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Habitat Home Key Ceremony

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Habitat Home Key Ceremony
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity board members, Habitat Care A Vanners, family and friends gathered at 604 Faith Lane in Sullivan to present Jennifer Penberthy with the key to her new home. Ground breaking was August 25 with Care A Vanners and volunteers completing the home by Friday, Oct. 11. A large crowd of family and friends gathered in the living room where dedication services were conducted. Above Habitat support Cheryl Thomas (center right) presents Penberthy and her two daughters, Kendall and Gabby with the customary Habitat Bible.

SFPD is Serving P&S Breakfast

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•October 16, 2019•

The Sullivan Fire Protection District annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
Drop by the House of Blues at the corner of Hamilton and Harrison streets in Sullivan where adults and kids alike can enjoy all you can eat pancakes and sausage, cooked up fresh by SFPD volunteers.
Eat in or carry out. Adults eat for a $7.00 donation; children 6-12 years are $4.00 and children five and under eat for free.
In addition to breakfast the fire district is offering five pound boxes of sausage for $20.

Oktoberfest Has Arrived

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•October 16, 2019•

Oktoberfest hits the Sullivan square, filling Friday and Saturday with music, art, the smell of chili cooking and loads of fun for the whole family.
The parade opens the festivities at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Kids corner offers inflatables and bumper cars through Saturday.
The Sullivan FFA pedal tractor pull is 2:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 19.
The Northenders play on the main stage beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday with the Feudin Hillbillies featured in the beer tent at 8: p.m.
Saturday morning the annual Sullivan Fire Protection District Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is from 6 to 10 a.m. in the House of Blues.
Wine tasting is offered at 5 West Lounge from noon to 9:00 p.m.
The chili cook off begins at high noon with judging from 5-7:00 p.m. with winner announced at 7:30 p.m.
Artoberfest winners will also be announced at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The annual Oktoberfest is a Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development event.

Windsor’s Sept. Students

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Windsor’s Sept. Students
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce our September Students of the Month, Avery Starwalt and Jack Welsh. Avery is the daughter of Jason and Kristen Starwalt. She is currently a 7th grader and is involved in Cheerleading and Volleyball. She enjoys typing on the computer and she plans to one day become an orthodontist. Jack is the son of Doug and Jennie Welsh. He is currently a sophomore and is involved in FFA, Student Council, and Scholastic Bowl. Jack enjoys farming and goat wrangling in his spare time, and he plans to go into Agri-Business Management and attend Lake Land College then transfer to SIU-Carbondale after high school.

Recent Obituaries: Frank D. McBride

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Frank D. McBride
Frank D. McBride, 88, of Edwardsville, passed away, 9:40 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Aspen Creek, Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services were held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, and Weber & Rodney Funeral Home, Edwardsville, are in care of the arrangements.
Frank was born August 26, 1931, in Thebes, IL, the son of Clyde and Mattie (Pettit) McBride. He married Virginia Ann Margherio; she survives. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Frank worked at Granite City Steel. When he retired, he and Virginia started a business which became McBride’s Lawn Service. Through his lawn service, he maintained not only his strong work ethic, but also his nature of being a helpful, caring and friendly person.
Frank is survived by his wife, Virginia of Edwardsville; sons, Steven D. (Erica) McBride of Key West, FL, and Gregory S. McBride of Edwardsville; daughter, Martica L. (John) Lancaster of Dalton City; step-son, Gregory J. Kiaer of St. Louis; sisters, Clyda (Dwayne) Lamb-Query of Rochelle, Roberta Cox of Edwardsville and Patricia Tolbert of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Aspen Creek of Sullivan for their wonderful and compassionate care for Frank.

Menu 10-9-2019

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, October 14 - Sausage in gravy, mini potato bakers, fruit juice, biscuits, warm cinnamon buttered apples
Tuesday, October 15 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green bean casserole, Texas toast, peach slices
Wednesday, October 16 - Ham casserole, corn, herbed peas, whole grain wheat (1), tropical fruit
Thursday, October 17 - Vegetable beef soup, celery sticks, cottage cheese salad, peanut butter cup, crackers, apricots
Friday, October 18 - Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, pears, taco chips, pudding

Sullivan Cross Country Runners Place at T-Ville

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•October 9, 2019•
The Sullivan cross country teams competed at the Christian County Fairgrounds in Taylorville against Pana and the Tornadoes last Tuesday.
Tori Turnbaugh took first place for the girls, and Chase McClure earned second place for the boys.
The Redskins are scheduled to enter the Cumberland Invitational at Lake Land College Saturday.

Titus Sentel Trust Auction

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•October 9, 2019•

The Winifred Titus Sentel Trust farm auction is 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 15 at American Legion Post 68 in Sullivan.
The 923.54 acres of farmland in Sullivan Township is divided into seven tracts with Busey Bank, farm brokerage handing details.
For more information go to Busey.com or call 217/425-8245.

Remember When? 10-9-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Dennis Fayhee of Paris purchased the stairway at Fox Harbor for $50 during their bankruptcy auction. Fayhee was rumored to be interested in leasing the facility. Included in the list of Fayhee’s other purchases were six related boat slips, the restaurant and equipment for $8,500, street lights and Fox Harbor signs, the gas dock and more boat slips and more.
Artist Janet Louise Shuman Roney and nurse Mary Lou “Cupie” Risley Ozier were the winners of the Hall of Fame and Who’s Who awards at the 1994 Sullivan High School Homecoming.  Maxine Yaw Davis of Sullivan was surprised when she was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition for her 25 years of dedicated service to the Sullivan Alumni Assn. The oldest alumni member attending was Merle Myers Martin (Class of 1916) and the youngest was Cynthia Roney (Class of 1991).
The Sullivan High School and Middle School Choral Departments presented “At The Hop” featuring Sullivan Singers, Sullivan Singers Jr., New Generation and the 6th, 7th and 8th grade chorus. A 50’s Sock Hop will follow the show. Read More