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A Walk with Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•October 24, 2018•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

This past weekend, the Sullivan High School Entrepreneurship Class planned and hosted carnival games during the Oktoberfest celebration on the square.
This group of students coordinated all aspects of the event, from researching and constructing the various games, to determining each set of rules and criteria for prizes, to the purchasing of prizes.
They spent time researching numerous companies to determine where to find the best deals on carnival games, as well as what items needed to be purchased to construct the games. Read More

Moultrie County Candidate Preview

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•October 24, 2018•

Beth Pruitt Democrat Circuit Clerk candidate
My husband of 30+ years passed away from cancer in 2011. Four years ago I married John Pruitt. John is the owner of Sullivan Auto Body. We have a blended family consisting of five adult children and three grandchildren.
I began employment in Moultrie County as a licensed court reporter in 1992. I was elected President of the Illinois Court Reporters Association and received the Distinguished Service Award.
Appointed Circuit Clerk May 1, 2018, by unanimous vote of the County Board, I began serving as your Circuit Clerk.
“What does the Circuit Clerk do?” The Circuit Clerk functions as the Clerk of the Court. The “Court” is whichever Judge happens to be hearing a particular case. We maintain the files of the Court and follow through on whatever orders the Court issues. I was humbled to be endorsed for the position of Circuit Clerk by four judges for whom I have worked during my career.
My experience in the court system is not limited to certain types of cases. Having participated in every type of court case, I am uniquely qualified to continue serving as Circuit Clerk. Read More

Why We Were Late

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•October 24, 2018•

Wednesday, October 17 might have started like most press days for the Moultrie County News Progress, but didn’t end that way.
That is one reason many of our readers noticed the newspaper did not hit the streets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, and many of those who didn’t receive them by mail called in by Thursday.
Those of you who called about not receiving your paper were very understanding, and the News Progress appreciates that! Read More

WSS Volleyball Team Finishes Second at Mt. Pulaski

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•October 24, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg volleyball team finished second in the Mount Pulaski tournament Saturday.
The Hatchets lost one match in pool play but battled back to reach the championship match against Mt. Zion.
WSS lost the championship match in thee sets.
WSS lost a long grueling first set 31-29 but battled back to win a close second set 25-23.
The Braves won the third set 15-10 for the title. Read More

SHS Hosts Blood Drive

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•October 24, 2018•

The Sullivan High School Student Council will host their first blood drive of the year on October 31 from 9:30-2:30 in the high school gym.
Contact Marsha Kirby at 217-728-8311 ext. 1280 to set up a time or walk-ins will be welcomed.

New Life Church Hosts International Conference

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•October 24, 2018•

New Life Church of Sullivan welcomes the 2018 conference of Independent Christian Churches International (ICCI) Thursday, October 25 through Saturday, October 27.
Pastors and bishops from Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, and the United States will attend. Ordination ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. During the Friday 7 p.m. service Bishop L.T. Chuong will speak.
Bishop Chuong immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as a young Buddhist boy. He later became a Christian after a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit in his room.

Flipping Rick

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Flipping Rick
Rick Matthews was kept busy flipping pancakes at the 9th Annual Sullivan Fire Protection District Pancake and Sausage Breakfast held at the firehouse Saturday, Oct. 20.

How About a Pancake Stack?

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•October 17, 2018•

The 9th annual Sullivan Fire Protection District pancake and sausage breakfast is from 6-10 a.m. Saturday, October 20 at the Fire Station.
Come in for all you care to eat pancakes and sausage prepared by Sullivan’s own first responders.
If you don’t want to bring the whole family in, carry out is available.
Really hungry? Buy a five pound box of sausage while you visit the House of Blues.
Children five and under eat free Sat. Oct. 20 at the Sullivan Fire House, 115 W. Harrison St.
For more information call 217/728-8714

A Walk With Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•October 17, 2018•

By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

Sullivan Schools are fortunate to be able to provide a myriad of opportunities for our students to prepare themselves for their future.
This week I would like to highlight our welding program. We currently have 15 students enrolled in our Dual-Credit welding program at Sullivan High School through a partnership with Lake Land College.
In this course, our students have access to both a Lake Land instructor as well as our own Industrial Arts teacher. Throughout this course our students learn a number of basic welds that will help them fill jobs within our region. Read More

Banishing Domestic Violence from the Shadows Can Help

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•October 17, 2018•

By Mary Hughes
Mo.Co. Dove Coordinator

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us as we stand with victims, celebrate with survivors and honor those who work to end the abuse. The Dove, Inc. Candlelight Service will be held at the Sullivan United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 25.
Nearly one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. It’s simply too big a problem to stay quiet about. So, as we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s vital that we spark an honest and candid dialog. The only way we can unite domestic violence perpetrators, survivors, researchers and service providers to create a world free from domestic violence is if we banish it from the shadows. Read More