Remember When? 1-5-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

The lame duck Republican state legislature, in a last minute move, reshuffled the judicial deck and moved Moultrie County courts into a new district. The Appellate Court for Moultrie County was seated in Mount Vernon rather than Springfield.
Five potential buyers were interested in purchasing the Eagle Creek Resort on Lake Shelbyville.

Dora Township, outside Dalton City, was the fastest growing area in Moultrie County in recent years. Also jobs had grown in Moultrie County at a rate more than three times faster than the rate of growth in Illinois or the nation. Read More

Houser Agency donates to Moultrie County Dive Team

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Houser Agency donates to Moultrie County Dive Team
On Wednesday, December 22 the Houser Agency made a donation to the Moultrie County Dive team through Operation Helping Heroes. The dive team plans to use the funds to purchase new sonar equipment. From left to right: Joash Tiarks, Roger Farley, Amanda Farley, Elizabeth Houser and Kyler Houser.

It Just Ain’t My Day

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•December 29, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

Today’s column will take you less time to dispatch than the Christmas ham and probably cause twice the dyspepsia. It has me.
If we’re anything alike, you feel like you’re having contractions after a hefty meal to celebrate the birth of Jesus. For those of you who don’t celebrate him, please hang in there with my line of thinking.
I’ve been feeling contractions ever since I wrote about why “amn’t” ain’t a contraction for “am not.”
Here is a heapin’ helpin’ of the bellyful I got from this column.

H’aint
“There are a couple of obvious fixes to the contraction dilemmas you raised: A confusing ‘there’s’ can be easily clarified with ‘they be,’ as in, ‘They be 30 taquitos in the freezer,’” chimed in reader Jamie Smith. “And I’m sure you know that the solution to ‘amn’t’ is ‘h’aint’ (as distinguished from the ghostly ‘haint,’ both of southern Appalachian origin). Gotter start gittin’ y’all ’customed to the di’lect!” Read More

Activity Member of the Month for November

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Activity Member of the Month for November
Caprice Smith was recently named Sullivan High School’s Activity Member of the Month for November. She was nominated by her NHS sponsors, Mrs. Badman and Mrs. Stinebring. Per Mrs. Badman, “Caprice serves as the NHS President, and she has done a great job with all of her duties so far this year. She helps both advisors keep things organized, and she is always willing to help in whatever capacity needed. Caprice has helped to spearhead NHS beginning trash pickup days to improve the community and school grounds.” Caprice received a certificate and $20 in Sullivan “Chamber Bucks” that can be used at local businesses.

Author Event at Cathrine’s

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Author Event at Cathrine’s
Anitra Rowe Schulte read her book ‘Dancing With Daddy’ at a meet and greet event at Cathrine’s on Thursday, December 23. She was born and raised in Bethany.

French bike giveaway

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French bike giveaway
Winners of the annual French Bike give away at Sullivan Elementary School is Destin Cook, 3rd grade, and Aubrey Jean, 2nd grade. Pictured from left is Destin, Joc, his daughters McKenzie Frye, Destynee French and Aubrey. Congratulations to the winners.

Remember When? 12-29-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan girls’ basketball team finished 3-2 in the Mattoon Holiday tournament for a fifth place finish. The Lady Redskins swept the Decatur teams (Eisenhower and MacArthur) to finish up the tournament with two straight wins.
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team finished sixth place in a field of 14 teams at the Charleston Holiday Tournament. After winning their first game against Mattoon, the Redskins lost to Paris. For the fifth place finish they defeated Charleston before losing to Edwardsville. Read More

Lake Land College Broadcasting Club holds Successful Food Drive

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The Broadcasting Club at Lake Land College recently collected several boxes of non-perishable food items to donate to the Lake Land College Laker Food Pantry. Pictured in the front row are Stephanie Sample, Sullivan and Chandler Smith, Charleston. In the back row are Paige Van Dyke, Louisville; Konner Remlinger, Martinsville and Anthony Vonderheide, Stewardson.

•December 29, 2021•
The Broadcasting Club at Lake Land College recently collected several boxes of non-perishable food items to donate to the Lake Land College Laker Food Pantry.
“Nobody should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, and being a part of a community that takes care of their own is really one of the best parts of being a Laker,” Broadcasting Club President Stephanie Sample said. “I’m honored to have been able to participate and support the wonderful work that our food pantry is doing. I’m hoping that more people can become aware of its presence on campus and know that it is there for them if they need it.” Read More

Introducing Kids to the Joys of Cooking and Baking

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•December 29, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

I personally am not one to spend much time in the kitchen, but realize that it can have many benefits for children and their families – especially during the holidays. I would like to share this article by Extension Educator Amy Henschen that talks about all the benefits and how/when to have children help in the kitchen. Amy says: one of my favorite holiday traditions is my annual family baking day. Ever since I learned how to bake in 4-H, I’ve gotten together at least once every winter with family to spend time in the kitchen. These occasions are a great opportunity to celebrate community, foster relationships, create delicious treats, and share stories and family recipes. If you find yourself in the kitchen this holiday season, I challenge you to use this opportunity to introduce kids to the joys of cooking and baking.
It’s a great time of year to share your family’s food traditions with a new generation. Do you make a delicious holiday pie or casserole? Share your recipes and techniques with a kid in your life. While you’re at it, you can also share family stories. These types of informal conversations in the kitchen help improve family communication and strengthen our connections to our ancestors. Read More