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Harvest Time
Harvest time in here! Brian Crawford was picking beans on his farm last week. Please be aware of farm vehicles when you are traveling on the roads.
Harvest Time
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Blood Drive Held In Honor Of River Helmuth
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Blood Drive Held In Honor Of River Helmuth
An American Red Cross blood drive was held in honor of River Helmuth this past Saturday at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. The blood drive collected 102 units. During the blood drive a certificate was presented to American Legion for 5,000 units collected from when they started keeping track. River’s mother Stephanie received a certificate for being the 99th donor. Terrie Punches was also awarded her 14 gallon pin. Pictured from left to right: Jeri Sanders Davis, Legion Commander Bob Sims, River Helmuth and Stephanie Helmuth.
Spaghetti Drive Thru Donations
Photo by Crystal Reed
Green Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care held a spaghetti drive thru dinner on Sept. 4 with donations going to the Moultrie County Restore. According to Restore manager Tara Reed there are plans to build two new Habitat houses next year. They were unable to build any Habitat houses this year due to COVID 19. Green Gardens raised $1,038 with their spaghetti drive thru dinner. Pictured from left to right are: Christina Arnold, Executive Director of Green Gardens; Tara Reed, Restore manager; and Kathy Hawbaker, Director of Operations/Community Relations at Green Gardens.
Patriots Day Ceremony 2020
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Patriots Day Ceremony
A 9-11 Patriots Day ceremony was held last Friday at Sullivan Elementary School. The program was organized by Jennifer Hobbs, a third grade teacher at the school. Students sang songs, presented colored pictures to those in attendance including National Guard members, fire fighters and police officers. Mr. Tripp, the music director from Sullivan Middle School and High School closed the ceremony by playing Taps.
Cruise In 2020
Photo by Crystal Reed
Larry Heidgerker of Decatur with his 2020 Corvette during the Cruise in held Saturday night.
Fire At R. Callahan Construction
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Fire At R. Callahan Construction
Fifteen area fire departments responded to a fire last Thursday morning at R. Callahan Construction in Bethany. Bethany Fire Chief Michael Jennings said that the department received the call at 5 a.m. Thursday morning. The fire affected the north portion of the building which was purposed as storage units. Most of the units were packed full. Jennings said that the estimated amount of damage at $1 million and said that the cause will remain undetermined. Departments that responded to the fire were Bethany, Sullivan, Lovington, Findlay, Assumption, Moweaqua, Tower Hill, Shelbyville, Strasburg, Windsor, Cerro Gordo, Mt. Zion, Long Creek, Arthur and South Macon.
Local Gardener Producing Great Tomatoes
Photo by Crystal Reed.
Local Gardener Producing Great Tomatoes
Francis Seelow, of Lovington, in his garden with some of his tomato crop. Seelow’s garden has produced some rather large tomatoes this year including the one that he is holding.
Main Street Cruise In Car Show In Bethany
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Main Street Cruise In Car Show In Bethany
The Main Street Cruise In Car Show in downtown Bethany this past weekend attracted about 143 entries. In addition to the car show the Bethany Fire Protection was grilling food and the First United Methodist Church hosted an ice cream social. Pictured above: Caden Ford of Decatur and his 1981 Zimmer Gold Spirit.
Two Car Accident
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Two Car Accident At Intersection Of Route 32 and County Road 800N
A two car accident occurred at the intersection of Route 32 and County Road 800N on August 11 at 3:47 pm. The driver of the Dodge Caravan was ticketed for failure to yield. The driver of the Dodge Caravan was uninjured but the driver of the other vehicle was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln where they were treated and released.
Check Presented To Sullivan School District For LED Lighting Project
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Check Presented To Sullivan School District For LED Lighting Project
A check was presented to Sullivan School District #300 on Tuesday from the Illinois Municipal Electric Association in the amount of $17,993.74 as a rebate for their LED project at Sullivan Elementary School. The entire building was upgraded to LED lighting and the district should see $750 to $800 a month utility savings. The IMEA offers grant money for upgrades like this and for individuals as well. Pictured from left to right: Mike Fowler, Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Kevin Landrus, Sullivan School Board President Jeff White and Sullivan Superintendent Ted Walk.