Mary Shuman
Mary Elizabeth England Schuman passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2021, at the age of 90. Read More
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Summer Music Festival
Photo by Crystal Reed
Summer Music Festival
Sullivan First United Methodist Church held a music festival on Saturday, July 24. Musicians included Jeff Mayberry, Collage of Faith and Mackville. There was also food and cold drinks for purchase. Pictured is Jeff Mayberry performing under the pavilion during the event.
Sullivan Fire Department Helps JFL Cool Off
Photo by Laurrie Minor
Sullivan Fire Department Helps JFL Cool Off
The Sullivan Fire Department helped the S-OV JFL cool off after conditioning by spraying them with water from one of the fire trucks.
Menu 8-4-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
August 9 - Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Whole Grain wheat, Fruit or Juice
August 10 - Brat, Baked Corn, Seasoned Steamed Cabbage, Bun, Pears
August 11 - Chicken Salad, Cheesy Broccoli Soup Summer Salad, Assorted Crackers, Watermelon
August 12 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat, Pineapple Cheese Salad
August 13 - Steak Burger, Baked Beans, Creamed Peas, Bun, Melon Salad
Did I Make a Straw Man Argument? No Problem!
•August 4, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Theresa Pawlicki tells me she is 78 years old and has a daughter who is a stickler about proper English, so she lives in mild fear of saying the wrong thing.
But that’s not why Theresa wrote to me.
“I have to tell you the one phrase I hear so much today that is extremely irritating is ‘No problem!’ I assume it’s meant to take the place of ‘Thank you,’” she wrote. “When I hear it, it brings chills to me and it is insulting. It’s easier to say ‘Thank you’ as it’s only two syllables where ‘No problem’ is three.”
Theresa, my dad was once like you: His blood would simmer when someone would say “No problem” when “You’re welcome” would have been the more appropriate response. Read More
Facts for Families: Ease Your Child’s Stress About Leaving For College
•August 4, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
The summer between high school graduation and freshman year of college is cause for excitement and a feeling of pride. There are many celebratory events to attend and possibly even a college orientation. While it is a milestone that is filled with enthusiasm, it can also take a toll on the student’s mental well-being especially if they are going away to school later that summer.
Extension Educator Veronica Aranda has written this article that I wanted to share with you in preparation for your child leaving for college. Veronica says: Leaving home for the first time requires students to take on added responsibilities and make decisions for themselves. While the thought of moving away might excite them, sharing a room with a stranger or even a friend or acquaintance will bring about an array of challenges that they will need to learn to resolve. Read More
Coles County Man Sentenced
•August 4, 2021•
Alexander Fritz, 25, of Charleston has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
At a hearing July 23, Judge Gary Webber accepted a plea in which Fritz pled guilty to the offense of armed violence, a Class X Felony, Moultrie County case 21-CF-37. Read More
BASO Main Street Car Show
•August 4, 2021•
The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization (BASO) and Village of Bethany are sponsoring the BASO Main Street Car Show in downtown Bethany on Saturday, August 21 from 4 to 7 pm. Entry fee is $10. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries. Trophies will be presented at 6:30 pm, awards being given out will be People’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Chief’s Choice and Top Ten Awards-Participant Judging. All makes and model are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Music will be provided by Nidal Entertainment and food vendors will be Bethany Fire Department, Bethany Diner and ice cream and desserts by the Bethany United Methodist Church.
Relay For Life of Coles and Moultrie
•August 4, 2021•
Relay for Life of Coles and Moultrie County will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 3 to 10 pm at Peterson Park, located at 500 Broadway Avenue, in Mattoon. They can be found on Facebook at Moultrie County Illinois Relay for Life or Relay for Life of Coles County, IL. Registration can be done at https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=101237
Local Districts Awarded Grants
•August 4, 2021•
More than 1.5 million students reached Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded over $1.4 million in FY21 School District Library Grant Program awards to 649 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school library media programs will benefit from the grants. Read More