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Annual High School Art Competition Entry Time

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•March 14, 2018•

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.

“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Thousands of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” Read More

Women’s History And Social Security

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•March 14, 2018•

By Gerald Tilley
Social Security District Manager

March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to focus not just on women’s achievements, but on the challenges women continue to face. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Knowing this, you can take control of your own rich and independent history, with knowledge you can get from Social Security. Read More

Millikin Dedicates University Commons

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•March 14, 2018•

Millikin University will dedicate its University Commons with a week-long celebration of events March 19-24. Millikin invites the local and campus community to join in the Week of Celebration as the University Commons becomes Millikin’s new front door, crossroads and gathering place. Read More

Sullivan FFA Annual Auction 

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•March 14, 2018•

The Seventh Annual Sullivan FFA/Sullivan FFA Alumni Auction is Saturday, March 17 in the Sullivan High School gym.

A complimentary meal is provided by the alumni and Terry Warren Catering starting at 4:30 p.m.

The FFA raffle auction starts at 4:30 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 6 p.m. conducted by the Huber Auction team. The sale bill is continuously updated, and it may be found at www.sites.google.com/sullivan.k12.il.us/sullivanffa

All proceeds go the Sullivan FFA and Sullivan FFA Alumni to fund various scholarship programs, FFA Chapter activities and conferences, and the purchase of items for the agriculture department such as agri-science laboratory tables, greenhouse tables, and chapter computer technology.

OV’s Bunfill and Hill  Play in All-Star Game

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•March 14, 2018•

The 25th annual boys’ basketball Central Illinois All-Star game is set for March 24 in Cumberland. There is a three-point contest at 7:05 p.m., and tip-off of the game involving senior players from the LOVC against senior players from the NTC is set for 7:30. Jared Bunfill and Austin Hill will represent Okaw Valley and the LOVC in that game.

Donkey Basketball Returns

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•March 14, 2018•

At the end of the month, a successful fundraiser - a sporting event with comical intent - will return to Sullivan.

A four-team donkey basketball tournament is scheduled for Thursday, March 22 in the Sullivan High School gym. Pre-tickets may be purchased at Sullivan Elementary School and ATA Martial Arts (located downtown on the square in Sullivan). Presale tickets will also include donkey ears for each child in attendance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30.

Sponsored by Sullivan Elementary School PTO, funds raised will be used for field trips, supplies for the classroom, playground needs and more at Sullivan Elementary School.

The four teams include members from staff in all three Sullivan CUSD #300 schools and community members. PTO will also have for sale donkey ears and Redskins Spirit merchandise including pom pons to cheer on your favorite players. Free donkey rides will take place during intermission.

Sullivan Post Prom committee will hold a hot dog meal in the SHS commons beginning at 5 p.m. Concessions will also be available throughout the night.

Area Players Earn OV Division Honors

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•March 14, 2018•

Several area basketball players earned all-Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest Division honors this past week.

For Okaw Valley, senior Jared Bunfill was named to the 7-member 2017-18 all-Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest Division boys basketball team.

Bunfill averaged a team-high 11.9 points per game. Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is a group shot from Lovington’s Centennial in 1950. Pictured are Mattie Aschermann, Verle Lawson, Georgia Hesler, Ezola Izatt, Mrs. Art Stocks, Bedd Burress, Max Hoover, Bill Flavel, Gerald Murphy and Icky Hesler. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

Bethany Village Board Runs Into Snag With Landlord/Renter Agreement

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Attorneys agree to exchange viewpoints

•March 14, 2018•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

The village of Bethany and landlords ongoing issues over who pays utility charges for delinquent renters will wait for attorneys to review a possible compromise.

Andrew W. B. Bequette of Bequette Law Office in Urbana is representing Gary Meritt and other landlords regarding the village of Bethany’s proposed Landlord/Renter Agreement.

He asked the board to table any action they were contemplating until he and the village attorney could meet and discuss concerns. Bequette outlined some of those concerns and advised that some of the items in the agreement could leave the village open to litigation. The two attorneys exchanged viewpoints and agreed to meet. Read More