•May 31, 2023•
The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2022. Noah and Olivia topped the list.
The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2022 in Illinois were:
Boys: Girls:
1) Noah 1) Olivia
2) Liam 2) Sophia
3) Oliver 3) Emma
4) Mateo 4) Charlotte
5) Theodore 5) Amelia Read More
•May 31, 2023•
Submitted by Lauren Fultz
Sullivan Elementary's first grade classes visited Ballard Nature Center in Altamont this month. At the nature center, students participated in a hands-on lesson about mammals and also took a nature walk through a variety of native Illinois habitats to view animals. This trip was the culmination of a weeks-long study on plants, animals, and habitats, and was a group favorite.
The students loved spending the day at Ballard and couldn't have done so without the gracious help from the Illinois Biodiversity Grant they received. Donors for this grant include the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation, the D. F. and M. T. Grohne Family Foundation, and the Illinois Conservation Foundation.
Photo furnished
2022 Redskin Achievement Award winners were Ariana McKee and Trey McRill. Pictured from left to right: Dale Hale, Arianna McKee, Trey McRill, Paula Mossman.
•May 31, 2023•
Submitted by Lou Ann Soper
SHS Class of 1968 recently announcedthe Recipients of the Fifth Annual Redskin Achievement Award. The annual award was presented May 11, during the Decision Day program held in the SHS gymnasium. The 2023 Redskin Achievement Award Recipients are underclassmen Lexie Hay, daughter of Courtney Dyer and Kalvin Osborn, son of Ashley and Heath Ray. Each recipient received an award check in the amount $300, and an individual plaque acknowledging the Redskin Achievement Award. Their names also appear on a larger plaque housed in the school trophy case along with previous award recipients. Due to inflation, the Class of 1968 felt it necessary to increase the award from the original $250 to $300 and will continue with future Redskin Achievement Awards. Read More
•May 31, 2023•
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class.
Since 2002, the foundation has recognized individuals who have records of exemplary service in and commitments to improving conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities in Illinois. Read More
Photo courtesy of Lake Shelbyville Army Corps of Engineers
Beach Mat at Sullivan Beach
A new beach mat has been placed at Sullivan beach. By allowing full access to wheelchairs, walkers, strollers or other wheeled pedestrian assistance vehicle, this beach mat will assist those with mobility restrictions while recreating at Lake Shelbyville.
•May 31, 2023•
Parents of special needs children are required to make many, often serious, decisions about their children’s healthcare, a job that only gets harder if they can’t get access to test results and other medical records. In Illinois, sometimes those parents aren’t able to get access, even if the records are from tests and procedures that required the parents’ consent to be performed. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer have passed legislation through the General Assembly designed to help with this issue.
“Parents who have children with special needs should have timely access to test results and medical records,” said Senator McClure. “Parents shouldn’t have to resort to legal action to get access to their children’s health records, especially when tests and procedures required their consent in the first place.” Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan graduating class of 1998 was addressed by valedictorian Meredith Cooper and Jalee Fifer, salutatorian during commencement ceremonies at Victory Field.
Three weeks prior about seven miles east of Sullivan, triplet red Angus calves were born. The three calves which are not identical were not born by chance. The mother was given a treatment to increase her fertility.
Brittany Clark of Bethany was recognized for selling more than 500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Read More
•May 31, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Guess who’s hot in Canada?
That would be moi. This is based on a sample size of one, of course.
Someone named Bish, from New Westminster, British Columbia, wrote me to say he enjoyed a recent column that led with my experience with a VERB energy bar.
“I’ve just read (your) piece in ‘Knews Media,’ sent there by Reddit, and I’m curious as to your reaction if you were to hear the new fad around the tech office where I work,” he wrote. “My manager has a habit of labeling something ‘the ask’ where I’m almost certain he means ‘the question’ or ‘the request,’ based on context. It’s the same verb-as-noun situation mentioned in the description of a new snack bar called VERB. He’ll similarly bring up ‘the spend’ when it’s almost certain he means ‘the expense’ or ‘the budget.’ My mind does one of those comical double-takes from a Looney Tunes episode every time. Read More
•May 31, 2023•
In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its third official Juneteenth holiday, here is an in-depth look at what the day is all about.
Origins of Juneteenth National Independence Day Read More
•May 31, 2023•
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The first installment is due July 7, 2023 and the second installment is due September 8, 2023.
Please look over your tax bill and make sure all the information is correct. Please read the back of your tax bill. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office as well. Read More