•April 28, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
During the Covid pandemic, households have been and still are spending more time together at home yet may not be having as much interaction with other extended family members and friends. Some families are experiencing additional stressors, while others may be enjoying a slower pace with less outside activities. Read More
•April 28, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council approved the purchase of two vehicles during their regular meeting on Monday night.The board approved the purchase of a 2013 Ford F-150 for use by the water plant. The purchase is being made from Northside Ford in Effingham at a price of $20,333, including fees. Mayor Richard Glazebrook made a motion to waive bidding and approve purchase of a 2021 Police Ford Explorer. The purchase is being made from Northside Ford in Effingham at a price of $34,721.00, including document fees.
In comments from the public in attendance Mayor Glazebrook read a letter from County Board Chairman Dave McCabe and Tyler Graven, Chairman of Building and Grounds committee. The Moultrie County Board has retained the services of an architectural firm to determine the scope and cost of repairs to the roof of the county courthouse. They are requesting assistance from the city in the form of TIF funds for repairs. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
May 3 - Sloppy Jo Sandwich, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Craisins
May 4 - Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Cinnamon Applesauce
May 5 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin
May 6 - Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad
May 7 - Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole Slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Terry, eight brothers and two sisters.
Lawrence Brown
Lawrence E. Brown, 91, of Bethany, passed away, 10:50 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his home in Bethany.
Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Lawrence was born November 5, 1929, in McNabb, the son of Clyde and Mildred (Dunn) Brown. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the IL Power Company in Decatur in the Forestry Department for 40 years. Lawrence married Darlene A. Brand on October 7, 1951, in Winona, MN; she survives. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bethany and the Bethany American Legion Post #507. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horse shoe pitching. Lawrence loved watching his grandson’s sports games and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene of Bethany; daughter, Cindy (Norm) Yoder of Bethany; grandsons, Brandon (fiancé Samantha Vogel) Yoder of Bethany and Dustin (fiancé Keziah) Yoder of Cape Girardeau, MO; sisters, Maxine Robinson of Bloomington and Helen Jane (Jack) Brown of Long Creek. He is also survived by several cherished nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard Brown and sister, Hazel Davis.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Arthur resident Lesley (Otto) Banks died April 17, 2021, in the presence of loving family. She was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 30, 1964.
She was immensely proud of her daughter, Aerielle Brianne (Banks) Wood and son-in-law, John-Tyler Wood of Troy, Illinois. She is also survived by her sister, Julie A. Michl of Arthur, one nephew, David James Michl of Arthur, Uncle David Neil Lewis of Terre Haute, Aunt Charlene Gorby in San Antonio, Texas, cousin Vickie L. Henry and her family, Claire, Lucy, and George Humphrey of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, and cousins Steve Hoffner, Mike Hoffner, Jil Gorby and Cindy Streiby.
Banks was preceded in death by her parents, David E. Otto and Marjorie Ann Lewis Otto, Aunts Patricia Kay Lewis, and Patricia Hoffner, Uncles George Leatherman and Jack Gorby and her grandparents.
Banks graduated from Arthur High School in 1982 and from Illinois State University in 1986 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and Political Science. Banks taught high school English and Journalism for 34 years in Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. She retired from Sullivan High School in 2019. Her passion for being an educator was clear and she cared deeply for each student she had the opportunity of teaching, even the ones who gave her a few extra grey hairs. She was especially proud when her students won national awards for their yearbooks and newspapers.
In her honor, she encourages everyone to revisit her favorite books, The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman, and King Lear; read a real newspaper; or contemplate the teachings of Thoreau.
Memorials are requested to the Arthur Southern Baptist Church, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur, Illinois, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with a celebration of life service starting at 3:00 PM. Interment will immediately follow at the Arthur Cemetery.
Those attending the services are asked to bring their favorite memory to share with the family, especially her students.
Due to recent Covid 19 restrictions, face masks and social distancing are required.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilligossshraderfh.com
Lonnie Bly
Lonnie Dale Bly, 50, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 6:48 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Shelbyville Jr. Wrestling Program. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.
Lonnie was born on June 19, 1970 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Bob Hoover and Judith Darlene Wheeler. He attended Shelbyville High and was a member of the Class of 1988. Lonnie enjoyed repairing and building things, and worked as a carpenter and handyman.
Lonnie is survived by his sons, Cody Bly (Madyson) of Shelbyville, IL and Dalton Bly of Bethany, IL; daughters, Gatlynn Williams (Isaiah) of Shelbyville, IL, and Savannah Gibbons (Travis Palmer) of Sullivan, IL; father, Ralph Bly of Shelbyville, IL; brothers, Nathan Bly (Krissy) of Shelbyville, IN, Adam Bly of Shelbyville, IL, Derrick Bly (Daphney) of Shelbyville, IL, and Levi Hoover of Cowden, IL; sister, Becky Hoover of Cowden, IL; grandchildren, Hudson, Paisley, Everett, Talula, Silas, and Maylee; niece, Mayleigh; and special friend Nicki Haney.
He was preceded in death by mother, Judith Darlene Wheeler; grandmother, Lois Jean (Wheat) Wheeler; and grandfather, James Leo Wheeler. Send condolences at www.howeandyockey.com
Photo by R.R. Best
SOV Senior Night Football
It was Senior Night for the SOV Redskins. The Maroons attempt to take down senior running back Cooper Browne.
•April 21, 2021•
Sullivan Football
The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football dropped its fifth straight game of the season with a 26-6 loss to the Maroons of Clinton Friday at Victory Field.
Clinton scored first on a one-run yard quarterback keeper. The snap of the point-after kick was mishandled, leaving the score 6-0.
On the kickoff return, Ian Plank returned the ball into Maroon territory.
After a first down, Luke Vander Burgh hit Terence McRill on a seem route for a 27-yard touchdown. The point-after pass attempt failed, leaving the score 6-6.
The scored stayed 6-6 until about eight minutes left with the second quarter when Clinton scored on a fly route down the sideline.
The Maroons scored the next 14 points for the 26-6 win. Read More
•April 21, 2021•
Volleyball
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond team dropped two Lincoln Prairie Conference matches this past week.
The Knights lost to Tri-County Tuesday, April 13, and to Decatur Lutheran Monday, April 12.
Against Tri-County, the Titans won in straight sets, 25-21, 25-19.
For the Knights, Mackenzi Bowles contributed nine kills and two digs, and Alisha Frederick finished with eight assists, three digs, two kills and one ace.
The day before, ALAH fell to Decatur Lutheran in three sets. Read More
Photo by R.R. Best
Prom King and Queen
The Sullivan High School Prom King and Queen were crowned during halftime of the SOV football game last Friday night. Prom King is Leyton Ellis and Prom Queen is Taylor Orris.