Understanding Illinois: Take a Look at Giving Power Back to the People

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•October 10, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Illinois Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan is not the evil Darth Vader trumpeted by opponents’ ads—but he has shut down democracy in Illinois, and must go. Mike Madigan is simply an old-fashioned Chicago pol who has had half a century in office to hone his skills and thus accrue unprecedented power. In the Illinois legislature, absolutely no bill—not one—introduced by representatives of the people will ever be heard and voted upon without the express approval of Mike Madigan. Every bill, indeed every amendment to every bill, must first be approved by … Read More

Cake for Doughnut Lady Peggy Booker at IGA Party

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•October 10, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress After 35 years, Peggy Booker, “the doughnut lady of IGA” will be retiring. The public is cordially invited to her retirement party 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, October 12 at Sulllivan IGA. Cake and punch will be served. Peggy grew up in Sullivan and rode a pony to school. She had one brother 17 years older and another five years older to spoil her and take her places girls of her age seldom got to visit. She graduated high school in 1952 and married William Booker the same year. Because she … Read More

Obituaries 10-10-2018: Margaret Reed

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Margaret Reed Margaret J. Reed, 76, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Sullivan, has peacefully fallen asleep in death at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 in her home. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the service. … Read More

Obituaries 10-10-2018: Richard Bolin

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Richard Bolin Richard David Bolin 79, of Mt. Zion passed away at 8:40 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in his residence. A service to celebrate Richard’s life was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 6 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team. Richard was born November 13, 1938 in Decatur, a son of Rex W. and Mabel Mardelle McCain Bolin. Richard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois. … Read More

Scams, Fraud and ID Theft Workshop at SAIL

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•October 10, 2018• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a free workshop about Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 24 at the Lovington Public Library, The speaker is Shari Rowe, Postal Inspector with United States Postal Inspection Service. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322. … Read More

Obituaries 10-10-2018: Richard Martin, Jr.

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Richard Martin, Jr. Richard Dale Martin Jr, 48, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Bethany, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 in Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Rick was born December 11, 1969, in Decatur to the late Richard Dale Martin Sr. and Nancy L. Risley Ozee. He grew up and attended Bethany High School where he graduated in 1988. Rick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps straight out of high school. He honorably served his country four years as a military policeman including serving during Desert Storm. After the service, he resided in the San Diego, … Read More

Menus 10-10-2018

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Oct. 15 – Chicken Pot Pie w/Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Biscuit, Sliced Pears Tuesday, Oct. 16 – Mostaccoli w/Meat Sauce, Winter Mix Vegetables, Tossed Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, Oct. 17 – Tangy Pork Chopee w/, Vegetables over Brown Rice, Green Beans, Rye, Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Thursday, Oct. 18 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Venetian Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat, Seasonal Dessert Friday, October 19 – Vegetable Beef Soup, Creamy Coleslaw, Peanut Butter Crackers, Raisins … Read More

OVHS Volleyball is Ready for Regionals

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•October 10, 2018• The Okaw Valley volleyball team dropped a nonconference game against Arthur Christian Monday night. OV lost the first set 25-15 but battled back to win the second set 25-22. Arthur Christian took the third set 25-20 and the match. For OV, Sadie Zimmerman had 10 digs and 21 assists, and Paige Coleman totaled three blocks, 17 digs and eight kills. … Read More