Education Workshop February 25
A LEAP (Linking Educators and Parents) workshop on Educational Transitions will be held at the Urbana Free Library in the Lewis Auditorium 6:30-8 p.m. February 25.
Spelling Bee Winners Advance
Students from Okaw Valley, Arthur, Lovington, and Sullivan will be competing in their respective county spelling bees in the next week and are as follows: … Read More
LLC offering Mod II GED Class in Arthur
Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering GED classes throughout the Lake Land College district. GED classes have been redesigned into six-week modules and students will participate in orientation during the first class meeting. Tthe upcoming spring 2014 modules in Arthur will be held 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Arthur Public Library, 225 S. Walnut St. For GED classes, students’ tuition will be waived, and all class materials are provided. For more information or to register call 217-235-0361. … Read More
Love–the Tie that Binds
Seniors come together for annual V- Day Luncheon by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter It is said that love is the tie that binds relationships. At the Sixth Annual Senior Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Poetry Contest Friday, area seniors and citizens reflected on spouses, either living or past, parents, and family in an afternoon full of food, desserts, and poetry. “We talked about any problems that we had. So if there was a misunderstanding, we solved it right then and there. That’s what made it possible,” said Wilma Wilhelm of her 65-year marriage with Gilbert Ray. “He passed away at 93 … Read More
Obituaries 2-12-14
Bob Beck A memorial service for Robert “Rob” or “Bob” Allen Beck, 68, of Georgetown was held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Bethel Baptist Church in Georgetown. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating the services. He passed away at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 in Gowin Parc in Paris, Ill. Bob was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Decatur, the only child of Junior and Bertha Webb Beck of Sullivan. Bob was called Rob or Robbie to all his family and many friends. He married … Read More
Voter Registration Deadline Nearing
Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England reminds residents of Moultrie County that the deadline to register to vote or transfer/change registration for the upcoming March 18 general primary election is Tuesday, February 18. Residents may register to vote at the county clerk’s office on the second floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is also available at all Moultrie County libraries and with precinct committeemen. Requirements for registration are: • U.S. Citizen • Resident of precinct 30 days prior to election day • Two forms of identification, one showing registrant’s … Read More
Sullivan Preschool Round Up
For those who have a child between the ages of birth to five years old, the Sullivan School district and Project H.E.L.P. will offer free preschool screenings February 24 and 25 at the First United Methodist Church located at 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. The free screening is to see how a child is developing in the areas of concepts, motor, speech, and language. The free developmental screening lasts about one hour. For an appointment or more information call Ann Sanner or Susie Murphy at 728-2321. … Read More
Understanding Illinois: E-cigarettes a Breath of Fresh Air?
By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel recently pushed through his city council a prohibition of “smoking” electronic or e-cigarettes in any public spaces that ban smoking of tobacco cigarettes. Is that a good idea? The issue is sure to come before the Illinois Generally Assembly. As with nearly all public issues, the matter sharply divides those who see e-cigarettes as a cessation of smoking tool versus those who see the use of e-cigarettes as a gateway for youth to the smoking of the real thing. … Read More
Another Bethany Home Destroyed After Fire Sunday
Second house fire in two weeks by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After a house fire left one rural home destroyed two weeks ago, another residence in Bethany has been ruled a total loss following yet another fire Sunday. The residence at 606 West Main Street in Bethany was occupied by Jeffrey England and was destroyed Sunday afternoon after a fire ravaged the home. The Bethany fire department was paged out at 2:55 p.m. and was assisted by both Sullivan and Findlay fire departments. … Read More
Recalling the Hubris of Orson Welles
by Dan Hagen NP Columnist I think the producer, director, author and actor John Houseman’s three volumes of memoirs, in recounting his half-happenstance career, manage to do as good a job as I’ve seen of evoking the adventure of theatrical production. The meshing and conflicting personalities, the late-night bonding, the technical challenges, the economic uncertainties, the creative dead ends, the mysteries of inspiration, the unexpected triumphs, the passion, the romantic ephemerality of each production as the applause surges, echoes and then dies — fascinating and romantic stuff. … Read More