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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.

See You At the Pole

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Photo by Mike Brothers See You At the Pole Pictured above senior Blake Stewart reads scripture prior to the group prayer. Sullivan school students, staff and community members gathered around the flag pole at Sullivan Middle School for the annual “See You At the Pole” prayer at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 23. The event was coordinated by parent Amy Diener. Senior Adam White gave some background on the event. Scripture and prayers were given for the faculty, administration and students.

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See You At the Pole
Pictured above senior Blake Stewart reads scripture prior to the group prayer. Sullivan school students, staff and community members gathered around the flag pole at Sullivan Middle School for the annual “See You At the Pole” prayer at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 23. The event was coordinated by parent Amy Diener. Senior Adam White gave some background on the event. Scripture and prayers were given for the faculty, administration and students.

Okaw Valley Royalty

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Photo courtesy Jeni Yantis Okaw Valley Royalty Nick Tipsword and Gretchen Macklin were crowned as the 2015 Okaw Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen at the homecoming dance Saturday, September 19.

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Okaw Valley Royalty
Nick Tipsword and Gretchen Macklin were crowned as the 2015 Okaw Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen at the homecoming dance Saturday, September 19.

Great Weather Makes For a Great Hullabaloo

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duck winner

ducks in the fountian

selfie from tower top

wrecking ball

Great Weather Makes For a Great Hullabaloo Photos by RR Best Hullabaloo on the square in Sullivan enjoyed a sunny afternoon Sunday, Sept 20 as some 1800 visitors from all over the area came to town. With the help of 28 sponsors and 85 volunteers New Life Church coordinated the three hour event with a host of inflatables and family oriented entertainment. “What we like to think is that Hullabaloo offers something for everyone,” volunteer Cheri Wood said. “It’s a totally free event that is safe for all ages,” she continued. She pointed out this is the fifth year for Hullabaloo. “The first couple of years we held it in October, and the first year we had snow flurries, and our hands were freezing to the duck pond.” Since moving to September, Hullabaloo has grown every year with folks coming from Springfield, Champaign, Neoga, Shelbyville and other surrounding communities this year. Wood noted the inflatables were very popular as was laser tag and the rock climbing wall. “There were lines at all the events during the three hours,” Wood said noting the beautiful weather and sense of community made this year’s Hullabaloo another great success.