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MCRTA Learns About Allerton Park
Allerton Park Director Derek Peterson and Retreat Center Manager Jordan Zech spoke to the Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association April 3 at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur. They told the group about the park’s history and activities planned for 2019 for Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello.
Extra vigilance comes amid rash of ISP vehicle collisions
•April 10, 2019•
With National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starting today, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 100 city and county law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers to put down their phones and focus on driving. In April, motorists will see increased patrols and enforcement zones across Illinois to ticket drivers using handheld devices.
“On any given day, you can glance into the next vehicle and see a driver texting, talking or scrolling through social media on their phone,” said Cynthia Watters, bureau chief of IDOT’s Safety Programs and Engineering. “If your attention is anywhere other than on the road, you’re driving distracted, and it can be deadly.”
Over the past decade, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3,166 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017. Read More
•April 10, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan baseball team dropped three games this past week.
The Redskins lost to Salt Fork Saturday and Rantoul Friday in the Tuscola Showcase at Ervin Park in Tuscola, and the Redskins lost to Meridian last Tuesday.
Against Salt Fork Saturday, Sullivan took a late lead only to watch it disappear in a 10-5 loss. Read More
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Electric Coop Youth Day
Dozens of students from across the state visited the Capitol as part of the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day. The annual event held on April 3 in Springfield focuses on encouraging tomorrow’s leaders to take an interest in state government. State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) welcomed a number of groups from the 55th Senate District to the Senate floor including students representing Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative.
Robert Shasteen
Robert Clifton “Bob” Shasteen, 82, of Sullivan passed away 7:47 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Mattoon Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Hope World Wide: Champaign Church of Christ 1509 W. John St. Champaign, IL 61821.
Bob was born January 13, 1937, in Sullivan; the son of Gale O. and Fern (Goodwin) Shasteen. He married Gloria Davis on April 18, 1959 in Sullivan; she survives. Bob served in the United States Army in the Paratrooper 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from USI in Tuscola after working for 36 years as a Chemical Analyst. He was a member of the Champaign Church of Christ. Bob enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved hunting and fishing.
Bob is survived by his wife Gloria of Sullivan; daughter, Linda (Carlos) Sevilla of Hartford, CT; foster-son, Danny (Jenny) Booker of Beaver Dam, WI; grandchildren, Jessica (Joshua) Singh, Jennifer Shasteen, Jason Shasteen, Marcelo Sevilla, Carlos G. Sevilla, Emilia Sevilla, Raquel (Kalyan Chakravarthy) Sevilla, Christopher Booker and Andrew Booker; great-granddaughter, Sada Chakravarthy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Perry Shasteen and 1 sister Janice Walgamot.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Sr. Peace Meal
Monday, April 8 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches
Tuesday, April 9 - Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes, and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, April 10 - Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce
Thursday, April 11 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit
Friday, April 12 - Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes
•April 3, 2019•
Due to an urgent incline in the need for dementia care, Aspen Creek Memory Care has started an expansion push by adding additional suites and amenities to its home in Sullivan. The Sullivan area has been very supportive of Aspen Creek throughout its journey, and they are eager to grow their presence in the community. Through the support of the community and the friends and family of Aspen Creek, they have been able to provide the most home-like experience possible to those who seek compassion, understanding, happiness, and familiarity in a world where it is quickly fleeting. Read More
•April 3, 2019•
Booth Library at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston will host its Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10 outside the south entrance of the library. Read More
•April 3, 2019•
Sullivan’s American Legion Post 68 will host a Celebrity Karaoke contest at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Legion. Admission will be $5.
Area celebrities including representatives from the Sullivan school district, Sullivan fire and police departments, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department, the Legion, and the community will battle for bragging rights in the contest.
Contestants, who will come with one prepared song, have been encouraged to wear costumes and appear with backup dancers and singers. Audience members will also be able to purchase singing opportunities before and after the contest.
Money raised at the event will be used to purchase Walk of Honor bricks for the 78 charter members of Post 68. The Walk of Honor will be built this summer around the Legion’s current flagpole. Biographies of charter members will be provided at the event, and people are encouraged to “adopt” charter members by sponsoring bricks.
Information on purchasing bricks for the Walk of Honor may be found on the Legion’s Facebook page or at the Legion.
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OVHS Work Day
OVHS students worked at Bo Wood helping prepare for the season. The students helped the Corps of Engineers complete necessary tasks to get the park ready to be opened. The partnership between Okaw and the Corps continues to give back to Lake Shelbyville and the surrounding communities.