Secret Santa Uses Donations for Others

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•December 2, 2015• Secret Santa of Sullivan was presented a check for $500 from Sullivan IGA last week. Accepting on behalf of the communitywide help organization was Greg Foster left and Police Chief John Love (right). IGA manager Pat Stinson presented the annual donation. Chief Love said that 100 people have signed up for Secret Santa so far this season. “People can still sign up for Secret Santa until Dec 5,” Love said, noting that the police department is handling all registrations for the program. “Donations like the one from IGA help us bring Christmas to people who can’t otherwise … Read More

One Book, One Sullivan Unveils Community Read

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•December 2, 2015• By Mike Brothers Sullivan Middle School students greeted the One Book, One Sullivan novel unveiling with a standing ovation Nov 25. Michael Vey-The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans was announced to the schoolwide assembly following a trailer prepared by the One Book One Sullivan group for the second year in a row. One Book One Sullivan volunteers then handed out copies of the book to students with the following instructions: Read it. Enjoy it. Talk about it. Share it. Rikki Ray teaches Language Arts and has spent the past nine years as coordinator of … Read More

ALAH FFA Members Join 65,000 Others Painting Louisville Blue and Gold

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•November 25, 2015• By: Keegan Morfey FFA Reporter Nine Arthur-L/Atwood-Hammond FFA members traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, joining a record 65,173 FFA members, advisors, and guests from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands attending the annual National FFA Convention. Janette Comstock, Zane Crist, Katie Gingerich, Makenna Green, Adam Hingson, Jordan Jent, Josiah Kinert, Keegan Morfey, and Colton Romine, along with FFA advisor Wendy Leenerts and chaperone Monica Green, participated in the event on October 28-30. The opening session included introductions from all six national FFA officers, the national FFA band and chorus performed, celebrating 50 years of the … Read More

Monticello Lady Sages Top Knights

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•November 25, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Lady Knights faced Monticello at home Friday, losing 61-38. An injury laden Lady Knights team was outscored the first quarter 22-10 but charged back during the second quarter keeping pace with Monticello in a 15-17 effort. Down 39-25 at the end of the half, Monticello scored another 12 to ALAH’s eight. They added 10 to five in the final quarter to win the game. … Read More

ALAH FFA Greenhands Attend U of I Conference

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•November 25, 2015• Five FFA greenhands (first year FFA members) joined more than 400 Illinois FFA members to attend the annual Greenhand Leadership Conference. The conference was organized and facilitated by more than 50 University of Illinois students majoring in agricultural education or members of the Collegiate FFA Chapter. Students who attended the conference were Veronica Chambers, Adam Day, Katie Gingerich, Makenna Green, and Gage Streible. The greenhands were split into separate groups with other greenhands from across the state of Illinois to attend various workshops.  … Read More

Winters Bring Song and Fine Art to Downtown Arthur

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•November 25, 2015• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The small, yet busy, little town  of Arthur has gained another piece of magic in its downtown area. Alongside the Amish businesses just down the street from the old-fashioned soda fountain at Dicks Pharmacy, Winters Fine Art Gallery offers original pieces of beautiful artwork.  The quaintness and spirit of the small community caught the hearts of the new gallery owners on a visit here. “We came back to visit family. Someone invited us to Yoder’s, and we thought this looked like a nice village to have a shop in. We … Read More

Douglas Co. Health Dept. Awarded Grant

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•November 25, 2015• The Douglas County Health Department in Tuscola was awarded $10,000 from the Delta Dental Foundation. In partnership with the Wellness on Wheels bus, the Douglas County Health Department Dental Clinic will use the grant to provide oral health awareness and education to the Amish population within Coles, Douglas and Moultrie counties. Children from nine different parochial schools between the ages of five and 18 will receive exams, cleanings and sealants through the bus, and any children needing restorative services will be seen at the on-site dental clinic. As part of its commitment to improve children’s oral health … Read More

Lady Redskins Get Past Okaw Valley

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•November 25, 2015• The Sullivan High School Lady Redskins earned a hard fought victory over Okaw Valley 40 – 39 November 19. Lizzie Green led in scoring with 12 points. Freshman Brooke Tuttle came off the bench and and scored nine points. Tatum Ellis led in three assists and four steals, and Chloe Riley had a huge offensive rebound late in the game. Ester Miller led rebounding with 11. “It was not a pretty win, but I’m proud that the girls dug deep and found a way to win as a team,” commented coach Sheri McCain. “Brooke Tuttle had a … Read More