•July 11, 2018•
A pancake breakfast will be offered at the Findlay Community Center 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28.
All you can eat pancakes for a free will donation at the door.
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Fritz Named Area Baseball Player of the Year
•July 11, 2018•
Garrett Fritz was named Herald and Review player of the year and was joined on the all area team by several of his teammates.
Austin Harshman - First Team - Harshman was a dynamic leadoff hitter for the Wolves who hit .417 with a home run and 25 RBI. He showed off a strong arm in center field and pitched in relief while assuming occasional starts on the mound, going 7-0 with a 0.22 ERA in 32.1 innings with 39 strikeouts. Read More
Jackpot Winner
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Jackpot Winner
Sullivan Economic Development and Chamber Executive Director Laurrie Minor presents Darrian Sparrow with the annual Fourth of July raffle grand prize of $4891.00. The winning ticket number was 14242.
Fire Contained
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Fire Contained
Findlay Fire Chief Ed Voltenburg was returning home from a mutual aid call to Shelbyville at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, July 7 when he noticed a burning garage west of the Findlay Marina. He called out Findlay firefighters just getting home from the earlier call, and they responded quickly and were able to get the garage owned by Nancy Beam cooled down until help arrived from the Sullivan, Windsor and Bethany fire departments.
Art for Children
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Art for Children
An art camp for children going into first grade through sixth grade was held at the Sullivan Masonic Lodge June 24-28. There were 39 students from Sullivan, Bethany, Lovington, Arthur, and even two from Texas. Camp ran Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with young artists painting pottery, making collages, doing T-shirt designs, painting and hiding rocks, as well as creating a canvas painting. Eight high school and middle school volunteers helped make the camp possible. Molly Reeder-Foust, a local artist and high school art teacher in Decatur, conducted the class.
New Form of E-cigs Lures Teens Despite No Proof it’s Safe
•July 4, 2018•
By Gordon Hopkins,
Rural Health News Service
The electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, has been touted – without proof – as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products and perhaps even a method of breaking the tobacco habit altogether. Now a new, related product with the brand name JUUL has entered the market and is especially appealing to teens.
An e-cigarette, which looks much like a traditional cigarette, heats a liquid to create an aerosol, called “vapor,” that can be inhaled.
It is true that many of the toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke are not present in the “vapor.” However, most e-cigarettes still contain nicotine in addition to some chemicals not necessarily found in tobacco.
A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published in Environmental Health Perspectives says some chemicals in e-cigarettes are linked to a severe respiratory disorder and that nicotine is still addictive even if it’s delivered in a vapor.
Furthermore, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved electronic cigarettes as a safe or effective method to quit smoking.
The bottom line is, no study has yet identified the long-term effects of “vaping,” and the belief that it is somehow safer than regular cigarettes may lead users to indulge more than they might otherwise. Read More
F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay Run/Walk
•July 4, 2018•
The fifth annual F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay 5k run/walk will be held during the Walleye Festival Friday, July 27 with registration at 6 p.m. and race time at 7 p.m.
It is a trial/road course event with registration, start and finish taking place at Eagle Creek State Park on Lake Shelbyville.
Three awards will be presented per age group and gender. Overall male and female will be eliminated from their age groups.
Beer tent tickets will be available.
On line registration is available at www.active.com or contact Jody McCormick at 217/725-5176 for more information.
Swiss Alps for SHS Students
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Swiss Alps for SHS Students
Sullivan High School students and community members traveled to Austria, Germany and Switzerland over a 10-day period in June. While there the group visited Vienna, Munich, Lucerne, and Heidelberg. They were able to spend three nights in the Swiss Alps and made many memories. Marsha Kirby is planning a summer 2019 trip to Italy and Greece and has room for more individuals who are interested. Call 217-853-6842 for more information.
NFPA Offers Critical Safety Reminders
•July 4, 2018•
With the Fourth of July fast approaching and the summer months upon us, indulging in barbecues, holiday parties and swimming often top the list of activities to enjoy during the summer season. To help everyone do so safely, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about potential summer fire and electrical hazards, and providing tips and recommendations to minimize them.
“By knowing where potential fire and electrical hazards exist during the summer months and taking the needed steps to prevent them, people can enjoy activities such as grilling, swimming and celebrating the Fourth of July while keeping their families, guests and homes safe,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of NFPA’s Outreach and Advocacy Division.
Following are NFPA’s summer-related safety statistics and tips:
Fireworks: NFPA recommends that revelers refrain from using consumer fireworks and attend public fireworks displays put on by trained professionals. Read More
United Way Moultrie County Strengthens the Community
•July 4, 2018•
For the first time in recent years United Way was able to fund requests for the eight Moultrie County agencies that applied.
United Way Director of Community Impact James Keith pointed out fund-raising efforts increased by 30% allowing all eight agency requests to be granted. Keith emphasized agencies involved such as Moultrie County Counseling Center, Moultrie Beacon and DOVE also work together to make the most effective use of those funds possible.
“One positive impact on the community is the Peace Meal program which uses great local partners to reach out,” Keith said of the kind of agency programs supported by United Way.
He emphasized that one reason United Way is effective is that all the money donated in Moultrie County is decided by a local five person board, assuring what is donated here stays here and used the best way possible.
“We have to give a great deal of credit to our friends at Agri-Fab and Hydro-Gear,” Stan Parks, director of Resource Development for United Way began.
“The employees participating in the United Way campaign have been extremely generous,” Parks said of fund-raising at the industries, as well as other businesses in Moultrie County.
“Even those who aren’t making much money donate because a lot of times they have a relative or know someone receiving help from one of the agencies United Way supports,” Parks continued. Read More