photo by Crystal Reed
Restringing the Loom
David Bell of Fairfield came to the Moultrie County History Museum on Wednesday, February 21 to restring a loom that the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society had donated to them. The loom will be incorporated into a future exhibit at the museum.
photo by Crystal Reed
Singers and Singers Jr. Host Spaghetti Dinner and Showcase
The Sullivan Singers and Singers Jr. hosted a spaghetti dinner and show choir showcase on Saturday, February 24. Both groups presented their 2024 competition shows in the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured is Sullivan Singers performing.
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VFW Post 6410 Patriot’s Pen
The VFW Post 6410 recently sponsored the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests. All three local winners of the Patriot’s Pen contest were from Okaw Valley. They were first place-Benjamin Engler, second place-Jonnie Hart and third place-Magdalene Patient. Engler went on to win second place at the District 11 judging. They are pictured with Jennifer Hobbs.
photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Area Ministerial Association Holds Open House
The Sullivan Area Ministerial Association (SAMA) held an open house event at Sweet Vail on Wednesday, February 7. The event gave members of the community the opportunity to talk to local pastors and learn about the activities and initiatives that their churches are involved in.
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Tourney Time
Kyle Corkill looks to drive against an Argenta-Oreana defender in last Fridays LPC Tournaments third place game. Sullivan pulled out the win 59-42.
photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan School District Spelling Bee
The Sullivan School District Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, January 17 in the Sullivan High School Commons. Students from third through eighth grade participated in the bee. In previous years several students were chosen as finalists and moved to the next round. This year there was only one finalist. Raylan Roe, fifth grade, will go on to the next step which is a 50 question test that will be taken online in February.
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Bethany American Legion Post 507 Delivers Donations
to VA Home
Paul Snyder (left) and Sam Scott (right) recently delivered clothing to the VA home in Danville. They donated winter coats, jeans and undergarments with a total value of $1,000. The donation was provided by the Bethany American Legion Post 507 and their Veterans Service Organization (VSO). The Bethany Auxiliary Post 507 had recently donated $500 to the Danville Christmas gift shop and the Yanks Who Gave.
photo by Crystal Reed
IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry
The IGA meat department delivered 115 hams to the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, December 18. The hams were donated anonymously. The hams are given to local individuals who also receive a gift card to help them pay for the rest of their Christmas dinner.
photo by Crystal Reed
SHS Spanish Club Service Day
At left, the Sullivan High School Spanish Club had a service day on Friday, December 8. Students visited various places including a funeral home, the post office, the fire department, Sullivan Elementary and Courtyard Estates. At Courtyard Estates students played a variety of games with residents including a cheering competition, dancing competition and guessing the names of various songs. Students awarded prizes to residents. The Spanish Club also baked cookies and delivered them.
photo by Crystal Reed
Santa Bingo Held at Sullivan American Legion
Santa Bingo was held on Saturday, December 2 at the Sullivan American Legion. Children of all ages and those young at heart enjoyed breakfast and bingo and also had the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Pictured are Sophie Foster, River Helmuth, Indie Harminson and Daniel Cisney with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All proceeds from the event benefit Down Syndrome Awareness.