Annual Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade December 6
November 19, 2014 The annual Hometown Holiday’s Christmas parade sponsored by Petersen Health Care will be held Saturday, December 6 at noon. … Read More
Renovated New Life Ministry Still Offering Services to Those in Need
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
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
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
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
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
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
Country Breakfast and Bazaar Sat.
November 12, 2014 The Allenville Christian Church ·will hold their annual country breakfast & bazaar 7-11 a.m. Saturday, November 15. The menu will consist of biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, egg casserole, hashbrown patties, waffles, fruit, juice, milk & coffee. There will be homemade cakes, pies, rolls, candy and misc. craft items. A suggested donation for both adults and children under 12 will be collected with proceeds used to help pay for extra parking area. … Read More
SHS Alum Speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony
November 12, 2014 Bragg reflects on service to country by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Dallas Bragg doesn’t recall ever finishing one book in high school. Well, that is with the exception of one. As a sophomore in Rebecca Lawson’s Career English Class, Bragg along with his late friend Brian VandenBrink, set out to finish the novel “Fallen Angels” before their instructor could. They won. … Read More
Historical Society’s Annual Dinner Nov. 20
November 12, 2014 The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their year end annual dinner, Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased at the Heritage Center until 4 p.m. Nov. 17. The speaker for the evening will be John Biedler who will be portraying Commodore Stephen Decatur. Biedler portrays the Commodore in full uniform and regales his audiences with stories of the life and military service of Stephen Decatur. … Read More