“What Can’t Be Said” Touches Audience’s Hearts, Inspires Students’ Creativity

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February 11, 2015 Mirror Images group writes own screenplay and performs by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Students in Sullivan High School’s prevention theater group, “Mirror Images,” literally got to see their hard work come alive on stage during last Friday’s original production of “What Can’t be Said.” The magic not only radiated from the portrayal of true-to-life characters from the students, but it also reached out to the hearts of the audience, loud and clear. The production’s message reached about 400 people, who were in attendance to see the show. “I have had several people stop me this weekend to … Read More

LIHEAP Energy Assistance Still Available

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February 11, 2015 The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has energy assistance funding available for winter utility assistance. Any household that has applied as of September 1, 2014 or after would not be eligible to apply again. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter utility expenses. C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications last September for the current program year 2015. To date in Moultrie county energy benefits totaling $122,165.00 have been approved for 245 households. The average payment per household was $499. Additionally in Moultrie county 10 households … Read More

New Local Jazzercise Instructor Offering Classes

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February 11, 2015 Alexandria Tucker, a newly certified Jazzercise instructor, has begun offering classes in Lovington, Sullivan and Mt. Zion with all three facilities offering approximately 30 classes per week.Tucker is excited to join Jazzercise and work with the team of 10 instructors for all three facilities including her mother Tracy Garmon who has been an instructor for six years. Tucker earned the right to teach Jazzercise by completing an intense three day workshop and performing a letter-perfect audition. … Read More

Lake Land College Announces Fall 2014 Honor Rolls

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February 11, 2015 Lake Land College has announced full-time academic honors for the fall 2014 semester. Locally, they include: Allenville: Haley Wiltermood, President’s List Arthur: Courtney Lee, President’s List; Brittney Pourchot, President’s List; Sherelle Coller, President’s List; Natalie Miller, President’s List; Carli Plank, Dean’s List; Mitchell Helton, Dean’s List; Katelyn Schrock, Dean’s List; Abigail Lewis, Honor’s List; and Lena Rotramel, Honor’s List. Bethany: Zachary Bone, President’s List; Sara Mills, Dean’s List; and Hailey Vaughn, Honor’s List. Findlay : Kelsey Ward, President’s List; and Katelyn Coleman, President’s List. Gays: Mallory Henn, Honor’s List; and Haylie Payton, Honor’s List. Lovington: Nicholas Day, … Read More

Sullivan Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team Wins EIU Honors Tournament

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February 11, 2015 The Sullivan scholastic bowl team played in the 24-team EIU Honors tournament recently. They played some excellent teams, including teams from schools several times their size. The team started by defeating Palestine-Hutsonville 180-70, Edwards County 170-60, and an excellent Fairfield team (Sullivan was their only loss on the day) 210-140. … Read More

Growing up in Sullivan: Activities in the Park

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February 11, 2015 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist Wyman Park has been the venue of many Sullivan activities over the years. A few that I can remember are President Nixon’s campaign speech, the Buffalo Barbeque, the Kentucky Picnic and the Fourth of July fireworks display. Another big attraction was the carnival, Monarch Exposition Shows, which came to town for the week of the fourth and set up on the American Legion grounds at the south end of Wyman. Checking back in Moultrie County history, I discovered that Abraham Lincoln once gave a speech in Wyman Park in the area close … Read More