Barbara Maynard
Barbara Anne Maynard, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 6:08 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
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Obituaries 5-12-2021: Sonja Cantu
Sonja Cantu
Sonja Cleon Winchester Cantu, 76, of Allenville, passed away at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home in Allenville.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, at French Cemetery in Allenville. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Sullivan or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Read More
Obituaries 5-12-2021: Deborah Birt
Deborah Birt
Deborah S. ‘Debbie’ Birt, 70, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Saturday May 1, 2021 in the Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Barbara Anne Maynard
Barbara Anne Maynard
Barbara Anne Maynard, 85, of Sullivan passed away 6:08 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs:10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, 61951
Barbara was born February 17, 1936, in Pumpkin Center, IN, she was raised by her grandparents, Gordon and Eula Dale Holmes. She married John Wayne Maynard in Quincy, he preceded her in death on April 1, 2018. She enjoyed her cats and going to rummage sales. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Charlie) Martin of Sullivan; Robin Kay Childers of Sullivan; grandchildren, Andy Woolen of Sullivan, Camille (Juan) Repollet of Orlando, FL, and Brook (Derek) Sauder of Oreana; She is also survived by 1 great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, husband and one son-in-law, Alan Childers.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs:10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, 61951
Barbara was born February 17, 1936, in Pumpkin Center, IN, she was raised by her grandparents, Gordon and Eula Dale Holmes. She married John Wayne Maynard in Quincy, he preceded her in death on April 1, 2018. She enjoyed her cats and going to rummage sales. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Charlie) Martin of Sullivan; Robin Kay Childers of Sullivan; grandchildren, Andy Woolen of Sullivan, Camille (Juan) Repollet of Orlando, FL, and Brook (Derek) Sauder of Oreana; She is also survived by 1 great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, husband and one son-in-law, Alan Childers.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Eastlawn Block Party
Photo by R.R. Best
Eastlawn Block Party
This past weekend there was an Eastlawn Block Party for the reuniting of the Villagettes. Pictured are: Peggy Reeder, Candy Monroe, Cindy Sanner, Dee Buker, John Weakly and Kathy Goetz.
ALAH Looks to Return to “Pre-Covid Schedules” Next School Year
Planning for all students to return to in-person learning
•May 5, 2021•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
"I am pretty proud of where we are. We are in good shape. I feel pretty confident we will continue to move in that direction,” noted Superintendent Shannon Cheek when he presented COVID-19 updates to the board during his superintendent’s report. At the time of the meeting, there were 16 students who were in quarantine and only one student in quarantine due to a positive test. No staff was in quarantine. Since August 19, the district has had only 75 positive cases among students and 21 positive cases among staff.
The district is planning on a full return with pre-COVID schedules for the next school year. This means that all of the buildings are looking at a full school day with everyone returning to in-person learning. There will be guidelines that the district may have to follow, and if there are students with health conditions who have a note from their doctor that requires them to have remote learning, then the district will make plans for that. Read More
Master Gardeners to Host Workshop in Charleston: Planting “Pizza” in a Bucket
•May 5, 2021•
Do you love making homemade pizza? Do you have limited space but would like to grow tomatoes, peppers, and basil to create a more delicious pizza? Growing these plants in containers is a great option. Almost any vegetable can be grown successfully in a container, and “pizza plants” are no exception. Read More
Obituaries 5-5-2021: Karen Elder
Karen Elder
Karen Elder, 72, died April 25, 2021, in her Independence, Mo. home after a battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born to Henry and Evelyn Crosby April 25, 1949, in Olney, Ill. and was the oldest of six children. Read More
Keep Yourself, Loved Ones Safe From Invisible Electrical Dangers
•May 5, 2021•
Every year, 1,000 people die, and 30,000 people are injured in electrical accidents. While electricity typically transmits without incident, there are times when the electrical path becomes disrupted. When this happens, the current can flow through anything or anyone in its path, causing electrical shock, internal and externals burns, and other serious injuries, including electrocution.
“Electricity is referred to as the silent killer since it is often undetectable, that is, it typically cannot be seen, heard or smelled,” says Erin Hollinshead, executive director of Safe Electricity. “While you might notice some electrical hazards — electrical outlets that are discolored and warm to the touch for example — many others are invisible and imperceptible.”
May is Electrical Safety Month. Hollinshead says to err on the side of caution and always respect electricity and the potential danger that comes with it.
While there are precautions people can take inside and outside their homes, many people are less familiar with potential electrical hazards in the great outdoors. Read More
Lake Land College Agriculture Students Honored
•May 5, 2021•
The Lake Land College Agriculture division hosted the Virtual 50th Annual Student Recognition Ceremony in April to recognize several students with awards and honors.
A milestone like 50 certainly brings a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for our history and tradition of excellence, Division Chair Agriculture/Agriculture Instructor Ryan Orrick said. I am appreciative of all the past faculty members and students who have helped craft the Lake Land Agriculture Division into what it is today, and I would like to thank all of our current staff and Agriculture students for representing this great tradition. Read More