•December 18, 2024•
The Windsor Schools have released a short calendar of important dates for their students in the next few months.
December 20th: 2pm early dismissal
December 23rd through January 3rd: No school (Winter Break)
January 6th: School resumes
January 20th: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. day
February 7th: Noon dismissal
February 17th: No school, President’s day
Senior Peace Meal
For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770
The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.
Dec. 23 - Breakfast Casserole, Paco Blend Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit
Dec. 24 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Dec. 25 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Dec. 26 - CHEF’S CHOICE REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED
Dec. 27 - Meatloaf, German Potato Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Bread or Roll
•December 18, 2024•
Sullivan High School is celebrating a few students as the semester begins to end for the holidays with the release of the News-Gazette All-Area Cross Country team. Sullivan High School’s very own Jacob Iacobazzi, a junior, making the All-Area Boys first team. There were also players who joined the honorable mentions list including Grant Martin, sophomore, and girls honorable mention Julia Moody, sophomore. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond also saw some honorable mentions, Ruby Burton, junior, and Kiberly Krutsinger, junior.
•December 18, 2024•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Redskins appear on the cusp of breaking through for this season. It is a season that comes with player changes, coaching changes, and a schedule that is aggressive. So it should come as no surprise that this year of building and rebuilding is progressing slowly. That doesn’t mean they should be discredited. If anything, it means that future opponents should beware.
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by E. Scott England
After suffering their only loss of the season against Paris, the Lady Redskins fired back last week with a three game win streak, with two of those games being conference matchups. The first of the conference games, a contest against Heritage, was an easy victory for the ferocious Lady Redskin team.
Read MoreThe holiday season can bring unique safety challenges for families with young children and pets
•December 18, 2024•
by Angela Hogan
Christmas decorations, bustling activities, and holiday treats help make the holidays special. However, they can also create a variety of unrecognized hazards. If you house or plan to host small children or pets for the holidays, the MCHD recommends the following precautions to help keep the holidays merry and bright for everyone.
Tree Safety
Anchor Your Tree: Christmas trees can be a tipping hazard. Secure your tree to the wall or use a heavy, stable stand to prevent it from toppling if a child pulls or leans on it.
Read MoreThe Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is hosting a safety workshop series at 3 locations across the state in January for anyone seeking 10HR OSHA, Flagger, and/or CPR certification. Training will be provided by ILICA member Grey & Associates.
The 2-day workshops include a full day and a half of 10HR OSHA certification training, followed by a half day of either flagger or CPR certification training. Attendees may register for any certification individually or receive a maximum of two (2) certifications per workshop. Member and non-member rates apply. No prerequisites required. The first days of training run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the second days run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with lunch provided both days. Workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations throughout January:
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Joyce Shellabarger
Joyce Ellen Shellabarger, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.
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Jacqueline Guin
Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home.
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Linda Bennett
Linda S. Bennett, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.
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