Children’s Museum to Host Holiday Themed Adults Only Event Dec. 3
•November 25, 2015• Children’s Museum of Illinois will again host an “adults only” party December 3 celebrating ugly sweaters, spiked cider, and party games! CMI Adults Only is a fundraiser series designed to introduce community members to the museum and provide community members an opportunity to get out of the house. The Ugly Sweater Party is a BYOB party; CMofIL will not be selling alcohol, but encourages attendees to bring their own bottle to spike their cups. … Read More
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony for Windsor Schools
•November 25, 2015• The Windsor FFA performed a flag folding ceremony Nov. 10 at the Windsor school district’s Veteran’s Day assembly. … Read More
Obituaries 11-25-2015: Stanley Emel
Stanley Emel Robert Stanley Emel, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. A reception for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 27 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private family services will be at a later date. Born July 27, 1932, Stanley was the son of Ralph and Lena Emel. He married Charlotte Pierce December 9, 1951. He is survived by his loving wife. Their extraordinary marriage has always been and will always be an inspiration to all of their family. … Read More
Lady Knights Win in Shelbyville
•November 25, 2015• Arthur-L/Atwood-Hammond Lady Knights traveled to Shelbyville November 23 winning 56-26. Three ALAH team members scored in double figures during a game that had Janette Comstock leading ALAH with five field goals and four points from the free stripe for 14 points. Megan Fifer had four field goals and a three pointer along with a 2-2 trip to the free throw line for 13 points. … Read More
SBL Sullivan Clinic Donates to Sullivan Athletic Booster Club
Remember When? 11-25-2015
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week As quickly as former Sullivan resident Brandon Mitchell paints a portrait these days, it’s sold. The Chicago-area resident, who is a 1984 graduate of Sullivan High School, has sold more than 200 paintings this year after his work captured the attention of of an art agent who noticed some of his pieces while visiting in the home of Mitchell’s cousin. Ten Moultrie County 4-H’ers are working on applications for state 4-H awards. Those competing include Leslie Seelow and Rachel Casteel, both of Lovington; Lindsay Patrick and Stacey Wise, both of Bethany; Amy … Read More
Turkey Time
Obituaries 11-25-2015: Corby Phelps
Corby Phelps Corby Aaron Phelps, 41, of Sullivan passed away at 1:28 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Monday, November 23 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private memorial graveside services will be held at a later date. Corby was born September 23, 1974 in Fresno, Calif., a son of Kurt A. and Cristy A. Brown Phelps Sr. Corby was a loving son, brother and Uncle “Barbie”. Corby was a strong fighter and battled with cancer since he was 19 years old. … Read More
A Good Night for Camping and Reading
at Sullivan Elementary School •November 25, 2015• By Mike Brothers Family Reading Night became a camping adventure at Sullivan Elementary School on November 19. With around 200 parents and students roaming from one indoor campsite to another from 6-7p.m. the Illinois Secretary of State sponsored event got families involved. School librarian Leah Fleming coordinated the annual family reading night with the help of teachers who volunteered time as readers for the event. “This is a way to encourage families to get out together,” Fleming said of the statewide initiative. “It’s a fun night with the family reading together instead of … Read More