Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Elementary School Celebrates Fall Fundraiser Success
Sullivan Elementary students celebrated the success of the school’s fall fundraiser on Wednesday, October 5 with inflatable slides, obstacle courses and games. Throughout the day classes went outdoors to enjoy the weather and have fun. Sullivan Elementary School raised $21,383 during their fall fundraiser.
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First Responders Appreciation Cookout
Sullivan IGA held a First Responders Appreciation Cookout on Thursday, October 6. All local police, fire, paramedics and Moultrie County Dive Team members who attended received a free sandwich, chips and drink. Pictured are Pat Stinson, Seth Cobb, Nikki Schlieker, Gavin Sullivan and Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius.
•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council met Monday, October 10, and approved two pay estimates for the water treatment plant project and one change order. In new and unfinished business the agenda listed two items, but the item on Medicare Supplement and Prescription Drug Plan was tabled. The first pay estimate in the consent agenda was for $292,410 to Grunloh Construction Inc. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent from the meeting.
The second pay estimate was for $154,068.93 to Grunloh Building, Inc. The change order was from Grunloh Building, Inc. for the water treatment project for a decrease of $58,615.13. The consent agenda was approved,
Verna and Roger Tice have a property on the west side of the square at 11 South Main. When Ms. Tice watched the City Council meeting, she was surprised to hear of the proposal to no longer allow residences on the first floor on the square. Tice said that at the last council meeting, it was said that the first floor was needed for businesses but noted she and her husband had only been approached once by someone wanting to establish a business. Read More
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Dine with a Doc at Senior Center
On Tuesday, October 4, Dine with a Doc program offered by Senior Education Ministries was held at Mid-Illinois Senior Services. Dine with a Doc is a free program that welcomes the local senior public to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch. The program is a community effort of Senior Education Ministries, a doctor, a meal sponsor, area businesses and senior citizens. Each doctor has donated their time and various community businesses also participate by donating door prizes or providing the meal. This month’s guest doctor was L. Kaye DeSelms Dent (right), Doctor of Jurisprudence. Her law practice focuses on estate planning, probate, elder law and she is Medicaid Licensed in Illinois. She was joined for the presentation by Associate Attorney Erica Feldhake (left).
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Susan Rauch and Stan Parks both of Moultrie County Beacon share a moment during a program on Wednesday, October 5 that recognized that this month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During the program, Moultrie County Beacon consumers who are employed in the community enjoyed lunch and were recognized with awards.
•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
In recognition and celebration of this month being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Moultrie County Beacon had a luncheon for their consumers that are currently employed in the community. There are 13 people from the Beacon that are employed in the community at this time. Read More
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Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity board members, volunteers and care-a-vanners outside the newest Habitat home in Lovington.
•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
On Friday, October 7, the Franklin family was finally able to see what their new home looked like and receive the keys. Jennifer, Abbey and Maddox were presented with a Bible, American flag and house keys during the house blessing ceremony. According to Cheryl Thomas, Family Support sponsor, there were six or seven families interviewed this year in the process of determining who would partner with Habitat on the home. Read More
•October 5, 2022•
Photos Crystal Reed
Windsor Homecoming
Pictured are some shots from the Windsor homecoming parade last Wednesday.
•October 5, 2022•
Photos by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Homecoming
Pictured are some shots from the Sullivan homecoming parade Friday.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Crafty Girl Co-Op
Rachel Humes and Chelsea Bryant of Crafty Girl Co-Op were one of the vendors during the Harvest Field Market on Saturday, October 1. Not pictured is Micaela Wylie.
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Balloon Art
Magnolia and Tynleigh Cowell hold the butterfly balloon sculptures that were being created by a balloon artist at the Harvest Field Market held at Buxton’s on Saturday, October 1.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Playing Amongst the Pumpkins
Asher Anderson was busy checking out all of the different varieties of pumpkins and gourds at Buxton’s Garden Farm this past Saturday.
Barry Morgan with his dad Don
•October 5, 2022•
Barry Morgan
Sullivan News Group
Tuesday, September 27th, I had the privilege of accompanying my father, Don from Lovington, on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out to see the Memorials in Washington, D.C.
When we arrived at the airport in Springfield, I started running into people that I know. On the flight with us were Terry Muzzy of Bethany along with Mark Conlin, Mac Bond and Roger Davis of Sullivan. The crew got us all checked in with our t-shirts, hats and name tags, served breakfast and then we boarded the plane to start our journey.
After landing, we were transported by bus to the WWII, Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials. Seeing the war memorials were very emotional moments for many of the veterans on the flight and it was an honor to be there with these heroes. Read More