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Remember When? 3-10-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan City Council agreed to purchase two city lots west of the city’s electric plant for storage and possible expansion. The ordinance authorizing the purchase of the 50ft wide and 200 feet deep property was discussed following a closed session. Amy Stone, who owns the property agreed to sell it to the city for $19,500.
Amy Noel Smith, the Dec 26 baby whose life was endangered by a respiratory infection was released from the hospital last month. A community appeal was made on behalf of the critically ill Bethany child. The daughter of Leonard and Jean Smith of Bethany suffered from RSV, a respiratory infection complicated by the fact that the child was so young. Read More

SCED Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Air B&B

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The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development held a ribbon cutting for Lakewood Cottage, a new Air B&B in Sullivan last Thursday. Pictured from left to right are owners Josh and Marissa Born, Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Executive Director Laurrie Minor, Brad Pullen and Josh Milliman.

•March 10, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development held a ribbon cutting for Lakewood Cottage, a new Air B&B here in Sullivan owned by Marissa and Josh Born.
When the Borns purchased the property from Vickie and “Fuzzy” West, the house was not finished.
It took 1-½ years for the Borns to finish the home. They were originally going to have a family member live there, but that person passed away. Read More

Obituaries 3-10-2021: Lawrence Manley

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Lawrence Manley

Lawrence Wayne Manley, 80, of Windsor, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Cochran Grove Cemetery in rural Windsor. Read More

Menu 3-10-2021

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 15 - Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar
Tuesday, March 16 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, March 17 - Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler
Thursday, March 18 - Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin
Friday, March 19 - Tuna Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges

Recent Obituaries: Lawrence Manley

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Lawrence Manley
Lawrence Wayne Manley, 80, of Windsor, passed away, 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Cochran Grove Cemetery, rural Windsor. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Wayne was born October 2, 1940, in Vandalia, the son of Lawrence Edward and Joyce (Hoover) Manley. He married Merna I. McEndollar on May 20, 1960, in Brownstown; she survives. He served in the United States Navy. Wayne was a NASCAR fan and he, himself raced stock cars. Trapshooting was a big part of his life and he traveled to many states participating. Wayne had the ability to be able to fix anything.
He is survived by his wife, Merna Manley of Windsor; son, Ron Manley of Windsor; daughters, Lisa (John) Mowry of Gays and Susie (Rick) Smith of St. Joseph; brothers, Roy (Sarah) Manley of Ramsey and Kenneth (Joann) Manley of Clinton; grandchildren, Michael Mowry of Sullivan, Erin (Travis) Trimble of Sullivan, Delaine Florey of St. Louis, MO, and Carson Florey of St. Joseph.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, James Edward (infant) and Charles Dale Manley.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Celebrating FFA Week

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Students Visit Animals
Elise Hagerman and Cheyanne Gourley pet a horse during the petting zoo at Okaw Valley High School last Friday.

Straw Bale Toss
At immediate left, students and staff participated in a straw bale toss at Windsor High School as part of the school’s FFA week activities. The school also had dress up days that included Dress Like A Windsor FFA Officer, Wear Your FFA Shirt, Dress Like A Farmer, Support Your Favorite Tractor and Wear Red or Green and Wear Your Favorite Ag based Hat Day. The group hosted an ag coloring contest at the grade school and two divisions of an ag photo contest for the junior high and high school students and staff.

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Petting Zoo
Jack Grooms pets a pig that is being held by Mia Harris during the petting zoo at Okaw Valley High School last Friday. Due to the pandemic, Okaw Valley’s FFA is spreading out some of its activities to celebrate FFA week. This month they plan to have a tractor drive-in day, a pork burger cookout for the FFA students and an ag open house towards the end of the month.

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Tractor Day
Windsor High School students with one of the tractors brought to the school for Drive Your Tractor To School Day.

Dicks Pharmacy Opens At New Location

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Cindi Reed, owner of Dicks Pharmacy, inside the new location of the pharmacy at 122 S. Walnut in Arthur. The pharmacy recently reopened after four months of being closed due to structural issues.

•March 3, 2021•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Dicks Pharmacy in Arthur has reopened after being closed for four months due to structural issues beyond their control. Last October, the ceiling caved in at their old location.
According to owner Cindi Reed, the pharmacy had been at that site for 100 years and had not been renovated since 1965. She said that after the ceiling collapsed, they chose to stay closed and relocate.
“It was the best option for what we wanted to do for the future,” Reed said. When it came to picking a new location, she chose a place to meet the needs of a modern pharmacy or health hub which includes a consultation room/private immunization office. Read More

LLC to Offer New Mental Health Resources to Students

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•March 3, 2021•
Lake Land College partnered with the online therapy platform BetterMynd to offer students access to online therapy sessions with a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Through the partnership, each Lake Land College student can access up to six free online therapy sessions each year on the BetterMynd platform. These live video sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of a laptop or smartphone. Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Basketball Posts Wins

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•March 3, 2021•
by Jason Brown
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The Sullivan girls’ basketball team won two Central Illinois Conference games and a non-conference game this past week and entered the top ten Class 2A state ranking for the first time this season at No. 8.
Sullivan improved to 9-1 on the season by winning its seventh-straight game.
The Redskins knocked off Central A&M Monday Feb. 22, Tuscola Thursday, Feb. 25, and St. Anthony Saturday.
Against Tuscola, the CIC title might have been on the line. The Redskins came into the game with their highest state ranking of the year. Tuscola was also ranked in the top ten in state at No. 6 and undefeated at 10-0. Read More