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Fire Prevention Week 2023

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Meeting Frank
A child hugs Frank the Fireman during Fire Prevention Week activities in the Kirby Foods and Ace Hardware parking lot on Saturday, October 14. Children and their families could meet Sullivan Fire Department personnel, meet Freddie and Frank, walk through the fire prevention trailer and more.

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Photo Opportunity
Kaysen and Lucian Perry took a moment to have their photo taken as a firefighter and Dalmatian during Fire Prevention Day activities last Saturday, October 14.

Windsor September Students of the Month-September 2023

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Windsor September Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their September Students of the Month Aspen Spinner and Ainslie Eident. Aspen Spinner is the granddaughter of Rayette and Don Woolard. She is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in volleyball and cheer. She wants to one day become a forensic pathologist. In her spare time, she loves to read and hang out with her friends. Ainslie Eident is the daughter of Michelle and Calvin Schultz and Derrick and Mary Eident. She is a senior and is involved in volleyball, cheer, Student Council Vice President, National Honor Society Vice President, Senior Class Vice President. She is also involved in her church’s youth group, is 4-H Club President and a member of the Junior Auxiliary. After graduation she plans to pursue a degree in athletic training. Pictured left to right: Ainslie Eident and Aspen Spinner.

Courtyard Estates 15th Anniversary

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Courtyard Estates Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Courtyard Estates celebrated their 15th Anniversary with inflatables for children, refreshments, Bessie Bingo, a 50/50 drawing on Saturday, October 14.

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Playing on the Inflatables
Presley Van Loon enjoys the slide on one of the inflatables at Courtyard Estates on Saturday, October 14 during their 15th Anniversary Celebration.

County Board Hears Results of Audit, Discusses Nuisance Violations

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•October 18, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 12. Dennis Koch reported the result of the county audit for fiscal year end 2022 to board members. He said in the past the county’s financial statements modified cash basis accounting, a lot of federal agencies now require accrual basis accounting.

Koch noted there are a lot of expenditures that are reimbursed after they expend the money and many cases when money comes in the next fiscal year. They record them from as receivable from the various agencies which owe the county money. An adjustment is required to begin net assets of $ 934,755 having to do with ARPA money which did not get used until this year. Read More

Sullivan Ace Hardware Remodeling Store, Adds New Department

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In no order: Manager Mike Mossman, Owner Kurt VanDeursen, Trent Tarr, Ryan Whitten and Tim VanDeursen in the Backyard and Barbecue section that has been added as part of the remodeling of the Sullivan Ace Hardware.

•October 18, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

The Sullivan Ace Hardware store may look a little different the next time you step inside. According to Kurt VanDeursen, co-owner of the Sullivan store, they started the remodel in June and expect it to take until January to get things exactly right. So far they have put in all new LED lighting, painted, put in new flooring and added a new department called the Backyard and Barbecue department.  Read More

Annular Solar Eclipse Briefly Visible Locally Due to Cloudy Conditions

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Visitors to Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library look through special viewing glasses to observe the annular solar eclipse Saturday. The eclipse was viewable briefly in between clouds passing in front it.

•October 18, 2023•

by Crystal Reed

On Saturday, October 14, the annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central and South America. It was visible in parts of the United States, Mexico and many countries in South and Central America. According to science.nasa.gov, the solar eclipse began in Oregon at 9:13 am PDT and ended in Texas at 12:03 pm CDT. 

A annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star. According to science. nasa.gov this eclipse is often referred to as a “ring of fire”. Because the Sun is never completely covered, those observing must where proper eye protection at all time while watching an annular eclipse.  Read More

Sullivan Homecoming Celebrated 2023

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Sullivan Homecoming Celebrated

Sullivan celebrated their Homecoming last week with activities including dress up days, a dance, football game and a parade. The parade route was lined with observers including children waiting to rush out and grab candy thrown by people on the floats, golf carts and cars that proceeded down the route. More information on the Homecoming game can be found in this week’s issue.

Windsor Homecoming Parade 2023

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Windsor Homecoming Parade

Windsor High School held their Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 27 at 6 pm. This year’s Homecoming theme was Candyland. The parade featured Homecoming Queen and King Candidates, Homecoming attendants, sports teams, district staff and teachers. The Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, September 30 and Ainslie Eident was crowned Homecoming Queen and Brody Hendrickson was crowned Homecoming King. 

Burgers and Brats Fundraiser

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Burgers and Brats Fundraiser
A Burgers and Brats fundraiser was held on Friday, October 6 in the Methodist Church parking lot in Sullivan. Funds from the event are going towards the outdoor electric message board for the church. Pictured is Ray Burrus checking the grill.

Scouts Selling Popcorn and Coffee

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Scouts Selling Popcorn and Coffee
These young scouts were on the corner of Jackson and Hamilton on Monday, October 9 selling popcorn and coffee as a fundraiser for their troop. Pictured are Klarence Martin, Jax Moxley and Owen Linder. If you would like to help out the scouts with their fundraising contact Kim Jones at 815-622-8577.