The Challenge of Creating Interest in a School Assignment

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November 12, 2014 World-record lesson a hit with sixth graders by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com What was destined to become tomorrow’s trash was in fact yesterday’s school lesson for Megan Holt’s sixth grade language arts students. The Sullivan Middle School teacher recently had her students complete one of the last segments of a multi-project lesson involving the organization and tracking of world record breaking attempts. Well, Sullivan Middle School record attempts that is. Such feats as how long to hula hoop, how many stairs climbed, and how far one could throw a medicine ball. … Read More

Obituaries 11-12-2014: Chad Loy

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Chad Loy Justin Chad Loy, 45, of Kingman, Ariz. died Oct. 8, 2014 in Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, Ariz. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the VFW in Sullivan. Chad was born Nov. 15, 1968 in Decatur, a son of Ron Loy and Anne Emel Loy. … Read More

Obituaries 11-12-2014: Russell Loveall

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Russell Loveall Russell Glen Loveall, 57, of Raritan Township, N.J., formerly of Sullivan, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, in the Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township. Funeral services and interment will be private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street in Flemington, N.J. … Read More

Getting Hairy for Cancer

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November 12, 2014 Sullivan PD takes on ‘No Shave’ fundraiser by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Things are a little hairy at the Sullivan Police Department- but it’s all for a good cause. Through the month of November, the Sullivan Police Department is holding a “No-Shave Fundraiser” to raise money for the American Cancer Society. “November 1-30, police who participate will be allowed to grow a beard, but it must be neat and trimmed-It won’t be like Duck Dynasty!” said Sullivan Police Chief Johnny Love. “Each officer who participates will be making a donation to the American Cancer Society.” … Read More

ALAH Marching Band Completes First Season of Competition

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November 5, 2014 Sights already set on next year by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter About two months ago, students from multiple communities came together to form the first marching band in five years at Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School. While many had been accustomed to playing different tunes, in the end, it all became a melody that created a musical masterpiece. “The students from the four communities all came together to work toward a common goal that resulted in a real sense of camaraderie,” noted Richard Moma, the ALAH High School band director. “The memories that were created from competing were those … Read More

Local Farm Brings Professional Equestrianism to Moultrie County

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November 5, 2014 One of just a few in central Illinois by Derek Pope Reporting Near Dunn Tucked away between Bethany and Sullivan in a pristine slice of rural Illinois, one can find a farm not quite like the many others that surround it. That farm, M&M Farm, is home to more than just agriculture. It houses one of the few dressage training establishments in all of central Illinois, aptly named Freedom of Movement. Dressage, which is one of only three equestrian sports that horseback riders may compete in at the international Olympics, is more precisely a choreographed routine of … Read More

Letters to the Editor: 11.5.14

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Glad Sullivan Has Kept Halloween Tradition I was so excited to see in the October 22 paper, which I just got in Oregon, that Sullivan still allows more than one day for trick or treating. In the 1940’s and ‘50’s we always went out more than one night, and then there was also the parade. Halloween was a very big deal in those days. … Read More

Remembering and Looking Forward

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November 5, 2014 Veterans memorial rededicated, time capsule opened and new one planned by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter On November 11, 1989 the Sullivan Veterans Memorial was dedicated to all those who have served the country starting with the Revolutionary War. Along with the dedication a time capsule was placed to be opened in 25 years. Doris Cazel’s first grade class collected items to be included in the capsule. “Al Golden, who envisioned the veteran memorial, came to me about doing a time capsule,” explained Cazel. “He came to the class and told the children about it.” … Read More