Photo furnished WHS Sponsors Blood Drive Windsor High School National Honor Society and student council want you to donate blood and help save a life. The blood drive is noon-5 p.m.Thursday, October 19 in the Windsor High School gymnasium. The goal is 25 units.
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Titus Manor Annual Family Color Run engulfs Wyman Park in cloud of color.
Color Fight Ensues Using Leftovers
•October 11, 2017•
The Titus Manor Annual “Family Fun Color Run” was held Saturday September 30. At 9 a.m., all runners were lined up and ready to go at Wyman Park. Some ran a 5K and some a 3K. Those who didn’t want to run, could walk.
“This is a really great time for families to get together and do something fun and healthy,” said Lisa Smothers, office manager. “It was a nice crisp fall day and we had a great turnout.”
After the run, awards and trophies were presented to the individuals with the fastest time in both the 5K and 3K categories. In addition to that, medallions were awarded to those who came in first in their age category. Read More
Windsor Schools Students of Month
September Students of the Month at Windsor Jr./Sr. High School are senior Kasey Bean, daughter of Todd and Bobbie Bean and seventh grade student Gracie Brownlee, daughter of Gregory and Ashleah Brownlee.
Bean is involved in volleyball, Student Council, NHS, Vice President of Spanish Club, Pep Club, WYSE, FFA, and is senior class treasurer. Brownlee will play volleyball this winter.
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Chad J. Matheson
•October 11, 2017•
By Mike Brothers
Chad Matheson, 42, of Bethany was supposed to report to Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims for transport to Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro September 25.
Matheson was given time to put his affairs in order before serving a three year sentence following his guilty plea for forgery in Moultrie County. Public defender Marvin Hanson represented Matheson who was ordered to make restitution of $40 to the Red Apple Restaurant and $20 to Hardee’s. State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey appeared for the state in court proceedings. Read More
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Director of Lake Land Dental Hygeine Clinic Deborah Kirts Thomason.
•October 11, 2017•
By Elen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Deborah Kirts Thomason began her dental training at Lakeland College in 1975 and she is now the Director of the Dental Hygiene Clinic which trains students to be dental technicians.
An important part of the program is providing low-cost dental cleanings to adults and children in the area. The youngest client has been a one-year-old but, at that age, the focus is on educating the parents on the importance of starting a dental hygiene program early in a child’s life and getting regular check-ups.
Anyone can contact the Clinic for a dental cleaning. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students. The first appointment will probably take about four hours in order to do a full oral exam, chart all the teeth, probe the gums and prepare a Treatment Plan. Having gone through the program I have to say that it is the most thorough dental cleaning I have ever had. The students are well-prepared and supervised. Read More
•October 11, 2017•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
Over the last few years Sullivan has issued bonds for various street improvement projects.
At a recent meeting the council decided not to issue bonds since there were no pressing projects.
The last time was when the city issued $100,000 in bonds for the square resurfacing project. Other bond issues were for as little as $50,000 at a 0.45% interest rate. Future street projects will raise revenue by borrowing from other departments such as the gas or electric. Read More
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Pharmacist/Woodworker Toby Jones of Sullivan displays cutting board, one of many masterpieces.
A lot of the wood is grown locally
•October 11, 2017•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
One expects to find rows of pills and medicines in a pharmacy, but what is not expected is a neat stack of beautiful wooden trivets and carving boards—all designed and hand-crafted by the proprietor Tony Jones.
Jones grew up in Princeton, Illinois and wanted a career in the health field so he entered the St. Louis College of Pharmacy where he met his wife.
In 1999 they purchased what is now the Sullivan Pharmacy.
Woodworking has been a lifelong hobby for Jones. Read More
•October 11, 2017•
The Lovington Village Board met in September with the water and sewer trustee seat still vacant. President Roger Walker reported he has yet to find a replacement for Jim McMahan who resigned during the August meeting.
Walker reported the property on E. S. Railroad Street owned by an investment firm from Champaign could be condemned for future removal. The village president also reported Gary Ozier had sent a letter regarding property the village owns on Williams Street but that was tabled for further review. Read More
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Good sport Sullivan Elementary School Principal Daniel Allen allowed SHS graduate and Magician Daniel Lusk to have a little fun as he strapped on this goofy mask which also gave him a helium like voice. The crowd of parents and students were kept in stitches throughout the evening performance.
•October 4, 2017•
By Harry Houdini
for the News Progress
If laughter can help build a better world, Sullivan schools was on the way to utopia with magician Daniel Lusk last week.
Lusk and his rabbit in the hat, Twinkie, entertained a seat-filled high school gymnasium Sept. 19 with magic and homespun witticisms from his life.
The Indianapolis based magician and funny man performed his Family Night Magic Show involving students and adults with humor laced magic along with an important message about how to treat one another.
Lusk, a 1997 Sullivan High School graduate, had elementary school children engaged in his Leggo My Magic show earlier in the day. Leggo building exercises with the students helped Lusk point out how respect, being a friend and achieving your personal best can help build a better world. Read More
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Illinois Attorney General candidate Erika Harold and Roger Glazebrook of Sullivan attended the Moultrie County Republican petition signing party at TnT Pizzaria last week.
•October 4, 2017•
By Mike Brothers
Moultrie County Republicans held a petition signing party at TnT Pizzeria Sept. 25 and welcomed attorney general candidate Erika Harold.
“Lawmakers don’t have the same respect for the rule of law,” the 37-year-old Champaign native and Harvard school of law graduate began. “I have seen political interests chosen over workers, and lawmakers must be accountable.”
Harold explained her reasons for running emphasizing she would use the Illinois Attorney General’s office to fight political corruption and work for criminal justice reform.
Unchallenged in the March primary race Harold spoke to the importance of fund raising before the general election in November 2018. “Funding is key,” she noted, explaining that between July-Sept. they would raise enough money to air commercials in the Chicago area. Read More