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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.
SHS Presented with plaque
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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.
Safe Trick or Treat
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Safe Trick or Treat
Safe trick or treat returned to Sullivan this Halloween after not being held last year due to the pandemic. Enjoying the festivities were Molly Reeder Foust and her children Auggie and Beatrice.
Sullivan Singers
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Sullivan Singers
The Sullivan Singers performed a three song set for their part of the Fall Revue. Songs were Everybody Wants to Rule the Royals, Africa and Soldier/Norse Wind.
Brachbill Joins Scott State Bank
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Brachbill Joins Scott State Bank
Scott State Bank recently announced that Garrett Brachbill has recently joined the organization as a commercial lender at their Sullivan location. Garrett graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He has several years of banking experience and is also very knowledgeable in appraisals and insurance. Garrett is an avid sportsman, enjoys golfing, hunting, and is a fan of all the Chicago sports teams. He is a Shelbyville native, a member of the Sullivan Rotary Club and is looking forward to being an active part of the Sullivan community. Please join us in welcoming Garrett to Sullivan. He can be reached by phone at 217-728-7722 or via email at gbrachbill@scottbancshares.com.
Sullivan Singers Jr.
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Sullivan Singers Jr.
On Saturday, Oct 23 and Sunday, October 24, Sullivan Singers and Sullivan Singers Jr. presented their Fall Revue. The Sullivan Singers Jr. show included the songs Victorious/Break Free, Free and Cruisin’ For A Bruisin/Surfin’ U.S.A.
OVHS Student Council Haunted House
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OVHS Student Council Haunted House
The Okaw Valley High School Student Council operated a haunted house on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. There was a time that was kid friendly and a time for the scarier form of the haunted house.