•July 7, 2021•
Becca Dickens will conduct an introduction to meditation on Thursday, July 15 from 6-7 pm at the Shelbyville Senior Center. Learn some of the benefits of meditation and do a few short, guided meditations that you can do at home. This focus will be on how meditation can help with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, self doubt. Meditation is surprisingly practical and helps with everyday problems small and large. It improves the way you react to struggles and challenges, making you better able to help yourself, your family, your friends and community. Suggested $10 class fee at the door. To register fill out the form on the contact page subject line Meditate at regenerativelifefarm.com or contact Becca Dickens at 505-433-0664.
Remember When? 7-7-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Zak Horn, son of Chester and Marjorie Horn of Sullivan, won the Agri-Entrepreneurship Award from the Sullivan FFA Chapter in recognition of his achievement in entrepreneurship. The award, earned through Horn’s operation of a commercial mowing business, is part of a program designed to increase the amount of entrepreneurship information being taught in agricultural education programs. The award is sponsored locally be Agri-Fab and consists of a certificate and $75. Read More
Sullivan 4th of July 2021
Photo by Crystal Reed
Tractors
In addition to lots of floats, business vehicles and classic cars, this year’s Sullivan Fourth of July parade featured several tractors.
Photo by Crystal Reed
60th Anniversary
Roger and Jeri Wenberg were celebrating on the Sullivan Fourth of July parade route this year.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Blue Dolphins
Swimmers with the Sullivan Blue Dolphins throw candy and ride down the parade route in Sullivan on July 4.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshall
Becky Lawson, Grand Marshal of Sullivan’s parade, is all smiles on the route.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Mayor and City Council Thank You
This sign, with the names of the mayor and city commissioners, thanked residents for their resiliency during this past year.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Dunk Tank Fun
Adyn Fowler gets advice about dunking City Commissioner Mike Fowler during Pack The Park on July 4.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Dunk the Police Chief
Sullivan Police Chief Andrew Pistorius gets dunked at Pack the Park on July 4.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Turtle Races
Easton Wickline, with his turtle, was a winner in multiple races.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Patriotic Jeep
This Jeep decorated with flags and signs with patriotic messages was part of Sullivan’s Fourth of July parade.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Patriotic Kid
Vera Black, 11 months, was wearing her patriotic best for the Fourth of July.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Corn Hole Tournament
Ayden Matheson (left) and Megan Ray (right) play in the Corn Hole Tournament during Pack the Park on Sunday.
Photo by Crystal Reed
In Honor Of Our Veterans
Veterans ride along the parade route on a float during the Fourth of July in Sullivan.
Marrowbone Library Petting Zoo
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Marrowbone Library Petting Zoo
Marrowbone Library in Bethany held a petting zoo on Thursday, July 1. Children were able to interact with goats, rabbits, chickens, a dog and a frog. For more information on their adult and children’s summer reading programs call the library at 217-665-3014. Pictured is Gus Crowder with a rabbit during the petting zoo.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Chicken
Brayden Kennedy holds his chicken during the Marrowbone Library Petting Zoo on Thursday, July 1.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Frog Surprise
Prior to the start of the petting zoo at Marrowbone Library on Thursday, July 1, a few children found a frog behind the library. It was decided to incorporate the frog into the petting zoo that day just for fun. Pictured balancing the frog on her wrist is Emily Mowry.
Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates
•July 7, 2021•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months —from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan. 1, 2022. The new Jan. 1, 2022 extension also includes expiration dates that will occur between July and December of this year. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Jan. 1, 2022 so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during hot weather. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. Read More
Grammar Moses: When Is Something ‘Offensive’ And When Is It ‘Anachronistic?’
•July 7, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Pardon my interruption of your birthday party, America, while I get philosophical.
“I’ve begun to find the word ‘offensive,’ well, offensive. It seems like so many things that are outdated are called ‘offensive’ unnecessarily,” wrote regular reader Bob Kopp.
“When I looked up the synonyms for ‘offensive’ I got more of a flavor of intentionality from them. Now I know I can be offensive, but it’s usually more about impulsivity than intent. I found a word new to me — ‘anachronistic.’ I like that word, although I don’t expect to see it in the newspaper five times a week.”
Bob cited a news story about an old plaque at Wheaton College about which some at the school objected.
It commemorated five young missionaries who died at the hands of “savage Indians” in 1956. Read More
Sullivan American Legion Family Park Game Winners
•July 7, 2021•
Turtle Race Champion was Easton Wickline from Sullivan
Watermelon Eating Contest (Donated by Buxton’s Garden Farms)
Ages 0-4:
1st: Stella Luna VanArsdale, Decatur
2nd: Shianna Pratt, Lovington
3rd: Brooks Wenberg, Bellville
Ages 5-7: Read More
Bethany Celebration 2021 Photos
Photo by Crystal Reed
Tot Rod Pedal Pulls
A child smiles as the seat is adjusted on her pedal tractor before her pedal pull at the Bethany Celebration.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser
On Saturday evening, during the Bethany Celebration, there was a Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser for Moultrie County Relay for Life. Pictured are volunteers Kaylee Beals, Heather Dendy and Jessica Seeley.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Patriotic John Deere
A John Deere implement drives through Bethany during the Celebration parade.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Bethany Celebration Opening Ceremony
Bethany Celebration Grand Marshals Sally Ascenzo and Lisa Spracklen (center) cut the ribbon for the 2021 Celebration with help from 2021 Miss Bethany Calista Clark, 2021 Little Miss Bethany Abby McQuilling, 2021 Junior Miss Bethany Reagan Russell and 2021 Young Miss Bethany Bristol Wilderman while Tara Nickerson watches on the left.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Bethany Celebration Royalty
The Bethany Celebration pageant was held on Thursday, July 1 at 6 pm in the Okaw Valley High School gymnasium. Pictured are the newly crowned royalty and 2019 royalty. Front: 2021 Little Miss Bethany Abby McQuilling, 2021 Miss Bethany Calista Clark, 2019 Little Miss Bethany Dallis Wages. Back row: 2019 Junior Miss Bethany Jade Crockett, 2021 Junior Miss Bethany Reagan Russell, 2021 Young Miss Bethany Bristol Wilderman, 2019 Young Miss Lydia Webner. Not pictured:2019 Miss Bethany Chloe Ryherd.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Dance Studio Performance
Students at the Sullivan Dance Studio performed at the Bethany Celebration in Crowder Park on Friday night.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Watermelon Eating Contest
Three children compete in the watermelon eating contest during the Bethany Celebration. In the center Miss Bethany Calista Clark helping hold back a competitors hair.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Bethany Celebration Parade
Sullivan Boy Scout Troop 39 members lead the parade Saturday through Bethany.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Mud Volleyball
Teams played mud volleyball for a large portion of the day at the Bethany Celebration on Saturday, July 3.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Bags Tournament
The Bags Tournament was held near the Beer Tent during Bethany Celebration.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Cool Cars
This 2012 Chrysler 300, owned by Jamie Kleimenhagen, was an entry in the Bethany Celebration Car Show this year.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Car Show
This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was entered in the Bethany Celebration Car Show. There were a variety of cars entered this year’s show.
Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament
Photo by Crystal Reed
Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament
Curt Welch lines up his shot on the golf course at Sullivan Country Club during the Inaugural Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament held on Saturday, July 3.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Golf Tournament
Tatum and Laura Ellis take a break from golfing for a photo during the Inaugural Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament at Sullivan Country Club on Saturday, July 3. Proceeds from the event go towards the Thomas Houser Memorial Scholarship Fund. This year’s scholarship recipient was Brea Farris, a 2021 Sullivan High School graduate.
Bethany Celebration Contest Results
•July 7, 2021•
Mud Volleyball:
First place: Mud Daubers
Second Place: Mudder Fockers
Third Place: 10 O’Clock Tee Time
Car Show:
Truck: Brandon Bontrager 2017 Ram 1500
Motorcycle: Brett Stewart 2016 Harley Street Glide
Muscle: Dean Beckwith 1967 Plymouth Read More