25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan native Kathy Best was named city editor of the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
Eight students were named Illinois State Scholars at Sullivan High School. They were Lace Coil, Casey Davis, Ryan Horath, Christy Kracht, Andrew Preston, Doug Standerfer, Hollie Taylor, Jared White. Read More
•December 22, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
I’m sad to report the passing of an important contributor to this column: a man with whom I corresponded weekly, who challenged me both as a grammar columnist and newspaper editor and who provided tremendous insights with his trademark humor.
Stan Zegel inspired nine Grammar Moses columns over the years, and I included three of them in my book. The last column in the book, in fact, was Stan’s idea, and it ended up being one of my Top 5 for Stan’s brilliance and our personal yin and yang with the alphabet.
Stan, a former newspaper editor himself and, I believe, a competitor when I was covering Winfield as a reporter in 1990 or so, had a most active mind. He would write me so often that I couldn’t keep up with proper responses (a common problem for me as my pen pal base has grown).
I’ll miss Stan, and I know his wife, Lois, has a tough road ahead. I wish her well.
Stan died just a few days ago — 10 days after his last missive to me. It read:
“Dear Grammar, Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Dressing Festive
County Assessment office employees were dressed in festive outfits on Friday, December 17. From left to right: Sarina Van Meter, Alicia Morgason, Jessica Bathe and Lori Barringer.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Holiday Bake Sale
The Sullivan First United Methodist Women had a bake sale on Friday, December 10 at the church. There were a variety of cookies and treats available for purchase. Proceeds from the bake sale will fund missions.
•December 15, 2021•
Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation grants the State of Illinois the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel, or equipment, and allows the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to procure additional resources to help communities recover from the storms. Read More
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Local business owners buy groceries for shoppers
Local business owners Rob and Michelle Young of Moultrie County Pest Control along with many local businesses and friends raised money for Thanksgiving Baskets. They had such an outpouring of donations this year that it went beyond Thanksgiving. They did 13 Thanksgiving Baskets and 5 Angel Tree children. Then Saturday, along with their friend Melissa Hughes, they surprised local shoppers of the Sullivan IGA by paying for their groceries. From left to right: Pat Stinson of IGA, Michelle Young, Rob Young and Melissa Hughes.
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Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents
Sparrows Unlimited volunteers gathered Saturday morning to wrap Christmas presents to hand out to families of the Lovington community later in the day.
Bailey Voris
Savannah Glen
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Windsor Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced the November Students of the Month, Bailey Voris and Savannah Glen.
Bailey Voris is the daughter of Ashley Voris and the late Jeremy Voris. She is in 8th grade and is involved in volleyball and softball. She would like to become a EMT when she graduates high school.
Savannah Glen is the daughter of Karisa Rhodes and Carlos Glen. She will be graduating early and attending Lake Land College next semester. Savannah will be studying Nursing and Business.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 20 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Dec. 21 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Dec. 22 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Dec. 23 - Closed for Christmas Holiday
Dec. 24
Closed for Christmas Holiday
•December 15, 2021•
Building on Illinois’ COVID-19 support response for Illinois renters and landlords, the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that applications are now open for the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment (ILRPP) program, which Governor Pritzker announced on October 27.
The reopening of ILRPP will provide an additional $297 million to renters and landlords in an effort to prevent evictions and keep families safe and secure while they regain their financial footing. It is the third major housing relief initiative in response to the pandemic in Illinois, with the state executing the nation’s best assistance program in 2020.
Applications will be accepted beginning today through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at illinoishousinghelp.org. IHDA will begin processing applications as they are submitted, and money from this round will begin to be distributed to approved Illinoisans before the end of the calendar year. The additional ILRPP funding is expected to assist more than 32,500 Illinois households. Read More