•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Okaw Valley golf team dropped a match against Arcola/ALAH Monday and placed third in a quadrangular against St Anthony, Shelbyville and Meridian last Tuesday.
Against Arcola at the Kaskaskia Country Club, Arcola/ALAH shot a 168, while OV totaled 193.
Dallas Sisk was the medalist with a 39. Read More
•September 18, 2019•
Lovington area residents are given a chance to participate in a food drive on Saturday, October 5.
The Food and Cash Drive benefits Christ’s Pantry and will be held in the middle of Lovington from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5.
Food and monetary donations may be taken to the Lovington American Legion prior to the event. Hours are from Mon-Sat. and at 1:00 p.m. Sundays.
Donations may also be mailed to Christ’s Pantry c/o Sparrows at P.O. Box 742, Lovington, IL 61937.
For more information call Barry at 217/433-6123.
Senior Peace Meal
Call 1-800-543-1770
Mon., Sept. 23 - Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, dinner roll, pineapple chunks
Tues., Sept. 24 - Breakfast casserole, applesauce, fruit juice, connamon roll, cranberries
Wed., Sept. 25 - Ham salad, creamy broccoli soup, gelatin w/fruit, assorted crackers, peaches.
Thurs., Sept. 26 - Sloppy Joe, midori blend veggies, corn, bun, apple slices
Fri., Sept. 27 - Pork tenderloin, potato casserole, mixed veggies, Texas toast, pears
•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team scored score 41 points in each of its first two games of the season.
But Friday night against Cumberland, it was the defenses that prevailed in a game that came down to the last play.
In its second-straight home game, ALAH’s defense held the Pirates to 13 points, but the Knights’ offense could not push the ball into the end zone in a 13-7 loss.
“Great game, great atmosphere,” ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson said. “Had a playoff feel to it. Came down to the wire.”
ALAH’s defense gave up a touchdown reception on the first drive of game and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
The Knights tied the score at 7-7 in the second quarter. Read More
•September 18, 2019•
High Tax for Getting High
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
At the regular board meeting on September 12 chairman Dave McCabe reminded the Moultrie County Board that they will need to take up the issue of legalized recreational marijuana in Moultrie County.
The new Illinois law, Cannabis Regulation Tax Act (CRTA), takes effect January, 2020. The comprehensive 610-page bill sets forth rules and regulations by which counties and municipalities will tax and regulate the sale of recreational marijuana. Read More
•September 18, 2019•
By Jim Nowlan
Capital News Service
The only way for Illinois to avoid a fiscal apocalypse is to create a powerful, independent board that would administer bitter budget medicine. Lawmakers would be required to take a single vote — up or down, with no amendments — on the prescriptions. Why so draconian, Nowlan?
First, the Legislature has never once in the past 20 years adopted an honest balanced budget. Obviously, the Legislature lacks the will to solve our problem. The result is the equivalent of $60,000 of debt and unfunded future obligations for each household in Illinois (at three people per), according to Truth in Accounting, a CPA-led research group.
Second, if the 2020 election vote on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed new tax on high-income earners fails, fiscal chaos is likely to follow. Unpaid bills would balloon beyond the present $7 billion. Bond houses would declare our debt junk. Businesses would shun the state because of uncertainty about their future taxes. Read More
•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan cross country boys’ teams finished in fourth against Tuscola, Argenta-Oreana, Tri-County, Bement, Central A&M, Okaw Valley, and Chrisman at Allerton Park in Monticello this past Tuesday night.
Chase McClure ran a 20:19.27 for ninth place to lead the Redskins.
The other individual results include Noah Bates’ 22:37 (32rd), Canon West’s 22:58 (25th), Paul Bates’ 22:59 (26th),Dakota Freese’s 23:00 (27th), Coen Foster’s 23:02 (28th) and Dawson Foster’s 23:20 (29th) Read More
•September 18, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Sullivan girls’ golf team recognized seniors Miriah Booker and Erin Wallace at Sullivan Country Club Thursday, Sept. 12.
The Redskins hosted Meridian, Okaw Valley, and Shelbyville and finished last.
Alyssa Shriver and Erin Wallace led the way, followed by Abby Kirkwood and Lara Herschberger.
“Congratulations and thank you to seniors Erin Wallace and Miriah Booker for their dedication to the girls golf program,” said Sullivan coach Andy Wagner. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany High School students have chosen their 1994 King and Queen candidates. They are Wes Plummer, Scott Seeley, Kevin Bowser, and Shane Martin for king and Brandy Caldwell, Brandi Moody, Amy Bagley and Tracy Phelps for queen. The attendants are Rick Seeley, Heidi Boyer, John Harshman, Erin Yarnell, Ted Abbott and Natalie Cohan. Homecoming week events include pajama day on Monday, Twin day on Tuesday, Rainbow day on Wednesday with each grade from 7-12 wearing a color of the rainbow, Thursday is hat and Shades Day and a powder puff game and a bonfire in the evening, and Friday is Red-Black-Gold day with a varsity football game against Argenta-Oreana. Saturday begins with a parade in Bethany at 10:30, a tailgate party at 11:30 and a JV football game at 1 pm. The alumni banquet is from 6-8 and the Homecoming dance is from 9-11:30. The dance is semi-formal.
Cousin’s kitchen is now open Monday through Saturday. The entertainment for Sept 9 and 10 is Gary Lee and the Wanderers. They play music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s rock ‘n roll. Read More
•September 18, 2019•
The 2019 19th District Fall Executive Committee of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at American Legion Post # 117, 220 W Wait St, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818, 217-763-6653.
The Fall Executive Committee Meeting of the 4th Division of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the Rantoul American Legion Post # 287, 1132 N Century Blvd, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866, 217-893-3401. (Please RSVP at filup54@gmail.com for lunch)
As official meetings of the 4th Division & 19th District, any Division or District business may be considered.
Squadron Officers and members, as well as American Legion & Auxiliary members, are welcome to attend.
Please bring any membership cards, Officer Certifications for the year, and any Squadron Consolidated Report Forms that you have as well.