•October 25, 2023•
Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. will host a Veterans Luncheon on Thursday, November 9th. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Veterans eat FREE, everyone else pays $5.00/meal. Food prepared by Griffin’s BBQ Crew Catering Service of Sullivan. Menu is chicken & noodles w/rolls, cookie bars, coffee, tea, lemonade. Those interested in attending must call the Senior Center to register before Friday, November 3 at 217-728-8521 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
•October 25, 2023•
Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team will hold a chili dinner at the Sullivan American Legion on Friday, October 27th. Meals will be served from 5 to 7pm and will include a bowl of chili with your favorite toppings, peanut butter sandwich, dessert and tea or lemonade. Adult prices are $10 and kids 10 & under are $8. For more information go to their Facebook page–”Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Booster Club.”
photo by Crystal Reed
Meeting Frank
A child hugs Frank the Fireman during Fire Prevention Week activities in the Kirby Foods and Ace Hardware parking lot on Saturday, October 14. Children and their families could meet Sullivan Fire Department personnel, meet Freddie and Frank, walk through the fire prevention trailer and more.
photo by Crystal Reed
Photo Opportunity
Kaysen and Lucian Perry took a moment to have their photo taken as a firefighter and Dalmatian during Fire Prevention Day activities last Saturday, October 14.
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Windsor September Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their September Students of the Month Aspen Spinner and Ainslie Eident. Aspen Spinner is the granddaughter of Rayette and Don Woolard. She is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in volleyball and cheer. She wants to one day become a forensic pathologist. In her spare time, she loves to read and hang out with her friends. Ainslie Eident is the daughter of Michelle and Calvin Schultz and Derrick and Mary Eident. She is a senior and is involved in volleyball, cheer, Student Council Vice President, National Honor Society Vice President, Senior Class Vice President. She is also involved in her church’s youth group, is 4-H Club President and a member of the Junior Auxiliary. After graduation she plans to pursue a degree in athletic training. Pictured left to right: Ainslie Eident and Aspen Spinner.
•October 18, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
A very important topic but one that no one really likes to talk about is assigning a power of attorney. I would like to share this great article by Kathy Sweedler that addresses why this topic is so important and how to proceed with it. Kathy says: On a good day, I wonder if my family hears what I say or if all they hear is “blah, blah, blah!” However, when I talk about what I want to happen if I’m in an accident, hospitalized, or die, I’m SURE some of my family completely block my words. That’s why I think it’s so important that I write down how I want my health and my property handled if I can’t talk for myself.
Luckily, we have legal documents that we can use to communicate our wishes. Writing down what’s important to us helps:
· communicate exactly what we want, and
· reminds people of our wishes in stressful times. Read More
photo by Crystal Reed
Courtyard Estates Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Courtyard Estates celebrated their 15th Anniversary with inflatables for children, refreshments, Bessie Bingo, a 50/50 drawing on Saturday, October 14.
photo by Crystal Reed
Playing on the Inflatables
Presley Van Loon enjoys the slide on one of the inflatables at Courtyard Estates on Saturday, October 14 during their 15th Anniversary Celebration.
•October 18, 2023•
Candy may be a mainstay of Halloween celebrations, but other desserts also can make festivities even more enjoyable — especially when those desserts coordinate with the Halloween theme.
The word “chibi” means “short and chubby” in Japanese, but it also has expanded to refer to characters with especially cute, babylike features. The chibi style lends itself well to jack-o’-lantern designs, which many people find cute, short and chubby. Making a jack-o’-lantern themed pie is even easier when pumpkin — which is an especially popular flavor this time of year — is the pie of choice. Read More
•October 18, 2023•
by E. Scott England
After taking a few days off, the Sullivan Redskins looked to continue their momentum from the conclusion of the previous week’s conference tournament.
They got to work first against the Clinton Maroons, a non-conference opponent. Clinton is one of Sullivan’s most equal adversaries of the season, boasting similar records and team makeup. This clearly showed as Sullivan had to battle to win the match in two sets; 26-24, 25-21. The Redskins out attacked with 25 kills compared to the Maroons 19. Tessa Seeley led the team with seven. Aeralyn Thrasher contributed with six while Mayci Strauf had five. Emily Miller stayed sharp behind the serving line leading the team with four aces. Kendall Penberthy had the other ace. Read More
•October 18, 2023•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Middle School Cross Country team capped off their season with both teams earning a spot in the state meet. The culminating meet featuring some of the best middle school runners in the state was held last Saturday at Maxwell Park in Normal, Illinois. Brimfield took home first in state for girls while El Paso-Gridley was the top team for the boys. Read More
•October 18, 2023•
Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and... the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak active season, especially at dawn and dusk now through December.
“While your natural instinct is to steer quickly out of the way when you see a deer, remember to not veer suddenly because you could lose control of your vehicle and swerve into another lane or off the road,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Always prepare for the unexpected. A deer might stop in the middle of the road or double back. They also frequently travel in groups so when you see one there likely are others nearby.” Read More