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Reindeer Run Winners

News Progress Posted on December 18, 2013 by webmasterDecember 18, 2013

Photo by Keith Stewart Reindeer Run Winners The Sullivan Singers’ Boosters Club hosted their second annual Reindeer Run 5k on a frigid Saturday morning in Wyman Park. Pictured are those who earned medals during the run: Brent King, overall male winner, 18:59; Laine Cameron, overall female winner, 21:29; 19 & under male-Josh O’Brien, first, 19:46; Travis Hanson, second, 24:03; Liam Bechtold, third, 27:25; Jed Wheeler, fourth,  28:49; Brayton Sparrow, fifth; and Ty Binnion, sixth, 41:07. 19 & under female–Jordan Bassett, first, 24:52; Madison Wall, second, 25:53; Kennedy Lucas, third, 25:41; Taylor Booker, fourth, 27:59; Ciara Anderson, fifth, 28:20; Lily Bales, sixth, 28:42; and Mackenzie Ruppert, seventh, 28:42. 30-39 male–Marc Dal Ponte, first, 22:25; Chris Ballinger, second, 28:31; 30-39 female–Jodie Carey, first, 30:55; Rachel Elzy, second, 34:01. 40-49 male–Brian Sparrow, first, 25:53; Rich Banning, second, 26:30. 40-49 female–Angie Cameron, first, 26:47; Lori Sparrow, second, 29:22; Cartha Foley, third, 29:33; and Connie Mulligan, fourth, 31:21. 50-59 male–James Ewing, first, 30:45. 60 + male–Larry Wilson, first, 21:35; Mike Faught, second, 25:30. 5k Walk–Abigail Chapman, first, 42:05; Chris Chapman, second, 42:05; and Angie Hayes, third, 42:05. 1 Mile Deer Dash–Marc Dal Ponte, first, 9:45; Sydni Mulligan, second, 13:02.

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Reindeer Run Winners
The Sullivan Singers’ Boosters Club hosted their second annual Reindeer Run 5k on a frigid Saturday morning in Wyman Park. Pictured are those who earned medals during the run: Brent King, overall male winner, 18:59; Laine Cameron, overall female winner, 21:29; 19 & under male-Josh O’Brien, first, 19:46; Travis Hanson, second, 24:03; Liam Bechtold, third, 27:25; Jed Wheeler, fourth, 28:49; Brayton Sparrow, fifth; and Ty Binnion, sixth, 41:07. 19 & under female–Jordan Bassett, first, 24:52; Madison Wall, second, 25:53; Kennedy Lucas, third, 25:41; Taylor Booker, fourth, 27:59; Ciara Anderson, fifth, 28:20; Lily Bales, sixth, 28:42; and Mackenzie Ruppert, seventh, 28:42. 30-39 male–Marc Dal Ponte, first, 22:25; Chris Ballinger, second, 28:31; 30-39 female–Jodie Carey, first, 30:55; Rachel Elzy, second, 34:01. 40-49 male–Brian Sparrow, first, 25:53; Rich Banning, second, 26:30. 40-49 female–Angie Cameron, first, 26:47; Lori Sparrow, second, 29:22; Cartha Foley, third, 29:33; and Connie Mulligan, fourth, 31:21. 50-59 male–James Ewing, first, 30:45. 60 + male–Larry Wilson, first, 21:35; Mike Faught, second, 25:30. 5k Walk–Abigail Chapman, first, 42:05; Chris Chapman, second, 42:05; and Angie Hayes, third, 42:05. 1 Mile Deer Dash–Marc Dal Ponte, first, 9:45; Sydni Mulligan, second, 13:02.

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Kicking Off the Christmas Season

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterDecember 11, 2013

Photo by RR Best Kicking off the Christmas Season Bethany Mayor Bill Ashley addresses a packed room of children and village residents Saturday evening during their annual Christmas tree lighting at the former depot. Be sure to look in next week’s paper to see how the rest of Moultrie County kicked off the holiday season.

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Kicking off the Christmas Season
Bethany Mayor Bill Ashley addresses a packed room of children and village residents Saturday evening during their annual Christmas tree lighting at the former depot. Be sure to look in next week’s paper to see how the rest of Moultrie County kicked off the holiday season.

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Tax Increase Approved Monday Night for Sullivan Schools

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

Head football coach resignation also accepted

by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com

The Sullivan school district approved their tax levy Monday night, representing a tentative net increase of $342,129 in tax dollars, an 8.78 percent increase over last year’s amount. Because the increase was more than five percent, the district held a truth-in-taxation meeting prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, giving members of the public an opportunity to voice either support for or opposition to the levy. Read More

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Little Theatre Reports Cost Reductions

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

Further outlines plan to repay debt to Sullivan

by Barry Featheringill
Sullivan Reporter

John Stephens of The Little Theatre On The Square once again brought to the council a proposal on how the theatre plans to stay up-to-date with its repayment of debt to the city, which includes an extra $100 a week “to show good faith.” Read More

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Lovington Passes Five Percent Increase in New Tax Revenue

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

New revenue to equal $4,052

by Florence Hallford
Lovington Reporter

The Lovington Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year (May 1, 2013-April 30, 2014), a discussion that was tabled in November, passed Monday night with a five percent increase in new revenue. Read More

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ECIAAA To Host Conversation on Aging January 6 in Sullivan

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging will host a Moultrie County Conversation on Aging and Independent Living 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, January 6 at  First United Methodist Church located at  216 W. Jefferson St. in Sullivan. Read More

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Windsor Donates

News Progress Posted on December 11, 2013 by webmasterDecember 11, 2013

Submitted Windsor Donates Recently, the Windsor Jr/Sr High School student council held a fundraising drive to collect money for donations to be sent to those impacted by last month’s tornadoes in Washington. Students sold links for a Giving Chain for $1 per link. Anyone who donated had their name added to a link that was then put onto the chain. The chain then was hung up in the school so that students could watch as it grew each day. Thanks to the generous donations of the community and the school the WHS student council was able to buy $466 in donations for Secret Santa gifts that were sent to families in Washington.

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Windsor Donates
Recently, the Windsor Jr/Sr High School student council held a fundraising drive to collect money for donations to be sent to those impacted by last month’s tornadoes in Washington. Students sold links for a Giving Chain for $1 per link. Anyone who donated had their name added to a link that was then put onto the chain. The chain then was hung up in the school so that students could watch as it grew each day. Thanks to the generous donations of the community and the school the WHS student council was able to buy $466 in donations for Secret Santa gifts that were sent to families in Washington.

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Cheeseball Fundraiser to Raise Money for New Interactive Boards

News Progress Posted on December 4, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

The Lovington American Legion and Lovington Grade School are partnering to help raise money for the grade school’s purchase of Promethean Boards in the classrooms. These electronic boards help students become more active and engaged in the learning process. Read More

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November Brings Proposed Tax Increases for Bethany

News Progress Posted on December 4, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

OV school district proposes 9.1 percent
increase in new money

by Derek Pope
Bethany Reporter

Near the end of the fiscal year, towns and school districts across Illinois are tasked with deciding what amount they will increase property tax levies for the next calendar year. Sometimes these tax increases go largely unnoticed for residents, as city councils and school boards alike can pass up to a five percent increase without notifying the public. But when the financial climate necessitates larger tax increases or the introduction of new taxes, these institutions are required to provide an open opportunity for discussion with the communities they govern. Read More

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Feeling the Proration Pinch, Sullivan Schools Max Rates

News Progress Posted on December 4, 2013 by webmasterMarch 29, 2014

9.98 percent increase now, cuts to come later in school year

by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com

The Sullivan school district will vote on a tax increase next week, but not before holding a truth-in-taxation hearing.

At last month’s board meeting, the district preliminarily approved a tax increase resulting in approximately $234,901 of new money. This would result in a 22 cent or less increase per $100 equalized assessed value, or EAV. According to Superintendent Brad Tuttle, this would mean for a home with an EAV of $50,000, there would be an increase of $23.47 on their tax bill for the district’s portion. Read More

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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