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ALAH Holds Commencement for Class of 2022

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Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduates line up to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas during the ceremony held last Friday on the football field.

•June 1, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School held their commencement on the football field the evening of Friday, May 27. The ceremony began with the Star Spangled Banner played by the high school band, a welcome from class president Jace Green and a selection from the musical Hamilton “History Has Its Eyes on You” by senior choral students.
The salutatorian speech was given by Max Allen. He began his speech with a quote from Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, “Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded; friends gather no dust.” Read More

Memorial Day Observances 2022

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Memorial Day Observances
On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day services were held in Sullivan, Bethany, Findlay and Windsor. At the ceremony in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan this year’s speaker was Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook. The Bethany American Legion Post held a service at Marrowbone Township Cemetery by the Civil War monument. Speaking at that ceremony was Pastor Rob Roy.

SHS Graduation 2022

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Sullivan High School Class of 2022 valedictorian Clayton Schmohe gives his speech during graduation.

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Sullivan High School Salutatorian
Sullivan High School Class of 2022 salutatorian Aaron Stutzman gives a speech during graduation.

City Council Approves Ordinances Amending Water, Sewer and Gas Rates

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•May 25, 2022•
The Sullivan City Council approved amending water, sewer and gas rates during their regular meeting on Monday. The amendment of electric rates was discussed but not approved and will be brought back at the next meeting. Under sewer and water rates, Commissioner Chuck Woodworth said that for water and sewer both, it is $2 per month rate increase.
An ordinance regarding gas rates was approved. Mayor Richard Glazebrook said that the increase would be 2.2 cents for each home. There was a significant amount of discussion in regards to an increase in electric rates, however no action was taken. Commissioner Mike Fowler talked about raising the base charge and the electric rate. Read More

ALAH School Board approves MOU for COVID Sick Days, Extends Benefits to All Staff Members, Regardless of Vaccination Status

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•May 25, 2022•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer

Members of the board, public and guests met for the ALAH School Board meeting held on Wednesday, May 18. After saying the pledge and taking roll call, those who wanted took a tour of the high school greenhouse.
There were some projects currently in progress, and it was reported that the horticulture class has been working on flowers for graduation.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek stated that he was anxiously awaiting what the EVF money will be. “It has been pretty consistent, but we won’t know until about August,” he said. Read More

WHS holds Graduation for Class of 2022

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The Windsor High School Class of 2022 poses for a group photo prior to commencement on Sunday, May 22.

•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Commencement exercises were held indoors for the Windsor graduating Class of 2022. This year’s graduating class was a total of 25 graduates. The valedictorian this year was Karlie Bean and salutatorian was Ella Gilbert. Read More

SHS holds Outdoor Commencement for Class of 2022

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Sullivan High School Class of 2022 graduates toss their caps into the air at the end of the graduation ceremony. There were 67 graduates that received diplomas during the ceremony.

•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Sullivan High School held an outdoor commencement ceremony for the class of 2022 on Sunday, May 22. This year’s class numbered 67 graduates total. Senior Class President Alyssa Thompson gave the welcome address.
Thompson said that high school in general was something she didn’t want to do again. She said because they were unsure about when tests and papers were due, the class was unable to enjoy their time there. Also, their sophomore year was cut in half by COVID-19. Thompson thanked all the teachers for making the high school experience more normal.
Sullivan High School principal Daniel Allen recognized graduates who are enlisting in the armed forces. Those graduates are Dakota Freese, Ryan Villalobos and Kahlil Walker, all in Illinois Army National Guard. Read More

Ash Grove to Celebrate 190 years

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•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
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Ash Grove Christian Church in Windsor will celebrate their 190th anniversary with a worship celebration and potluck dinner Sunday, June 5. According to a book on the church compiled in celebration of the 150th anniversary, John Storm, Sr. was the founder of the congregation.
He was born in Kentucky in 1793 and came to Illinois with his family in 1830 at the age of 37. The family settled on the W.W. Beck farm about two miles east of the Ash Grove Church, now the Don Dole farm. Two years after arriving in Illinois, he led in the organization of the church in Cochran’s Grove with 18 members. Read More