Understanding Illinois: The American Way of Dying Unsustainable
•September 16, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist A few days ago I turned 74. The milestone reminded me of the provocative article a year ago in the Atlantic Monthly by Ezekiel Emanuel (da’ mayor’s brother), who made the case for dying around age 75. If I adopt Emanuel’s persuasive argument, my time is drawing nigh. An oncologist and health economics professor, Emanuel observes that after 75 most people trundle down an often sharp decline, even as they live many more years. Creativity in most of us is shot by then, and many are among the walking wounded, either … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Perkinson Art Gallery Features Iannelli Book and Exhibit
•September 16, 2015• Perkinson Art Gallery in Kirkland Fine Arts Center will showcase an exhibition of groundbreaking industrial designs of the Iannelli Studios through Saturday, Oct. 24. The exhibition is part of a book collaboration between Millikin University’s Bronze Man Books and author David Jameson, owner of ArchiTech Gallery of Architectural Art in Chicago, Ill. The book is entitled “Everyday Modern: The Industrial Design of Alfonso Iannelli.” Alfonso Iannelli is most famous for his sculptural work commissioned by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the Midway Gardens project in Chicago in 1914. Iannelli Studios maintained a long and illustrious business in … Read More
AALAH Tops Okaw Valley at Eagle Creek Golf Course
•September 16, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond traveled to The National Golf Course at Eagle Creek to take on Okaw Valley. Arcola/ALAH pulled out the victory shooting a 188 to Okaw Valley’s 190. Clayton Miller continued his great season shooting a one under par 35. Shandon Herschberger was runner up shooting a 43. Arcola/ALAH improves their record to 7-1. They will be back in action tomorrow at home vs. Windsor. … Read More
LLC, EIU Host Alumni Events
•September 16, 2015• Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University are hosting two joint alumni events this month and alumni who graduated both institutions are welcome to attend. A joint reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Mattoon Golf and Country Club, 6700 N. Country Club Rd., Mattoon, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet administrators and trustees from both institutions. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Lake Land College President Josh Bullock and EIU President David Glassman will speak at approximately 6 p.m. regarding the current state and the … Read More
Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop
•September 16, 2015• The Lovington Public Library District is offering “Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday September 29 in the library meeting room. It is being conducted by Lovington resident Alma Fair. There is a preregistration requirement deadline of Friday September 25, and participants are asked to call the library at 873-4468 or stop in to register. There is no cost for the workshop, but participants are asked to bring their digital camera, questions they may have and the camera manual. … Read More
Sullivan’s Blue Dolphins Celebrate Fifty Years
•September 16, 2015• Open House Friday Fifty years of Sullivan Blue Dolphin swimmers have trained at the Civic Center, and this Friday, September 18 an open house commemorates the occasion. Everyone is invited to the Sullivan Civic Center from 4-7 p.m. Friday to help the Blue Dolphins celebrate their Golden Anniversary. Swimming heritage started the day the doors opened at the Civic Center with 525 splashing in the Olympic sized pool. When Charles Smith came in as director, the school district allowed students to receive swimming lessons. This led to the eventual birth of a competitive swim team. Early competitions … Read More
Truck Meets Tain
Knights Prevail Over Sullivan Redskins
•September 16, 2015• Sullivan’s volleyball Redskins came out strong against the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights in Arthur, Sept 14 with a 26-24 win. The tide turned for the Knights in the second game 21-25, with the ALAH squad putting away the match 18-25. “Tonight the varsity Redskins came out ready to play,” coach Krista Smith said of the effort. “We did not close the win. A big thanks to our fans for traveling to Arthur and supporting us.” Smith pointed out that middles Chloe Riley and Ally Elzy provided powerful hits and well-timed blocks. Riley and Elzy had two blocks apiece. Setters … Read More