Photo by RR Best
Lines Drawn
With the aid of a helicopter, Ameren’s transmission line upgrade continues near the Roney farm north of Sullivan. The helicopter lowers a worker to prepare insulators for new power lines from the Andrews Street substation east of Dalton City to the Kansas Ameren substation as part of a major upgrade of service in central Illinois.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Sullivan Homecoming
Sullivan’s homecoming week parade featured a variety of floats like the one above with the future Redskins throwing candy to the parade audience on the square. The class of 1967 honored 50 years with a sock hop following the Friday night game.
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WHS Longaberger Binga
The Windsor class of 2018 will host a Longaberger Binga Fundraiser October 7 at Windsor High School. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the games start at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now; see a senior class member for tickets or call Elizabeth Robison at 459-2636. Tickets will be available at the door. Refreshments, 50/50, and raffle items will also be for sale. Pictured Left to Right: Caitlin Welsh, Mikayla Haddock, Kasey Bean, and Morgan Lesko.
Photo by R.R. Best
SES Celebrates Grandparents
Sullivan Community Unit #300 schools celebrated grandparents’ night last week with students getting a chance to show off the progress they have made in class so far this school year. The evening schedule allowed more grandparents to attend while putting students in a more relaxed environment. In addition to classroom visits grandparents and students enjoyed the book fair set up in the gym.
Photo by Debbie Morin
Campground Celebrates
On Sept. 19 the Sullivan Marina and Campground held the annual campground celebration to end the season. More than 400 campers, boaters and friends gathered to enjoy an afternoon filled with family entertainment and games which ended at dark with the Sullivan Fire District supervising a grand fireworks display. Above Drew Gornink of Oak Forest plays Kerplunk, a game created by Sue Mackey (wearing Cubs shirt). Money raised during the event was donated to the Moultrie Food Pantry and Secret Santa.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Sullivan Legion Free Dinner
With members of the Sons of the American Legion stepping up to the grills, Post 68 hosted a free chicken dinner Sept. 16. Event coordinator Josh Harner explained the free dinner courtesy Sullivan American Legion was to honor two longtime members Al Golden and Dick Wiback and their years of devotion to the post. Above Wiback’s daughter and Al’s daughter-in-law Karen Golden and SAL member Seth Cobb brave the smoke as the group prepared 200 lbs. of chicken and sides for the free community dinner. Dinner was served until 7 p.m. and was followed by DJ and karaoke from 7-11 in the American Legion lounge.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
OVHS Homecoming Court
The 2017 Okaw Valley Homecoming Court. Front - Senior Candidates Hannah Landreth, Hayden Francisco, Natalie Jeffers Dylan Holt, 2017 Queen Paige Robinson and 2017 King Garrett Fritz, Grace Harlin, Tanner Coleman, Crown Bearer Colin Patient, Crown Bearer Avery Collins and 2016 Queen Kristy Burford. Back - Freshmen Attendants Luke Vander Burgh and Tayli Roberts, Junior Attendants Kailey George and Garrett Tippit and Sophomore Attendants Baylee Wagner and Canaan Christensen.
Photo by R.R. Best
Fatal Crash
A Sullivan man died as a result of injuries received in a near head on collision on Hwy 121, near Mason Point Thursday, Sept. 7. Michael D. Eikenberry, 21, was traveling west on Hwy 121, a quarter mile east of 1300N when his 2000 Pontiac Sunbird went into the eastbound lane. Dalton C. Long, 22, of Decatur was driving a 2000 Cadillac east on Hwy 121, and the two vehicles collided. Moultrie Co. Sheriff Chris Sims said both men had to be extricated from their vehicles. Eikenberry was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service where he passed away. Long was taken to Carle Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service with serious injuries.
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Scholarships Awarded
Nine $1,000 scholarships were earned by 4-H members enrolled in beef, swine, and sheep projects in the Superior Young Livestock Producer competition held during the Illinois State Fair. The winners included (left to right) Jordynn Marcum of Ford County, Evan Link of Knox County, Tanner Mickey of Christian County, Blake Hennenfent of Knox County, Makenna Green of Christian County, Ethan Macklin (OVHS) of Shelby County, Wyatt Claire of Iroquois County, Kacie Haag of Kankakee County, and Mclayn Musick of Adams County.
Photo by Marsha Kirby
Sullivan Homecoming Attendants
Freshman, sophomore and junior attendants starting on right. Front row: Chanel Inboden, Claire Appleby, Addison Darush. Back row: Ian Plank, Dillon Wallace, Gabe McGregor