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A Fantastical Look at ‘Less’ and ‘Fewer’

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

Despite there being dragons, prodigious bloodshed and eight long seasons, I’ve largely enjoyed finally watching “Game of Thrones.”
There was an awful lot (of awfulness) that happened during this series, but it had its subtleties, too.
I especially enjoyed the running grammar-correcting subtext.
Stannis Baratheon in the second season corrects Ser Davos Seaworth, who was an illiterate smuggler, telling him it was “fewer” fingers, not less.
In the seventh season, in an episode I watched two weeks ago, Jon Snow asks Davos, “How many men do we have in the North to fight him — 10,000? Less?”
Davos’ response: “Fewer.” Read More

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OV School Board Votes for Masks at School

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

•August 18, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Okaw Valley School Board held a special meeting Monday evening in the Okaw Valley Middle School media center with many parents and concerned citizens in attendance. The main order of business on the agenda was to update the Return to School Plan 2021-2022.
The public in attendance was not masked, however, all but one board member was wearing a mask.
The initial plan approved at the July 22 school board meeting said the school year would begin with a mask optional policy. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a mandate August 4 that masks would be required for students, teachers and staff at pre-kindergarten-12th grade schools. This mandate was the reason the board met Monday, to decide whether or not to require masks for students, faculty and administration at school. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Josephine Agnes Trummel

News Progress Posted on August 16, 2021 by webmasterAugust 16, 2021

Josephine Agnes Trummel

Josephine Agnes Trummel, 98, of Lovington passed away 6:10 a.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Lovington.
Agnes was born November 10, 1922, in New Douglas; the daughter of Albert P. and Amy I. (Floyd) Heim. She married Norm L. Trummel on September 18, 1941, in Decatur; he preceded her in death on October 5, 2009. Agnes and Norm farmed in Sanner Chapel then moved to Lovington in 1944. She was a devoted farmer’s wife, mother, grandmother and worked as a nurse for Decatur Memorial Hospital for 23 years. She was a member of the Home Bureau in her early years of marriage and a 4H Leader. Agnes was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gideons International, the First Christian Church in Lovington where she served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher and taught Vacation Bible School and she was a Chi Rho Leader for 8 years. She spent her years serving the Lord through her garden, flowers and cooking.
She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie (Frank) Castelli of Decatur; sister, Helen Seuss of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Angela (Nick) Hughes, Jeff (Kristy) Castelli, Cindy (Scott) Meyer, Laura Castelli and Shari (Brian) Burke; great-grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, Matt, Victoria, Emily, Joanie, David, Cody, Justin, Cassie, Hannah, Hailey, Chris, Matt, Ashley and Samantha. Agnes is also survived by 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Richard Trummel; daughter, Joyce Hopping; grandson, Mike Castelli; great-granddaughter, Rachel Wood; great-great-granddaughter, Alaina Jarnagin; brother, Albert Heim; sister, Etta Jorgenson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Fair Havens Senior Living for their loving and wonderful care and to Transition Hospice, especially Dani and Brandi, for their care in helping Agnes have a wonderful transition to her final resting place with the Lord.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Obituaries 8-11-2021: Randy Rhodes

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

Randy Rhodes

Randy Rhodes, 66, of Athens, Alabama (formerly of Bethany) passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday July 6, 2021. Randy was born June 12, 1955, a son of John Rhodes and Louise-Rhodes Dowling. Read More

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Obituaries 8-11-2021: Vivian McElvain

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

Vivian McElvain

Vivian Elaine McElvain left this Earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:40 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. She was 93. Read More

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Okaw Valley Sports Schedules

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

•August 11, 2021•
Boys and Girls Cross Country

8/24 vs Tuscola at Crowder Park 4:00 pm
8/28 @ Paris Invitational 8:30 am
9/4 @ Cowchip Classic in Chrisman9:00 am
9/7 @ Bement 3:00 pm Read More

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Obituaries 8-11-2021: June Donaldson

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

June Donaldson

June Donaldson, 49, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:44 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021, in her residence. Read More

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Schmohe Competes at Illinois Senior Championship Meet

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

Photo by Wurstbaugh Photography
Ethan Schmohe recently competed at the Illinois Senior Championship meet in Westmont.

•August 11, 2021•
Submitted by Sara Cremeens

Ethan Schmohe represented the Sullivan Blue Dolphins at the Illinois Senior Championship meet August 30 and 31 in Westmont, Illinois at the new FMC Natatorium. Like many athletes Schmohe has had a rough year in his competitive sport. Between pool shutdowns, meets being canceled it has been a true challenge to stay in shape and at the competitive level it takes to qualify for the Illinois Championship meet. Read More

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2021 Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair Results

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

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Julia Hildebrandt shows a goat during the Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair.

•August 11, 2021•
General Show Grand Champions

Animal Science - Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Clothing & Textiles – Sarina Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Crops- Gareth Coffer, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Electricity – Carson Kappes, Villa Grove, Camargo Champs
Family Heritage – Lidia Manzella, Tuscola, Country Clovers
Food & Nutrition – Julia Moody, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Geology – Carson Nixon, Bethany, Sunny Side Flea Flickers
Vegetable Gardening – Miah Voegel, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Health – Julia Moody, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Natural Resources – Landon Kappes Villa Grove, Camargo Champs
Photography – Hannah Creek, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Theatre Arts – Miranda Tschopp, Tuscola, Country Clovers
Visual Arts – Anyssa Coffer, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars
Woodworking – Josh Mathias, Arcola, Camargo Champs
Dog- Kadence Kennedy, Bethany, Sunny Side Flea Flickers
Cat – Elena Frahm- Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs Read More

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Lake Land College News

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

•August 11, 2021•
Lake Land College to host virtual Court Reporting Technology information session

Lake Land College will be hosting a virtual information session for its new Court Reporting Technology Degree special admission program September 1 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about the career opportunities available to court reporters.
The introduction of the program follows the increased high demand for court reporting and closed-captioning professionals throughout the nation.
“Court reporting creates several opportunities for rewarding career paths for students who are interested in developing this skill set,” Lisa Earp, business instructor/director of court reporting/office professionals program coordinator, said.
Instructors for the program will be available to answer questions, and all are welcome to attend. To register, visit lakelandcollege.edu/visit/. Read More

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The Kirby Foods meat department delivered hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Wednesday the 16th, thanks to a generous anonymous donation. The hams will provide a nice Easter dinner.


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