Moultrie Co. Awarded Federal Funds Under the Emergency Food And Shelter National Program
•July 24, 2019• Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need … Read More
Teamwork is Key to Blue Dolphin Food Drive’s Success
•July 24, 2019• By Trout Flipper for the News Progress It takes teamwork to win and Sullivan Blue Dolphins coach Jason Drury extends that philosophy from competing in the pool to helping the community. That is what led to the collection of a record breaking 3,612 cans of food for their annual donation to the Moultrie County Food Pantry and other area food banks. Swimmers, coaches, parents and civic leaders were invited to distribute the food from the Sullivan Civic Center on July 12. For more than a decade the Sullivan Blue Dolphins have been holding an annual food drive … Read More
Sullivan High School Spanish Academy
•July 24, 2019• Over two weeks in July, Señora King and the SHS AP Spanish class of 2020 held four one-week sessions teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students from the area. Using activities, games and crafts, the AP students and Señora King taught a number of Spanish and cultural topics. Students of Spanish Academy were split into four sessions based on grade level, K-first, second and third, fourth and fifth, and and sixth through eighth. … Read More
Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Dedicates Walk of Honor During 100th Birthday Celebration
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Sullivan VFW Jeep Crawl
•July 24, 2019• The Sullivan V.F.W. is holding a Jeep Crawl beginning with 10:00 a.m. sign up Thursday, August 3 at their Rte 32 south location. The event is “Supporting local Veterans” and will include a live auction, silent auction, 50/50, gun raffle and more. Food will be offered at 6:00 p.m. for a five dollar donation. … Read More
Legion 100th Birthday Celebration
EIU’s Knight-Davis wins ILA Reference Services Award
•July 24, 2019• Stacey Knight-Davis, Professor and Head of Library Technology Services at Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library, has been selected to receive the 2019 Illinois Library Association Reference Services Award, given annually for excellence in providing assistance to library users as they seek and use information. The Reference Services Award will be presented at an Awards Luncheon October 22, during the 2019 Illinois Library Association Annual Conference in Tinley Park. “I’m honored to have been recognized for this award,” Knight-Davis said. “While this is an individual award, all of the projects mentioned in the nomination were team projects. Collaboration, … Read More
Menu 7-24-2019
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, July 29 – Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, dinner roll, pineapple chunks Tuesday, July 30 – Breakfast casserole, applesauce, fruit juice, cinnamon roll, cranberries Wednesday, July 31 – Ham salad, creamy broccoli soup, gelatin w/fruit, assorted crackers, peaches Thursday, August 1 – Sloppy Joe, midori blend veggies, corn, bun, apple slices Friday, August 2 – Pork tenderloin, potato casserole, mixed vegetables, Texas toast, pears … Read More
Understanding Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
•July 24, 2019• With high temperatures trending in recent weeks, those spending time outside should know the signs that they are getting overheated and need to get out of the elements. “There are about two and a half patients out of 100,000 who seek care for heat related illness,” said Dr. John Rinker, Chief Medical Officer, OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. “Certainly in the summer months it’s more common. You’ll see it a lot more surrounding people participating in high risk activities: people that play sports, so think high school kids who are otherwise healthy, but they’re … Read More