If Only you could Forgive my Dangling Modifier
•June 1, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer My friend Peter Page builds high-rises. He knows that if he were to put a beam in the wrong place, the whole thing could come down. In a much less dramatic, costly and dangerous way, a misplaced word in a sentence can make the whole thing collapse. I’m not talking about splitting infinitives, which has been downgraded from a mortal sin to a venial one in recent years. I’m talking about misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers. Yes, I’ve discussed both before, but given the number of examples I see, some of … Read More
Remember When? 6-1-2022
25 Years Ago This Week Luke Standerfer and Nick Parks went to state in track and came out successful. Standerfer captured a state title in the 3200 and Parks claimed second in the same event. D&D Liquidation, a new business in Sullivan, scheduled a grand opening. Dave Eckel was owner of the store. The store sold products that were overstocked or discontinued by companies and retailers. They also bought products from bankrupt companies at a reduced price. The store dealt in everything from electronics to office supplies to residential furniture to Beanie Babies. The Edwards family, John, Karen, Clint and … Read More
ALAH Holds Commencement for Class of 2022
•June 1, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School held their commencement on the football field the evening of Friday, May 27. The ceremony began with the Star Spangled Banner played by the high school band, a welcome from class president Jace Green and a selection from the musical Hamilton “History Has Its Eyes on You” by senior choral students. The salutatorian speech was given by Max Allen. He began his speech with a quote from Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, “Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. … Read More
Hart Appointed as Planning and Zoning Director by Moultrie County Board
•June 1, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer At the May meeting of the Moultrie County Board, the board appointed a new Planning and Zoning Director. Prior to this appointment the assessor’s office had taken on the responsibilities of planning and zoning. Kristi Hart is the new director of planning and zoning. … Read More
Memorial Day Observances 2022
Upcoming Blood Drives
•June 1, 2022• The Cadwell community will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 14 from 3 to 7 pm. The donor bus will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N in Cadwell. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. Another blood drive will be held at AgriFab Inc. on Wednesday, June 15 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton, inside the meeting room. To donate contact Barb Werling at 217-728-8388 ext. 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code … Read More
Dash and Bash Car Show
•June 1, 2022• The St. Jude Dash and Bash car show will be Saturday, June 11 in Wyman Park. Registration is 11 am to 1 pm with awards given at 2:30 pm. Tickets $10 only. All vehicles are welcome. … Read More
St. Jude Dash and Bash
•June 1, 2022• St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at the Sullivan American Legion. There will be a raffle and softball on Friday. Saturday’s activities include 5k, softball, bags tournament, duck derby, kids entertainment all day with bags tournament, kids tractor pull, magician and inflatables. Pretzel sales, lemon shakeups and raffle all day with drawing at 7 pm. Beer tent will have music with ten-seventy entertainment dj, live music from Jason Gotts and Silver Lake until 11 pm. Food will be provided all day by Sons of the American Legion … Read More
Public Test of Equipment
•June 1, 2022• Public Test of the Unisyn Optical Scan (OVO) and Touch Screen (FVT) tabulating equipment to be used for the June 28, 2022 General Primary Election will be held June 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Elections Counting Center Room, first floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan. This test is open to candidates, representatives of the political parties, the press and the public. … Read More