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House Blessing Held for Newest Habitat House

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Tammy Martin (third from the left) with Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity board members. Martin’s new home was dedicated on Friday, October 8.

•October 20, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity broke ground in late August on their 31st build. Completion of the home was celebrated Friday, October 8, with a house blessing ceremony.
During the ceremony, a Holy Bible and an American flag were presented to the new homeowner Tammy Martin and her sons Tim and Trey. Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity presents these items to every new homeowner.
Tony Feeler presented the house key to the Martin family.
During the ceremony, Pastor Bob Vail of Allenville Christian Church gave a prayer, read a scripture selection from Proverbs 24:3-4 and blessed the house. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The labor was donated for the mechanical, and volunteers provided the remainder of the labor. Volunteers included approximately 20 care-a-vanners who travel and volunteer for Habitat builds. According to Gary Smith, Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Board President, this year’s build was pretty simple, mainly because some of the care-a-vanners are retired professionals. Read More

Don’t Put Worms In My Mouth

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•October 20, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

Homophones happen.
Sometimes they’re just annoying. Sometimes, well, you have to chuckle.
I understand the pressures of calling in a big story on deadline. As a young reporter without a portable computing device, I actually called stories in to the copy desk using a notebook, a pen, a pocketful of quarters and a pay phone.
It’s nerve-racking.
It’s only slightly less nerve-racking these days with a laptop, I imagine.
With the Chicago Bears’ commitment to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property fresh on their minds, some residents attended an Arlington Heights village board meeting Monday night to talk about it. Read More

Sullivan Homecoming Queen and King 2021

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Sullivan Homecoming Queen and King
Sullivan High School had Homecoming festivities last weekend. During halftime of the football game on Friday night the queen and king were announced. The 2021 Homecoming Queen is Alyssa Thompson and the 2021 Homecoming King is Ben Bushue.

Menu 10-13-2021

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

October 18 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Whole Grain Bun
October 19 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Peaches, Whole Grain Wheat
October 20 - Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Tarragon Carrots, Corn, Pineapple, Biscuit
October 21 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Broccoli, 3 Bean Salad, Warm Cinnamon Applesauce, Whole Grain Wheat
October 22 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie, Dressing

Recent Obituaries: Marilyn Robinson

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Marilyn Robinson
Marilyn Louise Robinson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Beacon or to the Church of Christ in Sullivan.
Marilyn was born on February 9, 1941, in Shelbyville; the daughter of John Cecil and Ina Marie (Gaither) Gaddis. She married Lemual Nelson Robinson on October 26, 1957, in Shelbyville; he preceded her in death on December 4, 1980. She loved to work at the Moultrie County Beacon for many years and was the owner of the Donut Shop. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, traveling and loved animals, especially her bird Charley.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Larry) Richardson of Princeton, IN, and Kelly (special friend, Korey Snodgrass) Robinson of Atwood; grandchildren, Jessica (Cam) White of Princeton, IN, and Jacob (Jessica) Wilderman of Danville; great-grandchildren, Jaya Wilderman of Princeton, IN, Cruz Apodaca of Princeton, IN, Ayla White of Princeton, IN, and Zander Wilderman of Vincennes, IN; sister, Pauline (Ellis) Craig of Windsor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gregg, 1 brother and 4 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•October 6, 2021•
Volleyball
After winning its first two games of the year, the Sullivan volleyball team lost at home to Clinton in a Central Illinois matchup Thursday.
The Redskins won the first set 25-18, but the Maroons battled back to win the next two sets, 25-7, 25-18.
The loss was Sullivan’s 20th on the season.
The Redskins are scheduled to host Central A&M in another CIC matchup Thursday, Oct. 7, before hosting Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in a nonconference match Tuesday, Oct. 12.

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Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•October 6, 2021•
Volleyball
After winning its first two games of the year, the Sullivan volleyball team lost at home to Clinton in a Central Illinois matchup Thursday.
The Redskins won the first set 25-18, but the Maroons battled back to win the next two sets, 25-7, 25-18.
The loss was Sullivan’s 20th on the season.
The Redskins are scheduled to host Central A&M in another CIC matchup Thursday, Oct. 7, before hosting Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in a nonconference match Tuesday, Oct. 12.

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Windsor Homecoming Parade 2021

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Senior Float
The senior float in the Windsor Homecoming Parade held Friday, October 1.

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Windsor Homecoming Parade
Homecoming candidates Karlie Bean and Sam Welton ride in the parade.

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Homecoming Candidates
Windsor Homecoming candidates Emma Nichols and Landen Miller.

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Homecoming Candidates Jack Welsh and Ella Gilbert wave during the parade.