Photo by Crystal Reed
American Legion Poppy Sales
Members of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary had poppy sales on Friday, May 16 at various locations in Sullivan. Pictured above is Lennon Robinson (left) accepting a poppy from Mary Sims (right).
Photo by Crystal Reed
Demonstrating Rug Hooking
Bernadine Yoder demonstrates rug hooking for visitors to the Sheep to Yarn to Quilts event at Illinois Amish Heritage Center.
Photo by Crystal Reed
MCHGS Grand Opening
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society held a grand opening at their museum on Thursday, May 4. The exhibit is called "The Auschwitz Experience In The Art Of Prisoners." The society partnered with the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation to bring the special exhibit to Moultrie County. The exhibition features artwork by 12 survivors who documented their experiences in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. The 24 panel exhibit consists of 60 pieces that depict the experiences the survivors had during the Holocaust. The exhibit has never before been exhibited outside of Europe and is on loan from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Oswecim, Poland. Pictured (from left to right): Rebecca Lawson, Natalee Hunter, Museum Director Pam Wood and Holocaust Education Center of the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation Co-Director Robert Lehmann. During the grand opening, student Natalee Hunter shared her two film projects, each of which documented Holocaust survivors and their stories. Lehmann spoke about the Auschwitz Concentration Camp showing historical and more recent photos of the structures inside the camp.
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New Sullivan City Council Sworn In
On Monday, May 1 the new Sullivan City Council was sworn in at the Moultrie County Courthouse by Judge Jeremy Richey. From left to right are Abbey Sherwood, Commissioner of Accounts and Finance; Mike Kirk, Commissioner of Public Property; Mayor Mike Mossman and Doug Shook, Commissioner of Street and Public Improvements. Not pictured is Chuck Woodworth, Commissioner of Health and Safety.
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Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Luncheon
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development held a luncheon at the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society Center on Thursday, April 13. Guest speaker for the event was Darby Poe of Moultrie County Counseling Center. After the luncheon, attendees could tour the museum and library at the center.
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Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Crappie Tournament
On Saturday, April 8 the Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Crappie Tournament was held on Lake Shelbyville. The event took off from Whitley Ramp and weigh in at Findlay Ramp. Each boat was required to have at least one veteran in it. Coming in first place for the tournament and big fish were Jim Garrett and veteran Nick Saupe.
Photo courtesy of Dan Chamness and Moto Johnson
Beckmier Competes at Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships
Logan Beckmier of ALAH finished second in the 3200m and sixth in the 1600 m at the Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships.
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Desserts with Dove
Desserts with Dove was held at Sullivan First United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 23. The event gave members of the community the opportunity to meet staff members who work in Moultrie County and learn about the organization’s programs and ways to volunteer. Dove, Inc. offers a variety of programs including financial assistance, Homeward Bound, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Domestic Violence Program and others. From left to right are Barbara Blakey, Becky Comstock, Molly Tenuto and Dustin Depperschmidt.
Photo by Crystal Reed
How to Make Edible Spheres
Abagail Dean uses a dropper to make boba at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Friday, March 17. The edible spheres are often used in bubble tea or other drinks and contain juice inside. For the purposes of the program participants used lemonade and fruit punch.
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One Book, One Sullivan Community Discussion
One Book, One Sullivan held their community discussion on Tuesday, March 7 at Sullivan United Methodist Church. There were about 70 students and community members in attendance for their 16th annual meeting. This year’s book was The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman.