Obituaries 2-25-2015: Frances Atteberry

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Frances Atteberry Funeral services for Frances Evelyn Davis Atteberry, 96, of Arthur were held at 11a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Arthur with the Rev. John Stewart officiating. A committal service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola handled arrangements. She passed away at 2:15 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 in the Arthur Home. Frances was born August 26, 1918 in Moultrie County, a daughter of Clifford F. and Nancy Maye Harris Davis.   She married Dale D. Atteberry December 11, 1937 in Brazil, Ind., and he passed away January … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Rauner Changes Budget Dynamic

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February 25, 2015 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist In his maiden speech on state finance this past Wednesday [Feb. 18], GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner changed the dynamic of Illinois budgeting from an “incremental” process to that akin to “zero base budgeting,” which goes all the way back to former president Jimmy Carter’s days as governor of Georgia in the early 1970s. The above sounds like academic-speak, so please let me explain. Rauner proposed a budget that is balanced, at least in theory, without the necessity of nudging the recently reduced state income tax back up a bit, as many Democrats … Read More

Sullivan Streaks Past CGB, But Falls Again to St. T

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February 25, 2015 Poor third quarter along with Williams’ 24 points hands Redskins season-ender By Matt Kracht & Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com It was all Redskins Monday night in the first game of the ISHA class 2A regional at St Teresa, but the same performance could not be repeated Tuesday as Sullivan fell to no. 1 seed and host 51-32 in the regional semifinal. The night before, Sullivan had their best shooting performance of the season with Zach Hrvol knocking down five three pointers tallying 24 points including three money balls in the first quarter. Nick Frerichs and Alec Ballinger added … Read More

Obituaries 2-25-2015: Helen Burnsmier

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Helen Burnsmier Helen Burnsmier, 85, of Sullivan, formerly of Champaign, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign. Owens Funeral Home in Champaign assisted the family. … Read More

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

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February 25, 2015 Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. (“Kidde”) in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic Zytel® nylon valve disposable fire extinguishers. Kidde has sent copies to its retail customers with instructions to post a copy of the safety notice in stores that sold these extinguishers. This replacement program was initiated because certain disposable fire extinguishers may not fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released. The cause is an out-of-specification valve component. This recall involves Kidde ABC and BC-rated fire extinguishers manufactured between … Read More

Legion to Host Blood Drive March 10

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February 25, 2015 The American Red Cross and the American Legion in Sullivan will host a blood drive noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. The need for blood is constant. Every unit of blood donated may potentially help up to three people. For an appointment, call drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Walk-ins are welcome, but having an appointment helps ensure that adequate staffing is available and decreases wait time. … Read More

2015 Income Eligible Scholarships

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February 25, 2015 C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois Institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Listed below are the Income eligibility guidelines at 125 percent poverty level: … Read More

Absentee Voting, Early Voting, and Grace Period Registration/Voting

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February 25, 2015 Submitted by Georgia England Registered voters who are not able to vote on election day April 7 are able to vote before that date either by absentee voting or early voting in the county clerk’s office at 10 S. Main in Sullivan. Absentee voting is February 26 through April 6 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the clerk’s office remaining open until 5 p.m. April 6. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 23 through April 2 weekdays, with the clerk’s office remaining open on April 2 until 5 p.m. with special Saturday … Read More