Wrong place, wrong time to use ‘allegedly’
•July 6, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Unless you are someone who feels the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut a decade ago was an elaborate hoax, you’ll probably accept what I’m about to tell you. Reader Sue Budak wrote to tell me that “only” isn’t the only modifier that gets misplaced in sentences. “Allegedly” gives it a run for its money. She referred to a story about Golden State Warriors coach and dynastic Bull Steve Kerr’s reaction to the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. A passage reads: “State officials said at least 19 … Read More
Remember When? 7-6-2022
25 Years Ago This Week U.S. News and World Report recognized Lake Shelbyville as one of the most popular places in Illinois. Lake Shelbyville was named to its list of 12 places to visit in Illinois. The Lovington Village Board discussed hiring a secretary/bookkeeper to be available to the public during business hours at the village hall. 50 Years Ago This Week The old water tower behind the Metallizing Co. plant on South Hamilton Street, a longtime landmark in Sullivan, was pulled down. It had not been in use for a number of years. Cables were attached to two legs … Read More
4th of July in Sullivan 2022
Moultrie County Residents Vote In Election Primary
•July 6, 2022• Moultrie County residents had the opportunity to exercise their right to vote last Tuesday, June 28. Residents cast their votes for county officials and congressional and state officials. The results that came out of this recent election are unofficial will not be finalized until Tuesday, July 12. The unofficial results for County Clerk were recorded as Lisa Ozier 1,388 votes and Linda Qualls at 1,392 votes as of last Tuesday night. According to Jamie Helton, election deputy with the Moultrie County Clerk’s office, the results are not yet final because they must wait to allow for absentee … Read More
Bethany Author Publishes First Book
•July 6, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Denis Durham of Bethany has published his first book. He stated that the story is an allegory of the family court system in the United States. The book contains musical elements and references to judges and attorneys. It took Durham two years to write the book which was published in April. The characters in the book represent him and his two children, Ellie and Evan. In the book there is an imaginary land called Elizabithia, and there the characters learn about trees that have different music notes and musical references. He incorporated … Read More
$550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues
•July 6, 2022• The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner. FFA is a national organization for young adults interested in leadership and agriculture. It has been a priority of the Pritzker administration to make farming and agriculture more accessible, and these dollars help to diversify the make-up of the FFA organization. The elimination of dues makes Illinois a FFA affiliation membership state, ensuring every student that … Read More
Local Students Named to President’s List
•July 6, 2022• Lisa Blackwell and Elizabeth Morrow, both of Mattoon, were named to the Winter 2022 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6). ••• Kristyne Ashbrook of Sullivan has earned President’s List honors during the spring 2022 … Read More
Ray Named To Dean’s List
•July 6, 2022• Zoe Ray of Sullivan was named to the dean’s list at Greenville University for the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the GU Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Doris Ann Bartanen
Doris Ann Bartanen Doris Ann Bartanen, loving wife of Ronald Dale Bartanen, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Highway Church of Christ in Sullivan. She was born on January 4, 1936 to Thomas and Lillian Gordon of Sycamore Landing, Tennessee. She often spoke fondly of the Hollow where she was born, … Read More