Dear Editor:
At the Monday September 13 Sullivan City Council Meeting, Mayor Glazebrook addressed the fine assessed by Illinois Environment Protection Agency (IEPA) for not filing the required permits. Sullivan received the minimum fine of $13,500. However, the council neglected to mention the penalties assessed by Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) of $91,897. In total the fine and penalties total $105,397.
HOW DID IT GO DOWN? Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Janet White Doak and Ellen Little VandenBrink were named recipients,respectively, of the Who’s Who and Hall of Fame awards during the Sullivan High School Homecoming banquet.
Despite a last ditch plea from residents of the Roley Estates subdivision the Moultrie County Board voted unanimously to approve the plat for the Schable Acres subdivision. The new subdivision adjacent to Roley Estates was being developed by First National Bank of Sullivan Trust 689 and would consist of 15 lots and a cul-de-sac. Read More
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Pictured left to right: Jeanne Goble, Terry Smith, Diana Glosser.
•October 6, 2021•
Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on September 10. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the work of the 2,700 volunteers who provide horticulture-related assistance to their communities.
Master Gardeners are trained horticulture experts who serve their communities through service projects and delivery of educational programs. They “Help Others Learn to Grow” by providing research based horticultural information and sound management practices for home and urban landscapes. “Our local Master Gardeners play a vital role in our community”, says program coordinator Jenny Lee, “offering educational opportunities and answering many horticultural questions throughout the year.” Read More
•September 29, 2021•
Due to high water this summer, all hunting in Okaw Wetlands and Whitley Potholes will be in accordance with statewide regulations. There will not be pit blinds or skid blinds available this year. The handicap blind in the Okaw Wetland will still be reservable this season, and is located in the same location as years past. Hunters not hunting in the handicap blind will have to follow the state minimum distance regulation of 200 yards between groups.
For questions or to reserve the handicap blind contact Park Ranger Taylor Finks at (217) 774-3951 Ext. 7028 or at taylor.m.finks@usace.army.mil.
•September 29, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
It’s been forever since we explored some words that sound the same but have different spellings or meanings.
Let’s start with “bear” and “bare.”
To bear something is to endure it or carry it.
You can bear a burden, you can bear a child, but you probably can’t bear the sight of a bear in your tent.
To bare something is to strip it down. But its primary use is as an adjective to describe something that’s, well, naked.
You can ride bareback — that is, without a saddle, though I wouldn’t recommend it. You can bare your soul to your priest, but you probably shouldn’t bare yourself to a stranger on a bus. Read More
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White and Yellow Belt Test Promotion
On Saturday, September 25 students at Taekwondo Master Roberts at 3408 Marshall Ave, Mattoon attended a white and yellow belt test promotion.
There were 15 white and yellow belts from Mattoon, Charleston, Sullivan, Westfield and Neoga promoted to their next rank. Kevin Roberts, owner and Master Instructor has been teaching in Mattoon for 14 years. Students had to show forms, sparring, one-steps, board breaking and self defense. Students testing were ages from 5 to 40. Master Roberts and other Black belts graded the students.
Seated: Weverleigh Kimmons of Mattoon, Peyton Harl of Charleston, and Gage Christner of Neoga.
Second row: Mrs. Jessie Roberts, 2nd Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Callie Russell and Brody Bates both of Sullivan, and Reed Christner of Neoga.
Third row: Arlo Davis of Charleston, Meghann Keniley of Mattoon, Mya Jones of Charleston, Evin Davis of Westfield, William Keniley of Mattoon, Milo Herbert of Mattoon, and Master Kevin Roberts of Mattoon. Fourth row: Mr. Jack Williams, 4th Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Tate Christner of Neoga, Thomas Chipol of Mattoon, Aleck McCullough and Terry McCullough both of Mattoon, Emma Evans of Mattoon, and Mia Bianca Roberts, 1st Degree Black Belt of Mattoon.
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany’s only restaurant closed as well as a service station. Korner Korall owner Tammy Stinson explained that the restaurant closed because of “too many hours, no life.” Stinson owned the downtown restaurant for 5 1/2 years. The Bethany Standard service station on West Main Street also closed. Read More
The Story Of The Misplaced Cat
Dear Editor,
If this is your cat please keep it at your house. If you get an animal, you should keep it at home. It could get hit by a car, kicked by mean people, attacked by other cats or dogs. Cats are bad about trying to catch our birds, they also dig in and poop in my flowers. I don’t have a cat and don’t want them crying at night in my yard because a male cat has attacked them. I can call animal control to pick it up if you don’t want it. No harm done so far (except for the crying at night).
B. Allen
•September 29, 2021•
Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal is to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will announce their 2021-2022 community-wide book title on Monday, November 22nd around 8:10 a.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The students hope that the community will share the joy of books as much as they do. The following is a list of the top 4 selections: Read More
•September 29, 2021•
Millikin University will be hosting a hybrid 2021 Homecoming Celebration during the weekend of Oct. 1-3, that will include both in-person and virtual events.
This year’s Homecoming theme, Big Blue Rewind, invites guests to turn back time, reconnect with friends and celebrate their shared history of Millikin. Whether you’re from the vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, iPod or streaming generation ... Homecoming promises to provide a mixtape of sweet memories, both old and new.
Homecoming activities will start on Monday, Sept. 27, with the Homecoming Kickoff on the Miller Quad from 6 – 8 p.m. Millikin’s annual Chalk the Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the walkways around Shilling Hall on Millikin’s campus. Read More