Category Archives: News Briefs

ALAH FFA Feeds Farmers

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•November 1, 2017•

The ALAH FFA, along with Farm Credit Services, fed local farmers at the Cadwell Elevator September 28. The students who took some time out from school to help were Zane Crist, Rachel Kinney, and Kolby Schable. The students made pork burgers and wrapped them in foil. They put the sandwiches, condiments, cookies, and napkins in paper bags and handed them out to farmers as they came through the elevator. This event is sponsored by Farm Credit every year. - Submitted by Katie Gingerich

Domestic Violence Victims Remembered At Candlelight Ceremony

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Pictured is award recipient Judy A. Baker and DOVE coordinator Mary Hughes.

•November 1, 2017•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church was hushed and darkened except for the light over the altar as Mary Hughes lit a single candle.

The Domestic Violence Program Coordinator at Dove, Inc., then welcomed some 70 people to the 17th Annual Candlelight Ceremony in honor of victims of domestic violence.

This observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s central message was that no one is immune from domestic violence – not the young, the wealthy, men or the aged.

“A woman is assaulted every six seconds, one in five teenage girls are assaulted or abused and 43% of college women are assaulted,” Hughes reminded the audience emphasizing children are often the victims of domestic violence. Read More

DMH Shines a Light on Lung Cancer 

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•November 1, 2017•

Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Institute will host a Shine a Light event Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur, 210 W. McKinley Ave.

Shine a Light is part of a national campaign to bring hope, inspiration and support for those impacted by lung cancer and those at risk.

Decatur will join 200 communities across the country in hosting a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event in partnership with Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA). Read More

OVHS Cast Presents Clown Car

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OVHS play cast members Kate Jeffers (Saccharine the Clown), Natalie Jeffers (Detective Gertrude Peterson) and Gavon Hargrove (Detective Nick Winters) rehearse an interrogation scene from the OVHS fall play “Clown Car”.

•November 1, 2017•

The Okaw Valley High School Drama Club will present the play “Clown Car” at 7 p.m. November 2-4 in the OVHS gym.

In this classic whodunit written by Mark Aloysius Kenneally, dozens of circus clowns pile out of a car. One doesn’t.

Gertie and Nick are two detectives who thought they had seen it all. But they find out that when you’re interrogating suspects such as Chuckles, Pozo, and Backwards Bobo… clowns can turn out to not only make you laugh, but also… drive you crazy.  Read More

Menus 11-1-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, November 6 - Granola bar, pear, milk
Tuesday, November 7 - Strawberries and bananas, Ritz crackers, milk
Wednesday, November 8 - English muffins, pear juice, milk
Thursday, November 9 - Cereal, pear juice, milk
Friday, November 10 - French toast, pear juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, November 6 - Nachos, meat and cheese, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, November 7 - Corn dogs, french fries, pears, milk
Wednesday, November 8 - Hamburger potato bake, corn, peaches, rolls, milk
Thursday, November 9 - Fish sticks, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Friday, November 10 - Krispitos, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, November 6 - Gold N Spicy chicken breast filet, potato casserole, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, peaches
Tuesday, November 7 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, pineapple tidbits, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, November 8 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), cranberry oatmeal, cookie
Thursday, November 9 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, applesauce
Friday, November 10 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, dinner roll, cake with fruit

Remember When? 11-1-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan Police Dept. is sponsoring a bicycle safety blitz to warn bicyclists to obey the rules of the road. Sullivan Police Chief Joe Thompson said his department will stop school-age bicyclists who are breaking safety laws. Warning tickets or tickets may possibly be issued, he said, if bicyclists are continually stopped for offenses.

Ranging from 179.7 to 225 bushels per acre, the average yield of the Moultrie-Douglas county corn variety plot was 202.03 bushels of corn per acre. This compared to 130.5 bushels per acre the previous year.

Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $9,388 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. United Way of America will provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent for the national fund allocation. Read More

The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Infants 

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•November 1, 2017•

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is giving parents and caregivers a few reminders that can help prevent tragic accidents. Sleep suffocation and SIDS are leading causes of death for children one year old or younger, but DCFS Acting Director B.J. Walker says following these simple tips could help save the lives of Illinois’ precious infants.

• DCFS advises against co-sleeping. It is especially dangerous when a parent or caregiver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or is particularly tired. Read More

Secret Santa Receives $500 Gift From Sullivan Masons

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Pictured is Worshipful Master Mike Rollins on behalf of Secret Santa giving Sullivan police chief Jim Waggoner a check in the amount of $500.

•November 1, 2017•

The Sullivan Masonic Lodge was the setting for the Mason’s annual Past Masters Dinner and awards dinner October 26.

Police Chief Jim Waggoner was on hand to accept a check in the amount of $500 from Worshipful Master Mike Rollins on behalf of Secret Santa. Chief Waggoner thanked the lodge members and added, “We are just overwhelmed by the continued generosity of the people in Sullivan for their support of our Secret Santa program. Last year we provided Christmas gifts to 200 children from 79 families”. Read More

Okay Valley Student Spotlights

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Okaw Valley Senior Spotlight 

James Burns is the son of James and Nyma Burns.

James is a part of the work study program and is currently working at Agri-Fab half a day.

His future plans are to attend Lake Land College or EIU and to work at Agri-Fab as a salesman.  Read More

One Book One Sullivan Reviews Book List

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•November 1, 2017•

Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal was to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will be announcing their 2017-2018 communitywide book Tuesday, November 21 in the middle school gym.

The following is a brief view of the top five selections:

“All Rise for the Honorable Petty T. Cook” by Leslie Connor

Eleven-year-old Perry T. Cook has grown up in the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility, but he is no criminal. Perry’s mother, Jessica, is the inmate --- or resident, rather, as they say at Blue River. Blue River is a minimum security correctional facility in the tiny town of Surprise, Nebraska. And with the warden as Perry’s foster care provider, Perry is allowed to live inside the facility with his mother. Read More