Dear Editor,
My girlfriend Leona and I parked at the old root beer stand west of Sullivan expecting Vice President Nixon and his wife. As they came by we waved at them and they waved back from the convertible they were riding in. Read More
Family History Discovered While Looking Through a Magazine
•September 30, 2020•
By Jerry Ginther
NP Guest Writer
Not many years ago, while browsing the Internet looking through agricultural magazines, I unexpectedly came across some family history. Actually, I was searching for an idea, food for thought that I might expand on for an article I could write for a paper or magazine. There were plenty of farms and farmers on both sides of our family, so why wouldn’t there be some aspect of the industry I could relate to, possibly more than one. Well, that isn’t the general topic that stopped my search almost at its inception. In a very old magazine I spotted an advertisement that immediately started me on another venture, one with a more specific focus. Read More
MidState Tank Brings Lunch To Police Department
Photo by Crystal Reed
MidState Tank Brings Lunch To Police Department
Workers at MidState Tank brought lunch to the Sullivan Police Department a couple of weeks ago to show their support for the department. From left to right: Kevin Conlin, Police Chief Andy Pistorius, Janet Dirks and Gene Good.
Superintendent-y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•September 23, 2020•
Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300
We have completed five weeks of in-person instruction for Sullivan Schools. We recognize that this has been challenging for everyone involved, from students to parents to staff members. Read More
Menu 9-23-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, September 28 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Herbed Peas, Fruit Juice, Bread Stick, Brownie Bites
Tuesday, September 29 - Roasted Pork Loin, Zucchini Bake, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Hawaiian Salad
Wednesday, September 30 - Chicken Enchiladas, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Cantaloupe
Thursday, October 1 - Sweet and Sour Chicken w/Vegetables, Over Brown Rice, Fruited Gelatin, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Crisp
Friday, October 2 - Liver and Onions, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Pineapple Pistachio Dessert
Letters to the Editor 9-23-2020
Dear Editor,
200 years ago it was God our Father who introduced our brother Jesus Christ to 14 year old Joseph Smith. Joseph did not know which church to join as there were many at that time. Check out what Joseph was instructed to do. As there are over 30 different churches in Moultrie Co now. Wake up America. God wants to help all of us get back to him. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is Morning Star school in 1932. It was located north of Sullivan and east of Cushman. Names were tough to read on the back of pic. Pictured front: Arlena Stetler, Georgia Harmon
Middle: Wanda Stetler, Marjorie Cummings, Emma Harmon, Harold Valentine. Back: Bishop Cummings, Wm. Queen, Rose Ellen Harmon, Lara Cogdal & Tom Cogdal. Teacher not pictured was John Ernest Martin. 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.
Remember When? 9-23-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Congressman Glenn Poshard visited Sullivan and appeared before a crowd of 50 at the Moultrie County Farm Service office to announce a $252,000 water quality program for Lake Shelbyville.
The Bethany School Board okayed the formation of a new computer committee to address the district’s computer system needs, capacity and purpose. During that same meeting the board approved a $2,180,000 district budget. Board member Steve Funk cast the only no vote on the budget. Funk explained that he objected to an 18 percent increase in expenses in the budget and told the board he didn’t believe that was what referendum voters had voted for in April.
The Redskins football team won over Clinton 19-12. Read More
Superintendt-y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•September 16, 2020•
By Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300
Starting September 1st, Sullivan Schools have been approved by USDA to provide breakfast & lunch to all children 18 years and younger at no charge to all families until December 31, 2020. Sullivan School District would like to assist our community during these most difficult times by providing breakfast and lunch to all area children. Students who attend Sullivan Schools may eat their meals at no cost to students in our cafeterias, with any additional items above the normal meal guidelines charged at regular prices. Read More
‘If I Were A Rich Man’ Unfortunately is Hypothetical
•September 16, 2020•
“I have a problem with the words ‘were’ and ‘was,’” writes reader Linda Cohen. “‘If I was rich’ or ‘If I were rich.’ Please help with that.”
Let me understand the question, Linda. Would you like me to help you get rich or help you with this common usage issue?
I’m ill-equipped to assist you with the former, given that I’ve spent a career in journalism.
However, there is an easy way to remember the latter.
Who doesn’t know the opening line to the signature song in “Fiddler on the Roof”?
“If I were a rich man ...”
See how easy that is to remember? Read More