Marching Band
Photo by Crystal Reed
The Okaw Valley Marching Band plays during the Okaw Valley Veterans Day parade held last Wednesday in Bethany.
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Dora Township Caucuses
The Dora Township caucuses are on December 1 and the Multi-Township caucuses are on December 2 at their designated locations.
Did the whole country go red or am I seeing things?
•November 11, 2020•
by Jim Baumann
Guest Writer
For those of you who dream of the entire country going red, check out the photo I’ve attached to this column.
I grabbed a red onion from the cupboard Thursday morning for breakfast and, as is usually the case, was unable to transport it to the cutting board without losing a piece of onion skin detritus on the floor.
“What’s this?” my eagle-eyed wife asked a couple of hours later. It was not so much a question as an admonition. I swear, red onions instinctively shed their skin just to annoy housemates.
“Why, that’s the continental United States!” I remarked, looking at it upside down. (I might have added “continental” to my response just now.) Read More
U of I Reducing The Risk
•November 11, 2020•
In accordance with Illinois COVID-19 Mitigation Measures and at the request of the U of I administration, staff in the Unit #19 U of I Extension Offices serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties, will be doing our part in reducing risk in our communities. Read More
Where is Brandon Stone going?
ALAH Principals Present School Improvement Plans
Superintendent Cheek shares COVID19 update
•November 11, 2020•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Superintendent Shannon Cheek opened the ALAH school board meeting Oct. 21 with the treasurer’s report, noting that all funds are on track. Cheek mentioned that the district received four very generous donations in the past month. The one of which he is most proud came from Jack Martin, a senior, who donated his time and materials to power wash the front of the school building. A total of $3,400 was collected in donations from Edward Jones for the FFA and Ag programs and Aikman’s Wildlife Adventures. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center also reimbursed $700 to the athletic program.
The district obtained a grant which allows them to purchase and provide all students in the district with water bottles. The grant covers half of the expense. The ALAH district also applied for a grant through ADM in the amount of $14,000 which will assist in paying for a tractor and seed cleaner for the district’s popcorn field as well as purchase a camera for documentation. After some popcorn has been harvested, the district will donate some to ADM as a thank you. Read More
Holiday Bazaar
•November 11, 2020•
Windsor United Methodist Church will be hosting a holiday bazaar on Nov 14 from 8 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. Food being served will be chili, oyster soup, veggie soup, ham sandwiches and desserts. There will be crafts, baked goods and a country store all day.
Menu 11-11-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, November 16 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Spinach, Bun, Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie
Tuesday, November 17 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Peaches
Wednesday, November 18 - Creamed Chicken with Green Onions & Pimento, Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Biscuit, Sliced Pineapple
Thursday, November 19 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Corn, Creamy Coleslaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Compote
Friday, November 20 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dressing, Pumpkin Pie
Sullivan Native Offering His E-Books for Free
Jan Munch
•November 11, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Jan Munch, who was born and raised in Sullivan, is offering his e-books for free. Munch, who writes under the pen name Jon Truman has written five books, which are available as e-books and paperbacks online.
Munch graduated from Sullivan High School in 1959. He attended the University of Illinois. He married Linda Patient from Bethany. After graduation, he worked as a recreation therapist at Alton State Hospital for two years. Read More
Holiday Shopping Budgeting Tips During the Pandemic
Tips so you don’t break your budget
•November 11, 2020•
The holidays are going to look different this year. This pandemic has left many feeling guilty their loved ones won’t celebrate and enjoy the holidays like years past. Some are buying less to save money others are buying more than normal just to give family and friends some comfort.
“During a pandemic, now more than ever it’s important to budget, but especially during the holidays when more people are buying, “ says Elizabeth Houser, COUNTRY Financial Rep. “Creating a small holiday spending plan within your overall budget will help keep your finances at bay.”
Follow these holiday shopping budgeting tips during a pandemic: Read More
Eighth COVID-19 related Death
•November 11, 2020•
It is with saddened hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) confirms an eighth COVID-19 related death of a Moultrie County female resident in her 90s.
“As we send our deepest sympathies to her friends and family, we also ask for their privacy during this difficult time,” Angela Hogan, Administrator for the Moultrie County Health Department, said. “The MCHD will release no additional information.”
To date, 586 Moultrie County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, which includes seven previous COVID-19 related deaths.
The MCHD strongly advises individuals and businesses to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities by using these precautions: Watch physical distance and keep six feet from others. Wear a mask when in public places. Wash hands routinely. Above all, stay home if ill. Protect yourself with the annual flu vaccine.
Due to the increase in cases across the state, mitigations have been put into place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about this mitigation, please visit https://dceoresources-ssassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf. Information on area testing sites can be found online at https://dph.illinois.gov/testing.
For more information on the Moultrie County Health Department’s news, events and services, please visit www.moultriehealth.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moultriecountyhealth