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Bethany for the Holidays

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Photo by RR Best Bethany for the Holidays It was time for the holiday season celebration in Bethany with the streets lined with craftsmen such as Mark Seely who helped busy Bethany shoppers with their holiday gift decisions.

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Bethany for the Holidays
It was time for the holiday season celebration in Bethany with the streets lined with craftsmen such as Mark Seely who helped busy Bethany shoppers with their holiday gift decisions.

Wind Flips Tractor-trailer on Cadwell Road

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Photo courtesy Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. As the wind and rain picked up around noon Wednesday, Dec. 23 trucker Floyd Jones of Cowden was traveling on Cadwell Road near Jonathan Creek. According to chief deputy Gary Carroll, Jones said he noticed a funnel cloud filled with dust, mud and debris coming toward him in the middle of the road. Jones told the deputy that he hit his brakes, and the next thing he knew the tractor-trailer he was driving was on its side in the road. Jones was able to climb out the passenger side of the truck uninjured. Carroll also noted that at about the same time as the high wind incident that turned Jones’ truck over, a power pole snapped in Cadwell causing a power outage and traffic delays.

Photo courtesy Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. As the wind and rain picked up around noon Wednesday, Dec. 23 trucker Floyd Jones of Cowden was traveling on Cadwell Road near Jonathan Creek.
According to chief deputy Gary Carroll, Jones said he noticed a funnel cloud filled with dust, mud and debris coming toward him in the middle of the road.
Jones told the deputy that he hit his brakes, and the next thing he knew the tractor-trailer he was driving was on its side in the road. Jones was able to climb out the passenger side of the truck uninjured. Carroll also noted that at about the same time as the high wind incident that turned Jones’ truck over, a power pole snapped in Cadwell causing a power outage and traffic delays.

Culvert Upheaval in Sullivan

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Photo by Mike Brothers Culvert Upheaval in Sullivan During the heavy rains in and around Sullivan a culvert on Patterson Street failed, taking half the street with it. Chief of Police John Love noted that the road is closed until repairs can be made to the culvert and street, and residents should seek alternative routes.

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Culvert Upheaval in Sullivan
During the heavy rains in and around Sullivan a culvert on Patterson Street failed, taking half the street with it. Chief of Police John Love noted that the road is closed until repairs can be made to the culvert and street, and residents should seek alternative routes.

Water Rising in Bethany

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Photos by RR Best Water Rising in Bethany As in most areas of Moultrie County the rains of the past few days have caused water to rise in the Bethany area. Mayor Bill Ashley Jr. reported that water in low lying neighborhoods was a problem but hadn’t gotten into homes. He said Illinois Department of Transportation crews have been clearing debris from the highway as water subsides and that the water is still over the roadway along Route 32 in the Lovington area and Highway 128 south toward Shelbyville, besides many of the rural roads.

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Water Rising in Bethany
As in most areas of Moultrie County the rains of the past few days have caused water to rise in the Bethany area. Mayor Bill Ashley Jr. reported that water in low lying neighborhoods was a problem but hadn’t gotten into homes. He said Illinois Department of Transportation crews have been clearing debris from the highway as water subsides and that the water is still over the roadway along Route 32 in the Lovington area and Highway 128 south toward Shelbyville, besides many of the rural roads.

Bethany Legion Poker Winner

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Photo provided Bethany Legion Poker Winner Matthew “The Head” Hunter was winner of the Bethany American Legion Post 507 poker tournament that was held Dec 12.  Hunter bested a field of 57 players to bring home the trophy and win the biggest tournament to date.

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Bethany Legion Poker Winner
Matthew “The Head” Hunter was winner of the Bethany American Legion Post 507 poker tournament that was held Dec 12.  Hunter bested a field of 57 players to bring home the trophy and win the biggest tournament to date.

England Completes Doctorate

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Photo Submitted England Completes Doctorate E. Scott England, formerly of Sullivan, recently completed his Ph.D. at Indiana State University. England successfully defended his dissertation, The Relationship Among Reasons Teachers Entered the Profession, Job Satisfaction, and Willingness to Encourage Others before his dissertation committee December 11. He will participate in the May commencement ceremony at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind. England is currently the PK – 3 principal of North Side School in Fairfield. He was formerly a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School. Prior to becoming a certified teacher, he was a special education aide with the Sullivan school district. Dr. England (right) is pictured with his dissertation chair, Dr. Todd Whitaker, after successfully defending his dissertation.

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England Completes Doctorate
E. Scott England, formerly of Sullivan, recently completed his Ph.D. at Indiana State University. England successfully defended his dissertation, The Relationship Among Reasons Teachers Entered the Profession, Job Satisfaction, and Willingness to Encourage Others before his dissertation committee December 11. He will participate in the May commencement ceremony at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind.
England is currently the PK – 3 principal of North Side School in Fairfield. He was formerly a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School. Prior to becoming a certified teacher, he was a special education aide with the Sullivan school district.
Dr. England (right) is pictured with his dissertation chair, Dr. Todd Whitaker, after successfully defending his dissertation.

Sounds of the Season

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Photo by RR Best Sounds of the Season Tessa Welty holds Emmersyn Jiannoni while listening to the Sullivan Elementary and Middle schools’ holiday program which musically set the tone for the season.

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Sounds of the Season
Tessa Welty holds Emmersyn Jiannoni while listening to the Sullivan Elementary and Middle schools’ holiday program which musically set the tone for the season.