Sullivan Golf Team Returns With Top Performers

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•August 21, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ golf team returns several top performers from last season but will missing its top player. Last year, with Cade Ellis leading the way, the Redskins achieved nearly every season accomplishes they had set out. In the Class 1A state golf meet at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington, Sullivan placed fifth with a score of 337, and Ellis earned all-state honors with a tie for third place with a score of 76. “We started the season at the practice green at the country club,” said Sullivan coach Ben … Read More

Arthur Library Native Life

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•August 21, 2019• Have you ever imagined living in a different time and culture where life depended on hunting and gathering skills? Learn more about what life was like for the Native Americans who inhabited Illinois and about how they used natural resources native to this region when Rock Springs Nature Center presents “Native American Life-Ways” at the Arthur Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 7. This presentation is free to attend but seating is limited. Call the library at 217-543-2037 to reserve a spot. … Read More

Township Consolidation Law First Of Many Government Reduction Efforts

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•August 21, 2019• By Rebecca Anzel Capitol News Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law giving voters in one Illinois county an option to more easily dissolve township governments. It is an initiative of two state lawmakers to ease residents’ property taxes by reducing levels of government. Barrington Hills Representative David McSweeney said it is the first step to providing that choice to voters throughout the state. Consolidation must first work well in McHenry County, the sixth most populous county in Illinois, before the experiment can expand. “We need to show that it works, but in the future I plan … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Robert J. ‘Bob’ Hatley

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Robert J. ‘Bob’ Hatley Robert J. ‘Bob’ Hatley, 92, of Destin, Florida formerly of Sullivan passed away at 8:00 p.m. Thursday August 15, 2019 in Destin, Florida. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post#68. Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels. View complete obituary and send online condolences at reedfuneralhome.net. Bob was born June 13, 1927 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Blake Richard Caspary

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Blake Richard Caspary Blake Richard Caspary, 56, of Sullivan passed away peacefully at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 in his sister’s home with his brother Jay by his side. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Counseling Center, 12 West Harrison St., Sullivan. Blake was born December 17, 1962 in Shelbyville, the son of Bert Richard Caspary, Shirley Ann (Weber) Caspary and birth mother Elaine (Millikin) Caspary. He enjoyed reading and writing, spending time with family and friends and … Read More

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation

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•August 14, 2019• Secretary of State Jesse White hosted the National Minority Donor Awareness Week event “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities. White was joined by donor recipients and families. “We are working together to end the wait for those in need of organ donation,” said White. “Unfortunately, minorities are in great need of organ transplants, yet they donate at a lower rate. I encourage everyone to register to become an organ/tissue donor to help give the gift of life to someone in need.” Nationally, people of color comprise 59 percent of the waiting list … Read More

Moultrie County Retired Teachers Award Grants

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•August 14, 2019• Submitted by Marlene Wirth The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met August 7 at Bethany First Christian Church. President Sue Yarnell introduced Paul Strid, District Manager for Association Member Benefits Advisors. He spoke to members of the association about valuable IRTA benefits available to members. Guests included Lauren Fultz, a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School, and Cami Badman, an English instructor at Sullivan High School, who each received a $100 grant from the MCRTA for classroom use. Erin Van Deursen, a kindergarten teacher at Sullivan Elementary School, also received a $100 grant but could not … Read More

Letter to the Editor 8-14-2019

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•August 14, 2019• Setting the Record Straight on Titus Home for Ladies Closing This is in response to the letter from “The New Instigater”. Although he strategically left out the subject matter, I have heard other comments like his in the community so feel pretty comfortable he is referring to the Titus Home. “The New Instigater” has either made up his own facts or has been misinformed, so please allow me to put this observation to rest. I served on the Titus Board of Managers for six years and worked as the office manager for ten years total. The disbursements … Read More

Heroes’ Day Festival Honors Emergency Responders

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•August 14, 2019• Heroes’ Day Festival is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Green Mill Village in Arcola. The event ends with a lighted emergency vehicle parade. The festival and Touch-a-Truck experience honors everyday heroes: police, fire, EMS, 911 dispatchers, veterans, serving military and more. This is free admission event honors local heroes by joining with the community for a hands-on experience including transportation and gear. In addition to Touch-a-Truck and meet and greet heroes the event offers inflatables for the kids, huge water balloon fight, foam pit and splash sprinkler, face painting, touch and wear firefighter gear, K-9 … Read More

Circuit Clerk Announces Re-election Campaign

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•August 14, 2019• “I am pleased to announce I am seeking reelection for Moultrie County Circuit Clerk. Over the last nine months, I implemented the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act within the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office. With July 1, 2019, being the effective date, I focused most of my time in office ensuring the transition went smoothly. This act essentially reconfigured the way Circuit Clerks across Illinois collect and distribute court ordered assessments. … Read More