Photo by Susan McGrath
Badge Fair at Rhodes-France
Scouts from the Greater St. Louis Council gathered at Rhodes-France Scout Reservation Saturday, Sept. 11 for Trades Day to earn merit badges in areas like welding, automotive repair, and digital technology, among others. Scouts from a troop in Sullivan were part of this Welding class. There were 56 Scouts in attendance for the day and about 6 badge counselors, as well as Camp Chef Scott Sims of Pana, to keep everyone well fed.
Peter Van Hook
Peter Van Hook, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:34 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. Read More
•September 22, 2021•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
New personnel introduced themselves to members to begin the recent ALAH school board meeting including Kate Agney, Ron White, Ilene Martinez, Sailor Bower and Kylie Russel.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek informed the board that the high school received some damage during one of the recent storms including door strikes, damaged computers and some switch controls to cameras. He noted that most of it was technology-related.
Arthur Grade School also had some severe damage. The district will be filing an insurance claim soon. Cheek also reported that the boiler work is almost complete and the work to the roof has been finished.
An estimate of $7,700 was received in donations to the district. “Three Guys Concrete,” donated microscopes estimated in the amount of $1,400 to the high school. Teri Malin donated some benches in the amount of $1,500 and Mr. and Mrs. Wyhart donated a picnic table to the high school. The Athletic Boosters donated warm ups and uniforms and Master Brand donated $4,000 worth of school supplies to all of the school buildings in the district. Read More
Floyd Wood
Floyd William Wood, 83, of Lovington, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Green Gardens in Sullivan. Read More
•September 22, 2021•
A community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, October 5 from 3 to 7 pm inside a donor bus that will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N, Cadwell. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.
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A pumpkin tree at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They open for the season on Wednesday, September 22.
•September 22, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Fall is here and that means the opening of pumpkin patches like the Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. Opening day for the patch is Wednesday, September 22. “We’re excited to get people back at the farm to enjoy harvest,” General Manager Mac Condill said.
The pumpkin patch is heading into its 32nd season and for the first time last year had the farm side of the business closed due to the pandemic. “It’s funny how much we missed having farm visitors last year,” he said “We put a lot of work in the last 18 months and we are looking forward to greeting people at the farm again.” Read More
•September 22, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
September is national whole grain month and Extension Educator Diane Reinhold has a great article about how we can incorporate more fiber into our diets. Diane says: whole grains are an essential part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. They provide fiber and vital nutrients our bodies need, such as B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals like iron and zinc.
Dietary fiber is a form of carbohydrate that your body cannot absorb or digest. Because dietary fiber cannot be digested or broken down, it adds bulk to our stool, which helps you to stay regular and promotes a healthier gut microbiome. Those consuming a diet rich in fiber generally have a reduced overall calorie intake because many high-fiber foods are low in calories. Foods rich in fiber helps you feel fuller longer, eat less, and stay satisfied longer, which helps in weight management. Read More
•September 22, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Tired of my blathering?
Well, you’re in luck.
My mailbag is in serious need of a fall purging, so here are some quick hits as short and sweet as anything you’ll find in the back of the TV Guide:
Pled
Susan Biskner wrote to me: “When I said he ‘pled guilty’ during a conversation with a friend, she replied, ‘I am so glad you didn’t use the word “pleaded.” I think “pleaded” is used too much when speaking of guilt or innocence.’ I had to agree. What do you think?”
I probably spent as much time punctuating Susan’s quote within a quote within a quote as I spent on coming up with a response.
The good old (new) Associated Press Stylebook urges us to use plead/pleaded/pleading and not to use the colloquial past tense form “pled.” Read More
•September 22, 2021•
Lake Land College will host its annual Career Day on Tuesday, October 5. At Career Day, nearly 1,200 high school juniors and seniors come to Lake Land to learn about a variety of careers and how to follow a path to attain those careers.
High school students throughout the district will have the opportunity to register for more than 175 different sessions in an array of fields including agriculture, health care, business, information technology, cosmetology, humanities and arts, communications, math, science, engineering, education, criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, political science, history, automotive, construction, technology, leadership, success in college and more.
Sessions will be either 20 or 50 minutes in length, allowing students to explore topics at a basic or in-depth level of the particular field.
“This event is a great way for high school students to explore the options available to them,” Michelle Zumbahlen, coordinator for strategic student communication & initiatives, said. “The attendees have the chance to learn and ask questions about areas of study, career paths and colleges that can help guide their decision-making process in the future.”
An Illinois Regional College Fair will also be held as a part of Career Day. Representatives from approximately 50 different colleges around the country will be on hand to speak with students about what their colleges have to offer.
The college fair will allow students to interact with many different colleges at one time, a unique opportunity that they may not experience elsewhere.
Students may attend the College Fair before or after their scheduled sessions or register to attend the College Fair as one of their sessions if they wish to have more time to explore this component of the day.
Masks covering the nose and mouth will be required for all individuals at all times while inside campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status. While outdoors, vaccinated individuals may remove their masks, while unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.
To support compliance with indoor mask requirements, food or drink will not be allowed at college events or gatherings held on campus or in college facilities.
For more information about Career Day, visit lakelandcollege.edu/career-day or contact Zumbahlen at mzumbahlen4077@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5230.
James Scheer
James Lawrence Scheer, 71, of Sullivan, passed away at 11 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More