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Sparrows Toy Run
Becky and Shoni Anderson visited the Sparrows Toy Run on Saturday, September 25. Sparrows collected toys for kids Christmas and money for Shoni. #ShonisTribe
Sparrows Toy Run
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Sullivan Resident Writes Book on Genesis
•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Ed Dixon, 80, of Sullivan, recently finished his fifth book which is about the first book of the Bible, Genesis. The book is entitled Genesis as Understood.
Dixon believes that Genesis is the most important book of the Bible. “Genesis is the foundation of the Bible,” he said. “It starts with the creation of the world.” He noted that according to Genesis, God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. Dixon went on to say that some people believe that the seventh day was Sunday while others believe otherwise. Read More
Bringing in the Harvest
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Bringing in the Harvest
Farmers are busy harvesting the crops over much of our area. This was taken in a field outside of Dalton City.
WHS Homecoming Court 2021
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WHS Homecoming Court
Windsor High School will be celebrating Homecoming the week of September 27 thru October 2. The Homecoming Volleyball game will begin at 5:00 p.m. on October 1st. The Homecoming Dance will be held outdoors at the High School on October 2. Coronation will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the dance will be 8:00pm until 11:00pm.
Pictured are: front row (L to R) Freshman Attendant Halle Wright, Queen Candidates Ella Gilbert, Emma Nichols, and Karlie Bean. Back Row (L to R) Freshman Attendant Hayden Downs, Sophomore Attendant Daxten Bartimus, Junior Attendant Caiden Gerrond, King Candidates Jack Welsh, Landen Miller, and Sam Welton. Not pictured: Sophomore Attendant Delayne Austin and Junior Attendant Sierra Julian.
Soybeans
Photo by R.R. Best Soybeans being harvested west of Arthur Tuesday morning with the Cadwell elevator in the background.
Eller Receives Award From American Red Cross
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Chase Eller is pictured.
•September 22, 2021•
Chase Eller, 17, of Sullivan, was recently awarded the American Red Cross’ Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for helping a choking child at a Decatur restaurant in January 2021. Established in 1911, the national Lifesaving Awards are issued by American Red Cross headquarters in Washington, D.C. to highlight whenever lifesaving skills are used.
Dawn Morris, South-Central Executive Director of the Illinois Region of the American Red Cross, presented the award to Chase during the August 10 virtual Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter Board of Directors meeting. Read More
ALAH School Board Approves BLDD Architect Services For Facilities Planning
•September 22, 2021•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
New personnel introduced themselves to members to begin the recent ALAH school board meeting including Kate Agney, Ron White, Ilene Martinez, Sailor Bower and Kylie Russel.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek informed the board that the high school received some damage during one of the recent storms including door strikes, damaged computers and some switch controls to cameras. He noted that most of it was technology-related.
Arthur Grade School also had some severe damage. The district will be filing an insurance claim soon. Cheek also reported that the boiler work is almost complete and the work to the roof has been finished.
An estimate of $7,700 was received in donations to the district. “Three Guys Concrete,” donated microscopes estimated in the amount of $1,400 to the high school. Teri Malin donated some benches in the amount of $1,500 and Mr. and Mrs. Wyhart donated a picnic table to the high school. The Athletic Boosters donated warm ups and uniforms and Master Brand donated $4,000 worth of school supplies to all of the school buildings in the district. Read More
The Great Pumpkin Patch Now Open For The Season
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A pumpkin tree at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They open for the season on Wednesday, September 22.
•September 22, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Fall is here and that means the opening of pumpkin patches like the Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. Opening day for the patch is Wednesday, September 22. “We’re excited to get people back at the farm to enjoy harvest,” General Manager Mac Condill said.
The pumpkin patch is heading into its 32nd season and for the first time last year had the farm side of the business closed due to the pandemic. “It’s funny how much we missed having farm visitors last year,” he said “We put a lot of work in the last 18 months and we are looking forward to greeting people at the farm again.” Read More
Flannell No Longer City Administrator
•September 22, 2021•
The city of Sullivan’s council released a statement late last Wednesday afternoon that City Administrator Dan Flannell will no longer be employed by the city. The release said “As of September 15th the City of Sullivan has decided to move the city in a new direction and will no longer require the services of our city administrator, Dan Flannell. The council thanks him for his service to the community and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.” Read More
Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
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Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
River Helmuth and Santa Claus sit on an Amtryke during the blood drive held Saturday, September 18. 75 units of blood were collected during the drive.