Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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•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

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•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

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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

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•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

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•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

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•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

A Lot of Good Learned Along the Way

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•October 28, 2015• The Redskins played Georgetown at Tuscola for the first regional match-up on October 27. An exceptional effort in game two of the match pushed Sullivan to a 25-17 win. Georgetown won the other two 25-21 and 25-10. “The Redskins played a hard match against Georgetown tonight. What was most exciting to see was the girls’ communication and celebration of small wins tonight,” coach Krista Smith said of the overall effort. … Read More

First Christian Hosts Holiday Market

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•October 28, 2015• The First Christian Church of Sullivan will hold their annual Holiday Market 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. There will be a coffee bar with homemade treats from 9:-10:30 a.m. with lunch being served beginning at 11. A Cardinal quilt will be the prize in a drawing held by the quilters of the church. The 42”x60” quilt was made by Cynthia Jeffers, daughter of Alice Meador. It features the Cardinal baseball team’s emblem. … Read More

LLC Hosts Dual Credit Information Nights

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•October 28, 2015• More than 30 high schools including Sullivan and Windsor participate in the Dual Credit Program through Lake Land College. This fall, the Lake Land College Dual Credit Program will host various parent and student information nights throughout the college district. The information nights are open to parents of and students who are high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. “Sometimes college can be intimidating, costly or overwhelming, but for high school students throughout the Lake Land College district, they can get a taste of college without ever leaving their high school classrooms,” said Aaron Hale, director of Dual … Read More

Lovington Public Library November News

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•October 28, 2015• Wee Readers Storytime for two year olds and up will meet 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays in November. The dates and topics are: Nov. 5 “Hibernation”, Nov. 12 “Indian Corn” and Nov. 19 “Turkeys”. Reading Redbirds Youth Book Club will meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 3 and 17. The club is open to all fourth-eighth graders who would like to attend and bring a book to discuss. Adult Book Club will meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday Nov. 12 to discuss the book Doll Baby by Laura Lane McNeal. … Read More