Photo by John Broux
Pedal Tractors
Annika Kelley of Sullivan competed in the Findlay Walleye Festival tractor pull held over the weekend. Parents are Dawn and RJ Kelley.
Annika Kelley of Sulliv
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3 on 3 Tourney
Photo by John Broux
3 on 3 Tourney
Jace Rickey of Findlay participates in the 3 on 3 basketball tourney during the Findlay Walleye Festival on Saturday. The tournament is held in memory of Angela Marie Diss.
Giving Life
Photo by R. R. Best
Giving Life
The Bloodmobile visited the Sullivan American Legion Last Friday and drew 60 donors. Above Cheryl Grove and Terrie Punches during donation.
Expanded Enterprise
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Expanded Enterprise
South Vine boutique is now open at 100 Jefferson St. on the square in Sullivan. Familiar local entrepreneurs John Stephens (center) Timmy Valentine (right) and Tyler Mosier are expanding Astoria Products in their return to Sullivan. In addition to the international Astoria Product line, South Vine offers a variety of clothing that appeals to a broad spectrum of fashion shoppers from a 15 year old grand daughter to her grandmother. South Vine is open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Keeping Cool
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Keeping Cool
July temperatures remind us the season’s go on no matter what the human condition is. Above kayaking and canoeing on the Kaskaskia helped cool those hot summer days, but that was last year. This year would require a little more social distancing to keep cool on the river.
Mobile Coronavirus Testing
Photo by R.R. Best
Mobile Coronavirus Testing
The Douglas County Health Department offered mobile testing for corona virus last week. Those wishing to be tested drove up to the Moultrie-Douglas Fairground where they were greeted by testers. Douglas County Health Dept. Director Amanda S. Minor, MPH, LEHP, expressed her appreciation for the partnerships with the Village of Arthur, Arthur Police, Douglas County Sheriff, IT and highway, the park board, Douglas County MRC volunteers and the Millikin University nursing students. “Because of everyone
working together and sharing resources, we had a great turnout and it went very smoothly,” Minor said. “We are hopeful to have another one soon in Tuscola for the Eastern part of the county to again be accessible to all of the residents.” There were 101 tested at the mobile clinic with five positive for Douglas County and two for Moultrie County, Stacy Shonkwiler, RN, MSN Director of Nursing at the Douglas County Health Department reported.
Jeepin for Jesse 2020
Photo by R.R. Best
Jeepin for Jesse
Hundreds filled the streets outside the Toy Bar in Sullivan dressed in Halloween costumes for the annual Secret Santa Jeepin for Jesse cruise and fundraiser. Prizes were awarded the best costume as well as the best decorated Jeep. The July 11 cruise highlighted locations in Moultrie County before returning to Sullivan in the afternoon.
Fireworks 2020
Photo by R. R. Best
Sullivan provided fireworks and the people came from miles around to enjoy. With most communities canceling Fourth Celebrations people came in droves to watch the Sullivan Fourth of July parade and fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 4. Sullivan American Legion Post 68 is the annual Fourth Celebration sponsor.
Beacon Serves
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Beacon Serves
The Lighthouse Kitchen located at the Moultrie County Beacon at 401 W Water street is now serving lunch on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner on Thursday’s from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. You do not need to call ahead. Just follow the signs.
4th of July Parade 2020 Boy Scouts
Photo by Mike Brothers
Boy Scout Troop 39 led the Sullivan Fourth of July Parade on Saturday displaying the Colors on behalf of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and its Honor Guard.