25 Years Ago This Week
The all-purpose room at the old Powers School had found yet another purpose. It became a buffet restaurant, part of Old School Market antique and craft mall at 208 W. Jackson in Sullivan.
The Sullivan Fire District was preparing to celebrate 40 Years of Protection with an open house. Read More
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Illinois Prairie CEO Class Clean-up Day
The Illinois Prairie CEO class had a community clean-up day in Sullivan. While they were doing clean-up Sullivan mayor Richard Glazebrook stopped by to say hello. The CEO class has been meeting in Sullivan for the last month and during that time was able to tour Hydro-Gear, Catherine’s Gallery, Mid-State Tank, Marvin Keller Trucking and Okaw Valley Orchard.
•September 21, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Three more organizations were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during the Thursday, September 15, Moultrie County Board meeting. The board approved a motion to award $80,000 to Moultrie County Animal Control, an additional $280,000 to the Moultrie County Beacon and $75,000 to the United Methodist Church. The animal control will use the money to add on to the current facility to house cats.
The Moultrie County Beacon’s amount is due to loss of revenue during COVID. The United Methodist Church funds will be used toward repairs on the historical part of the church. They have several organizations that use their facilities, and they are unable to use some of their space because repairs are needed.
The board approved a motion to remove Georgia England from the county credit card and permission for the County Clerk’s office to obtain a new credit card using Rita Florey’s name. A motion was also approved to transfer the County Clerk’s credit card account from Rita Florey to the newly elected County Clerk effective December 1, 2022. A motion was approved to remove Jeff Birch from the county credit card and add Kyle Steele. Read More
Photo by Ellen Ferrara
Steve Jenne (far left) and Scot England (far right) talk to those who attended the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society presentation on Thursday, September 15. Jenne talked about his book “The Sandwich That Changed My Life!” that he wrote with Scot England.
•September 21, 2022•
by Ellen Ferrera
NP Writer
On September 22, 1960, then Vice President Richard Nixon came to Sullivan to address a crowd at a Buffalo Barbeque Festival. He took one bite from his barbeque sandwich and then left to greet the crowd. In that instant, 14-year-old Steve Jenne grabbed the sandwich and the plate, raced home on his bicycle, had his mother put the sandwich in a plastic baggie, then into a Musselman Applesauce jar, and then into the freezer. Little did he know the sandwich adventures that would follow in the next 60 years.
On Thursday, September 15, 2022 some 30 people gathered at the Moultrie County Historical Society building to hear Jenne recount his story of the famous sandwich and promote his book with publisher Scot England, “The Sandwich That Changed My Life”. Fourteen of the attendees had been at Wyman Park on that famous day in 1960. Read More
•September 21, 2022•
A southern gospel concert featuring Rick Alan King from Goodlettsville, TN will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 6 pm at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S. Allen Street, Allenville. Rick has been traveling and singer southern gospel music for many years. Gregory T. Ridenhour will also be singing a few songs. Concert is free however a generous love offering will be collected. There will be finger food fellowship after the concert.
•September 21, 2022•
Safe trick or treat will be held on Monday, October 31 from 4 to 6 pm in Sullivan. Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development members participate for free. Non-members is $50. Forms must be turned in by October 15. To sign up e-mail director@sullivanchamber.com.
•September 21, 2022•
The Sparrows Toy Run will be held on Saturday, September 24. Sign up is at the Lovington American Legion Post from 11 am to Noon that day. Stops will be announced the day of the run, final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Sign up fee is a toy. All toys donated will benefit Lovington families. During the run there will be heads or tails, 50/50, scavenger hunt, wood chip search and free food at second stop and last stop. For more information contact Pam at 201-0662 or Jessica at 620-7579.
•September 21, 2022•
The Anglers Tribute to Veterans on Lake Shelbyville is accepting nominations for veterans to receive a day fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville, dinner and drinks at the VFW in Sullivan as well as prizes, giveaways and drawings. The event will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 7:30 am to 3 pm. 24 finalists will be awarded. Forms can be found at Chip’s Marine and online at “Anglers Tribute To Veterans” Facebook page. Entries must be received by Monday, October 10. For more information contact Travis Hughes at travishughes217@gmail.com or April at Chip’s Marine 217-728-2610. Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 13 on the Angler’s Tribute to Veterans Facebook page at 5 pm.
•September 21, 2022•
University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, October 12 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady supply of food qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 5 by 4:30 pm. To sign up call 217-774-9546 during business hours of 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to household size on October 12 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Hammond Community Booster Club.
Larry was born February 21, 1942, in Galesburg; the son of Lawrence D. and Lois (Lundquist) Loy. He married Phyllis R. Maxedon on August 12, 1961, in Sullivan; she survives. He enjoyed hunting, sports and gardening. Larry loved spending time and being with family.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Hammond; son, Larry Douglas Loy of Firestone, CO; daughters, Barb (Dan) Davies of Champaign, Pamela (Douglas) Sims of Hammond and Jackie (Heath) Welch of Marion; brothers, Ronald Loy of Tennessee, Richard (Carol) Loy of Mt. Zion, Ray Loy of Sullivan and Dave (Tami) Loy of Sullivan; sister, Myrna Kercheval of Sullivan. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com