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Luminaria Ceremony at Relay for Life June 13

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May 13, 2015

A special Luminaria Ceremony held during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Moultrie County remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminarias will be lit at Wyman Park on June 13 to represent these individuals.
Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria at $10 may do so by contacting Alicia Pettyjohn at 217-356-4861.
“Seeing the candles twinkle against the water at the park and knowing what each light represents is a sight and a feeling that moves you. It’s not really an event; it’s a point in time when everything stands still, and the only thing we feel is love, the breeze, and the beats of our hearts.” said Jamie Crosier, Relay Chairperson. “We hope to sell enough to light the entire area.” Read More

Obituaries 5-13-2015: William Hayse

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William Albert Hayse, 86, of Tuscola died at 6:40 p.m. Monday May 11, 2015 in Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. Family graveside services will be held Thursday in the Tuscola Township Cemetery in Tuscola. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home in Tuscola is handling arrangements.

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Sullivan Seniors Receive Recognition on Awards Night

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May 13, 2015

Listed below are the various scholarships/awards followed by the students who received them during Sullivan High School’s annual Awards Night, which was held May 6:
American Legion Post #68-Keegan Kruckeberg;Barbara Steffens Scholarship-Ariel Heppe; Billy Harris Educational Scholarship-Elissa Stewart and Tori Murphy; Blake Lane Scholarship-Jed Wheeler; Calvin Family Memorial Scholarship-Dakota Clayton; DAR Good Citizens Award-Kennedy Lucas; David Elzy Memorial Scholarship-Kenneth Farley and Nick Cravatta; Delmar Elder Scholarship-Becca Pratt; Dr. Joseph Schrodt/DMH Scholarship-Dylan Hart; Ellsworth & Nellie Lehman Collegiate-Brent Mauck; First National Bank Scholarship-Zac Mayberry; George A. Sentel Lodge #764-Kennedy Lucas; Helping Hands Scholarship-Liam Bechtold; J. Leonard Brown Scholarship-Ariel Heppe; Julio “Jibby” & Ruth Florini Memorial Scholarship-Keegan Kruckeberg; L.J. Hollonbeck Track Memorial Award-Emily Neuhauser; Leon Lane Memorial Scholarship-Dylan Hart; Lewis Lingafelter, Jr. Memorial Read More

Obituaries 5-13-2015: Joy Baumgartner

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Joy Baumgartner, 90, of Sullivan died t 9:50 p.m. Monday May 11, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

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Emery Wins Award from ISHS

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May 13, 2015

Historical researcher Tom Emery of Carlinville, a frequent contributor to multiple Illinois newspapers including the News•Progress, recently won the Award of Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society for his bi-weekly column on Illinois history. Read More

LLC Recognizes Students at Annual Banquet

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Submitted At the Lake Land College Student Recognition Banquet, seven students received the Outstanding Student Award for their academic division. In the back row, from left are: Candace Niemerg, Dieterich, Math and Science Division; Christopher Walk, Neoga, Agriculture Division; and Kallie Koester, Effingham, Humanities and Communication Division. In the front row, from left are: Kayla Black, Brownstown, Social Science and Education Division; Camille Niccum, Greenup, Business Division; Aaron Derby, Sullivan, Technology Division; and Autumn Cullison, Casey, Allied Health Division.

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At the Lake Land College Student Recognition Banquet, seven students received the Outstanding Student Award for their academic division. In the back row, from left are: Candace Niemerg, Dieterich, Math and Science Division; Christopher Walk, Neoga, Agriculture Division; and Kallie Koester, Effingham, Humanities and Communication Division. In the front row, from left are: Kayla Black, Brownstown, Social Science and Education Division; Camille Niccum, Greenup, Business Division; Aaron Derby, Sullivan, Technology Division; and Autumn Cullison, Casey, Allied Health Division.

May 13, 2015

Lake Land College honored its students’ achievements at the annual Student Recognition Banquet held recently in Mattoon.
More than 130 students were officially recognized at the event hosted by the Student Government Association.
Students were recognized for their academic achievements, elected offices and organizational roles for the academic year.
Seven students received the Outstanding Student Award for their academic division, including Aaron Derby of Sullivan, Technology Division. The awards are given to a student from each academic division who has displayed excellence within his/her division as well as contributed to Lake Land College and the community. Read More

Redskins Clinch Conference with Win Over Clinton

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Photo by RR Best Pictured is the Sullivan varsity baseball team with their Central Illinois Conference title plaque, which they won following a 6-2 win over Clinton last Thursday. Pictured, front row, left to right: Brody Elder, Dylan Hart, Jacob Piper, Matthew Sparrow, Blake Stewart, and Nick Frerichs. Back row: head coach Troy Rogers, Zach Hrvol, Levi Nadler, Drew Harris, Dylan Liddiard, Dakota Clayton, and Alec Ballinger.

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Pictured is the Sullivan varsity baseball team with their Central Illinois Conference title plaque, which they won following a 6-2 win over Clinton last Thursday. Pictured, front row, left to right: Brody Elder, Dylan Hart, Jacob Piper, Matthew Sparrow, Blake Stewart, and Nick Frerichs. Back row: head coach Troy Rogers, Zach Hrvol, Levi Nadler, Drew Harris, Dylan Liddiard, Dakota Clayton, and Alec Ballinger.

Will begin regional play next week

May 13, 2015

By Matt Kracht
NP Sports Reporter

The Sullivan Redskins secured the CIC(Central Illinois Conference) inaugural championship Thursday at Leon Lane Memorial Field thanks to a strong pitching performance by Jacob Piper, who went five innings of shutout baseball, ultimately allowing just two runs on two hits over the complete game. Sullivan ran its way to a lead early and held off a sixth inning rally to claim the program’s first conference title in more than 15 years.
Celebrating with his team after the win, head coach Troy Rogers gave all the credit to his players. “These are a great group of kids who played a lot of baseball over the years, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. They deserve it.”
Rogers also complimented Piper who was starting just his second game on the season.
“He had just had some relief appearances, and he is 2-0 now after starting last weekend versus Okaw Valley. I know he is going to throw strikes, keep them off balance, and let his defense work. We have been playing solid defense behind him. We had one hiccup where we gave Clinton a couple extra outs, but Jacob did a good job getting out of it, keeping that four run cushion.” Read More

Team Wise Benefit Planned for Saturday in Bethany

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Submitted Pictured is Christina Wise, a Bethany native that was recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease and is currently undergoing treatment. A benefit will be held this Saturday at the Bethany Fire House to raise money for her ongoing treatment and to raise awareness about the disease. Pictured along with Christina is her husband Wes and their children Amelia and Parker.

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Pictured is Christina Wise, a Bethany native that was recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease and is currently undergoing treatment. A benefit will be held this Saturday at the Bethany Fire House to raise money for her ongoing treatment and to raise awareness about the disease. Pictured along with Christina is her husband Wes and their children Amelia and Parker.

Mother/daughter from Bethany each suffer from Lyme Disease

May 13, 2015
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

Mothers and daughters hope to share many parts of their lives together as they grow older. That may include dances, weddings or even children. But one thing that mothers and daughters hope not to share - is battling the same disease.
Christina Wise has had Lyme Disease for at least 20 to 25 years.The doctors believe she contracted the disease between the age of five to seven years old. Her mother Karen Allen was diagnosed in November of 2014 after experiencing chronic fatigue and major joint pain in her knees, hips and elbows. Since then, the two have been battling the disease together.
“It’s unknown how I contracted it. I was probably five to seven years old. We don’t ever remember a tick biting me, and I never had the bulls eye rash, (a rash that gradually spreads over about 12 inches as part of it clears -appearing like a “bull’s-eye” -CDC.gov) but we went camping and fishing all the time. We were constantly outdoors,” noted Wise. “My mom asked me to get tested. I always had a bad immune system, but we never thought I was ever this sick and that there was a reason for my sickness,” she added. After having a Western Blot Test, (a test done that confirms the diagnosis and detects antibodies), it was confirmed that Wise had Lyme Disease. Read More

Crop Insurance Deadline Near for Ill. Producers

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May 13, 2015

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio that they need to have their Highly Erodible Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) on file with their local USDA service center by June 1. The 2014 Farm Bill required all producers have the form on file by the June 1 deadline to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support.
“Most producers have an AD-1026 certification form on file, however, some specialty crop, nursery, even some corn and soybean producers may not. Those with catastrophic coverage (CAT) may not realize that if they don’t comply with the Conservation Compliance provisions, they will be responsible for the full premium,” said Brian Frieden, director, Springfield Regional Office. “We have taken many steps recently to broaden participation in the crop insurance program as part of the farm safety net, including offering new policies such as the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Supplemental Coverage Option, and extending organic price elections to many new crops.” Read More