•March 2, 2022•
The Robert and Leila Lorenson Scholarship is available for graduates of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School. Applications can be obtained on the ALAH website. April 1 is the deadline for high school graduates and June 1 is the deadline for postsecondary students.
•March 2, 2022•
The Sullivan FFA and alumni will hold their annual auction on Saturday, March 5 in the Sullivan High School gym. Complimentary dinner will be served starting at 4:30 pm and a live auction begins at 6 pm.
•March 2, 2022•
The Moultrie County Democratic Central Committee will be having a spaghetti dinner on Friday, March 25 at the Sullivan American Legion. Doors open at 5 pm and speakers start at 6:30 pm. Speakers will be state and local including Andy Manar. Cost is $10 per person and vets and kids eat free.
•March 2, 2022•
There will be a drive thru dinner fundraiser for OV scholarships/blessings on Monday, March 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Findlay American Legion. Tickets are $10 in advance. Ticket sales end on Friday, March 18. Meal includes homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. For tickets contact Chris Coventry at 217-273-8529, Dave Brooks at 217-273-2425 or Pat Brooks at 217-273-2421. Dinner is sponsored by the Legion/Auxiliary/Sons of the Legion.
•February 23, 2022•
Snow-covered lawns can be pretty, but heavy snowfall can contribute to winter lawn damage.
Mother Nature can be harsh on a lawn, and it’s up to homeowners to nurse their lawns back to health after they endure the elements. That’s often the case when winter ends and homeowners uncover signs of damage to their lawns.
Homeowners cannot begin to repair winter lawn damage until they learn to identify it, and the following are some telltale signs that winter took a harsh toll on a landscape. Read More
•February 23, 2022•
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved retailers Sam’s Club and Meijer Grocery for SNAP online purchasing. With these additions, Illinois LINK card users can now purchase groceries online through eleven retail chains across the state. Read More
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WHS January Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce their January Students of the Month Gabby Sorrell and Ella Gilbert.
Gabby Sorrell is the daughter of Ben and Ashley Scribner. She is currently an 8th grade student and is involved in Volleyball. She enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends and family. She hopes to one day become a teacher.
Ella Gilbert is the daughter of Darrell and Molly Gilbert. She is currently a senior and is involved in Cheerleading, Yearbook, Student Council, and National Honor Society. After graduation she plans to attend Eastern Illinois University and major in Communication Disorders. Pictured (from left to right): Ella Gilbert and Gabby Sorrell.
•February 23, 2022•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins hit the water again January 28-30 in Paducah, Kentucky at the PST Swimfest. This swim meet had some special challenges that swimmers brought home awards. The Triple Crown award (swimming three 50M events on Friday with the fastest total time) was earned by Madalyn Booker and Ethan Schmohe. Emily Crosier was brought home the Championship ring in the Iron Wolf competition for having the fastest combined time in the 400M IM, 500M freestyle and 1000m freestyle. Read More
•February 23, 2022•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
University of Illinois Extension
I would like to share this article written by Eastern Illinois University graduate student, Kayli Worthey. Kayli says: While conflict is bound to happen in all family structures, blended families encounter many unique challenges. Knowing what to expect can help address issues before they spiral out of control. Growing up in a blended family was anything but simple. I witnessed arguments between co-parents, legal disputes, scheduling challenges, and even felt jealous of my half-siblings and territorial of my parents and home. It was not until I got older that I realized the blessings blended families hold. Every family gathering is filled with laughter, guidance, support, and most of all love. While we may not all share DNA, we are family and that is the best gift that life can offer.
A blended family, also known as stepfamily, is a family where at least one parent has children from a previous relationship, making the child(ren) not biologically or adoptive related to the other spouse (Kumar, 2017). Often, blended families are created after remarriage. According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 42% of the 2,691 participating adults have a step-relationship including stepparents, step- or half-siblings, or a stepchild(ren) (2011). The Pew Research Center also found that 16% of children are living in a blended family where at least one household member is a stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling (2015). Read More
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Windsor Illinois State Scholar
Windsor School District would like to congratulate their 2022 Illinois State Scholar. Illinois State Scholars are selected annually based on standardized test scores combined with sixth semester class rank. These exceptional students rank in approximately the top ten percent of graduates from Illinois high schools. Our Illinois State Scholar is Nevaeh Culp. Nevaeh is the son of Barbie Nehrt. Nevaeh plans to attend Lake Land college and major in English. He then plans to transfer to the University of Iowa. Nevaeh has been part of Art Club, History Club, Spanish Club and a member of the Scholastic Bowl Team.