Recent Obituaries: Gerald “Jerry” Rohman

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Gerald “Jerry” Rohman Gerald Edward “Jerry” Rohman, 76, of Sullivan, passed away 8:37 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, for friends and family to Celebrate the Life of Gerald. No service will be held. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation: kidney.org. Jerry was born August 14, 1945, in Spring Valley; the son of Harold G. and Marcella (Murphy) Rohman. He married Janet Chappel on October 18, 2002, in Sullivan; she survives. He was … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•October 20, 2021• Golf Boys During a tough fall sports season for Sullivan High School, the Sullivan boys’ golf team has given fans more than expected. After winning the Central A&M Boys Golf Regional with a score of 314 at Moweaqua two Wednesdays ago, the Redskins placed fifth in the Boys Golf Sectional at Beecher Monday. Sullivan finished with a team score of 350 in the 12-team sectional. Host Beecher won the sectional meet with a score of 323. Camden Dwyer led the Redskins with a score of 82, and Del Diepholz followed with an 86. Brett Bushue and Ben … Read More

Obituaries 10-13-2021: Marilyn Andres

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Marilyn Andres Marilyn May Slover Andres, Sullivan native and former area resident, passed away suddenly October 10, 2021, in the Memphis, Tenn. area. She was born May 12, 1941, in Decatur, daughter of Russell and Vera Slover. She grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1959. … Read More

Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous

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•October 20, 2021• The Moweaqua Muddy Water Rendezvous will be October 16 and 17. Saturday hours are 10 am to dark and Sunday hours are 10 am to 2 pm. Take a step back in time and re-live the past with the Prairieland Frontiersmen Club at their annual fall rendezvous. This year’s events include: tomahawk throwing, long bow shooting, black powder gun demonstration, blacksmithing, wood working, rug weaving, new working sawmill, candy canon. Saturday’s meal will be ham and bean dinner or vegetable soup with cornbread. Sunday’s meal will be chili. Hot dogs and sloppy joes will be provided both … Read More

Sullivan VFW Post 6410 to Host Speaker

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•October 20, 2021• The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6410 at Sullivan continues to support fellow veterans and their families, as they have for the past seventy five years. Veteran members and the auxiliary work to respect the sacrifices and commitment of every soldier who has served in the military. This Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, will begin with the placement of the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier honoring present serving soldiers, veteran soldiers and those who gave their life. It is the hope of Sullivans’ Post #6410 that each of us take a moment to reflect … Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Quest Dance Convention

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•October 20, 2021• Sullivan Dance Studio hosted the ultimate Broadway experience with Quest Intensive September 18-19. Two Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Lauren Gibbs and Christine Sienicki, taught choreography, took headshots, held mock auditions, hosted a showcase, gave awards and more. Nineteen Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team members attended the two day event. Those attending were: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Emma Lawrence, Maleah Matteson, Elizabeth Owens, Macie Rodgers, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle and Lyla Wright. Special Awards & Scholarships were … Read More

PAHCE Co-County Meeting

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•October 20, 2021• The annual PAHCE Co-County meeting will be held Thursday, October 21 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park, Arthur. Registration begins at 10:30 am with the meeting beginning at 11:00 am. The morning speaker will be Rebecca Comstock, Coordinator at Moultrie County Dove Violence Center, who will speak regarding what Dove does for people and what her duties are. If you have any donations for Dove please bring them. Any items are greatly appreciated. The afternoon program will begin at 1:00 pm with Arthur Police Chief Mark Goodman regarding spam and fraud. This is something that … Read More

MC Beacon Finds Employment for Consumers in Community

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•October 20, 2021• Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Recognized each October, NDEAM is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities as well as provide education and promote diversity, equity and inclusion through awareness raising and action. Our own Moultrie County Beacon is doing what they can to “raise awareness” right here in Sullivan. “And we are taking ‘action’ by actively helping our friends (most of whom currently work at the Beacon) find employment in the community”, said Stan Parks, Job coach at the Beacon. … Read More