ALAH H.C. Week Action

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•September 19, 2018• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School homecoming week is Sept. 24-29 with the dance from 8-11 p.m. in the old gym. Coronation is at 9 p.m. Monday is Monster U with students wearing college gear with hallway judging and king and queen voting during first hour. Tangles Tuesday is crazy hair and clothes day with volleyball at Bement and soccer at Effingham St. Anthony. Ohana Wednesday calls for Hawaiian clothes with Disney Day on Thursday giving students a chance to dress as their favorite Disney character. Powder Puff at Wilson Field is Thursday, and the bonfire and pep rally are … Read More

Growing Up In Sullivan: Western Union Telegrams – The Source of a Career

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By Jerry L. Ginther NP Guest Columnist I’ve been hard pressed to find anyone who has ever received an old fashioned Western Union Telegram. I have to admit that I have not seen one in many years, and I do not recall ever receiving one. However, I do recall my grandparents receiving a couple of telegrams concerning the deaths of close relatives who lived in other states. At the time there was no telephone in their home, and telegrams were faster than the U.S. Postal Service. These messages were hand delivered by the station agent from the C&EI Railroad depot … Read More

New Website for Moultrie County

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•September 19, 2018• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board members approved a plan for a new website which could provide online forms as well as the ability to accept online payments. At the Thursday, Sept. 13 meeting website adhoc committee chair Neil Bryan recommended approving the $10,900 website update proposal from government website developer Revize. Bryan and committee member Mike Barringer noted Revize. presented a professional proposal of a branding website for Moultrie County and, with a staff of 20, provides 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. support seven days a week. Bryan noted in addition to development cost, Revize. would … Read More

Obituaries 9-19-2018: Barbara Brock

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Barbara Brock Barbara Lou Brock (née Graham), 73, of Arthur passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family after a hard-fought cancer battle. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 20 from 4-7 p.m. and from 10-11 a.m. at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church with the funeral at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 21 also at the church with the Rev. Doug Davis and the Rev. Mike Rutledge officiating.  Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. … Read More

Sullivan Volleyball Competes in Tournament

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•September 19, 2018• The Sullivan volleyball team dropped two matches and competed in the St. Anthony Tournament this past week. The Redskins lost to Monticello last Tuesday and Shelbyville Thursday. Against the Sages, Sullivan lost 25-14, 25-19. Gwen Diepholz and Zoe Ray had three each. … Read More

Remember When? 9-19-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan High School junior Tony Armstrong has been appointed to the Student Advisory Council to the Illinois State Board of Education. Armstrong plans to voice his concerns about the increase in drug and alcohol use by high school students. He feels that teachers need to be more inspirational and be able to involve students who don’t want to be involved. Lynn Maxedon has announced his candidacy for Moultrie County Sheriff. He will be running against Deputy Sheriff Rieck Kendall. Gerald “Griz” England has announced his candidacy for Moultrie County Clerk. … Read More

Obituaries 9-19-2018: Darrell Elder

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Darrell Elder E. Darrell Elder, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 3:23 a.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill. He was born September 23, 1935 in Moultrie County, Ill., a son of Delmar and Ada Brown Elder. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, sister Wilma Brandt and infant son Randy Kevin Elder. … Read More

Medicare Workshop

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•September 19, 2018• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the A B C ‘s of Medicare on Wednesday, September 26th from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan. The presenter is Mervet Adams. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322. … Read More