•August 7, 2019•
The seven-month historic stretch of abnormally wet weather in Illinois ended with drier than average conditions in July, according to Brian Kerschner, spokesperson for the Illinois State Climatologist Office at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
The preliminary July average statewide precipitation was 3.23 inches, which is 0.85 inches below the long-term average.
Since November 2018, each month has been reported with above average statewide precipitation. Although the amount of rain in July was below average overall, the precipitation across Illinois was not evenly distributed.
Many in southern and northeastern Illinois experienced near to above average precipitation totals in July. A station near Highland in Madison County reported the highest monthly rainfall total of 9.02 inches. Read More
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Letters to the Editor 8-7-2019
Letter To The Editor,
Last Friday evening, Mason Point sponsored another concert in their summer series at Tabor Park.
Mackville, an entertaining gospel/bluegrass band from the Arthur-Atwood area, provided an hour of well-done traditional music.
The weather was ideal, and Tabor Park is a great setting for their style of music. Unfortunately, there was little advertising so an audience of twelve got to hear a very good band play a selection of very good music. Read More
SBL DAISY Nurse Award Recipient Saves Life
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DAISY Award winner Amber Waterman, RN
•August 7, 2019•
Amber Waterman, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on August 1.
Waterman was nominated for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care to her patients and support to her coworkers. In a nomination letter, her coworkers shared the following examples:
“Amber quickly recognized something was amiss when caring for a patient after surgery. She alerted the doctor that the patient was showing signs of a pulmonary embolism. The doctor agreed with Amber’s recommendations and ordered the appropriate testing. Amber remained extremely calm and composed throughout the situation and acted with the upmost speed and competency. With Amber’s quick thinking and responsiveness, she was able to ensure that her patient received the best possible treatment. The week prior, Amber was also quick to recognize a cardiac issue a patient was experiencing and took rapid action. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Masonic Home in the late 1920s. 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.
Obituaries 8-7-2019: Dale Weber
Dale Weber
Dale E. Weber, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:22 a.m. Thursday August 1, 2019 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.
Private family graveside services will be in Greenhill Cemetery with Pastor Glen Strohschein officiating. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Art Welsh’s Senior Center Board Service is Celebrated
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Art Welsh is pictured with daughter Sheila Greuel.
34 Years at Mid-Illinois
•August 7, 2019•
by Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
At noon Tuesday, August 13 the friends, family and colleagues of Art Welsh will gather at Courtyard Estates to celebrate his 34 years of service on the board of the Mid-Illinois Senior Service Center.
Welsh’s daughter, Sheila Greuel, founded the Senior Center and when she married, asked her dad to serve on the board. As she said, “I never intended it to be a life sentence for him, but I am pleased that it is still thriving and serving seniors after 34 years,”
Greuel’s first job out of college was working for Retha Horner at Peace Meals which, at that time, were served at the Masonic Temple. She saw a need for a place where seniors could meet for activities other than a meal and share fellowship with their peers. Read More
‘The Full Monty” Bares Seeing It All! At The Little Theatre on the Square
•August 7, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Forget what you may think or have heard about the naughtiness of “The Full Monty”.
This is a compelling musical that touches on unemployment, fathers’ rights, depression, impotence, body image, homosexuality, working class cultures and suicide.
It includes beautiful singing and fantastic dancing – thanks to the brilliant choreography by Jordan Cyphert who has created dazzling dance routines. And, yes, there is the matter of the full Monty.
Besides, this may be your only chance to see Marty Harbaugh hilariously attempt a strip tease and John Stephens dance in his tighty-whities!
This Oscar winning musical comedy brought opening night audiences to their feet whistling and cheering. Some of the matronly ladies lost all sense of decorum and made spectacles of themselves (myself included) over the male strippers on stage. Read More
City Directs Titus Sentel Estate Sale
•August 7, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan City Council decided to let the Winifred Titus Sentel Trust sell the farm and Titus Manor during a special meeting held July 31.
Commissioner Abbey Sherwood moved that the city attempt to purchase some or all of the real estate held by the Winifred Titus Sentel Trust at public auction or any other type of public sale.
Commissioner Mike Fowler seconded the motion with Commissioner Chuck Woodworth, Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Fowler and Sherwood voting yes and Commissioner Peggy Hargis voting no.
Sherwood made an additional motion: “I would like to make a second motion that the city representative be the Mayor and or the City administrator be authorized to act on the City’s behalf to purchase some or all of the real estate of the Winifred Titus Trust at public auction or any type of public sale.” Read More
Steam Threshing Days Return
•August 7, 2019•
Steam Threshing Days at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center near Arthur drew area crowds to experience Amish farming operations while also enjoying breakfast and supper during the Aug. 2 and 3 event.
The horse treadmill and broom corn threshing were new additions for the annual gathering.
On Saturday a pancake. liverwurst, and sausage breakfast was served followed by Terry Warren Catering of Sullivan serving up fried chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles and a drink to keep visitors’ energy level up as they toured the facilities. Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Coupons for Back to School and Immunizations at the MCHD
•August 7, 2019•
August is National Immunization Month. To celebrate, come to the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) for Back-to-School Immunization needs and receive a choice of coupons for a delicious treat.
For those students who have already completed their 2019 immunizations at the health department, stop by and choose a coupon.
“If your student is aged between three and 23 years old, they may need immunizations. There are many reasons to get your vaccinations fulfilled at the health department,” MCHD Administrator Angela Hogan said. Read More