Photo by Dennis Garman
Sparrows Wraps
Lovington based volunteers for Sparrows gathered at the Church of God Community Center in Lovington Saturday morning to wrap gifts and make deliveries to more than 144 local children.
Sparrows Wraps
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Christmas Hams Donated
Photo by Mike Brothers
Christmas Hams Donated
Christmas dinner will be much better for families served by the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Food pantry thanks to one couple who takes the spirit of Holiday giving seriously. Sullivan IGA provided 100 hams to go along with Christmas dinners prepared for county families in need. Delivering the hams to the Food Pantry located in Sullivan from the Sullivan IGA meat department on Friday, December 20 were from left: Mason Harner, Emmalee Hortenstine, Meat Dept. manager Barry Golden, Julie Delpino, Seth Cobb and Blake Eller.
Voice of Democracy Winners
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Voice of Democracy Winners
Blake Thompson receives his award for winning the local Voice of Democracy contest from the VFW. Larry Gregory of the Sullivan VFW is presenting him with the award at the Veterans Day assembly at SHS. He is one of four district finalists and will learn if he advances to the next level on January 5 at the VFW in Decatur. Seventh grader Olivia Leigh Cordes is the local post winner for Patriot’s Pen and receives a $100 award. Jennnifer Hobbs at SES coordinated the contest, and Rebecca Lawson was Thompson’s sponsoring teacher. He also won the Career English VOD contest as well.
Sunday Morning Fire
Photo by R.R. Best
Sunday Morning Fire
Early morning Sunday morning several explosions rocked the neighborhood at 511 S. Grant St., Sullivan. Those explosions were caused by medical oxygen bottles located inside the home with the cause of the fire under investigation, according to a news release from Sullivan Fire Protection Dist. Chief Mike Piper.
Sullivan, Bethany and Lovington fire departments responded to the 1:21 a.m. fire. When SFD fire fighters arrived the fire was showing and all occupants out of the house. One occupant was treated on the scene by EMS for minor smoke inhalation. No injuries were reported.
The home and most personal items sustained heavy fire, smoke, and water damage and is estimated a complete loss. Red Cross was contacted and responded to the scene assisting occupants with personal needs. Fire crews cleared the scene by 4:40 a.m. Dec. 15.
Passionate Performance
Photo by R.R. Best
Passionate Performance
Students at the Sullivan Elementary School Holiday musical program gave whole hearted performances at the Sullivan High School gymnasium last week. Students are on vacation December 20, 2019 through January 6, 2020.
Santa Visits Lovington
Photo furnished. Santa Visits Lovington. Santa visited the Lovington American Legion Post Sunday, Dec. 8 delivering treats and listening to requests. The annual event is sponsored by the Lovington American Legion Auxiliary. Sparrow’s Unlimited held the 25th annual Kids Auction at Jerry’s East End in Lovington on Saturday which raised needed funds for local families during the holidays.
Shining Stars
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Shining Stars
On Friday, November 22, 2019, Moultrie-Douglas 4-H held their annual “4-H Achievement Night” at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois. Eleven members from the “Moultrie-County Shining Stars” were in attendance. They were: Miah Voegel, Rhett Lehman, Garreth Coffer, Julie Moody, Kent Lehman, Ellie Lehman, Anissa Coffer, Hannah Creek, Mallory Batman, Sarina Voegel and Hayden Moody. Members from across the two counties were joined by their parents and families to be recognized for 2018-2019 4-H year achievements.
Wild Bird
Photo by Mike Brothers
Wild Bird
One Book One Sullivan students at Sullivan Middle School unveiled this year’s community/school read during a school assembly Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8:15 a.m. OBOS coordinator Rikki Ray and Reading Committee students explained the process of choosing the book and then gave highlights of Wendelin Van Draanen’s Wild Bird. With the financial support of Sullivan Rotary Club One Book One Sullivan offers Wild Bird free to anyone in the community at various locations throughout the school district. Above Rotary Club members display Wild Bird along with the One Book One Sullivan Reading Committee students.
Tree Trimming
Photo by Sonya Best
Tree Trimming
Sullivan pre-schoolers took a field trip to the Moultrie County Courthouse Tuesday, where they took part in decorating the Christmas tree in the rotunda.
IGA Breaks Record
Photo by Mike Brothers
IGA Breaks Record
The eighth annual Sullivan IGA Roundup collected a record $1543 plus change Nov.3-9 when customers donated change from their purchases to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Those donations purchased some 130 turkeys donated to the food pantry and distributed in Thanksgiving dinners last week. Above the Sullivan IGA meat department Thanksgiving delivery crew: (back from left) Emmalee Hortenstine, Blake Eller, Mason Harner; (front) Seth Cobb and IGA Meat Dept. manager Barry Golden.