Photo by Sonya Best
Jeep Parade
Fifteen festively decorated Jeeps, from Jeeps For Moultrie County, paraded through Sullivan and around all the nursing homes to spread a little Christmas cheer the evening of Tuesday, December 21.
Jeep Parade
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Mrs. Claus
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Mrs. Claus
Three county employees dressed as Mrs. Claus on Friday, December 17. In no order: Angie Wallace-Westjohn, Linda Qualls, Erin Reedy.
Carolers at Marathon Gas Station
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Carolers at Marathon Gas Station
On Friday, December 17 employees from Moultrie County Baby Talk decided to spread some Christmas cheer by caroling inside the Marathon gas station in Sullivan.
Santa at Lovington American Legion
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Santa at Lovington American Legion
Santa visited with children at the Lovington American Legion Sunday.
IGA Donates Turkeys
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IGA Donates Turkeys
IGA donated 80 turkeys to local area causes last Thursday.
SHS Presented with plaque
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SHS Presented with plaque
Sullivan High School principal Daniel Allen with a plaque that was presented to the school for their support of the National Guard and military over the past several years.
VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
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VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
Veterans Serena Briscoe and Jolene Wright are busy organizing holiday gifts for veterans in nursing homes. One of the missions of Sullivan Post #6410 is to reach out to fellow veterans who are unable to enjoy the VFW Canteen. Funding for this project comes from bar and grill profits, Thursday night raffle drawings, facility rental, gaming and donations. The VFW is open to the public daily. The kitchen serves food until 7 pm Monday through Friday and 2 pm on Sunday.
Turkeys Donated To Moultrie County Food Pantry
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Turkeys Donated To Moultrie County Food Pantry
The tenth annual Sullivan IGA Roundup collected $1,200 from October 31 to November 6 when customers rounded up their grocery bills to donate to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Those donations purchased 55 turkeys and 70 turkey breasts that were donated to the food pantry. Sullivan IGA meat department delivery crew delivering the donation are (from left to right): Mason Harner, Julie Delpino, Cameron Eccles and Seth Cobb, Tim VanDeursen.
Structure Fire
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Structure Fire
Sullivan Fire Department received a call for a structure fire north east of Sullivan at 6:36 pm on Sunday, November 14. Bethany and Arthur Fire Departments were called in for mutual aid. The structure was a complete loss. There were no injuries.
105th Birthday
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105th Birthday
William “Dean” Bennett celebrated his 105th birthday on Tuesday, November 2. Dean is one of the few of the “Greatest Generation” left. He served his country in World War II as a member of the Army Air Force in England. He has survived two pandemics, the Great Depression, and seen travel evolve from the Model T to frequent trips to outer space. He is the devoted father of 3, grandfather of 9, and great grandfather of 23. He was blessed with 70 years of marriage to his high school sweetheart. Dean spent his life in the Windsor community and was the owner of Bennett Tire Company. He still remains active at Courtyard Estates by riding his exercise bicycle. He celebrated his birthday with family and friends at Courtyard.