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Grammar Moses: I Have The Perfect Wife

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•July 21, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

So, I left the stove burner on the other day while engrossed in a novel over lunch.
As I was cleaning up the dishes, I caught a whiff of natural gas — and quickly snapped it off.
“Boy, I’m glad that was you,” my wife said, relieved that it was I — not she — who nearly blew us up.
“It couldn’t have been me, because I’m much more perfect,” she added.
Such is the dynamic in my house.
This, of course, launched a discussion about whether one can be “more perfect,” idiom notwithstanding. “Or slightly pregnant.”
I’m sure you’ve heard someone — whether that someone is you or another person — remark, “That’s even more perfect.” Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is the Sullivan square around 1910. 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.

Mobile Food Pantry

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•July 21, 2021•

The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, August 4 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. You must sign up prior to July 28. Call 217-774-9546 during business hours of Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household size on June 16, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Windsor Grade School Cafeteria.

Local Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation To OVHS FFA

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•July 21, 2021•
Local farmer Michael Reedy recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Okaw Valley High School FFA.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. Read More

Deer Hunting

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•July 21, 2021•

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that it is taking applications from youth firearm deer hunters and youth and adult archery deer hunters for Fall 2021 deer hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP).
Applications for IRAP Youth Firearm Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Youth-Shotgun-Deer.aspx.
Applications for IRAP Youth and Adult Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Archery-Deer-Hunting.aspx.

SCED Elf Hunt

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•July 21, 2021•

The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development have announced plans for this year’s Elf Hunt. Ways that a person can participate include sponsoring an elf sign, which can be done by businesses and individuals this year. When you receive your sign, you hang it in your business window or place outside where it’s easy to see and safe for people to take a photo with it. Organizations or businesses that don’t have a place to display an elf sign can ask about having their sign placed by the SCED office. Members without a physical location to diplay will be displayed in a public location. Every photo posted to the SCED Facebook page of a person, pet or family in front of a sponsors Elf sign is an entry into the contest to win prizes. More elf sightings equals more prizes. If you would like to sponsor an Elf Hunt sign for $20 please contact the SCED by September 30.

Dr Selvidge Conducts Biblical Health Series

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•July 21, 2021•
Dr. Don Selvidge, retired Mattoon chiropractor, is conducting a Biblical Health and Healing Series at the 407 Grant Street Church of Christ in Sullivan each Thursday at 7 PM. The discussion class will explore what the Bible teaches about staying healthy and getting well when sick.
After graduation from Harding University in 1968,vthe Selvidges served at Namwianga mission and in village evangelism in Kalomo, Zambia, Africa. After returning from Africa, Dr. Don worked as a teacher and school counselor. In 1978 Dr. Don and Dr. Nancy attended Logan University where they received their chiropractic degrees in 1982. Read More

Lake Land College to Host Introductory Court Reporting Class

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•July 21, 2021•
Lake Land College will host a court reporting First Steps class on July 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Webb Hall, room 081. The class is a free three-hour introductory course and is open to anyone interested in learning about the court reporting profession.
Attendees will learn about the career opportunities available to court reporters, as well as have the opportunity to gain experience on the industry-standard steno machine.
The class will also allow attendees to ask questions and explore the possibility of pursuing a career in court reporting.
Those interested in attending the First Steps class are asked to register at ilcrs.com/firststeps. Read More