Understanding Illinois: State of Democracy in Illinois Uneven at Best

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•October 19, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist My sample election ballot offers me slim pickings in terms of votes I can cast that might make a difference. We can do better. The presidential camps long ago conceded Illinois to Hillary. As you have probably noticed, there is little active campaigning in our state. As most readers know, ours is not a popular election for president. Instead, it is a contest in which most states cast all their electoral votes based on the winner of the state’s overall popular vote. (Electors are apportioned to states somewhat proportionate to population.) … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Golf Advance to Sectional Competition

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•October 12, 2016• Sullivan High School girls’ golf team competed in regionals at Oak Terrace Golf Course Wednesday. With breezy conditions, lots of rain and a tough back nine, the girls tied with Monticello with a score of 410. But in a tie-breaker of going to the fifth score, Sullivan earned second place, advancing them to the Lincoln Sectionals. Brooke Tuttle shot an 89, earning fifth place and the low score for Sullivan. Addison Darush earned second lowest score with a 105. Alexis Britton had a 107, and Tatum Ellis and Irie Dulin both shot 109 for the girls. This … Read More

Correction

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•October 12, 2016• In the October 5, 2016 edition of the News Progress an error was made in the page 4 story “Sunshine Savings…” In the photo with Mike Fowler Kim Harris was incorrectly identified as Kim Miller. Our apologies for the mistake. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Electioneering Not Much Changed Since Roman Republic

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•October 12, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist In 64 BC, Quintus T. Cicero gave the following advice to his more famous brother, during Cicero’s successful campaign for consul of the Roman Republic that year: Exploit the weaknesses of your opponents (he had two), flatter voters shamelessly, promise them anything, and give people hope. He undoubtedly added, though it is not recorded: Spend buckets of money, as they did back then. There are four resources available to any campaign: money, people, time and skill. All are limited, though money appears almost limitless in Illinois legislative campaigns this year. Abraham … Read More

Sullivan Legion Inaugural Show

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•October 12, 2016• The Sullivan American Legion with the help of “Sullivan Street Machine Assn.” will hold their inaugural car-truck-motorcycle show Sunday, October 23 on the south lawn of the Sullivan American Legion. Registration will be held 10 a.m.-noon with judging shortly after registration. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The first 25 entries registered will receive dash plaques. Top 20 entries will receive a plaque along with an overall “best of show”. Food and drinks will be available in the Legion hall, and A-Sharp DJ Service will provide music for the event. … Read More

Another Hand Up from Habitat for Humanity

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•October 12, 2016• Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity provided another hand up presenting the keys to Nina Sides for her new home in a ceremony held at 5 p.m. Friday, October 7 in Sullivan. Pictured left Sponsor Trish Welsh and Nina hug with Logan sandwiched in the middle and Gary Smith in background. Six weeks from starting this 27th Moultrie County Habitat home the group of Habitat Care-A-Vanners who completed the last two week phase of the project were at the Sides’ new home for the key presentation. Local Habitat committee chair Gary Smith explained the national Care-A-Vanners from Habitat … Read More

Sullivan Art Club Workshop at St. Columcille Church

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•October 12, 2016• Springfield artist Stan Squires will return to Sullivan to conduct Sullivan Art Club’s final workshop of the 2016 season 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 15 with an hour break for lunch. The workshop will be held at St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corners of W. Jackson and McClellan streets. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot.  … Read More

Knights Conquer Titans, Ride out the Storm, Claim Volleyball LOVC Tourney Title

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•October 12, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports After going through Argenta-Oreana–one of the three teams to beat Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond this season–Saturday, the Knights took down Sangamon Valley/ Tri-City in three sets for the second time in a week. The Knights fed off an electric crowd in the first set, jumping out to an 11-1 lead, thanks in large part to great serves, before taking the first set in convincing fashion. Rebounding from falling 25-21 in the second set the Knights took the third by a landslide 25-15, ending the set on a 11-1 run and superb serving from junior Macy Hollingsworth. … Read More

Lovington First Church Harvest

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•October 12, 2016• The First Christian Church of Lovington will have their Harvest Dinner and Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 5. Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) are offering the following to raise money for the project within the church. Cinnamon roll and coffee served from 8-10 a.m.; bazaar shops including candy shop, Christmas shop, baked goods shop and crafts shop are open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Silent auction is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m. with final bids up to 6 p.m. Harvest dinner (turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salads, rolls and dessert) served from 5-7 p.m. Opportunities to … Read More