Complaints About Drinking Water Addressed

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•June 30, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Commissioner Chuck Woodworth addressed complaints that the city of Sullivan has received about drinking water during Monday’s City Council meeting. “First thing I want to let everyone know is that the water is bacteriologically safe to drink. It has been tested for bacteria and passed each time, and we will continue to monitor for bacteria,” he said. “Your safety is our number one goal. The chlorine feed has been turned up to ensure it is safe.” Woodworth went on to say that first thing Tuesday morning another round of samples will be … Read More

You Say Potato, I Say Appalachian

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•June 30, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer My recent column on my summer vacation to the South touched off a few conversations. “As a former teacher I look forward to your column every Sunday,” wrote Christine Bohlmann. “I enjoyed today’s column referencing the correct pronunciation of ‘Appalachian.’ My question is in regard to the pronunciation of Pierre, South Dakota. I’ve always pronounced it like my French relatives do; however I’ve noticed Tom Skilling’s pronunciation of the capital city is ‘PEER.’ Did I lead my former fourth-grade students astray?” … Read More

ALAH District Adopts Mystery Science and Open SciEd Curriculum for K-8

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by Ariana Cherry NP Writer At the opening of the June 17th ALAH school board meeting, parent Stephanie Madis requested that masks be made optional for the children in school. “ISBE is giving a recommendation, and it isn’t a law,” she stated. She also showed a photo published in a local newspaper where it pictured children in a library sitting around each other unmasked. The board thanked her for her statements. “We received two donations this month. One was from Masonic Lodge ($3,000) and the other MasterBrand ($1,200) which totaled $4200. We are very grateful for that,” reported Superintendent Shannon … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lyle Baumgartner

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Lyle Baumgartner Frederick Lyle Baumgartner, 72, died Tuesday June 29, 2021 at his home near Bruce. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Reed Funeral Home with Seth Myers officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Highway Church of Christ or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Lyle was born January 8, 1949 in Decatur, the second son of William Newton and Rella Joy (Frederick) Baumgartner. Lyle married Judith Louise Blaisdell in Charleston on October … Read More

Menu 6-30-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 July 5 – Closed for Independence Day July 6 – Spaghetti w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Seasoned Green Beans, Roll, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie July 7 – Saucy Ham Loaf, Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Cornbread, Overnight Fruit Salad July 8 – BBQ Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Texas Toast, Chunky Applesauce July 9 – Baked Chicken, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Tropical Fruit July 12 – Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruit or Juice July 13 – Brat, Baked Corn, Seasoned Steamed Cabbage, Bun … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Duane Beckett

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Duane Beckett Duane Allen Beckett, 67, of Sullivan, IL passed away on, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in his residence. A service to celebrate Duane’s life will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Messages of condolence … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Everett Eugene Elzy

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Everett Eugene Elzy Everett Eugene Elzy was born in Ripley County, Missouri to Delmar O. and Minnie Elzy on March 6th, 1932. He was the third of eight children. The family then moved to Illinois, where Everett grew up in Moultrie County, Illinois. Everett graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Illinois in 1951. After graduating from High School, he joined the Army and was then discharged in 1954. On May 22nd, 1955, Everett married Doris Jean Oath out of Sullivan, Illinois. They had three sons Steven, Gary and Daniel. Everett retired from Quantum Chemical Corporation in Tuscola, Illinois after … Read More

Lake Land College IT Design Programs See Changes

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•June 23, 2021• Lake Land College updated its IT-Graphic Design and IT-Web Design programs to provide more opportunities for students interested in these career fields. IT Web Technology Instructor/Program Coordinator James Munger and Business Instructor/Program Coordinator for Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design Marcy Satterwhite collaborated to make each of the programs as accessible and versatile as possible. “I was able to split everything into a software development, web development track for people who want to program and build software, and that left me with a handful of web design courses,” Munger said. “Marcy and I worked together and filled in … Read More

Lake Land College to Host Children’s Camp Program

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•June 23, 2021• The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry will be hosting Camp Invention’s 2021 children’s camp program “Recharge!” July 12 through 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program offers children entering grades kindergarten through sixth grade the opportunity to experience innovative and hands-on STEM activities. … Read More