Sullivan National Honor Society
Byers On to Big Blue Football Next Year
SOV linebacker heads to Decatur come fall by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sullivan senior and SOV middle linebacker Walker Byers thought he might want to continue football in college a year ago. So following the end of his senior season last October, he asked then head coach Charles Brown if he could see if any colleges might be interested in his talents. Two came knocking but only one caught Byer’s attention–Millikin University in Decatur. “I was hoping it would happen, but I didn’t know if it would or not,” said Byers, who also received a substantial academic scholarship from the university. … Read More
Gridiron Alumni Seeking Local Football Players
Do you have what it takes to strap on a helmet one more time? Well, if you’ve ever wished that you could play football one more time, your wish has been granted. Alumni football is coming to Sullivan. Gridiron Alumni is planning several full contact alumni football games. Gridiron Alumni travels the nation pitting old football rivals against each other one more time. Hundreds of players and thousands of fans swarmed stadiums to watch their hometown heroes strap it on one more time. … Read More
Obituaries 4-23-2014: Elmer Coffey
Elmer Coffey Graveside services for Elmer Coffey, 53, of Latham were held Saturday in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home handled arrangements. … Read More
Historic Farms Still Being Accepted for Upcoming Book
The publisher of an upcoming book honoring historic family-owned farms in Illinois says initial response to their publicity campaign has been overwhelming, despite the fact that a large number of farm owners still haven’t heard about the project. The coffee-table book, “Illinois Historic Farms: Honoring the State’s Enduring Heritage of Family-Owned Farms,” will feature histories of family-owned farms that have been certified by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as Centennial or Sesquicentennial Farms, as well as photos and stories documenting the history of agriculture in the state. … Read More
Marrowbone Library Addition Nears Completion
Ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday by Emily Scott Bethany Reporter After more than 20 years of saving, planning, and applying for grants, co-directors Sally Ascenzo and Lisa Spracklen of the Marrowbone Library in Bethany are finally seeing their dreams, and no doubt the public’s, come true. “Finding out we were getting the addition after so many years of dreaming about it was very exciting,” Spracklen said. … Read More
Shimkus Supports Right-To-Carry Reciprocity
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is cosponsoring legislation that would allow someone with a valid concealed carry permit in one state to legally carry in another state. “The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 2959) is pretty simple,” Shimkus explained. “If you can legally carry in Illinois – now that we have finally started issuing concealed carry permits – you should be allowed to carry in other states. … Read More
Selective Breeding–The Imposed Form of Evolution
by Patrick Hogan Natural selection is a way of life; survival of the fittest has always been nature’s most cruel – but constant – rule. So why is it so hard for some people to grasp the concept of selective breeding? Claims of it being immoral, unethical, and men playing God are simply extremist in nature and futile in attempt. The truth is, selective breeding and natural selection are the same – except humans are making the decisions on what is to be natural. … Read More
5th Annual Amish Country Tractor Cruise
The 5th Annual Amish Country Tractor Cruise will be held Saturday, June 14 in Arthur. A 50 mile cruise will take riders through the heart of Illinois Amish country that will feature the communities of Arthur, Zion, Hayes, Tuscola, Galton, and Chesterville. … Read More