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Prairieland Frontiersman share history

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1840’s re-enacting club holds arms and crafts show at the Sullivan American Legion

Weaver David Bell deftly using a shuttle loom to weave his wares

•March 19, 2025•

by D.M. Williamee

The Prairieland Frontiersman held their annual “Historic Arms and Craft Show” Saturday, March 7 and 8 in Sullivan at American Legion Post 68. There was much to see, from weaving and gunsmithing to jewelry and period clothing at the event. It was well attended; the American Legion Hall was packed with vendor tables selling their wares and sharing history.

Prairieland Frontiersmen, Inc., an 1840’s re-enacting club, is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation organized almost 50 years ago. The Club is not strictly a primitive Club, as buckskinners and “blue-jean” shooters are about equally represented. Only black powder muzzleloading or cartridge firearms are permitted to be fired on the range.

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Sullivan School Board discusses budget, updates building status

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•March 19, 2025•

by D.M. Williamee

The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 10th, beginning with updates from the National English Honor Society (NEHS) and the National Honor Society (NHS). NEHS has a few more weeks remaining with their pen pal letters at the elementary schools. They will finish this project with an in-person event to meet their pen pals. Also discussed was re-opening the donation box on the square, and adding food items again as the weather improves. They also plan to do their annual drive for donations. 

The NHS discussed performing service work by packing food boxes at CEFS and helping with cleanup after Fall volleyball games. The NHS also shared: the intent to present cards of appreciation to K-12 staff members as well as non-certified staff, serve a Q3 “Breakfast of Champions” to students who have been recognized throughout the school year, develop a beautification project on the school premises (in the past they have done clean-up/litter removal), and they reported a successful turnout for their annual pork chop dinner.

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Iacobazzi competes

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•March 19, 2025•

Sullivan Track Athlete Johnny Iacobazzi received an invitation to run at the Central Illinois High Performance Classic Indoor Meet held at Illinois College on Saturday, March 15th. Iacobazzi had a great performance, earning 3rd place in the 1600m with a time of 4:31.51, amongst some of the strongest distance runners in the state of Illinois. 

SHS boys track team compete

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•March 19, 2025•

Invitational last Wednesday in a non-scored meet. Many of the Redskins had strong performances. The following are the individuals who earned places at the meet:

Johnny Iacobazzi: 2nd 3200m 10:02.24, 8th 800m 2:07.74

Mason Booker: 4th 60m Hurdles 8.87

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Managing concerns about falls

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•March 19, 2025•

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is a program for you. 

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.   

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SAMA hosts Open House

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Pictured: Laura Elder, on the left, is a member of First United Methodist and attended representing the congregation, and Jamie Crosier on the right is the Admin Pastor at The Vineyard Church. 

•March 19, 2025•

by D.M. Williamee

The Sullivan Area Ministerial Association (SAMA), formed over 15 years ago, held an Open House on Monday, March 3rd in Sullivan at Sweet Vail Café, giving community members an opportunity to see how local area churches and their leadership work together for the betterment of their community through service. This is the second open meeting held, with the previous one held in February 2024. Community interest will determine how frequent these Open House meetings will be held in the future.

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ETML happenings for March/April

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Schedule of activities, programs, and services

•March 19, 2025•

The library will be closed on April 4th and 18th, and DMV services will not be available in March. They return on April 17th.

Monday: At 9:00 a.m., Weekly Memory Café. This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones who struggle with memory loss. 

Tuesdays: the “Crochet Along” group meets at 6:00 p.m.

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Athletes compete at Invitational

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•March 19, 2025•

A small group of Sullivan High School boys track athletes competed at the 66 team EIU Indoor Invitational on Saturday, March 8. 

Earning points at the meet were Johnny Iaccobazzi taking sixth place in the 1600 meters with a time of 4:37.31 and the 4x200 Relay team of Aian Fryman, Christian Ozier, Mason Booker and Deaiden Arnold racing to eighth place with a time of 1:37.57.

Full meet results can be found at www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/586251/results/all.