•April 29, 2020•
The Amish Country Tractor Cruise that was scheduled for June 19 – 20, 2020 has been cancelled for the second time in as many years.
Last year, it was due to weather. This year are the risks and logistics associated with the virus.
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Obituaries 4-29-2020: Shawn Whetsell
Shawn Whetsell
Shawn M. Whetsell, 64, of Sullivan passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday April 24, 2020 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan Read More
Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19
•April 29, 2020•
Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with partners from Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association want to remind residents of the following safety measure put in place in light of COVID-19.
Police, fire and EMS personnel conducting requested wellness checks on seniors, the disabled or any other resident will be dressed in proper personal protective equipment that has been deemed appropriate by their local jurisdiction. This change in appearance is a safety precaution. The personal protective equipment is designed to protect the resident and our first responders. It’s also important to keep in mind that all first responders should be able to present proper identification.
“Seniors should not feel anxious about answering the door as proper precautions are being taken by first responders to ensure the safety of residents and themselves. If someone still feels unsafe opening the door, they can communicate through a glass door or window to let the responders know they are well. Rest assured, the person may be unrecognizable under all the protective gear, but is still the same dedicated individual in uniform that is always in their community protecting citizens,” said State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. Read More
Letter to the Editor 4-29-2020
Consider Others Needs During this Time
Dear Editor,
Many of us will soon be receiving that $1200 check. Could we all set aside $100, $50 or whatever and give back to those who have been caring for us during these difficult times? Read More
City Improves Sidewalks, Discuss Revolving Loan Fund to Help Small Businesses
•April 29, 2020•
These streets are made for walking and downtown Sullivan is getting new sidewalks to make it easier.
At the April 27 meeting, Sullivan City Council approved a $114,539.48 bid from Esker and Walker Construction to replace the Harrison Street sidewalk to Madison.
The Teutopolis based company has completed the Jefferson Street sidewalk and was the only bidder for the Harrison street sidewalk replacement.
Street commissioner Peggy Hargis explained companies inquired, but the low bid from Esker on Jefferson sidewalk kept them from submitting proposals. That project was originally $101,107.50.
Commissioners Hargis, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood and Mike Fowler, participating by telephone, voted for the bid along with Mayor Richard Glazebrook who directed the meeting from the Elizabeth Titus Library. Read More
“All-In Illinois” – Agri-Fab’s Commitment to Employee/Community Safety
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Necessity is the mother of invention and one Agri-Fab employee invented the safe door opener. Agri-Fab is offering the opener to employees and first responders.
•April 29, 2020•
As an essential business under the Illinois Shelter-in-Place Order, Agri-Fab is able to remain open and provide employment during this unprecedented situation.
We are thankful to be in this position and have been working overtime to ensure the continued safety of our employees, families and communities.
Agri-Fab’s position as an industry leader has never applied solely to its lawn-care products. That same proactive thinking has allowed us to continue moving forward during this pandemic.
Over the past seven weeks, our leadership has been responding daily to the challenges posed by this virus. We are offering telework options where feasible, and have implemented enhanced safety measures throughout our manufacturing facilities based on the CDC’s ever-evolving recommendations. Read More
City Wide Clean Up set for July
•April 29, 2020•
The Sullivan City Council has approved Saturday, July 11 and July 18 for the city wide clean up days.
As in the past the north side of town from Jackson St. is July 11 and those living south of Jackson will receive curb pick up July 18.
Usual restrictions against environmental hazardous materials are enforced.
The the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Hazardous Household Waste collection originally set for June 27 has been canceled. A Sept or October date is anticipated as the next time for hazardous waste collection.
Obituaries 4-29-2020: Mable Cook
Mable Cook
Mable Ruth Cook, 91, of Lovington passed away at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020, in her home in Lovington.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.
Mable was born September 8, 1928, a daughter of Walter Columbus and Hattie Jane (Young) White. She married Quadie L. Cook Sr. February 5, 1944, in Franklin, Ky. He preceded her in death May 20, 1993. Mable was a seamstress for Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur Illinois.
Mable is survived by her sons Quadie (Margie) Cook Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind. and Phillip Dean (Lori) Cook of Decatur; daughters Nora Jane (Larry) Phipps of Bement, Barbara (Richard) Watt of Clinton, Diane (Roy) Riley of Bement and Brenda (Ronnie) Ammann of Findlay; sister Nina Mahaney of Oxford, Fla.; 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Mable was preceded in death by her husband Quadie, daughter Wilma, grandsons Tim and Steven, great-grandson Kiernan and great-granddaughter Destiny.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Coronavirus Pandemic Identifies Fault Lines That Must Be Addressed
•April 29, 2020•
By Jim Nowlan
NP Guest Columnist
The coronavirus crisis has exposed critical fault lines in our nation’s bedrock, which must be addressed. I identify three below, but there are others, such as fiscal sufficiency for Social Security and Medicare, both programs taking a hit from the virus and our spending to combat it.
First, we obviously need an American technology/industrial policy. In many areas, China is surpassing our once vaunted technological prowess. The rapid rollout of 5G technology around the world by Chinese behemoth Huawei, while American companies struggle to catch up, should be a wake-up call.
And since we have exported much of our manufacturing to Asia, we find our nation without either the supply or the ready capacity to produce the health care goods we need to help staunch the viral spread.
Business, government and research labs at our universities and elsewhere must collaborate on strategies and funding streams for basic and applied research, as well as for capacity building for the production of goods and services that we need internally and for sale worldwide. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is what may be the SHS Home Ec. class in 1922 at the C & EI RR depot in Sullivan. Their teacher, Miss Holt, is standing on the platform to the left. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.