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Karaoke Success
Celebrity Karaoke Night was held for the founding 78 members of Sullivan American Legion Post 68 raising funds to purchase bricks for each member which will be included in the 100th anniversary Post 68 Walk of Honor. Pictured from left Karaoke coordinators Becky Lawson, Tina Bolsen and Post Commander Bob Sims with Karake finalists Greg Gadberry, first place; Christina Baker and Monty LeCrone.
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Sun for Easter
The Sullivan Fire Protection District’s annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Courtyard Estates drew a huge crowd of eager young egg hunters and adults. Basking in the warm afternoon sunshine the hunt crowd charge began at 3 p.m. with every child blessed with plenty of colorful plastic filled Easter eggs containing a variety of prizes.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Easter Hams Donated
As Easter dinner came around the Moultrie County Food Pantry received 100 hams from Sullivan IGA to give to families for Easter Sunday. The donation was made by one anonymous person whose spirit exemplifies the season. The IGA meat department also made a special delivery April 17 to make sure the hams arrived in time for Sunday dinner. Pictured are front: Emmalee Hortenstine; back from left: IGA Meat Dept. manager Barry Golden, Seth Cobb and Mason Harner. In the United States ham is a traditional Easter food. In the early days, meat was slaughtered in the fall. There was no refrigeration, and the fresh pork that wasn’t consumed during the winter months before Lent was cured for spring. The curing process took a long time, and the first hams were ready around Easter. Thus, ham was a natural choice for the celebratory Easter dinner.
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Windsor Prom Court
Windsor High School has announced their 2019 Prom Court. Back Row L to R: King Candidates Logan Greuel, Beau Bennett, and Logan Stremming, Front Row L to R: Queen Candidates Nikki Trussell, Pyrinthia Ballinger, and Rachel Miller. Prom will be held April 13 at Mason Point Knights Hall in Sullivan. Coronation is at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Habitat Surprise
Last week the board of Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity surprised Jennifer Penberthy at her workplace at Aspen Creek with flowers and a gift for her new home. The build in Habitat Village is expected to begin in August. Pictured at the announcement are Habitat for Humanity board members from left: Tony Feeler, Cheryl Thomas, Crissy Dycus, with homeowner Jennifer Penberthy, Barb Vail, Roger Glazebrook, Stacy Uphoff, Gary Smith.
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Yost Appears
Michael S. Yost appeared in Moultrie County Circuit Court April 2, represented by public defender Walter B. Lookofsky. In the state Appellate Court directed Krankel hearing Judge Hugh Finson set May 21 for the hearing. Ineffective assistance of counsel is the hearing topic with Yost citing his attorney Brad Rau had represented the murder victim Sheri Randall in a previous court proceeding.
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The Eckerts, Diane, Thomas and Paul display Yoko themed edibles.
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Construction Before Dawn
Construction at the new Dollar General location on Jackson St. in Sullivan got an early start as concrete finishing crews were floating floors at 6:30 a.m. last Tuesday. This Tuesday the steel frame is going up.
Overland Corp of Missouri is developing the $1.4 million property for Dollar General Stores. The property is the former location of Jackson Chevrolet which had been abandoned for a decade.
According to Dollar General completion of the 106 N. Main St. store is expected in the fall of 2019.
The store is the Dollar General Plus format. The Plus format is the traditional store with an additional 2000 sq. ft. additional sales space to include expanded cooler and freezer space.
Dollar General has not sought TIF financial relief.
Sulllivan has upgraded electrical service, and developers have paid for gas line relocation.
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All-Conference
The Central Illinois Conference announced its all-conference teams this past week. Sullivan senior Caden Ellis earned second-team honors. Sullivan’s basketball team finished with a 4-25 overall record this year.
Battle of the Badges 2019
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The Battle of the Badges basketball game took place March 14 at the Sullivan High School with law enforcement winning the game. More photos can be viewed at www.sullfire.org