass background check. Read More

Visit from the Magi

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Visit from the Magi
Recently St. Columcille was blessed with a visit from the Magi (Randy Murphy in Purple, Steve Deters in brown and gold and Lane Richardson in red and gold). Catholics bless their home on the Feast of the Epiphany by marking above the doorway with blessed chalk and pray for God’s blessing during the coming year. An Epiphany get together was enjoyed by all in the Parish hall.

Booker Signs with SIU

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Booker Signs with SIU
Senior Madalyn Booker, signed to swim for Southern Illinois University Carbondale on January 19, 2023. Booker has swam for ten years with the Sullivan Blue Dolphins achieving many accomplishments through the years. This High School Season she took first in the 100 butterfly at sectionals, qualifying for state. Head Coach Jason Drury said qualifying and competing at the Championship level meets for USA Swimming and IHSA meets has set her up to be ready for the college level competitions. Drury said all of Booker’s success didn’t happen overnight; it was years of hard work and dedication that has gotten her where she is. She has earned all the success she has. He looks forward to watching her college career.
Madalyn is pictured with her parents Ben and Erin Booker, Head Coach Jason Drury and Assistant Coach Megan Zindel.

SHS Honor Roll Fall 2022

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•January 25, 2023•
Freshman
Straight A Honor Roll: Anyssa Coffer, Mae Dawkins, Cora Emel, James Feldkamp, Logan Fleener, Mikaela Guest, Zaden Hussong, Devon Richardson, Marshall Robison, Madilyn Shonkwiler, Jnai Webb, Kolten Wiley, Nevaeh Wilson.
High Honor Roll: Riane Bear, Lilly Bennett, Kate Bushue, Benjamin Butler, Joshua Cremeens, Emily Crosier, Aubrey Gingerich, Christopher Henry, Jalen Herschberger, Josie Herschberger, Mitchell Hooten, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Landon Jesse, Kharli Kelly, Eiley Poe, Harmony Ray, Aiden Ricca, Fallon Rose, Caden Saul, Carson Swinford, Brycen Wildman, Tristan Wright. Read More