Joyce Artis
Joyce Marie Spencer Artis, 91, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Monday January 25, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL.
Joyce Marie Spencer was born at her parents’ farm home in Sullivan, the daughter of Herman and Julia (Welch) Spencer. She grew up on that farm south of Sullivan and lived there until she was in high school. While in high school, she lived in town and worked at a grocery store owned by her family’s best friends, Jake and Dora Marble. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
February 8 - Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Wheat, Peaches
February 9 - Turkey Pot Roast with Baby Carrots and Celery, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Chunks
February 10 - Ham/Cabbage Combo, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Applesauce
February 11 - Baked Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Italian Green Beans w/, Tomatoes, Onions & Bacon, Texas Toast, Pears
February 12 - Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Corn, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Whole Grain Wheat Seasonal Dessert
Photo by R.R. Best
Fuel Plant Fire
Windsor Fire Department was paged at 8:50 pm Monday night to respond to the FS Bulk Fuel Plant, west of Gays. When the department arrived, the fire was fully involved and they called for mutual aid for extra water. They used water for extinguishing part of the fire and the rest of the fire was put out using foam. Departments that responded to the fire were Sullivan, Lincoln, Wabash, Neoga, Mattoon, Findlay and Strasburg. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Crews were on scene until 2 am.
•January 27, 20201•
Lake Land College has announced their Fall 2020 graduates. Graduates from our area are:
Arthur: Colten Melton-Associate in Applied Science - paraprofessional educator.
Bethany: Hayley Carlson, certificate-management; Emilee Elder, certificate-cosmetology; Elizabeth Herbord - Associate in Arts-political science; Justin Norris, Associate in Arts - pre-nursing and Associate in Liberal Studies; Race Underwood, Associate in Applied Science-IT-programming.
Sullivan: Madison Dane, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nurse; Tanya Hendrix, certificate - management and certificate - accounting; Dylan Holt, Associate in Science-Conservation/Pre-Wildlife; Caitlin Howard, Associate in Arts-Psychology; Robert Russell, certificate -Computer Technician; Zach Sowers, Associate in Science-Environmental Science; Spencer Tinder, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nurse; Hunter Trussell, Associate in Arts-Psychology; Brett Wilhelm, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nurse; Samantha Wood, certificate -cosmetology.
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan School District announced an open house and dedication ceremony for the new elementary school to be held on Sunday, Feb 25. The school district plans on moving into the new facility March 5, less than a year from the beginning of construction. The $5,650,000 total cost included furniture, equipment, landscaping, site development, fees and all construction costs. Sullivan voters approved a $4 million building referendum in March 1994 to build a new 540 student elementary school. The school district added $1,650,000 of cash reserves to build the school. The school contains 24 regular classrooms and seven specialized classrooms.
Sullivan High School art students who are individual award winners are: April Grady, Ross Haverstock, Ryan Cobb, Amber Probus, Tim Sides and Laura Morrison. Sullivan High School art students who are group drawing award winners are: Kristy Roy, Sean Jenkins, Kris Gardner, Ross Haverstock, Ryan Cobb, Steve Green, Mason Isaacs, Amber Probus, Tammy Lambdin, April Weger, Robin Gautier, Jason Fleschner, Kurtis Tull, Neal Ozier and Daniel Lusk. Read More
•January 27, 20201•
Project H.E.L.P. And the Windsor School District will offer free developmental screenings on Thursday, February 11 at Windsor Christian Church, 1100 Broadway in Windsor. These screenings provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. For an appointment, call Windsor Elementary School at 459-2447.
•January 27, 20201•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports
With the possibility of high school spring sports starting soon comes the possibility of high school sport spectators.
But what are the minimum requirements according to the guidance issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)?
Here are a few of the suggestion for spectators attending spring sporting events.
For contact tracing purposes, sports organizers or venues should maintain a log of all spectators and non-participant visitors in attendance and schools or coaches should maintain a log of all participants in attendance.
Sports organizers require all participants and attendees to wear appropriate face coverings over their noses and mouths.
Sports organizers should direct all individuals to refrain from shouting, singing, or chanting. Read More
•January 27, 20201•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council heard a needs and options review for the city building from Colton Davis of Utz and Associates during their meeting Monday evening. The firm was contacted in November by City Administrator Dan Flannell to do an inspection of the city building.
Davis said the air quality issues with the building were evident to them when they entered the building for the inspection and that the existing HVAC system is not enough to handle the amount of water intrusion coming into the basement.
“In the basement the existing brick foundation has been eroded over the years; there are temporary steel supports that are supporting the first floor in that area,” he said. Davis went on to speak of the roof structural system saying that it is too weak for what could support an HVAC system. Read More
•January 27, 20201•
By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator,
U of I Extension
Feeling a little stir crazy? It’s time to bundle up the family and head outside!
Youth Development Educator Emily Schoenfelder has written this great article with ideas of things to do outside. She says that research shows that spending time in nature has huge benefits for both children and adults. Increased physical activity, decreased feelings of anxiety, improved family connectedness, and higher cognitive functioning are just a few of these.
So here a few fun ways to spend time outdoors this winter… Read More
•January 27, 20201•
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale has released their Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Students from our area are Alex Menke and Kaitlynn Snelling, both of Sullivan.