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Dove, Inc. is Now Offering Financial Assistance

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Rev. Shane Hartman

•January 22, 2020•
By Ellen Ferrera
for The News Progress

To anyone needing assistance in paying for water, power, or medications Dove, Inc. will now offer financial assistance to residents of Moultrie County.
Rev. Shane Hartman is the Financial Assistance Coordinator of the Dove Financial Assistance (DFA) program in Sullivan.
He explained the program as: “A joint effort of Dove, area churches and individuals to give monetary support to persons and families who are experiencing one-time emergency needs.”
There are no income restrictions so anyone can apply by completing an application. A person may request up to $300 once every 365 days. Read More

Candle Light Walk On Gen. Dacey Trail

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•January 22, 2020•

The General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville, IL is hosting the 10th Annual Candle Light Walk on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the General Dacey Trail.
The General Dacey Trail is located in Forest Park in Shelbyville.
Come and enjoy the 500 luminaries that light up two miles of the trail and over 200 luminaries will be hanging in the trees!
Hot chocolate and hot cider can be found near the huge bon fire.
In addition, you will find ice balls, a six foot tall luminary that you can autograph, s’mores and be sure to look for the floating luminaries on the lake.
Bring your family and tell your friends.  See you on the trail!
For more information regarding the Candle Light Walk visit, www.daceytrail.org, General Dacey Trail Facebook page, or call 217-774-4001.

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•January 22, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300

Every three to five years, the Sullivan School District participates in a Goal Setting Workshop.
This process was recently completed and included the participation of the Sullivan School Board, administration, faculty, community members, and students.
Patrick Allen, Director of Field Services for the Illinois Association of School Boards facilitated the event. Read More

New Website in Operation for ALAH School District

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•January 22, 2020•
By Ariana Cherry
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Atwood-Hammond Junior High Social Studies teacher, Angie Hollingsworth announced her future retirement at the opening of the ALAH School Board meeting, scheduled for the 2023-2024 school year.
Hollingsworth has been in Atwood-Hammond for the past 26 years and overall has been teaching for 30.
“We appreciate what you’ve done for the district and the students. I’m very grateful for all you’ve done for the district and our students...You will be missed for sure, but I am glad we get to have you for four more years,” said Superintendent, Shannon Cheek.
“She is a great asset at the junior high,” stated Atwood-Hammond Principal, Kristin Nall. “She’s made so many relationships with the families there and bridged the gap with home and school. And she helped transition me in my position. You will be extremely missed, ” she added. Read More

LLC to Host Challenge

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•January 22, 2020•
What happens when you take some of the most brilliant minds from area high schools and put them under one roof?
Nothing other than an academic face off, where teams are pitted against each other in eight subject areas in order to take home the Academic Challenge regional championship title.
The regional Academic Challenge will be held at Lake Land College on Friday, Feb. 7. Read More

Richardson Family Benefit

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•January 22, 2020•

A benefit for the family of the late Rusty Richardson begins at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Sullivan VFW Post 6410.
Rusty worked at Hydro Gear lived in Bethany and left wife Quinn and five children to go on without him. All proceeds go to assist the family.
Dinner catered by Niemerg’s Steakhouse is served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and includes ham and fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, homemade noodles, cole slaw, rolls, butter and dessert. Carry out is available. Meal tickets should be purchased by the Feb. 8 deadline at the VFW cafe or by calling Libbi Feruson at 217/855-0833.
You do not have to participate in the meal to attend the benefit.
There is a gun raffle, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, regular auction plus a night of fun and music by DJ Ed Ballinger.

Obituaries 1-22-2020: Gene Gast

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Gene Gast

Brian Eugene “Gene” Gast, 63, of Ashmore, formerly of Allenville, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at his home in Ashmore.
Private family services will be held at a later date, with burial in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Read More

Okaw Valley Defeats Neoga

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•January 22, 2020•
After having its home game against Sangamon Valley postponed on Friday because of inclement weather, the Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team turned around and hosted Neoga in less than 24 hours.
The Timberwolves defeated the Indians 63-51.
Stats for this game were not available.
OV is scheduled to enter the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament at Arcola starting Friday.

Redskins Drop Close One to Rams

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•January 22, 2020•
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost its Central Illinois Conference opener last Tuesday, then had its Friday game against Warrensburg-Latham postponed because of inclement weather.
Against the Rams, the Redskins found themselves in a barnburner. Read More