•May 31, 2023•
Parents of special needs children are required to make many, often serious, decisions about their children’s healthcare, a job that only gets harder if they can’t get access to test results and other medical records. In Illinois, sometimes those parents aren’t able to get access, even if the records are from tests and procedures that required the parents’ consent to be performed. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer have passed legislation through the General Assembly designed to help with this issue.
“Parents who have children with special needs should have timely access to test results and medical records,” said Senator McClure. “Parents shouldn’t have to resort to legal action to get access to their children’s health records, especially when tests and procedures required their consent in the first place.” Read More
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ALAH Holds Graduation Ceremony
Photo by Crystal Reed
Superintendent Shannon Cheek addresses the Class of 2023 and those attending the ALAH Class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
by Crystal Reed
The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, and Class President Brady Moore welcomed everyone to the ceremony.
Salutatorian Charley Condill came to the podium to deliver her speech to the class. She noted the members of their class are better today than they were walking in as freshmen.
Condill said the first two weeks of the shutdown had the excitement of a Christmas vacation. She noted that they as a class struggled mentally and emotionally. “We faced isolation at a time of our lives when we needed socialization the most,” she said.
Condill added that they used their competitive spirits to be better than the day before. The class earned $1.5 million in scholarship money, a new school record. “Our class went above and beyond because of our competitiveness and willingness to work,” she said. Read More
Remember When? 5-31-2023
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan graduating class of 1998 was addressed by valedictorian Meredith Cooper and Jalee Fifer, salutatorian during commencement ceremonies at Victory Field.
Three weeks prior about seven miles east of Sullivan, triplet red Angus calves were born. The three calves which are not identical were not born by chance. The mother was given a treatment to increase her fertility.
Brittany Clark of Bethany was recognized for selling more than 500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Read More
Let’s Talk Aboot Verbing, Eh?
•May 31, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Guess who’s hot in Canada?
That would be moi. This is based on a sample size of one, of course.
Someone named Bish, from New Westminster, British Columbia, wrote me to say he enjoyed a recent column that led with my experience with a VERB energy bar.
“I’ve just read (your) piece in ‘Knews Media,’ sent there by Reddit, and I’m curious as to your reaction if you were to hear the new fad around the tech office where I work,” he wrote. “My manager has a habit of labeling something ‘the ask’ where I’m almost certain he means ‘the question’ or ‘the request,’ based on context. It’s the same verb-as-noun situation mentioned in the description of a new snack bar called VERB. He’ll similarly bring up ‘the spend’ when it’s almost certain he means ‘the expense’ or ‘the budget.’ My mind does one of those comical double-takes from a Looney Tunes episode every time. Read More
SIUE Spring Dean’s List
•May 31, 2023•
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville has announced their spring dean’s list. Students listed from our area are:Ally Elzy and Caleb Hildebrandt, both of Bethany, Kailynn Bobbett of Findlay, Jessica Diener of Lovington; Kaitlyn Dudley, Zachary Mayberry, Mallory Nichols, Grace Yantis, all of Sullivan; Katherine Greuel of Windsor
Celebrate Juneteenth
•May 31, 2023•
In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its third official Juneteenth holiday, here is an in-depth look at what the day is all about.
Origins of Juneteenth National Independence Day Read More
Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed
•May 31, 2023•
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The first installment is due July 7, 2023 and the second installment is due September 8, 2023.
Please look over your tax bill and make sure all the information is correct. Please read the back of your tax bill. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office as well. Read More
Obituaries 5-31-2023: Thomas “Larry” Morrison
Thomas “Larry” Morrison
Thomas Lawrence “Larry” Morrison, 78, of Alton, Illinois and formerly of Lovington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. Read More
St. Jude Dash and Bash
•May 31, 2023•
The St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at the Sullivan American Legion. Below is the event schedule.
Friday, June 9: Softball Tournament 6 pm, Raffle Auction 6 pm-9 pm
Saturday, June 10: 50/50 raffle- all day, Raffle auction 7 am-7 pm, Bake sale 7 am to sold out, Run registration 7 am, 5k run/walk 8 am, 1 mile run/walk 9 am, Softball Tournament continues 7 am to last team standing, Sullivan American Legion cooking 10:30 am to 7:00 pm or sold out, Pretzel sales 11 am to sold out, Lemon shake-ups 11am to sold out, Magician 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Inflatable Fun 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (inflatables are free this year, sponsored by Hydro-Gear), Duck Derby 2:00 pm at Wyman Lake, Tot Rod Pedal Pull Registration 2:30 pm, pull begins at 3:00 pm, Kids Bags Tournament registration 3:45 pm, begins at 4:00 pm-last team standing, Beer tent 12:00 pm-11:00 pm, -Ten-Seventy Entertainment 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, -Jane Doe 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
LLC Spring Graduates
•May 31, 2023•
Lake Land College has announced the students who graduated following completion of the Spring 2023 semester. Graduates from our area are: Gretchen Dare, certificate, Management; Maria Garza, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Nikolas Miller, Associate in Arts, Business; Shelbi Swartzentruber, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse, all of Arthur; April Decesaro, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Savannah McKee, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Lathen McLain, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Preston Ozier, Certificate, Paramedical Services; Brittany Payne, Certificate, Medical Coding Specialist; Ryan Schodlatz, Associate in Arts, Business; Kalynn Teague, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; Sarah Weber, Certificate, Horticulture and Associate in Applied Science, Horticulture Production and Landscape; Addison Webner, Associate in Arts, History, all of Bethany; Macie Fleshner, Associate in Arts, Early Childhood Education and Kelly McGill, Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene, both of Findlay, Marylee Orman of Gays, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Zachary Homerding, Certificate, Paramedical Services and Brittany Middleton, Associate in Science, Earth Science, both of Lovington, Finnian Davison, Associate in Science, Pre-Medicine; Sierra Decker, Associate in Arts, Sociology/Social Work; Michael Doty, Associate in Applied Science, IT-Network Administration; Amy Gilbert, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; April-Lyn Golden, Certificate, Medical Assistant Bridge; Elizabeth Green, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Justin Helmuth, Assocaite in Applied Science, Diesel and Ag Power Technology; Taylor Orris, Associate In Arts, Communication Studies; Peyton Pool, Certificate, Desktop Publishing and Associate in Applied Science, IT- Graphic Design; Candice Preyer, Associate in Arts, Business; Carlin Shumard, Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene, Trinity Shupe, Certificate, Business Development, Certificate, Marketing, Certificate, Professional Sales, Certificate, Management, Entrepreneurship; Kendra Stephens, Certificate, Basic Welding; Echo Street-Heywood, Certificate, Building Construction; Zoe Walton, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant; Sinead Weber, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Meghan Whitten, Associate in Arts, History; Cynthia Yoder, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse, all of Sullivan, Alison Beard, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Ava Bennett, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; Megan Colclasure, Certificate-Professional Sales, Certificate, Marketing, Certificate-Business Development, Associate in Applied Science, Management, Certificate, Entrepreneurship, Certificate, Management; Scott Fleenor, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Lesa McDaniel, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services- Psychology; Landen Miller, Certificate, Welding Technology; Trinity Shupe, Associate in Applied Science, Management, all of Windsor,