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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, January 21 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges
Tuesday, January 22 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, January 23 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned greens, biscuit, pears
Thursday, January 24 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, January 25 - Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple

Building 1225 Begins Serving as a Community Gathering Place

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Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Pastor Jim Plank and son Chris take a break from construction on the huge activity area for children located inside Building 1225.

•January 16, 2019•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

When the Vineyard Church purchased the former Pamida building at 1225 S. Hamilton there was much speculation about the use of this sprawling, former retail store.
“Our mission from the start has been to provide a gathering place or hub to benefit the entire community of Sullivan,” said Pastor Jim Plank of the Vineyard Church. “ For that reason, we named it Building 1225 rather than attach the Vineyard name to it.”
With the opening of Ben Booker’s Second Chance Gym as an anchor, the church’s vision is becoming a reality.
The huge activity room with a basketball goal, ga-ga ball pit, and a children’s play area is encircled by a walking track and is ready for use as soon as hours can be established.
There is also a climber for children and 20 laps around the track is a mile. The huge parking lot makes for easy access to the building.
Additional space can accommodate up to 350 people for weddings, banquets, expos, birthday parties or dances. This space has already been rented by the city and other private groups for activities. Tables, chairs, tablecloths and trash cans are provided, but catering must be brought in. This space is available to civic groups at no charge.
A small restaurant or some kind of food service is also under construction with an outdoor patio for al fresco dining. A juice bar has also been suggested. Read More

Eagles Fall To ALAH Knights at Farmer City

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•January 16, 2019•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team toppled Blue Ridge/Deland-Weldon 55-18 at Farmer City Thursday, Jan. 10.
The Knights did not allow BR/DW to score more than six points in any quarter.
After taking a 12-6 first-quarter lead, ALAH blew the game open with a 22-6 second-quarter run.
The Knights outscored BR/DW 21-6 in the second half for the win. Read More

Knights Had Some Good Quarters, But Not Enough

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Adam Day plays defense Friday night against Tri-County.

•January 16, 2019•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond dropped two games this last week.
The Knights lost to Tri-County Friday and Central A&M last Tuesday.
Against the Titans Friday, ALAH fell behind 17-15 after the first quarter, but a big second quarter put the Knights ahead 32-15 at halftime.
Tri-County battled back with a 19-5 third-quarter run to take the lead 44-37.
The Titans held on in the fourth for the final 66-58 win.
Austin Romine scored a game-high 21 points.
Adam Day and Austin Plank hit double digit scoring with 19 and 16, points, respectively. Plank dropped four 3-pointers.
Domonick Baker rounded out the Knights’ scoring with two points.
Against the Central A&M Raiders last Tuesday, ALAH fell behind early and could not catch up in the 71-42 loss.
Austin Romine scored a team-high 12 points, and Day collected six points, six rebounds and three assists.
Austin Plank made three 3-pointers for nine points.
Isaac Ashenfelter recorded two steals, and Jamison Rocke and Baker scored six and five points, respectively,
The loss dropped ALAH’s overall record to 1-14.

Sullivan Girls Ranked Fifth Among State Class 2A Teams

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•January 16, 2019•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

After winning 14-straight games including 4-0 in the Central Illinois Conference, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team has risen to the No. 5 team in the Associated Press Class 2A State rankings.
But Sullivan coach Sheri McCain does not want her players to become complacent.
Thursday, Jan. 10, the Redskins stayed undefeated in the CIC after knocking off Clinton.
Instead of blowing out the Maroons in the first quarter as Sullivan has done with most opponents this season, the Redskins gradually increased their lead each quarter. Read More

Glo Bingo

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•January 16, 2019•

Glo Bingo is coming to the Sullivan VFW Saturday, January 19.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with Bingo starting at 6 p.m. This is not your Grandma’s bingo.
Proceeds are going to the Moultrie County Relay for Life with over $1000 in cash prizes offered.
There is a cash bar and donation bake sale.
For more information call Michelle Young at 217-493-0263 or Rob Young at 217-728-2383. Buy online at glo-bingo.com Must be 18 or older to attend.

Shawnee Communications Kicks off the New Year with Donation to Lovington Library

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•January 16, 2019•

Jamie Franklin, Customer Service Supervisor for Shawnee Communications, presented the Lovington Public Library with a much needed donation. The $1,200 donation consisted of employee contributions that were matched individually by Shawnee’s four shareholders, as well as the company. On hand to receive the donation were Letitia Clough (Assistant Librarian), Darcie Peck (Library Director) and Kathy Ruff (Library Board President).
Library staff as thrilled by the donation, stating that the donation will help them address immediate needs. “The Lovington Library is exceedingly grateful for the donation we received. It will go a long way to helping with upkeep and anything the library may need. The library is very thankful to Shawnee Communications for their support in the community”, said Peck. Franklin added, “Shawnee gets really excited about making donations like this. Thanks to continued support from our subscribers, we are able to make contributions that have an immediate impact in our community.” A similar donation was also made to Rosiclare Memorial Library, which is located in Rosiclare, Ill.

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is the Lovington Coal Mine. The year that this photo was taken is unknown. 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.

Strasburg Lions Host Trivia

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•January 16, 2019•

The Strasburg Lions Club is looking to test your knowledge with 10 rounds of trivia held at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 19 in the Stew-Stras High School gym.
Doors will open at 6 pm. Teams may consist of up to eight people on a team with cost determined per team.
Contact the Strasburg Lions Club member Justin Krile at 409 Spruce St., Strasburg, IL. 62465.
Email questions and or sign your team up by emailing krileauction@gmail.com by Jan. 18.

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•January 16, 2019•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

The Sullivan School District has established a number of partnership opportunities with Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University.
We have a number of dual-credit courses offered through Lake Land College, and this semester marks the first time that we are also able to offer a Dual-Credit Speech option through Eastern Illinois University.
We work with Lake Land College to offer an on-site welding course as well as Health Occupations courses at area hospitals. The partnership goes beyond simple course offerings. Students interested in entering the education profession from Lake Land College are able to complete observation experiences in Sullivan Schools. Read More