Barefoot Freedom Yoga Gives Back Through Mind, Body, and Soul

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October 1, 2014 Sullivan native returns home to open studio by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Sullivan To Jolene Wright, yoga is more than just exercise. It’s about finding a calm steady body and mind while living a peaceful productive life. Wright truly understands that meaning on a personal level. Not only is she the owner and yoga instructor at “Barefoot Freedom Yoga,” but she is also a veteran. After graduating Sullivan High School in 2001, she joined the Illinois National Guard. Soon after, she was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Barefoot Freedom in 2004. After her return from … Read More

SHS Alum to Perform Stand-Up at Country Club Saturday

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October 1, 2014 Gardner to be one of three acts by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com An Indiana native that graduated from SHS is returning to Sullivan to perform comedy this coming Saturday. Kris Gardner, a 1996 SHS alum, will open for Chris Speyrer, who will be followed by Dr. Gonzo. “[He]is hilarious and has been doing comedy since the 80s,” said Gardner of Dr. Gonzo. “I got to work with both Chris and Gonzo at Mason City Limits a while back, and they were phenomenal.” Gardner got his start in comedy a year ago this past August when he attended a … Read More

Lovington Homecoming Kicks Off October 10

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October 1, 2014 This year, Lovington’s homecoming parade will honor veterans from Lovington and area towns. U.S. Marine Major Lynn Lowder (ret.) will counsel veterans at the Lovington library Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-noon. To help celebrate veterans, Aaron Fleming and Dennis Garmon will start the parade with “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless the USA.” ALAH fall sports team members and coaches, bagpipers, a Cinderella carriage, Shriners groups and Tiny the Clown will join the scouts, antique cars, fire trucks and other groups. … Read More

Shimkus’ Staff In Arthur Oct. 8

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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. A member of Shimkus’ staff will be in Arthur 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8 in the Municipal Building board room at 120 East Progress Street. … Read More

Chosen Ones in Concert Oct. 19

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October 1, 2014 Southern Gospel recoding artist, The Chosen Ones, will be appearing on Sunday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 219 S Lincoln in Bethany. The Chosen Ones are celebrating 40 years in gospel music, having begun their ministry in 1974. They have sung throughout the United States and abroad, performing over 160 personal appearances annually as well as appearing on Gospel Music Television. They have released over 20 recordings, which have included four national radio releases. Their latest recording, “So Blessed” was released in August 2012. To learn more about heir ministry you can … Read More

Dine with a Doc® in Sullivan October 7

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October 1, 2014 October’s Dine with a Doc® program will feature a different type of doctor in Brad Rau, J.D. who will shed some light on pre-planning if you become unable to direct your own medical care and financial affairs because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. He will share why it’s important to begin writing down your wishes about the kinds of treatment you do or do not want to receive and naming someone you trust to oversee your care. Other topics will include advanced directives, living wills, power of attorney and more. … Read More

Bethany Continues Expansion and Modernization of Police Department

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October 1, 2014 Body cameras proposed for village officers by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter During last month’s regularly scheduled village council meeting, Bethany officials voted to hire two new part-time police officers. Officially hired on September 11, the two new part-time officers, Thomas Lehew of Bethany and Joshua Ekiss of Sullivan, are currently part of Decatur’s auxiliary police force. According to Bethany’s police chief Jessie Scribner, the dates of the two new officers’ first patrol are still to be determined as of the end of September. … Read More

Voter Registration Deadline Nearing

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October 1, 2014 Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England reminds residents of Moultrie County that the deadline to register to vote or transfer/change registration for the upcoming November 4 general election is Tuesday, October 7. Registration is in the County Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is also available at all Moultrie County libraries and with the precinct committee persons. Requirements for registration are: • U.S. Citizen • 18 years of age by election day • Resident of a precinct 30 days prior to election day • … Read More