Knights Volleyball Gets Close to Broncos

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•October 21, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights volleyball team hosted Cerro Gordo Thursday, Oct 15 with the Bronco team winning two close games, 25-23 and 25-23. Knights varsity record is 11-12 and 2-3 in conference play. Maykala Brown had one assist; Chelsey Chupp one assist; Hannah Leal one dig and Kalli Martin one assist. Abby Foreman had one ace, six kills and two digs; Erin Wildman had one kill, two digs and five assists; Madison Brown had one ace, six digs and ten assists. Janette Comstock had two aces, seven kills and six digs; Taylor Powell had one ace, five kills … Read More

Obituaries 10-21-2015: Carol Gifford

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Carol Gifford  Graveside services for Carol Elizabeth Gifford, 57, of Decatur were held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements. She died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday Oct. 15, 2015 in her home. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: O where, O where can Illinois Store its Nuclear Waste?

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•October 21, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The Economist magazine reported recently that Illinois is home to more radioactive, spent nuclear fuel than any state in the nation. Should that concern us? Why else would this highly respected magazine have carried a story about it? The problem is that the 9,000 tons of radioactive nuclear waste stored, supposedly temporarily, at reactor sites across our state has no place to go. The nuclear industry and its ardent opponents agree on this much, if nothing else—all that waste should be moved to a permanent site. Ultimately this site will likely … Read More

Knights Stronger Offense Not Enough to Get Bombers

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•October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights put together a strong offensive effort, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Argenta Oreana Bombers’ running game Friday, October 16. The final score was 44-18 Bombers. “I think the team has improved in their understanding of the offense, and, therefore, in the execution the last few weeks.” Knights’ coach Dale Schuring said of his improving team. The Knights were down 22-6 during the Lovington homecoming game at Arthur in the first half. Will Cohan started off the drive with a quarterback keeper to the 40 yard line. Cohan then handed the … Read More

Obituaries 10-21-2015: Omer Helmuth

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Omer Helmuth Funeral services for Omer D. Helmuth, 75, of Arthur were held at 9 a.m. Monday in HCK West Building in Arthur. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in Arthur. He died at 11:44 a.m. Friday Oct. 16, 2015 in Chesterville. Omer D. Helmuth was born Feb. 16, 1940, a son of David J. and Magdalena Bontrager Helmuth. He married Irma J. Graber Sept. 27, 1962, and they lived in holy matrimony for 53 years. Omer was an electrician and mechanical contractor who worked for OE Schrock and Reuben’s Mechanical for 30 years. He was owner of Omer’s Mechanical for … Read More

Moultrie County Gives State A Helping Hand

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In Eagle Creek Resort Revival  •October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County took steps to kick start attempts to revive Eagle Creek Resort at the regular meeting Thursday, October 15. Finance and budget chair Ron White proposed that an additional $50,000 be placed in the current budget’s contingency fund, which was approved unanimously. County board chairman Dave McCabe explained the purpose of the transfer. Moultrie and Shelby county governments working with the Illinois Department of Nature Resources have an engineering study under way to determine feasibility of reopening Eagle Creek. McCabe explained that the $138,000 study stopped when the … Read More

Girl’s Swimming Season Kicks Off at Olympia

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•October 21, 2015• Girl’s Sullivan Swimming kicked off their season last week at Olympia High School. Competing at the meet were Lily Bales, Michaela Donnel, Natalie Drury, McKenna Kull, Cadisen Nuzzo, Allison Oligschlaeger, Brynna Sentel and Anna Wooters. The girls brought home four of the six trophies from the meet. Individual winners were Brynna Sentel (JR) and McKenna Kull (FR) tied for 2nd place, Anna Wooters (FR) 3rd place, Natalie Drury (FR) 5th place and Allison Oligschlaeger (FR) 6th place. … Read More

Bement Wins Over ALAH Knights Volleyball Team

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•October 21, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights volleyball team faced Bement Tuesday, October 13 losing 23-25 and 21-25. The Knights’ varsity record is 11-11 and 2-2 in conference play. Makayla Brown supplied one kill; Chelsey Chupp one kill; Hannah Leal had two digs; Kim Davis supplied five digs. … Read More

Sullivan Pursues New Debt Collection Program

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SS Numbers Track Those Who Owe •October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers For years the city of Sullivan’s collections for unpaid utilities were an iffy process; so the city council is trying Local Debt Recovery through the Illinois Comptroller’s office. The intergovernmental agreement was approved unanimously by city council at the Monday, October 12 meeting. “As a municipality we can send past utility bills, ordinance violations and even past due parking tickets to Local Debt Recovery, and they take care of collections,” city treasurer Sarah Golden said of the new program. In the past the city and collection agencies had … Read More

Central Wins Over Sullivan in Volleyball

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•October 21, 2015• Central A&M hosted Sullivan’s volleyball team October 15 with Central winning 25-19 and 25-17. “Tonight the Redskins played well defensively; they picked up some heavy hits from Central A&M” coach Krista Smith said. “Namely Lizzie Green, Alyssa Marshall and Seleste Smith did a great job in the back row, Ally Elzy shined in front with five solid kills and well-placed tips. … Read More