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Sullivan Homecoming Court 2015

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Photograph courtesy Wurtsbaugh Photography Sullivan Homecoming Court King and Queen: Austin Minnigerode & Carlin Nuzzo. Sullivan High School coronation court from left top row: Dalace Ray, Adam White, Zane Uphoff, Grant King (all seniors) Charlie Goss (junior escort), Trevor Elder (sophomore escort) and Cullen Dyer (freshman escort). From left bottom: Emily Stutzman, Cadisen Nuzzo, Holly Lamb, Hannah Goad (all seniors), Tatum Ellis (junior attendant), Abby Cravatta (sophomore attendant) and Josie Orris (freshman attendant).

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Sullivan Homecoming Court
King and Queen: Austin Minnigerode & Carlin Nuzzo. Sullivan High School coronation court from left top row: Dalace Ray, Adam White, Zane Uphoff, Grant King (all seniors) Charlie Goss (junior escort), Trevor Elder (sophomore escort) and Cullen Dyer (freshman escort).
From left bottom: Emily Stutzman, Cadisen Nuzzo, Holly Lamb, Hannah Goad (all seniors), Tatum Ellis (junior attendant), Abby Cravatta (sophomore attendant) and Josie Orris (freshman attendant).

Windsor Students of September 2015

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Windsor Students of September Windsor High School has named junior Charles Farmer, son of Sara Palmore, September Student of the Month. He is in FFA and cheerleading and hopes to become a welder or pipefitter after he graduates. Seventh grader Adilyn McCray is the September Student of the Month at Windsor Junior High. She is the daughter of Chad and Faith McCray and participates in band, tumbling, soccer, and volleyball. Pictured at right are Charles Farmer and Adilyn McCray.

Windsor Students of September
Windsor High School has named junior Charles Farmer, son of Sara Palmore, September Student of the Month. He is in FFA and cheerleading and hopes to become a welder or pipefitter after he graduates.
Seventh grader Adilyn McCray is the September Student of the Month at Windsor Junior High. She is the daughter of Chad and Faith McCray and participates in band, tumbling, soccer, and volleyball. Pictured at right are Charles Farmer and Adilyn McCray.

SOV Homecoming Parade 2015

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Photos by RR Best The Sullivan homecoming parade entertained crowds on a brisk Friday. Spectators were treated to candy thrown from the participants which included (from right counter clockwise) SOV football player, homecoming court candidates, members of the Sullivan High School class of 1975 celebrating 40 years, and Sullivan teachers dressed for success.

Photos by RR Best
The Sullivan homecoming parade entertained crowds on a brisk Friday. Spectators were treated to candy thrown from the participants which included Sullivan band member, SOV football player, homecoming court candidates, members of the Sullivan High School class of 1975 celebrating 40 years, and Sullivan teachers dressed for success.

class of 75 court girls courtyard flote player teachers

Early Morning Crash

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Photo by RR Best Early Morning Crash At about 1 a.m. Sunday morning the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. was called to a rear end crash at the bridge construction site over Lake Shelbyville on Route 32, south of Sullivan. The Jeep pictured was driven by Sara Szachnitowski, who was charged with driving under the influence. A passenger in her vehicle was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service.

Photo by RR Best
Early Morning Crash
At about 1 a.m. Sunday morning the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. was called to a rear end crash at the bridge construction site over Lake Shelbyville on Route 32, south of Sullivan. The Jeep pictured was driven by Sara Szachnitowski, who was charged with driving under the influence. A passenger in her vehicle was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service.

Sullivan Art Club

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Sullivan Art Club Photo Submitted Art by Sharon Slaughter The gallery area at Flourishes Gallery and Studios will host the Sullivan Art Club for the next two and a half months, with the opening of the exhibit 1-4 p.m. Sunday, October 18. A variety of art will include paintings in various mediums and subject matter and constructions using various materials by members of the club. At least three of the club’s members will be represented: Ron Bartanen, Sharon Slaughter and Sherry Harris. Studio D will also have a variety of art projects introduced at Art Talk Tuesday, including the pieces created with dryer lint to which many contributed. Flourishes is located at 140 ½ E. Main in downtown Shelbyville.

Sullivan Art Club
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Art by Sharon Slaughter
The gallery area at Flourishes Gallery and Studios will host the Sullivan Art Club for the next two and a half months, with the opening of the exhibit 1-4 p.m. Sunday, October 18. A variety of art will include paintings in various mediums and subject matter and constructions using various materials by members of the club. At least three of the club’s members will be represented: Ron Bartanen, Sharon Slaughter and Sherry Harris.
Studio D will also have a variety of art projects introduced at Art Talk Tuesday, including the pieces created with dryer lint to which many contributed.
Flourishes is located at 140 ½ E. Main in downtown Shelbyville.

Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary

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Photo Submitted Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Officers from left to right: Marcia Roberts of Rantoul-Installing Chaplain from the 19th district (past District President); Samantha Berner-Vice President; Jane Wagner of Buckley-Installing Officer from the 18th district (past District President); Ilena Godwin-Chaplain; Darcel Vitzthum-President; Melanie Byers-Treasurer; Valerie Kalagian-Sergeant at Arms; Tina Bolsen-Historian; Ann Shaw-Secretary.

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Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary
Officers from left to right: Marcia Roberts of Rantoul-Installing Chaplain from the 19th district (past District President); Samantha Berner-Vice President; Jane Wagner of Buckley-Installing Officer from the 18th district (past District President); Ilena Godwin-Chaplain; Darcel Vitzthum-President; Melanie Byers-Treasurer; Valerie Kalagian-Sergeant at Arms; Tina Bolsen-Historian; Ann Shaw-Secretary.

Life Chain of Sullivan 2015

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Photo by RR Best Life Chain of Sullivan Life Chain of Sullivan gathered at the corner of Harrison and Jackson streets for a prayer vigil from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, October 4. Participating in National Life Chain Sunday, local residents displayed Right to Life signs during the peaceful prayer vigil.

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Life Chain of Sullivan
Life Chain of Sullivan gathered at the corner of Harrison and Jackson streets for a prayer vigil from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, October 4. Participating in National Life Chain Sunday, local residents displayed Right to Life signs during the peaceful prayer vigil.

ALAH Homecoming Coronation 2015

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Photo by Alli Powell ALAH Homecoming Coronation Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond celebrated homecoming with the coronation of Knights king, queen and court Saturday, October 3 in Arthur. From left to right: Attendants: Emma Harris (freshman), Kyla Carson (sophomore), and  Erin Wildman (junior). Queen candidates: Kayla Hodge (senior), Ally Irwin (senior),  and Hannah Leal (senior). 2014 Homecoming queen, Jessica Davis and flower girl, Alana Perez. 2015 Homecoming Queen and King, Jazmine Arnett (senior) and Jakob Brewer (senior). Crown bearer, Aden Berry, 2014 Homecoming King, Jeremy Plank. King Canidates: Braxton Eckart (senior), Brenden Teak (senior), and Cade Day (senior). Attendants: Justin Laughlin (junior), Jordan Miller (sophomore), and Kyle Carnahan (freshman). 

Photo by Alli Powell
ALAH Homecoming Coronation
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond celebrated homecoming with the coronation of Knights king, queen and court Saturday, October 3 in Arthur. From left to right: Attendants: Emma Harris (freshman), Kyla Carson (sophomore), and  Erin Wildman (junior). Queen candidates: Kayla Hodge (senior), Ally Irwin (senior),  and Hannah Leal (senior). 2014 Homecoming queen, Jessica Davis and flower girl, Alana Perez. 2015 Homecoming Queen and King, Jazmine Arnett (senior) and Jakob Brewer (senior). Crown bearer, Aden Berry, 2014 Homecoming King, Jeremy Plank. King Canidates: Braxton Eckart (senior), Brenden Teak (senior), and Cade Day (senior). Attendants: Justin Laughlin (junior), Jordan Miller (sophomore), and Kyle Carnahan (freshman). Click HERE for the parade photos.

Annual Senior Expo 2015

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Photo Submitted Annual Senior Expo Mid-Illinois Senior Services held the annual Senior Expo and Health Fair at the Sullivan American Legion hall Sept 29. Mid-IL Senior Services Executive Director Deb Groendal welcomed the crowd of 175 local senior citizens to the morning event. She explained that the Expo is in its 11th year and that 31 vendors were on hand to offer free screenings and information on a variety of health and financial services available in the Sullivan area. Free breakfast sponsored by legislators Chapin Rose and Adam Brown was served to the crowd who enjoyed bingo sponsored by First Mid-Illinois Bank at the end of the event. Above Joyce Jenkins from Sullivan, who attended with husband Walt, gets a free blood pressure check from Kari Moody, RN from Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

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Annual Senior Expo
Mid-Illinois Senior Services held the annual Senior Expo and Health Fair at the Sullivan American Legion hall Sept 29. Mid-IL Senior Services Executive Director Deb Groendal welcomed the crowd of 175 local senior citizens to the morning event. She explained that the Expo is in its 11th year and that 31 vendors were on hand to offer free screenings and information on a variety of health and financial services available in the Sullivan area. Free breakfast sponsored by legislators Chapin Rose and Adam Brown was served to the crowd who enjoyed bingo sponsored by First Mid-Illinois Bank at the end of the event. Above Joyce Jenkins from Sullivan, who attended with husband Walt, gets a free blood pressure check from Kari Moody, RN from Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Celebrating 150 Years

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Photo by RR Best Celebrating 150 Years First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust in Sullivan celebrated 150 years with a customer appreciation cookout Friday, September 25 from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Above: caterer and cook Terry Warren flips pork burgers which were served bank customers free along with chips, cookies and drinks.

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Celebrating 150 Years
First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust in Sullivan celebrated 150 years with a customer appreciation cookout Friday, September 25 from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Above: caterer and cook Terry Warren flips pork burgers which were served bank customers free along with chips, cookies and drinks.