•September 1, 2021•
“Learning should be fun! I strive to put emotion, passion and laughter into my classroom setting,” stated SHS Spanish teacher Patricia King, who recently received the Recognition of Excellence Award from the Regional Office of Education #11.
According to the ROE #11 website, the award recognizes teachers who have “modeled excellence in education” and who are “exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers.”
Those selected “also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.”
King, who started teaching at Sullivan High School in 2001, was highly recommended for the honor. Read More
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Obituaries 9-1-2021: Henry Sills
Henry Sills
Henry D. Sills, 90, of Bethany passed away at 6:40 p.m. August 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone 3 Meet
Photo by Crystal Reed
Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone 3 Meet
The Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone 3 held a meeting at Wyman Park in Sullivan last Friday. Zone 3 is made up of 21 counties. Pictured are members of Zone 3 and a few representatives from the Illinois State Board of Elections. There were also five vendors present.
Facts for Families: Ease Your Way Back Into School Routines
•September 1, 2021•
by Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
With school fast approaching, I thought this would be a great article to share that was written by Extension Educator Chelsey Byers. Chelsey says: Summertime for kids usually means fewer routines, later nights, and sleeping in more than during the school year. However, there are signs everywhere to show us that school is just around the corner. It is evident by the store ads, the school supplies that are spilling out into the middle aisles of our local stores, and by seeing August on our calendars. With the school year beginning soon, you’ll want to make sure both you and your kids are starting to get back into your school time routines.
A great way to ease back into earlier bedtimes is to gradually make that change instead of just starting the school year with a sudden change. Start by making the bedtime progressively earlier by 15 minutes until you are at the desired bedtime. Earlier bedtimes should bring earlier mornings that hopefully won’t be as rough if beginning the night before school starts. Work towards well-rested kids for the first day of class. Read More
Obituaries 9-1-2021: Rodger England
Rodger England
Rodger England, 77, of Atwood, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and there will not be any formal services at this time. Read More
White Awards Over $18 Million in Public Library Aid Grants
•September 1, 2021•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $18.1 million to 638 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons.
Libraries in our area and the grants they are being awarded are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00 and Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. Read More
Obituaries 9-1-2021
Joyce Courtois
Joyce Ann Baker Courtois, 75, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Fountainbleau Nursing Home in Festus. She was born June 29,1946, in Windsor, the daughter of Dorothy (nee Hampton) Lichtenwalter and Charles Baker. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Delbert Dean Shipman
Delbert Dean Shipman
Delbert Dean Shipman, 85, of Sullivan passed away 9:05 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021, in his home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.
Dean was born August 28, 1935, in rural Sullivan, the son of Delbert Dale and Edith L. (Elam) Shipman. He was a retired auto mechanic. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He was the Illinois State Trap Shooting Champion in 1962 and 1963. Dean loved to dance.
He is survived by his son Ron Shipman of Oak Ridge, Mo; and Dean’s partner for over 20 years Eileen Harrington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Henry Edward Clark, Sr.
Henry Edward Clark, Sr.
Henry Edward Clark, Sr., 80, of Bethany, passed away, 11:11 a.m. Sunday, August 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Memorial graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Henry was born October 30, 1940, in Warrensburg, the son of Lewis and Catherine Lucinda (Wall) Clark. He married Connie Ann Miller on January 9, 1966, in Moultrie County; she preceded him in death on November 14, 2011. Henry served in the United States Airforce. He was a truck driver for 50 years and also worked for H.O. Dick Trucking in Bethany. Henry enjoyed being on the lake and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Robert Clark of Decatur; daughters, Marsha (Randy) Sims of Bethany and Tina Clark of Bethany; brother, Roy (Debbie) Clark of Tower Hill; sisters, Hazel Burnett of Holiday, TN, and Irene Baker of Tower Hill; grandchildren, Kristen, Sara, Chad, Chris, Andrew, Elizabeth, Corey, Dylan, Sarah and Marissa. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Ed; 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
‘Pre-Prepare’ to Learn a Thing or Two About Prefixes
•August 25 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Constant reader Stan Zegel wants to know whether there are what he characterized as “stuttering verbs” in the language other than “pre-prepared.”
Putting it more genteelly, are there verbs for which the prefix is repeated in the root of the verb?
Well, Stan, if you can waltz and tango, surely you can cancan. Am I right?
I can barely waltz without scuffing my wife’s shoes beyond repair, so perhaps this is a bad analogy.
Beyond that, Stan, you’ve stumped me.
I would argue that you’ve wasted a syllable with “pre-prepared.” Even Boy Scouts, whose motto has been “Be Prepared” since 1908, don’t pre-prepare.
The electric-yellow stuff in the squeeze bottle you put on your hot dog is prepared mustard. If it’s pre-prepared, does someone squeeze it onto your dog for you? Read More