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Monday, March 1 - BBQ Pork Sandwich, Mini Potato Bakers, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Fruit Juice
Tuesday, March 2 - Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake, Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Combo
Wednesday, March 3 - Savory Sausage Stew w/Beans, Lyonnais Carrots, Biscuits, Scalloped Pineapple
Thursday, March 4 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Peas, Whole Grain Wheat, Overnight Fruit Salad
Friday, March 5 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Green & Wax Beans w/Pimentos, Apricots, Dinner Roll, Raisins

Recent Obituaries: Hyllis Rhoades

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Hyllis Rhoades

Hyllis F. Rhoades, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away 11:30 p.m. Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Heritage Health, Springfield.
Celebration of Life services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Sullivan First United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Fender officiating assisted by Adam McReynolds. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany.
Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.
Hyllis was born October 5, 1924 in Dunn, the daughter of Walter Henry and Martha Clora Butts Daum. Hyllis, and her husband Virgil, founded and operated the Y-Drive Inn, located in Sullivan, from 1948 to 1965. She had a later career working in food service at the Illinois Masonic Home, until her retirement. Hyllis was a tireless servant for God, devoting herself to the mission of the United Methodist Church. As a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church of Sullivan, she was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and worked tirelessly in its kitchen, serving meals. As an active member of the United Methodist Women, she served as conference President and Treasurer. In addition to serving her church, she was also a Girl Scout Leader and involved with 4H. Hyllis was also a gifted and talented seamstress. For several years, she owned a fabric shop.
Hyllis married Virgil O. Rhoades on August 25, 1946 in Findlay at her parent’s home. Virgil preceded her in death on March 26, 1982.
Surviving are her daughters Dereatha ‘Dede’ Pratt of Springfield, Kay Schillo of Clarksville, Tennessee, Merry Rhoades of Glen Carbon and Amy Taylor of Springfield; grandchildren Jason Rachunok, Kristin Wicker Auterson, Tara Rachunok Szopinski, Brean Rhoades Schafer and Collin Taylor and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, twin daughters Karen Rhoades and Sharon Wicker and two grandsons, Travis James Rachunok and Owen Michael Taylor.

Recent Obituaries: Peggy Harlin

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Peggy Harlin

Peggy Joan Harlin, 84, of Sullivan, passed away, 4:32 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Camfield Cemetery, Rural Sullivan.
Peggy was born April 21, 1936, in Sullivan; the daughter of James William and Jane Elmyra (Webb) Colclasure. She married Ronnie Lee Harlin on April 25, 1959; he preceded her in death on February 19, 2021. Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, reading, and the computer card games solitaire and FreeCell. She loved her grandchildren and playing Skip-Bo with her family.
She is survived by her son, James (Yvonne) Harlin of Sullivan; daughter, Sandi Williams of Decatur; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben) Tipsword of Sullivan, Heather Williams of Peoria and Tiffany (Zachary) Senger of Taylorville; great-grandchildren, Gannon and Elyse Tipsword.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 brother, Charles Richard Colclasure and 1 step-brother, Donald Colclasure.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Ronnie Lee Harlin

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Ronnie Lee Harlin

Ronnie Lee Harlin, 79, of Sullivan, passed away, 2:38 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Camfield Cemetery, Rural Sullivan.
Ronnie was born March 8, 1941, Red Boiling Springs, TN; the son of Harvey O’Dell and Mavis Maybell (Patterson) Harlin. He married Peggy Joan Colclasure on April 25, 1959; she survives. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors, coon hunting, showing coon dogs, horseback riding and his numerous coffee groups. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy of Sullivan; son, James (Yvonne) Harlin of Sullivan; daughter, Sandi Williams of Decatur; brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Harlin of Cooks Mills; sister, Ella Jean Pleasant of Sullivan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben) Tipsword of Sullivan, Heather Williams of Peoria and Tiffany (Zachary) Senger of Taylorville; great-grandchildren, Gannon and Elyse Tipsword.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Joyce Booker; 2 brothers, Rex Harlin and Randell Harlin.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: David Bratton

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David Bratton

David Wayne Bratton, 70, of Sullivan, passed away, 9:50 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021, at his Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Methodist Church Honduras Mission Group.
David was born July 16, 1950, in Shelbyville; the son of Fred William and Bertha H. (Milby) Bratton. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. David married Janet I. Van Horn on January 11, 1987, in Shelbyville; she survives. David spent most of his work career at Brach’s Candy Factory in Sullivan, but he lived to play his music on the week-ends. He had mastered the “bent note” style of Floyd Cramer. The last several years he has used his God given gift to play in Church for the Glory of God. He collected records and loved old Westerns.
He is survived by his wife, Janet of Sullivan; son, Mark Bratton of Sullivan; step-son, Brian (Amy) Duzan of Tulsa, OK; step-daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Moon of Sullivan. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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In January 1964, Moultrie County was hit by a blizzard with gusting winds of 45 MPH and 8” of snowfall. Pictured above is E. State St. in Lovington looking west. 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.

LLC Fall Honors List

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•February 17, 2021•

Lake Land College recently announced that more than 600 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2020 fall semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64.
A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc.
Bethany: Mary Hart, President’s List; Elizabeth Herbord, President’s List; Kamryn Landreth, President’s List; Talon Russell, Dean’s List; Caleb Hildebrandt, Dean’s List; April Decesaro, Dean’s List; Savannah McKee, Dean’s List; Justin Norris, Honor’s List; Brayden Primmer, Honor’s List; Danielle Hill, Honor’s List.
Findlay: Brittany Gordon, President’s List; Kailynn Bobbett, President’s List; Sophie Zimmerman, President’s List; Cole Nichols, President’s List; Sayne Schultz, President’s List; Sadie Zimmerman, Honor’s List; Sidney Zimmerman, Honor’s List.
Lovington: Bradley Edwards, President’s List; Jessica Diener, President’s List; Ciara Emrick, Honor’s List.
Sullivan: Mindy McPheeters, President’s List; Maelona Sims, President’s List; Cullen Dyer, President’s List; Miles Gregory, President’s List; Seth Mayberry, President’s List; Zachary Kimberlin, President’s List; Michael Gingerich, President’s List; Samantha Wood, President’s List; Parker Whitaker, President’s List; Kaitlynn McClure, President’s List; Zach Sowers, President’s List; Stephanie Sample, President’s List, Kayla Dowds, President’s List; Caleb Lane, Dean’s List; Josie Orris, Dean’s List; Zane Gardner, Dean’s List; Kimberly McDonald, Honor’s List; Michelle Williams, Honor’s List; Coen Foster, Honor’s List; Hattie Waldhoff, Honor’s List; Madisyn Gaither, Honor’s List.
Windsor: Katherine Greuel, President’s List; Carson Cole, President’s List; Logan Greuel, President’s List; Logan Stremming, President’s List; Nikki Trussell, President’s List; Lesa McDaniel, Dean’s List; Payton Nichols, Dean’s List; Mason Campbell, Dean’s List; Victoria Walker, Dean’s List; McKenna Donald, Honor’s List; Beau Bennett, Honor’s List.

Sullivan Girls Basketball Picks Up Wins

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•February 17, 2021•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports

Despite a pandemic, new regulations, and a long wait for the season, the Sullivan’s girls’ basketball team has more or less started the season where it had left off the last several seasons. By winning.
Sullivan picked up two more Central Illinois Conference wins this past week.
The Redskins knocked off Warrensburg-Latham Thursday and Shelbyville last Monday.
Thursday, Feb. 11, the Redskins more than doubled the Cardinals scoring, 15-7, in the first quarter.
Sullivan took a 24-11 lead into halftime, and in the second half, the teams played about even for the 50-33 Redskin win.
Emily White scored a game-high 22 points and a team-high five steals.
Taylor Orris recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Read More

Menu 2-17-2021

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Feb. 22 - Breakfast Casserole, Warm Fruit Compote, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Craisins
Feb. 23 - Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit
Feb. 24 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears
Feb. 25 - Beef Stew w/Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions, Tangy Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, Warm Bread Pudding w/Fruit
Feb. 26 - Salmon Loaf, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce

Governor’s Office Gives Glimpse Into Budget Proposal

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•February 17, 2021•
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office says he will propose a budget with no tax increases for the upcoming fiscal year, and the deficit is now projected at about $2.5 billion less than previously thought.
The governor introduces his proposed budget each year, but lawmakers in the General Assembly have the ultimate say as to what funding gets appropriated. Pritzker is scheduled to outline his full budget proposal on Feb. 17 in a virtual message, although details have not been finalized, according to his office.
In a brief, 250-word outline of the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget proposal, the governor’s office said the state will keep spending flat from a year ago while closing “corporate tax loopholes” worth $900 million. The outline did not identify any specific loopholes. Read More