Helping Others Make Healthy Strides

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Anderson’s award winning clinic in sync with her life’s mission to better health by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Recent statistics show proof that obesity and diabetes are on the rise in the United States. According to the Food Research and Action Center, two-thirds of Americans were obese or overweight in 2012. The American Diabetes reported that in 2011, 25.8 million children and adults had diabetes. With these alarming statistics, it is more important than ever for people to start taking control of their health. Becky Clayton-Anderson is trying to help people do just that. … Read More

Harlin Takes Middle of the Pack and Two Lessons Away From State Trip

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Junior sets personal best on day one, stumbles on day two by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com For Okaw Valley junior and golf humdinger Paige Harlin, her 56th place finish at the state golf meet October 18 and 19 came with two very different lessons. Day one, Harlin stepped up to the biggest stage in high school golf, shooting a personal best 86 after 18 holes, and sitting tied for 39th place. “I felt really good about day one,” Harlin said. “Her swing on Friday was so much freer,” said her head coach Andy Wagner. “Her golf swing that first day, it was … Read More

Health Department Breaks Ground Tuesday

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The new Moultrie County Health Department will break ground at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 12. Located south of the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, the ground breaking will include appearances by State Senator Chapin Rose and Representative Adam Brown. The public is encouraged to attend. Following the ground breaking, refreshments will be served at the library.

Trivia Night Saturday

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The Sullivan Singers Boosters are holding a trivia night fundraiser this Saturday at the American Legion, beginning with registration and table decorating at 6 p.m. The trivia session will begin at 7 p.m. with prizes being awarded to the winning team as well as the best themed table. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, prizes for trivia, and more. All proceeds will go towards the 2013-2014 show choir season. For additional information, contact Rikki Ray at rayr@sullivan.k12.il.us or Christine Grohler at 433-0635 or at cgrohler@hotmail.com … Read More

Care Packages for Military Service Personnel

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The local organization, Moultrie County Until They All Come Home, is requesting the names and addresses of those who have relatives currently serving either here in the U.S. or abroad. It is asked that  if you have previously submitted this information, to resubmit it so the organization may cross-reference it with what they currently have on file. If the individual is stationed overseas, the organization then requests the country and/or base in which he or she is located. In addition to providing the name and address, the organization is asking for a list of items he or she might need … Read More

Sullivan Fire Department Ready for More Room

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Six additional bays to be completed by next November by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter After years of packing vehicles and equipment into a tight space consisting of five bays, the Sullivan Fire District is finally moving forward with construction to add six additional bays, making for a much roomier firehouse. The 8,100 square feet addition will be added onto the south side of the current building at a cost of $760,687.25. … Read More

C.E.F.S. Head Start Recognizes Volunteers

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C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, Head Start 0-5 Program Policy Council recently recognized three volunteers who served three year terms on the Head Start 0-5 Program Policy Council.  Stacey Rubsam of Effingham, Ethel Wagner of Shelbyville and Michelle Nolan of Sullivan were given a certificate of appreciation by the Head Start 0-5 Program for their dedicated three years of volunteer service to the program by serving on the Head Start 0-5 Program Policy Council. Stacey Rubsam, chairperson of the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program Policy Council, recognized council members for volunteering their time and giving their public service to … Read More