Remember When? 10-28-2015
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Cadet Bruce A. Gannaway, son of Jeffrey L. and Patricia A. Gannaway of Windsor, received practical work in military leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp in Ft. Riley, Kan. Gangway is a student at Eastern Illinois University. The Sullivan High School marching band captured first place among Class C schools in field competition during the Arthur Marching Knights and Arthur Music Boosters fourth annual “Bandfest 90” competition Saturday in Arthur. Bethany High School took second place among Class D schools. The Sullivan and Bethany flag corps both placed second in … Read More
Fireworks in December Legion Auxiliary Raffle
•October 28, 2015• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary is holding a 50/50 raffle “Fireworks in December”. Tickets are on sale now through December 4. (Please note there will not be actual fireworks in December) … Read More
New CIPT Program Director Announced
•October 28, 2015• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation has announced the hiring of Kim Adair as the Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT) Program Director. As CIPT Director, Adair will serve as a key member of the agency management staff and will be responsible for the day-to-day management, leadership and operation of the C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit Program to ensure effective accountability, oversight and outcomes of the transit operations with funders, grant recipients, partners, local communities and riders. Adair was previously employed with the North Dakota Department of Transportation for four years where she held the position of Public Transit Section … Read More
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
•October 28, 2015• Governor Bruce Rauner issued a proclamation declaring that Illinois will observe National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week this week October 25-31. The Illinois Department of Public Health joins Governor Rauner, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to build awareness around the hazards of lead poisoning during this week of observance. Lead poisoning occurs most often from exposure to lead-contaminated dust created by deteriorating lead-based paint. In addition, other lead-containing products may also lead to exposure and result in life-long negative effects. Illinois Department of Public Health Director, Nirav D. … Read More
A Fifty Year Old Crash Still Haunts Me Today
•October 28, 2015• By Mike Brothers NP Managing Editor In the world of Oh Brother it sometimes takes decades before I finally hit my forehead with the heel of my hand. That is why my trip to hometown Harrisburg, Ill. for my 45th high school reunion was so important. There were about 65 out of a class of 180 attending and another 20 on the “never going to come again” list. So, after so long, I wondered what those who remember me at all, will remember about me. Because I remember odd stuff about many of these classmates whom I … Read More
Food Pantry Fundraiser Looks to Keep Building
IGA Round Up begins Nov. 1 •October 28, 2015• by Keith Stewart For the NP The Sullivan IGA Round Up may be an annual fundraiser, but for the Moultrie County Food Pantry it helps lighten a big load this time of year– providing 200 Thanksgiving dinner baskets, which is a reoccurring need. “A lot of the Thanksgiving baskets we give away go to the elderly,” said Moultrie County Food Pantry coordinator Kristy Dawson. “Some of them only get $16 a month on their Link card, which is not obviously enough for a month’s worth of food let alone a meal … Read More
Findlay Halloween
•October 28, 2015• The village of Findlay has trick of treating 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 30 the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Halloween supper from 5-7 p.m. with a parade and costume contest featured. Menu includes BBQ, chili, cole slaw, potato salad, sandwiches, desserts, soda, iced tea and coffee. … Read More
Arcola Over ALAH Volleyball
•October 28, 2015• It was senior night for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball October 22. Arcola won in two games 18-25 and 24-26. The ALAH junior varsity won their match in two: 25-11 and 25-17. The varsity Knight record is 12-14 overall and 3-4 in the conference. … Read More
Thinking About Health: Seniors Face Higher Medicare Premiums, Deductibles Next Year
•October 28, 2015• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service The last couple of weeks have brought unexpected and unwelcome news to millions of seniors and disabled people on Medicare. Their already high out-of-pocket costs are going to get higher. For some, premiums for Medicare Part B coverage that pays for doctor and outpatient services will go up as much as 52 percent. For everyone Part D premiums, which cover drug benefits, will increase an average of 13 percent, and everyone will see their annual Part B deductible rise from $147 to $223. These are not trivial amounts considering that … Read More