•September 25, 2019•
Senior Education Ministries, Inc. in partnership with the Sullivan Community has scheduled: Dine with a Doc ® -Sullivan on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Max J. Knight Community Building Banquet Hall (@ Mason Point) located at One Masonic Way Sullivan.
The Dine with a Doc®-Sullivan is scheduled for October 1st.
Dine with a Doc® is a FREE educational program that welcomes the local senior public to getting to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch. No need to bring any money! Just bring a questioning mind, an appetite and perhaps a friend.
This program is a community effort of a doctor, a lunch sponsor, the senior citizens, local churches and area businesses coming together for the good of all to serve the senior citizens. Read More
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The Old Stem-Winder Railroad Watches
•September 25, 2019•
By Jerry L. Ginther
NP Guest Columnist
What is the difference between the old and newer watches used by railroad workers? Being a former railroad employee from many years past, I happen to own an old “stem-winder,” a name applied to watches of that era, the movements of which were powered by a spring. A stem protruding from the top of the watch was used to wind the main spring, hence the name stem-winder. Subsequent to that era when all watches were powered by a main spring, a stem was still necessary to change or set the time on most watches, including those powered by battery.
So what were the significant differences between the old railroad watches and a pocket watch carried by other gentlemen? Here are a few. Railroad watches were required to comply with a standard set of rules pertaining to watches that were used in service by railroad employees. The rules required that my watch be inspected by a jeweler, designated by the company to be authorized and qualified to examine railroad watches, to determine their integrity and dependability. Read More
Mobile Mammography At Beacon
•September 25, 2019•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be hitting the road at area county health departments and banks in October.
The van will be at Moultrie County Beacon, Sullivan on October 21.
To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van at a location near you, call 1-800-639-5929.
The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free.
Redskins Crank Up the Offense Against the Rams
Photo by R.R. Best
Luke Vander Burgh threw for 82 yards and a touch down.
•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Last year, the Sullivan-Okaw Valley High School football team combined for a total of 60 points for the entire season.
In four games this season, the Redskins have combined for a total of 96 points.
Friday night during the Okaw Valley homecoming game against Shelbyville, SOV put 40 points on the board, but lost its fourth-straight game, 56-40.
At Okaw Valley High School in Bethany, the Rams jumped out to a quick 21-0 start in the first quarter, but SOV answered with 13 straight points. Read More
Sullivan Golfing Redskins Continues Winning Swing; Westjohn Ties for Medalist
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The Sullivan boys’ golf team pose for a photo during the Windsor Invitational Saturday.
•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan boys’ golf team picked up more wins this past week.
Monday night, Sullivan won a triangular meet at Altamont with a team score of 164.
Logan Westjohn tied for medalist with a score of 38.
Drew Rogers followed with a 39, and Camden Dwyer shot a 42.
Leyton Ellis scored a 45, and Gary Herschberger finished with a 49.
Saturday, the Redskins placed second in the Windsor Invitational with a score of 319. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Sullivan Sunnyside 4-H group around 1942. 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.
Sullivan School District Enrollment is On the Rise
•September 25, 2019•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
Sullivan High School Student Council representatives presented homecoming plans to the Unit #300 board of education Sept. 9.
The theme for homecoming is Decades with Oct. 4 parade day and Oct 5 dance and coronation.
Superintendent Ted Walk reported total enrollment for the entire school district is up five percent. This year, the smallest classes are the sophomores and juniors and largest classes are the first and third grades.
“The school year is off and going well,” he said.
The Sullivan School Board held a budget hearing to discuss the FY 20 Tentative Budget. Superintendent Walk stated that the 2020 budget was very similar to the current budget. It was a balanced budget and there were small changes. He noted that the Title funds had increased slightly and allocated in different areas. After the hearing was closed, members voted and unanimously for the FY 20 budget. Read More
Local Pharmacy Plan Could $ave County
•September 25, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Moultie County employees may get a break on pharmacy co-pays if the county board approves changes to the existing pharmacy contract.
Cindi Reed, pharmacist and owner of Oakwood Apothecaries , presented a plan to the county board insurance committee that could take co-pays for maintenance generic medications to $5.00 if employees use Oakwood or Sullivan Pharmacy.
She explained under the existing Pharmacy Benefit Manager used as part of the county’s partially self funded health benefit program she discovered the county had lost $11,000 in her review of 223 claims. Read More
Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academies
•September 25, 2019•
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2020 admission.
Students should complete the application available online at shimkus.house.gov/services/academy and return it by Nov. 1, 2019 to the congressman’s Maryville district office. More information is available by calling (618) 288-7190.
Menu 9-25-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, September 30 - Chef’s choice
Tuesday, October 1 - Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, Waldorf salad, crackers
Wednesday, October 2 - Beef stroganoff over noodles, peas, tangy cole slaw, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit compote
Thursday, October 3 - Chicken sandwich w/mayo packet, midori blend veggies, fresh fruit, bun, warm deep dish cobbler
Friday, October 4 - Liver and onions, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges