Safeguard your well-being and enjoy a more peaceful holiday season
•December 11, 2024•
by Angela Hogan
Christmas holidays often promise warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. High expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures can create a season of exhaustion.
Why Are the Holidays Stressful?
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by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Redskins’ basketball team started the season with a 54-40 win over St. Teresa. That was followed by a close loss to Windsor/Stew-Stras by the score of 53-60. The team was back in action last Friday and Saturday against Armstrong and Paris, respectively. They lost to Armstrong (58-78) before evening their record against Paris (63-49).
Cam Watkins returns as a threat from not only behind the arc but from mid-range as well. He had 16 points against WSS, second highest on the team in scoring that game behind Mitchell Hooten. Watkins would also be the second highest scorer against Armstrong with 12 points, all three pointers. James Feldkamp led the team that game with 15 points, including three three’s. It was against Paris that Watkins had a breakout performance. He would score 35 of the teams 63 points. He drained three three’s while going 10 for 12 at the charity stripe.
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by E. Scott England
Last Thursday, the Lady Redskins traveled to Mattoon riding their five game winning streak. After extending that to six against the Green Wave, they then traveled to Paris for a Saturday matchup where they experienced their first defeat of the season.
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The Village of Bethany has truly kicked into full gear for Christmas time, announcing the return of the Christmas lights contest, including some placement prizes for competitors. All light displays and fixtures must be ready from December 9th to December 25th, as judges will go around from dusk until 9pm for proper judging. This years prizes are:
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Karen Sampson
Karen L. Sampson, 80, of Sullivan passed away at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday December 4, 2024 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
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Betty Lambdin
Betty Jean Coventry Lambdin, 97, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
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Evan Dickens
Evan Dickens, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:58 a.m. Friday December 6, 2024 in his residence.
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The Lady Redskins improved to 6-0 on the season and maintained their number 14 ranking in Class 2A with a 51-27 over the Lady Knights. Sullivan’s Brittin Boyer went off for 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Sullivan boys’ basketball faced Jerseyville and nearly pulled off the upset in Reederbowl 1. Brothers Stote and Chester Reeder faced off as coaches in the 49-47 battle.
Despite Dylan Park dropping in18 points and Peyton Hagerman chipping in 15, the Okaw Valley Timberwolves fell to Sullivan 50-44. Nick Frerichs led Sullivan with 17.
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Last Friday was pick-up day for the 13th annual hand dipped chocolate fundraiser for the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Friends of the Moultrie County Food Pantry sent out order forms to past fundraiser customers and made extra forms available for new customers and the Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in Tuscola donated 20% of sales from those orders. The candy was delivered to Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts and More in Sullivan so those who ordered could come pick up their sweet treats.
•December 11, 2024•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held its regularly scheduled December meeting this past Monday. Both Zachary Hughes and Joshue Green were absent. There were far fewer guests than the previous month as well as no volunteers to talk during the citizen non-agenda items.
The evening got started with updates from the Spanish Club. They have been quite busy collecting nonperishable items for families in need. The club then partnered with the organization Baby Talk to help get the collected items distributed to around five families. Club members also made cookies to deliver to various organizations around town as well as sing Christmas carols in Spanish.
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