Photo by Crystal Reed
Turkeys Donated to Moultrie County Food Pantry
Sullivan IGA meat department delivered 50 turkey breasts and 25 turkeys to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, November 21. Those who delivered the donation were (in no order): Mason Harner, Meat manager Seth Cobb, Blake Eller, Cameron Eccles, Timothy VanDeursen and Judy Sumner.
•November 23 2022•
by Ariana R. Cherry
The ALAH School Board of Education’s most recent meeting was held Wednesday, November 16, at Atwood-Hammond Grade School.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek discussed the HVAC Bids the district received for both Arthur and Lovington grade schools. The bids were for installing air conditioning at Arthur Grade School and upgrading the AC system at Lovington Grade School. There were seven bids total. The lowest bid was awarded to Davis Houk for an amount of $1,158,775.00. The project is to begin this summer and hopefully be completed by the end of summer. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
General Election Held
The General Election was held on Tuesday, November 8. Unofficial results can be viewed by visiting il-moultrie.pollresults.net. Pictured is Karen Goss (right) helping Kaye Wagner (left) with obtaining a ballot on Election Day.
•November 9, 2022•
Submitted by Lou Ann Soper
Guest Writer
SHS Class of 1968 has proudly honored its Class Veterans with two benches located at Wyman Park near Lane Memorial Field. The idea was sparked when Class Veteran, Richard “Huck” Huckstep, was honored with a bench located near Wyman Lake by family and friends. Donations by SHS 1968 Classmates provided the benches and plaques attached to the benches. Class members Dale Hale, Charles Landers and Bill Standerfer are responsible for installation at the site location. Read More
Photo courtesy of Travis Hughes
Veterans were celebrate during the Anglers Tribute to Veterans this past weekend. On Friday night was a steak dinner and on Saturday afternoon was a fish fry. Normally veterans are taken on a fishing trip on Saturday morning but that was cancelled due to a high wind advisory. More photos are on page 8.
•November 9, 2022•
The Third Annual Anglers Tribute to Veterans was held this past weekend. Usually the event involves taking veterans fishing on Lake Shelbyville along with other events but due to a wind advisory on Saturday the fishing trip on Saturday was not held this year. However there was a steak dinner and veteran and boater introductions on Friday night and a fish fry for veterans and their families on Saturday afternoon with a guest speaker. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Sheriff Retires
Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims was recognized for 28 years with the department last Friday during a retirement party at the sheriff’s office. Sims plans to spend his retirement spending time with his wife and grandchildren, as well as fishing and traveling. During the retirement party, Chief Deputy Gary Carroll (left) presented Sims (right) with a plaque.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Area Fire Chiefs Recognized for Years of Service
Four area fire chiefs from Moultrie County were recently recognized for years of service as chief officers by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association at their annual conference held in Peoria. Fire Chief Larry Edwards of the Sullivan Fire Protection District, Fire Chief Michael Jennings and Assistant Fire Chief Phil Ozier of the Bethany Fire Protection District were recognized for five years of service. Fire Chief Gary Smith was recognized for 25 years of service as the Lovington Fire Chief.
•November 2, 2022•
Children celebrated Halloween in Sullivan on Monday, October 31, with safe trick or treat, AMBUCS Halloween Parade and traditional trick or treat later that evening. During safe trick or treat local businesses and organizations gave out candy and glow sticks to all the ghosts, goblins, princesses and other characters that were walking around the downtown area. AMBUCS also held their Halloween parade where children were able to march around the square with the high school band providing music while judges decided the top ten costumes. Winning costumes were worn by Colton Conner, Hope Conner, Gabrial Spencer, Zoey Fagin, Hannah Taylor and Macie Rodgers, Koda Polley, Whittan “Noodles” Hill, Amanda Hill, Adelyn Hill and Liberty Hill, Lyndsay Ray and Adah Ray-Allen, Barbara Siewert and Zach Kenworthy.
•November 2, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A newly formed student action group at Sullivan High School is helping their peers with acquiring necessary personal care items, clothing and food. Team IMPACT’s mission is to create a safe, inclusive space that provides District #300 students the opportunity to make anonymous requests for personal care items and necessary resources. The group’s aims are to develop youth leadership, provide peer-led support and create sustainable community partnerships.
According to Darby Poe of Moultrie County Counseling, they received a grant from the Regional Office of Education #3 to help fund the effort. Poe and SHS teacher Kali Taylor recently had a conversation at a cross country meet. Taylor indicated that students are lacking basic necessities, and they don’t have any programs in the area that are youth based.
As a teacher, Taylor said, that in the course of a day she sees 75-80% of the student body. “There’s this need of kids that are hungry or lacking supplies.” Poe added that kids often don’t admit they are in need. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Award Winners from Day of the Dead Celebration
Pictured are those who won awards for their altars, costumes and modeling during the fashion show. The event was educational and fun for the students.
•November 2, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Photo by Crystal Reed
Portraying
Famous People
Above, Spanish students dressed as famous deceased persons stopped for a photo. Students dressed up as famous artists, actors, sports figures and historical icons as part of The Day of the Dead celebration.
Patricia King who teaches Spanish at Sullivan High School and her students enjoyed a celebration of The Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) last Friday in the high school commons. According to www.history.com, this is a Mexican holiday when families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. The holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. Read More