Obituaries 7-18-2018: Vickie Anderson

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Vickie Anderson Vickie Ann Anderson of Mattoon, 68, passed away surrounded by family on July 16, 2018 in Sullivan. Born January 14, 1950 in San Marcus, Texas, she was a daughter of Mary and Paul Elzy and father John Nesloney. She graduated from Lake Land College in 1988 and worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years throughout Coles County. Vickie touched so many lives throughout her career, patients and colleagues alike. She loved to take care of people and always offered a listening ear. She adored her pets equally as much as her family. Vickie loved fishing, camping, … Read More

Keeping Slim in the Summer Simmer

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•July 18, 2018• Simple steps to keep your diet in check during the picnic party season. Perhaps you’ve already put your diet in danger. Don’t worry, still plenty of time to not let the summer barbeque and picnic predicament get the best of your waistline. The solution is really no different than any other time of year. It comes down to a little planning. For instance, now is the time to take advantage of the local, fresh vegetables at roadside stands and farmers markets. They make a great grilling alternative to the steaks, burgers and brats. You can even add … Read More

Lovington Grade School Registration

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•July 18, 2018• Lovington Grade School (kindergarten thru eighth grade) will hold registration noon-6 p.m. Thursday, August 2 at the school. Parents must remember to bring the registration packet sent home with the students in May and have all papers completely filled out with the most current information. As a reminder to kindergarten students, they should have a physical exam, dental exam, eye exam and bring an official birth certificate from their birth county courthouse. … Read More

You’ll Feel Like You’re On Vacation With How Easy This Is

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•July 18, 2018• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager August might be the last of the months that people think of when we say “summer vacation,” but it’s by no means the least. People are still taking trips and hosting family while enjoying America’s beaches and national parks. Social Security might not be on the top of your to-do list when you’re on vacation, but we’ve made it so easy to do business with us online that you can connect with us pool-side or on the go. We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and … Read More

Blue Dolphins Have Amazing Food Drive Results

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•July 18, 2018• By J.D. Graham SBD Publicity Director For over a decade the Sullivan Blue Dolphin Swim Team has been doing an annual food drive collecting cans for the Moultrie County Food Bank. The challenge is called “ I CAN SWIM”. This year head coach Jason Drury challenged each swimmer to get sponsors to pledge cans of food for the number of laps swam in 20 minutes. There are 70 swimmers on the team ranging in age from 5 to 17. A lap is 50 meters or as the younger swimmers say, down and back. … Read More

Obituaries 7-18-2018: David Garrett

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David Garrett Funeral services for David Eugene Garrett, 75, of Lovington were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429 was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Garrett passed away at 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan. … Read More

Sullivan Basketball Coach Opening Came at Opportune Moment

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•July 18, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Sometimes, life is about timing. That was the case for Craig Black. Black, who has been the head coach for Oakwood for the last four seasons, was not looking for a new coaching job. But when Black had heard that the Sullivan coaching position became available after former coach Chester Reeder had taken the head coaching position at Teutopolis, he had to apply. Black, like Reeder, is a Sullivan alumnus and has continued his ties to the area. Black, a 2007 graduate, was hired at a special Sullivan board meeting June 29 … Read More

Coach Reeder Moves to Wooden Shoe Country

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•July 18, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports As part of the rotating of area coaches, Chester Reeder resigned as Sullivan boys’ basketball coach and took the head coaching position for the Teutopolis boys’ basketball team. Reeder coached Sullivan for five years and had been at Sullivan for 10 years. Reeder, a 2000 Sullivan graduate, compiled a 62-70 record as Sullivan’ s head coach. He started with three winning seasons and had a record of 50-30 to start his tenure at Sullivan. … Read More