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Senior Services Friend

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Senior Services Friend
Local author Ed Dixon presents Kathi Garvey, Director, Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., in Sullivan a $2.00 donation. It is the from the first sale of his newly published children’s book titled, “Gunner’s Best Friend Willard.” The book is for sale now on Amazon and Dixon is graciously donating $2.00 from every book sale to Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc./Moultrie County Senior Center in Sullivan. If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of the book, please call 217-728-8521.

DMH Auxiliary Donates Funds

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DMH Auxiliary Donates Funds
Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, celebrating their 65 year anniversary, presented a $95,497.43 check to Drew Early, president and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital. “The check brought the auxiliary’s total donations to the hospital to more than $7.8 million, Paula Hall, DMH volunteer services manager, said. Funds were raised from sales in the DMH Thrift Shop, Gift Shop and other fundraisers, such as bus trips, jewelry shows, book fairs, and the annual craft show.“There were 25,720 hours worked by 200 volunteers this year in more than 30 areas,” said Hall. Money received from the auxiliary will be used to buy hospital equipment-and make improvements to the hospital.

Habitat Home Key Ceremony

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Habitat Home Key Ceremony
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity board members, Habitat Care A Vanners, family and friends gathered at 604 Faith Lane in Sullivan to present Jennifer Penberthy with the key to her new home. Ground breaking was August 25 with Care A Vanners and volunteers completing the home by Friday, Oct. 11. A large crowd of family and friends gathered in the living room where dedication services were conducted. Above Habitat support Cheryl Thomas (center right) presents Penberthy and her two daughters, Kendall and Gabby with the customary Habitat Bible.

Windsor’s Sept. Students

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Windsor’s Sept. Students
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce our September Students of the Month, Avery Starwalt and Jack Welsh. Avery is the daughter of Jason and Kristen Starwalt. She is currently a 7th grader and is involved in Cheerleading and Volleyball. She enjoys typing on the computer and she plans to one day become an orthodontist. Jack is the son of Doug and Jennie Welsh. He is currently a sophomore and is involved in FFA, Student Council, and Scholastic Bowl. Jack enjoys farming and goat wrangling in his spare time, and he plans to go into Agri-Business Management and attend Lake Land College then transfer to SIU-Carbondale after high school.

Homecoming Parade 2019

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Homecoming Parade
Enthusiastic watchers gathered around the Sullivan square and along the parade route to view class floats on Friday. First responder equipment from the county, those celebrating class reunions including the SHS classes of 1959 and 1969 and a variety of civic organizations and politicians joined in. Above the Sullivan High School band kept the tempo lively during the route. There are more homecoming photos HERE.

SHS Royals 2019

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SHS Royals
Sullivan High School homecoming activities were highlighted with the crowning of the Queen and King at the annual dance held. Queen Avery Still and King Luke Harlin take the floor during the coronation dance. Decades was the theme for the week with the Friday afternoon homecoming parade displaying unique float depictions ranging from the sixties through disco into the glam rock eighties.

SMS STEM Program Awarded ADM Grant

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SMS STEM Program Awarded ADM Grant
For the second straight year, the STEM program at Sullivan Middle School was awarded a $5,000 grant through ADM. The STEM curriculum is designed to be a targeted enrichment program aimed at students who qualify for the Accelerated Math curriculum. In its second year the program was fortunate to be awarded multiple grants, including this latest one from ADM. Pictured from left to right: Science teachers Nicole Garrett and Micah Heddins, Sullivan CUSD 300 School Board Member and ADM Representative Erik Stollard, Science teachers Troy Rogers and JD Graham.

2019 SHS Homecoming Candidates

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SHS Homecoming Candidates
King & Queen Candidates front row from left:  Ashlyn Bennett, Avery Still, Erin Wallace, Jessica Williamson. Back row from left:  Zane Gardner, Luke Harlin, Hunter Taber, Dillon Wallace.
Homecoming Attendants are Freshman Molly Dendy & Paul Bates, Sophomores Morgan Moll & Camden Dwyer, Juniors Haylee Faulkner & Kanin Elder. SHS Homecoming parade begins at 4:00 p.m,. Friday with coronation ceremonies at the Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 5.

Miss Sullivan Pageant 2019

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Miss Sullivan Pageant
The 2019 Miss Sullivan Pageants were held Sunday, September 22nd. The Little Miss Sullivan is Whitley Fryman, Junior Miss Sullivan is Katilyn Kirby and Miss Sullivan is Madison Wall. The girls will go on to compete at the Miss Moultrie-Douglas Pageants in July 2020.