Annual Meeting for Lovington Ambulance Service
•January 13, 2016• The Lovington Ambulance Service annual board meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 at the ambulance building. … Read More
Growing up in Sullivan: Cornbread Bottom and Reedy Schoolhouse
•January 13, 2016• By Jerry L. Ginther NP Columnist If you were raised in Sullivan, you will probably remember some bottomland not far to the west of Kirksville, often referred to as Cornbread Bottom; that is if you were born no later than say, 1970. That is the year the gates of the new dam were closed and the flooding of the land acquired for the lake began. If you were born later than that, it’s likely that this bottomland was flooded by Lake Shelbyville before you were old enough to have any memories of the area. Nevertheless, it is … Read More
Thinking About Health: Low Premium Insurance May Not Always Be the Cheapest Option
•January 13, 2016• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service The enrollment period for choosing an Obamacare policy ends January 31. That means if you haven’t already signed up and think you want coverage from your state’s insurance marketplace, now’s the time to check your options and make a decision. But what decision will be best? Over the last several months I have received many emails from readers of this column telling me about their experience with Affordable Care Act policies—some good, some bad. Their comments plus the close of open enrollment offer a chance to review a few of … Read More
Big Win over Clay City for Okaw Valley Timberwolves
•January 13, 2016• Okaw Valley’s boys’ basketball team participated in the St. Anthony’s Shoot out in Effingham January 9 beating Clay City 77-30. The Timberwolves made 29 points in the first quarter with the Wolves scoring nine points. It was 44-14 at the end of the first half. At the end of the third quarter the score was 62-25 with Okaw Valley going on to win 77-30. … Read More
Red Cross Blood Drive in Bethany
•January 13, 2016• An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, January 15 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany. Any healthy individual age 16 through 75 who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing a picture and a signature. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. The blood drive is sponsored by the Okaw Valley High School Student Council. For more information regarding the blood drive or to make an appointment contact Okaw Valley High School at … Read More
Powerful First Half Gives Sullivan Win Over Cerro Gordo
•January 13, 2016• The Sullivan Lady Redskins dominated Cerro Gordo in the first half to win 53-36 at home January 11. “We had a great first half,” coach Sheri McCain began, “but came out complacent in the second half.” Sullivan came out with a 15-7 run over the Lady Broncos in the first quarter. The Lady Redskins stretched that with a 16-7 second quarter heading into the half ahead 31-14. Sullivan cooled off at the half, and Cerro Gordo maintained, as they tied 9-9 in third quarter scoring. The Lady Redskins and Lady Broncos tied13-13 in the fourth leaving the … Read More
Understanding Illinois: “Workers’ Comp” at Center of State Budget Impasse
•January 13, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Whenever talk comes up of compromises necessary to end the lamentable Illinois budget impasse, business-friendly changes in workers’ compensation law are mentioned first. What is “workers’ comp,” as it is called; why is it important, and should we change it? A century ago during the Progressive Era, business, workers and insurance companies came together to support laws, soon adopted by all the states, to provide that workers would be compensated on a “no fault” basis for injuries incurred on the job. Arbitrators employed by each state would determine the severity of … Read More
Letter to the Editor – Be Responsible in Wyman Park
•January 13, 2016• Dear Editor, “I walk to, and around, Wyman Park quite often. One of my pet peeves is having to dodge the dog poop on sidewalks and the road inside the park. I have to look down so I don’t step in it. Is there a city ordinance to address this problem? If there isn’t, there should be. I don’t understand the laziness of some dog owners. It is so simple to bring a plastic bag (or two) along on your walk. We all shop for food and have bags at home. Just pick up the poop with … Read More
Obituaries 1-13-2016: Jerry Clark
Jerry Clark Jerry L. Clark, 66, of Bethany passed away at 6:13 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507 was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More
Obituaries 1-13-2016: Margie Baker
Margie Baker Margie Evelyn Baker, 96, of Mt. Morris, Mich. died Wednesday Nov. 11, 2015 in Flushing, Mich. Funeral services were held Nov. 16 in Trinity Baptist Church in Flushing. Burial was in Flint Memorial Park. Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing assisted with arrangements. … Read More