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Wild Bird

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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

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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

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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.

St. Columcille Confirmation

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St. Columcille Confirmation
2019 Confirmation and First Communion with Most Reverend Bishop John Paprocki for Immaculate Conception, Mattoon, and St. Columcille, Sullivan, at Immaculate Conception Church on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Front Row: Addison Montgomery, Logan Gowin, Morgan Moses, Colin Beals, Ellison Lynch, Finnegan Reardon, Belle Powers, Leonardo Carrillo, Lilly Schuler, Levi Risley, Emma Drake, Abel Gonzalez, Valerie Rodriguez, Liam Strader
Middle Row: Liam Donovan, Zaiden Kaufman, Griffin Walk, Simon Parri, Owen Burton, Ethan Rankin, Cian Lynch, Josie Auer, Aaron Blanchette, Jeremy Cunnings, Amaka Cunnings,
Back Row: Treyeson Scott, Emerson Risley, Audrey Dodge, Ella Bahney, Reese Dodge, Fr. John, Bishop Paprocki, Father Adam Pritchard, Deacon Gene Uptmor, Capone Matthews, Isabel Donovan, Kylie Voyles, Trent Hettinger

Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off Winners

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Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off Winners
Judges Choice Winners: 1st Place - H & R Block - Monica Deters, 1st Runner Up - Mason Point - Darin Wall, 2nd Runner Up - Thompson Family Vending - Jesse & Julia Thompson
People’s Choice Winner: Radio Shack - Ryan and Meghan Whitten

Passing the Torch: New Leaders for Troop 39

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Passing the Torch: New Leaders for Troop 39
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Pictured are Jacob Bettinger and Eric Bettinger.
Scouts BSA (Boy Scout) Troop 39 of Sullivan is under new leadership.
Eric Bettinger has replaced Jeff White as Scoutmaster and Jason Fleming has assumed the role of Assistant Scoutmaster.
Bettinger and Fleming have been involved in the Scouting program in Sullivan for many years—Bettinger having served as Cubmaster and Den Leader and Fleming as Den Leader.
White will continue to remain involved, serving as Troop Committee Chairman and former leaders Gerry and Beth Wood continue to serve as committee members providing support for the troop.

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.