•January 1, 2020•
Dan and Jeanne Cunningham of Mattoon recently donated $15,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to benefit “Mobile Miracles,” a campaign to fund the purchase of a new dental bus. The bus will travel across the region providing preventive and restorative care and oral hygiene education to underserved children up to age 18. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
How to Help the Lost and Unconnected Among Us
•January 1, 2020•
By Jim Nowlan
NP Guest Columnist
In this season of joy, I am reminded, as we all are, fleetingly, that not all share our joy.
Several years ago, for example, the circus came to my rural town. A friend and I decided to ensure that all kids could have the very few bucks needed for tickets and some cotton candy. Fifteen single-parent families were quickly identified by a local church group as needing such help.
My first delivery was to a run-down small frame home. The young mother came to the screen door. The living room behind her was a mess; a stereotypical, louche boyfriend (I assume) was lounging on the sofa, watching TV; two kids were fussing in the background. What struck me was how grateful the mother, a bit disheveled, was for the tickets (at $6 each) and the 10 bucks for treats. What a miserable life, I thought. Read More
Remember When? 12-25-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Pam Conley of Findlay won the $1000 overall prize in the Festival of lights Starflake Trail contest for homes. Conley’s home is west of the Findlay Bridge over Lake Shelbyville. Ella Davis won Zone 1 (Findlay - Sullivan) and Jeff and Judy Getz winners in Zone 7 (Shelbyville-Findlay area).
Faced with a bad building condition report Bethany school supt. Marilyn Bayley pointed out the reorganization committee will face a school consolidation decision sooner than later.
Lovington’s Josh Born and Chad Watkins scored 15 points apiece as Lovington beat Atwood-Hammond 65-54. Jim Minor added 12 points and Kevin McGregor nine points for the Panthers. Read More
Award of Distinction
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Award of Distinction
Members of the Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302 traveled to the Illinois Association of School Boards annual conference in Chicago where the OV Agricultural Complex received an Award of Distinction. Designed by BLDD Architects, Inc. Decatur, the jury comments noted the complex recognizes a glaring need that is drastically overlooked and respects the community it serves. Great example of career tech space.
Thank you, AmBucs
A very special thank you and Merry Christmas to the Sullivan AmBucs who built and installed a ramp at our home on a very cold day!
This will enable my husband to be home for Christmas. The ramp will also help us remain in our home in the future.
It was a cold job by AmBucs volunteers that was deeply appreciated!
Sincerely,
Terry and Ruth Bobbit
Dalton City
Remember When? 12-18-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
There will be at least three new faces around the Sullivan City Council table after the April 4 election since commissioners Ron White, Rick Dunscomb and Bob Hess are not seeking re-election.
Incumbent Mayor Leon Lane and incumbent commissioner Bob Patient were among those filing Monday. Ken Meadows and Richard Glazebrook are seeking the public health and safety post vacated by Hess.
Wallace Booker and Wayne Lindley are seeking accounts and finance held by White, and George Frazier and Jon England wlll vie for Dunscomb’s post on public property.
Moultrie County Supervisor of Assessments Judy Harnack announced 1,277 county seniors received notice of the new senior citizen property tax assessment freeze. Seniors 65 and over are entitled up to a $2000 exemption. Read More
Grand Parade
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Grand Parade
Friday, December 13 was a Grand night for the Sullivan Christmas Parade. Grand Marshal Rebecca Lawson had a lighted crown leading the parade downtown for the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree at the Cotton Wood Pavilion..
Menu 12-11-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, December 16 - Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, seasoned black-eyed peas, whole grain wheat (1), grapes
Tuesday, December 17 - Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas and potatoes, Italian mixed veggies, dinner roll, pineapple slices
Wednesday, December 18 - Cabbage rolls in sauce, corn, lyonnaise carrots, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert
Thursday, December 19 - Baked ham, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, chunky applesauce
Friday, December 20 - Settlers beef and beans, seasoned greens, fresh fruit, biscuit, orange bread
ALAH DAR/SAR Award Winners
Photo by Kendall Huffman
ALAH DAR/SAR Award Winners
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School is proud to announce the winners of the DAR/SAR Good Citizen Award. The DAR winner is Kaylee Yeakel. The SAR winner is Audrianna Kauffman. The Stephen A. Douglas Chapter, NSDAR, and the Piankeshaw Chapter, NSSAR sponsor the DAR/SAR Good Citizen program each year. Outstanding citizens of the senior class are chosen by the faculty based on their dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Pictured are Audrianna Kauffman and Kaylee Yeakel.
One Hundred People Who Care
•December 11, 2019•
The CUSD #305 Education Foundation has started a new fund-raising group to support educational opportunities for the students in the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond district.
The group, called One hundred People Who Care ALAH District #305, will meet for the first time Thursday, December 5, at 6:30 at La Cascada in Arthur. Read More