Obituaries 9-23-2015: Wilma King

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Wilma King Graveside services for Wilma Irene Henderson King were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in French Cemetery in Allenville. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. She passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 93 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born in Sullivan December 6, 1921 to Hugh and Hazel Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bud (Betty) Henderson, her first husband Alvie Lee and her second husband William “Bill” King. Throughout her life she was cherished deeply by the many children who considered her … Read More

Prayer Vigil on Life Chain

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•September 23, 2015• Members of Sullivan Life Chain will gather at the corner of Harrison and Jackson streets in Sullivan for a prayer vigil 2-3 p.m. Sunday Oct. 4. As part of  “National Life Chain Sunday” local committee members will have signs for participants to hold while standing along these streets as they pray for abortion to end. Women who are considering having an abortion will be included in the prayer.  This is a peaceful prayer vigil while taking a stand against abortion. Questions may be directed to Life Chain committee members at 232-8881 or 433-7767.  Those having a large … Read More

Sullivan Golf Team Wins at Home

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•September 23, 2015• Sullivan Country Club was host to Altamont and Arcola Arthur-Lovinton/Atwood-Hammond golfers Sept. 21 with Sullivan shooting 180 for the win. Altamont followed with a 182, and Arcola finished at third with a 184. Arcola’s Clayton Miller was the medalist, shooting a 36 for AALAH which has a 10-3 season record. Sullivan varsity men’s golf is 14-3 on the season. Caden Ellis led with a 43; Eric Keller -45; Joey Davison -47; Tommy Schibur-49; Adam White-45; and Kaleb Shumard-53. … Read More

AALAH Wins Triangular

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•September 23, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond golfers took control winning a triangular match against Casey-Westfield and Tri-County at Arcola Thursday, Sept 17. Clayton Miller was the medalist for the Arcola/ALAH team, shooting an even par 35. Shannon Herschberger was runner-up shooting a 40. … Read More

Tri-County Over Knights in Volleyball

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•September 23, 2015• Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knight volleyball team traveled to Tri-County for a meet Thursday, Sept 17 with Tri-County dominating. The Knights record is 6-5 overall with Tri-County winning 19-25 and 16-25 over the varsity team. Makayla Brown had two kills and two digs on the night, Hannah Leal supplied three kills and two digs; Kim Davis had three digs; Abby Foreman came up with five kills and three assists. … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Charles Condiff

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Charles Condiff Funeral services for Charles Marion Condiff, 82, of Oreana were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial with military rites was in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta. He died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. … Read More

CEFS 50 Years of Accomplishments

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•September 23, 2015• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently showcased their 50th year of accomplishments that demonstrated that community action helps people and changes lives. During the 2015 annual meeting some very special people and organizations were recognized as valuable community partners who enhanced the level of service to those in need. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “Without community partners like Moultrie County Interagency it would have been difficult to attain and achieve the agency outcomes and successes.” Moultrie County Interagency is comprised of members from several private, public and nonprofit agencies who have joined together to provide … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Jerry Maxedon

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Jerry Maxedon Graveside services for Jerry M. Maxedon, 74, of Sullivan were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Camfield Cemetery in rural Sullivan with Kenny Bontrager officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted with arrangements. He died at 12:59 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

Opening Symphony at Kirkland Fine Arts Center Saturday

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•September 23, 2015• The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will present its opening night concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature performances of Janáček’s “On an Overgrown Path” and Bloch’s “Concerto Grosso.” Following an intermission, the MDSO will perform Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4” featuring soloists Georgia Hornbacker on violin, Millikin professor of music, and Andrea Frakes Pope ‘97, a mezzo-soprano. Andrea Frakes Pope has performed as a recitalist and soloist throughout central Illinois as well as the Kansas City and Washington, D.C. areas. She has performed with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, the … Read More