Lady Red Upend T-Town To Start the Season

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November 19, 2014 Neuhauser scores 24 to put Sullivan 1-0 on year by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com No blowout this time. For both returning players and fans, last year’s season opener at Teutopolis and subsequent 67-24 landslide was forgotten Monday night when the Sullivan girls’ basketball team handed the Wooden Shoes a 49-43 loss to begin the season 1-0. “For us going to T-town last year and losing by 40 some points was very difficult for these girls,” said head coach Sheri McCain. “So I think getting this win tonight will help them to kind of get that monkey off the … Read More

Candy Sale to Premier the “Sullie” Saturday

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November 19, 2014 Another custom-made candy for Sullivan featured at annual fundraiser by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Devon Flesor Story is beginning to spoil Sullivan rotten–almost literally. The candy maker and part owner of Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in Tuscola will be debuting yet another custom-made candy in honor of the lakeside community at the third annual candy sale this coming Saturday at Cathrine’s Gallery, Gifts, and More, with 20 percent of the proceeds once again going to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. “Every year we’re getting to know the Sullivan customer better,” said Flesor Story, “so we’re responding to our client base … Read More

Taking Some Room to Honor Those Who Served

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November 19, 2014 Mason Point exhibit brings deep, local connections by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The small side room off the Knights’ Banquet Hall at Mason Point sat quiet Thursday morning. Decked out in veterans’ memorabilia and with the colors red, white, and blue pervasive, the temporary “Honor Room”, as it is known, was a large part of Mason Point’s ceremony on Tuesday to recognize those who served their country. Dozens of people, some of whom were residents, attended and filtered into the room to take in what spanned nearly a century of US armed service. “We were honored to be … Read More

Renovated New Life Ministry  Still Offering Services to Those in Need

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Thrift store now selling items 50 cents or less by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter At one point or another, an individual or family may find themselves down on their luck. But it is places such as the New Life Ministry Center in Sullivan whose goal is to be “a place where the needy and broken come to find security, faith, and hope in a life giving atmosphere,” that can help lift one’s spirit. “For 27 years, my mom and dad ran the ministry. They gave about 1.7 million pounds of food and a million and a half of clothing items. … Read More

Lady Timberwolves Overwhelm Rams 51-35 in Season Opener

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November 19, 2014 Harlin, Orris combine for 27 points By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves took control versus the Rams immediately on Monday night quickly getting out to an 8-2 lead in the first three minutes. While the Rams fought back to get within two points, the hot shooting of Paige Harlin and Amy Orris was simply too much for the Rams to handle. With time expiring in the first quarter, Orris took the inbounds pass, dribbled across half court, and let the ball fly. From basically mid court, Orris hit nothing but net just … Read More

Broken Record

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November 19, 2014 by William C Bailey School of Agriculture Western Illinois University The Urban Dictionary writes that, when someone is referred to as a ‘broken record’, it means “One who continually repeats the same statement with little variation, if any.” Well, I think I might fit the description since I am going to discuss, again, Chinese food safety. And the problems with Chinese food safety have the potential to become our food problems. In 2006, I wrote about a curious US Department of Agriculture (USDA) ruling that permitted US chickens to be sent to China where they could be processed, … Read More

Expenses, Revenue Both Down, Tax Levy Up

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November 19, 2014 New levy increases $7,141 Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Once again the city of Sullivan had the first reading of the ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015. This year the total appropriation, or money spent, of $28,173,950.00 is down from past year’s total appropriation by $663,850. “This reduction is due to several factors but mainly fewer transfers from general fund, fewer gas fund purchases and a reduction in the water and sewer department expenses since the construction projects will not be completed in … Read More

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Winter Operation Hours

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November 19, 2014 As winter approaches, the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library staff reminds patrons that certain circumstances may call for the library’s closure in order to ensure the safety of patrons as well as staff.  Power failure, heating system failure, snowfall of six inches or more, blizzard conditions, hazardous icing conditions, a snow storm so severe that road crews cannot clear the streets, or a police advisory that travel is hazardous are just a few of the circumstances that may require closing of the library. When closure becomes necessary, the director or the person in charge will notify local radio … Read More

Lady Knights Steal Opening Game From Meridian

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November 19, 2014 Fourth quarter runs put ALAH on top by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Lady Knights recovered a briefly held lead from the second quarter in the final period Monday night to defeat Meridian 66-54 during the season opener in Macon. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond led the Lady Hawks through most of the second quarter and only fell behind at the end of the half when Meridian sank a 3-pointer to go up 24-22. Despite Meridian then earning its biggest lead of the night at the beginning of the fourth quarter up 46-36, the Lady Knights went on a 7-point run to … Read More