“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up”

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•August 30, 2023• by Sarah Hudson Pierce columnist Coach Vince Lombardi  said “it’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”  When I get discouraged I like to think about Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking. The book was first thrown into the trash can by the author, Norman Vincent Peale, who was told by a publisher that his book wasn’t worth publishing. Being discouraged, he told his wife not to retrieve it from the can. Instead she carried the manuscript, still in the basket, to another publisher, who immediately published it. The rest … Read More

Don’t Get Cuffed, Unless You Want To

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•August 30, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer I started my career at the Daily Herald as a police reporter. I got to learn the ebb and flow of crime with the seasons. In winter, when even stupid criminals knew better to stick to themselves than burglarize homes, get into fights, rob banks and do other things that would require wearing bulky coats, leaving telltale footprints and driving getaway cars in snow, the crime rate dipped considerably. It was summer when it seemed all bets were off. The heat seems to bring out the worst in people. So imagine … Read More

Remember When? 8-30-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Leslie Rodman’s solid all-around performance helped the Bethany-Findlay volleyball team earn its first victory of the season. Rodman finished with four kills, three service aces and one block as the Mustangs downed Cowden-Herrick 13-15,15-2, 15-1. Keri Newman had two kills, Betsy Rowe recorded five aces and Rebecca Brumleve added one block for the Mustangs who evened their record 1-1.  Sullivan-Bethany recorded a win in football over Normal U 18-15. … Read More

City Council Approves Purchase of Splash Pad Equipment, Approves Quote for Ball Diamond Lights

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•August 30, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council held a regular meeting Monday, August 28. There was a variety of items on the agenda including the approval of purchase of splash pad equipment and approval of a quote for ball diamond lights. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said they have the splash pad equipment but needed to approve payment of it. The cost for the equipment is $133,877.60 from Imagine Nation. This was approved. The council addressed the waiving of bidding and approval of a quote from Musco Lighting for ball diamond lights. Sherwood said she spoke with Electric Distribution … Read More