New Disc Golf Course Now Set Up

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•April 7, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer In the last few weeks, new baskets for disc golf have been installed at Wyman and Tabor Parks in Sullivan. There are nine holes at each park for a total of 18 holes. City of Sullivan GIS Administrator Blake Eggleston said that the markers for the holes are coming soon. This is not the first disc golf course in the parks, there had been one for awhile but it had fallen into disrepair which led to installing the new course. “We are now able to have a professional disc golf course,” said … Read More

Food Pantry Extends Hours

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•April 7, 2021• The CEFS Moultrie County Food Pantry has extended their hours to Tuesday-Friday 10 am-noon and 2 -4 p.m. to help provide more assistance to the community. The pantry is currently in need of oatmeal and potato products. … Read More

Remember When? 4-7-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week Powers School was moving to a new block—the auction block. The Sullivan school board voted to put the 1920s era building and grounds up for sale. Sullivan School Superintendent Rich Voltz said that the district would advertise for sealed bids. Sullivan students would be required to attend summer school if they failed to meet minimal state academic standards in basic skills, according to a proposed plan being considered by the Sullivan school board. The Sullivan City Council received some welcome news from city treasurer Ann Short during a council meeting. The city’s health insurance premium … Read More

ALAH Volleyball Wins Three, Drops One

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•April 7, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team finished a busy week with a 3-1 record. The Knights knocked off Sangamon Valley, Argenta-Oreana and Arcola but lost to Warrensburg-Latham. Against Warrensburg-Latham in a nonconference game Saturday, the Knights lost in straight sets, 25-17, 25-22. For the Knights, Cheyene Chupp recorded six kills and six digs, and Alisha Frederick had ten digs Charley Condill dished out ten assists. … Read More

Family Style Dining

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•April 7, 2021• Family style dining in early childhood programs is when children and teachers sit together at a table for a meal or snack. It helps children make healthy food choices by seeing positive attitudes from teachers and peers. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) recognizes family style dining as a meal service option. With this type of meal service, teachers can model and develop key concepts for children, including: • Opportunities to try new foods and politely decline food they have tasted and don’t enjoy yet • Understanding appropriate use of utensils • Assistance with setting … Read More

Sports Briefs

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•April 7, 2021• Sullivan Volleyball Redskins Volleyball suffered a loss at the hands of Shelbyville last Monday. The Rams won in straight sets, 25-20, 25-23, for the Central Illinois Conference win. For the Redskins, Zoe Walton recorded seven kills, and Raegan Sims and Emily White each had three kills. Landry Hall led the team with 11 assists, and Jerra Goad contributed nine digs, while Sydni Waidelich recorded three. Sullivan is scheduled to host St. Teresa Thursday. … Read More

Sullivan-Okaw Valley Posts Loss to Shelbyville

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•April 7, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan/Okaw Valley football team looked poised to win its first game in more than three years, but a late comeback by Shelbyville spoiled the Redskins plans in a hard fought game at Shelbyville Friday. SOV scored first in the first period. On fourth-down and ten yards to go, Ian Plank lined up as running back and ran a wheel route up the left sideline. Quarterback Luke Vander Burgh lofted a fade pass for a 15-yard touchdown connection. Plank kicked the point after for a 7-0 lead. Shelbyville scored the next ten … Read More

Smoke Alarm Installation

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•April 7, 2021• The Red Cross is offering free home fire safety information and smoke alarm installations, when it’s safe to do so, in collaboration with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. Registration for free smoke alarm installation is from April 8-May 8 and can be done at tinyurl.com/SullivanILsmokealarms. This is open to those in the Sullivan Fire Protection District. After you register you will be contacted at a later date with a time and date for installation. They will install up to 3 smoke alarms per household. … Read More