•December 7, 2016•
Lovington Grade School’s first quarter honor rolls include the following students who earned straight As: Max Allen, Quentin Day, Reggie Edmonds, Delaney Gillis, Gavin Mechling, Michaela Powell and Kaitlyn Zander, seventh grade; Kaci Beachy, Connor Edmonds, Chloe Franklin and Josie Hale, sixth grade and Marilyn Hill and Peyton Newberry, fifth grade. Read More
•December 7, 2016•
The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary will host an American Red Cross blood drive on 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Findlay American Legion post.
Holiday refreshments will be available.
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Christmas Parade veterans Mary Ellison (shepherd) and Nancy Vail on parade day.
•December 7, 2016•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Were you along the Sullivan parade route Saturday, Dec. 3 catching candy, listening to the bands and waving to people on the floats?
Now for me, the word “float” usually follows the words root beer so how did it come to be applied to these mobile creations?
They were so named because the first “floats” were decorated barges floating on the Thames for the Lord Mayor’s show.
Floats were first introduced in the Middle Ages when churches used pageant wagons as movable scenery for passion plays. The wagons were pulled through towns, mostly during Corpus Christi when up to 48 wagons were used, one for each play in the Corpus Christi cycle. Read More
•December 7, 2016•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
After returning from their closed session meeting, Sullivan City Council voted to have Jerry Risley fill the position as the street commissioner after Ken Johnson stepped down recently.
Risley begins serving as commissioner December 12 after a new resolution has been passed. He serves until the next election in April 2017.
Mayor Ann Short shared a letter with council members that stated Clem Uptmor would be retiring from his position as director at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library. Michelle Nolen, who has been the children’s librarian, will be the new director starting January 1, 2017.
Other news that was discussed or acted upon:
(at the two previous November meetings) Read More
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Parkland Hosts FFA Agronomy CDE
Members of the Windsor FFA Chapter attended the Section 16 FFA Agronomy CDE at Parkland Community College November 15. The members were tasked with identifying different species of crops and weeds, reading maps of soil types, and judging groups of crops. As a team, the Windsor FFA Chapter placed fourth overall. Tristan Boehm placed in the top 10 in Section 16 as an individual. Members of the team include Kendra Reed, Hannah Morlen, Gage Sattler, Mason Campbell, Tristan Boehm, Brandon Milligan, Whitney Pepperdine, and Colby Kidwell.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Newly Elected County Officials
Judge Dan L. Flannell administered the oaths of office to Moultrie County officials December 1. They were elected during the November 8, 2016 election. Pictured above from left: Republican county board members Tim Rose, Kevin McReynolds, Mike Barringer and Ron White. Democrat Moultrie County circuit clerk Cindy Braden, Republican coroner Lynn Reed, Republican state’s attorney Jeremy Richey and Judge Flannell who administered his final oaths as Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Photo by RR Best
Under Pressure
Timberwolves Connor Cloyd is under pressure from Shelbyville defender during the 55-32 Okaw Valley High School loss to Shelbyville December 2.
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The Okaw Valley High School U.S. Corp of Engineers Cooperative continued last week as students planted trees as part of the environmental restoration phase. Back row left to right: Brody Bland, AnthonyWeekly, Zared Ledbetter, Matthew Buxton, Conner Cloyd, J.T. Bland, and Tanner Coleman. Front row left to right: Cody Hinkle, Cody Drake, Ethan Macklin, Jesse Robinson, Wes Wise
•November 30, 2016•
As snow and ice season looms over Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to remind motorists to be prepared and remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps to prepare for wintry driving conditions, the motoring public can do their part to make this a safe and successful winter driving season.
“Winter driving in Illinois comes with challenges that can be met if you are prepared,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “Our snow and ice teams, as always, are ready for the worst this winter. We’re counting on the public to do its part as well by keeping safety a top priority when traveling.”
Throughout the winter, especially during adverse conditions, motorists should be practicing basic winter driving skills and building extra time into their schedules. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, all travelers are encouraged to follow a few simple rules and tips during the coming months:
• Always wear a seat belt. It’s the law in Illinois.
• Slow down. Slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering and slower braking all are required in winter driving conditions.
• Drop it and drive. Put down the handheld devices – it, too, is the law in Illinois. Read More
•November 30, 2016•
Family movie night is Friday, December 2 at the Sullivan Church of God.
Beginning at 6 p.m. the family is invited to enjoy a free movie with food and beverages also offered.
The Sullivan Church of God is located at 321 N. West St. in Sullivan.