•June 5, 2019•
The Little Okaw Valley Conference announced 2019 all-conference softball teams last week.
In the Northwest Division, several athletes from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Okaw Valley teams earned honors.
For the Knights, senior pitcher Shelby Frederick and senior Regan Miller were unanimous selections to the first team.
Sophomore Mackenzie Brown, junior Addi Tinkle and senior Marissa Herschberger were also selected to the first team.
Freshman Ryli Kauffman earned second-team all-conference honors. Read More
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Gym Williams Fish Fry
•June 5, 2019•
The Sullivan American Legion Gym Williams Fish Fry is Saturday, June 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Post 68.
Fish, baked beans, fried potatoes and cornbread will be served.
Everyone is welcome, and donations are gratefully accepted.
Letters to the editor 6-5-2019
Dear Editor:
“Adam and Eve” or “Adam and Steve”? What is so mistaken about that? The comment on this subject by a reader on May 22, responding to the sign reading, “Jesus made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.” I believe the writer, not the sign, is mistaken in his conclusions.
In the first place, who first has made the same-sex-marriage issue “political, divisive and discriminatory”? Throughout history marriage between a man and a woman was considered, according to the laws of nature and nature’s God, to be acceptable. It became “political, divisive and discriminatory” by those who ignored Bible teaching, deciding to make it such an issue, discriminating against those who maintain the Biblical stance of same-sex marriage. Now, Christian bakers, photographers, etc. must surrender their principles and, contrary to their conscience, perform services honoring what they consider an abomination to God. Read More
Free Band Concerts
•June 5, 2019•
Sullivan Community Band free concerts are Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 21.
Concerts will start at 6:30 p.m. at the south end of Wyman Park in Sullivan. (Rain plan is Sullivan Middle School gym).
Music to be performed includes movie music, marches, show tunes, and patriotic music. The band is comprised of musicians from Moultrie, Douglas, and Shelby counties.
For more information, contact Shaun Schaefers via email at: schaeferss@sullivan.k12.il.us or at (217) 728-8311 ext. 1231 and leave a voicemail with your name and a call back number.
Green Garden Alzheimer’s Facility Breaks Ground in Sullivan
Photo by Mike Brothers
Green Garden Alzheimer’s Center broke ground on West Street in Sullivan May 29. Pictured during the 1 p.m. groundbreaking were: Sullivan commissioners Abbey Sherwood and Mike Fowler, Dr. Fasil Bukhari of Sullivan Family Services and partner Joe Keller of Keller Trucking; commissioners Peggy Hargis and Chuck Woodworth along with Mayor Richard Glazebrook.
•June 5, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Dr. Fasil Bukhari of Sullivan Family Services and Joe Keller of Keller Trucking have formed a partnership to build a new Alzheimer’s facility in Sullivan.
Groundbreaking for the Green Garden Alzheimer’s Center on property adjacent to the Keller operation was 1:00 p.m. May 29 at the north end of West Street. Mayor Richard Glazebrook and city commissioner attended.
“Dr. Bukhari came up with the business plan, and I had some land available for development,” Keller said of the partnership. “We look on it as an investment in Sullivan which is known for its retirement facilities.”
“There is a population of aging baby boomers who will need residential homes tailored for them individually,” Dr. Bukhari said. Read More
Sullivan Pharmacist Receives Preceptor Merit Award
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Pictured is Tony Jones.
•June 5, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Tony Jones, owner of the Sullivan Pharmacy, is a 2019 Preceptor Award winner from his alma mater, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Preceptors, or mentors, are Illinois pharmacists who participate in mentoring programs for third and fourth-year pharmacy students at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
These students may nominate their mentors to receive the Preceptor of the Year Award.
Of the 109 Illinois participating pharmacies, 23
nominations were received by a student committee. An elite group of eight blinded nominees were then submitted to a student selection committee to select the winner. Jones was one of the eight finalists.
He didn’t know who nominated him, but part of the nomination stated that: Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is Bethany Grade School’s third grade class in 1947. 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.
ALAH Softball Awards 2019
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ALAH Softball Awards:
Bottom row: Makenzie Brown - Defensive Player of the year and First Team All-Conference ; Reagan Miller - Offensive Player of the year and First Team All-Conference ; Kirsten Corum - Knights Player of the year ; Ryli Kauffman - Rookie Player of the year and Second Team All-Conference. Top Row: Shelby Frederick - Most Valuable Player of the year and First Team All-Conference; Addi Tinkle - Most improved Player of the year and First Team All-Conference; Marissa Herschberger - First Team All-Conference.
Menu 6-5-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 10 - Beef stroganoff, Italian mixed vegetables, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain wheat (1), fruit juice
Tuesday, June 11 - Stuffed chicken breast, potato casserole, seasoned greens, dinner roll, spiced apple rings
Wednesday, June 12 - Pork tenderloin sandwich, baked beans, midori vegetables, bun, pears
Thursday, June 13 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert
Friday, June 14 - Orange chicken stir fry w/brown rice and vegetables, baby carrots, dinner roll, fresh fruit
Sullivan Softball Team Awards Presented
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Sullivan Softball-Addison Darush, Abigail Kirkwood, Alexis Britton and Irie Dulin hold awards during the softball banquet last Wednesday.
•June 5, 2019•
The Sullivan softball team hosted its year-end banquet last Wednesday with several Redskins earning awards. Read More