Photo by Crystal Reed
Fire Prevention Week
Bethany and Findlay fire departments visited Okaw Valley Elementary School last Tuesday during Fire Prevention Week. Students were able to look inside a fire truck, practice stop, drop, and roll and go through the smoke house. Above is Wesson Burns receiving help exiting the smoke house.
•October 20, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council approved the acceptance of two right of ways during their meeting on Monday. The approval of the two right of ways means that the Bruder Tank TARP Project that was approved during the September 13 meeting can proceed. Voting yes to the acceptance of right of ways was Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Commissioner Doug Booker and Commissioner Mike Fowler. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood voted no on both and Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent.
The project will be paid for using a state legislative grant of $225,000 and the remaining $12,045.82 will be allocated from TIF funds.
The work will be done by IDOT.
Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh told the council that the water grant was submitted in August and he hopes they will hear back about it in December. The grant, if received, would be used to replace the water main on Main Street. For water plant, the IEPA permit should be granted in the next 30 days. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
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
Cecil England
Cecil Dwayne England, 78, of Tower Hill, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Read More
•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
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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.
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
•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.
Girls’ Golf Read More
•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.
Girls’ Golf Read More