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Former Sullivan Educator Retires

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•June 1, 2016•

Sullivan High School music teacher  from 1991-96 William Cole retired from Cloverdale Ind. Middle School after 37 years of teaching. He spent his career teaching music, choir, and band in Indiana and Illinois.

Cole arrived in Sullivan in 1991 from Richland High School in Olney. In 1996 Bill, his wife Janelle, son Alex and daughter Janessa moved to Cloverdale to be closer to family.

He spent the past 20 years in Cloverdale schools and was named Educator of the Year in 2016. Cards may be sent to him at 53 Logan Court, Cloverdale, IN 46120.

Cream of the Crop Photos

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•June 1, 2016•

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state.

Cream of the Crop Photo Contest from Illinois students, ages 8-18. Top photographs will be chosen in three age-based categories: ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Each student is allowed to submit up to two photos by July 7, 2016.

Visit our website at illinoistreasurer.gov or contact Rebecca Huston at 217.558.6217.

Oak Grove Baptist Memorial Day

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•June 1, 2016•

The Oak Grove Baptist Church on Wilborn Creek Road will hold their annual Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5.

Veterans will be recognized and music will be provided by State of Grace.

Adult Heart Healthy Class

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•May 25, 2016•

The Lovington Public Library will be offering a free information class on “Adult Heart Healthy/Diabetes”. The class will be offered 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday June 8. Preregistration is required, and the deadline for sign-up is Monday June 6.

The Moultrie County Health Department will conduct the informative class and will have time for questions also. Individuals interested in signing up for the class may call the library at 873-4468.

Hydrant Flushing

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•May 25, 2016•

The city of Sullivan water department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning June 1.

There may be some discoloration in the water, and laundry should be avoided during those times.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to 217-728-4383.

Newspaper Office Closed

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•May 25, 2016•

The News Progress business offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

Our deadlines for advertising, both classified and displays, are moved up to noon Friday, May 27. News items may be emailed through the weekend.

Weed Growth Problems

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•May 18, 2016•

If you have weeds getting out of control now is the time to cut.

Recent rain and warm weather have caused a lot of growth in Sullivan.

Grass and weeds have enjoyed the weather and grown well—in some cases too well.

Police Chief John Love noted the department has gotten calls concerning properties with weed growth issues.

Sullivan’s nuisance ordinance requires village action toward property owners who aren’t making an effort to control weeds on their property. This could ultimately lead to the city placing a lien on the property and eventually taking it over.

Chief Love noted the properties where complaints have been filed are being followed up on.

Owners are encouraged to take pride in their property’s condition and be considerate of neighbors.

Rules of Road Refresher

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•May 18, 2016•

Area Seniors will get achance to review their driving knowledge with a June visit from the Secretary of States office.

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. in Sullivan will host a Rules of the Road refresher course Wednesday, June 1.

The course begins at 10 a.m., and Ed Vehovic of the Illnois Secretary of State’s Office will be the instructor.