Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Week will be held April 13-17

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April 8, 2015 In an effort to get all 4H clubs in both Moultrie and Douglas counties out into the community to be visible all at once, 4H week will be held beginning April 13 with unique events on each day: Monday, April 13– I AM 4-H Day Members are encouraged to show their community that I AM 4-H by wearing their club shirt to school. Tuesday, April 14– Spread the Word Members are encouraged to go out into their communities and post flyers about 4-H, their club and the good works that they are doing. If assistance is needed, … Read More

Hearts and Hands at Home Community Wellness Fair April 25

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April 8, 2015 A wellness fair for the mind, body, and spirit promoting abundant living centered in a healthy lifestyle will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday April 25 at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. According to event organizers, “The event will include on site pharmacists for medication questions, licensed nurses performing health screenings, community resources promoting healthy living, and lifestyle education that is consistent with the gospel and the teaching of Jesus Christ.” Participants are encouraged to bring current medications, or a list of medications, to the event for one-on-one time with a pharmacist. … Read More

Mobile License Renewal Unit at Sullivan Library April 16

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April 8, 2015 Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the library, located at 2 West Water in Sullivan, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or identification card need only present a current valid driver’s license or identification card. If the applicant is applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver’s license … Read More

Volunteers Take Action, Make a Difference in the Lives Of Cancer Patients

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April 8, 2015 In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18), established by the Points of Light Foundation in 1974, the American Cancer Society applauds its approximately 2.5 million volunteers who continue to pour their passion into finishing the fight against cancer. “From driving cancer patients to and from treatment, making meals for patients staying at Hope Lodge, and leading Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer teams, our volunteers are the heart and soul of the American Cancer Society,” said Alicia Pettyjohn, community manager with Relay For Life. “Our volunteers inspire us, showing us each and every … Read More

An Incumbent Kind of Night

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Nearly every race re-elects candidates April 8, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In all but one of the five contested races Tuesday incumbents were all re-elected according to unofficial final tallies. Moultrie county clerk Georgia England says that final results will not be available until a canvass is completed on April 21, which will include any provisional and absentee votes remaining. However, England said she does not imagine the canvass to result in any change in the unofficial results. Overall voter turnout came in at just 15.76 percent, which the clerk described as low compared to previous consolidated elections. … Read More

Aiming High for Food for Golf Day

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Fundraiser for the Moultrie County Food Pantry April 24 April 8, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Golfers at the Sullivan Country Club won’t be “puttering around” when it comes to donating food for the Moultrie County Food Pantry later this month. In fact, they will be having their own kind of drive–one that will be aiming for more than just a hole-in-one or under-par as the community will have a chance to enjoy a few rounds of golf while helping donate to a good cause. “This has been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said the … Read More

Obituaries 4-8-2015: Laura Rawski

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Laura Rawski Memorial services for Laura A. Rawski, 46, of Sullivan were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday April 7, 2015 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Burial will be at a later date. She passed away at 8:55 p.m. Friday April 3, 2015 in her residence. … Read More

Sullivan Bags 11-2 Comeback Win Over Meridian

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Clayton goes 2-4 with 2RBI and a run April 8, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Zach Hrvol gave up one earned run over seven innings while striking out seven in a winning performance Tuesday night at Leon Lane Memorial Field. The Meridian Hawks managed to scratch across another tally on a throwing error in the third but only managed three hits after the first inning. “Hrvol pitched another gem,” said Sullivan head coach Troy Rogers. “He had to find it a little bit after the first, but once he locked in, he got on a roll. I thought … Read More