•December 12, 2018•

By Jerry L. Ginther
NP Guest Columnist

If I’d known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. I thought getting old would take a lot longer. I’ve heard those amusing comments several times recently; from those my age as well as those who are older.
Not that introspection is a new thing with me, but the years seem to now be flashing by at warp speed. In recent years it seems I’m putting up and taking down the Christmas tree more frequently. As a matter of fact it seems that I go through this ritual every couple of months. And, the frequency of my own birthday is coming around more often than in the past. Now, I’m thankful, of course, that this keeps occurring, but as those annual celebration numbers increase, I am also reminded that it’s obvious that I have more of them behind me than I have to look forward to. This makes planning for future events a bit more restrictive. Not only do I have to consider the time element, but also, now I have to consider whether I’ll be physically and mentally capable to even consider some things I might want do in the years to come. Read More

•December 5, 2018•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

The Sullivan Middle School Building is over 100 years old. Its ability to serve students to this day is a testament to the care and maintenance it has been given over the years.
One area of the building that was showing many signs of wear and tear was the space located above the gym. Some may remember it as the study hall room while others remember it as the library.
Through the generosity of a grant through the Sullivan Community Education Foundation, this space was able to undergo a major remodel. Not only was the space freshened up with new paint, new blinds, and new rugs, but versatile student seating was installed along with white boards to enhance student collaboration.  Read More

•December 5, 2018•

Sullivan Elementary School music teacher Courtney Leach was recently elected as the District 5 President for the ILMEA, a position to which she was first elected in 2016.
With 3500 members, the ILMEA (Illinois Music Education Association) is the largest fine arts education organization in Illinois and is one of the largest in the nation. Its purpose is to promote music within the schools, to give students great and unique musical experiences, and to provide professional development opportunities for music teachers. Leach began serving the ILMEA in 2002 as a junior band representative. Read More

Jim Fleming

•December 5, 2018•

The Board of Directors for the Moultrie Douglas County Fair and Agricultural Association recently elected Jim Fleming of Arthur as the new president for the fair.
Fleming becomes the 14th president for the fair and takes over from Sandy Hoke of Tuscola. Also elected was Sarah Reedy of Tuscola as vice president. Joining Fleming and Reedy on the officer team are Michelle Strader of Hindsboro as secretary and Megan Beckmeier of Atwood as treasurer. The Board appointed Duane Gingerich of Lovington as a director. Read More