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Mobile Food Pantry in Windsor

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•March 23, 2022•

The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will be having a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. Line up not allowed before 3:30 pm. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Sign up by Thursday, April 7 by calling 217-774-9546 during business hours only of Monday-Friday 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to household size on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.

Recent Obituaries: Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

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Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in the Moultrie County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Memorials are suggested to the family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family request casual attire for the services.
Mr. Huckstep was born November 15, 1949 at Decatur, Illinois, the son of George and Faye Brown Huckstep. Huck had been a brakeman for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad and was a truck driver for 25 years for several trucking companies, most recently working for Wildman Trucking. He was a member and was Commander of the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Huck was a Vietnam Marine Corps veteran.  Huck married Bernita McMahan on November 13, 1971.
Survivors include his companion Cheryl Wheeler and her two sons Ben and Rhett of Sullivan; his former wife Bernita of Sullivan; daughter Staci Huckstep of Sullivan; grandchildren Tyler Young (Jordyn) of Greenville, Illinois and Megan Huckstep (Steven Donaldson) of Sullivan; great grandson Boston Donaldson; brothers George Huckstep and Bill Huckstep, both of Decatur; sister Linda Huckstep of Decatur; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Butch Davis who is like a brother to Huck and good friend Edna Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Edna Huckstep, several brothers and sisters,  and a nephew Sean Brightman.

Menu 3-16-2022

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

March 21 - Chicken Pot Pie, Nantucket vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Biscuit, Hot Fruit Compote
March 22 - Taco Salad w/ Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Sugar Free Pudding
March 23 - Country Fried Chicken w/White Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Scandinavian Veggies, Pineapple, Whole Grain Bread
March 24 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Salad, Roll
March 25 - Pangasius Fish Sandwich w/condiment, Pinto Beans with Bacon, California Blend, Tangy Cole Slaw

SES Family Reading Night 2022

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Mystery Readers
Another activity during Family Reading Night was mystery readers. The mystery readers were the principal of Sullivan Elementary School Leslie Guyot and retired teacher Eudora Drollinger. Pictured is Eudora Drollinger reading to students.

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I-Spy Buckets
One of the activities during Sullivan Elementary School’s Family Reading Night was I-Spy buckets. Pictured are Archer McPheeters and Whitley Davis finding items in the sand.

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Let’s Get Tropical
Sullivan Elementary School held Family Reading Night on Wednesday, March 9. The theme was “Let’s Get Tropical.” Pictured is Charlie Moffett working on a flower lei.

C.E.F.S. Offers Scholarships

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•March 16 2022•

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois Institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations.
Listed below are the Income Eligibility Guidelines at 200% Poverty level:
Family Size 30 Day
1 $2,265 2 $3,052 Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio Attends Competition

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•March 16 2022•

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From left to right: Gabrielle Carpenter, Avery Florey, Elizabeth Owens, Adalee Foster, Lillian Hood, Lyla Wright, Sarina Voegel and Synthea Doss. Members of the Lyrical Dance ‘Flashlight’ who earned Convention Scholarships to Dance Direct.

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended their second competition of the year February 24-27 in St. Charles, Missouri. The team had dancers in numbers in many different sessions at the Talent on Parade Dance Competition.
Members of the Sullivan Competition Team are: Pearl Akins, Natlia Beals, Everlie Bragg, Gabrielle Carpenter, Addisyn Carter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Sophie Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Mara Inman, Gianna Kreiger, Emma Lawrence, Mia Lovett, Elizabeth Owens, Addie Patterson, Avery Patterson, Aubrie Payne, Abigail Plank, Elizabeth Plank, Sadie Richardson, Macie Rodgers, Avery Smith, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle, and Lyla Wright. Read More

LLC Historic Reduction in Tuition

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•March 16 2022•
Lake Land College is taking a historic step in support of its students and the community by reducing tuition for next year and making college more affordable than ever during a time of rapidly expanding inflation.
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees is expected to set in-district tuition at $100 per credit hour, down from $110.50, during the regular meeting on Monday, March 14 at 6 p.m. The new tuition rate, which represents a near 10% reduction, will go into effect for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 terms. Fees will stay the same. Read More

Sarah Bush Lincoln Invests in Lake Land College Nursing Programs

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Sarah Bush Lincoln’s investment will fund scholarships to assist Lake Land College Associate Degree Nurse or Practical Nursing students. Pictured are Lake Land College Division Chair Allied Health/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler, Sarah Bush Lincoln President & CEO Jerry Esker, Lake Land College President Josh Bullock, LPN to ADN Nursing student Taneesha Waggoner, Nursing student Serenity Parrent and Lake Land College Nursing Instructor/Director of Nursing Programs Cheryl Beam.

•March 16 2022•
Sarah Bush Lincoln is investing in the workforce of the future through financial support of Lake Land College Nursing programs with generous scholarships and new training opportunities.
“We are extremely grateful to Sarah Bush Lincoln for its generous support and commitment to our students. The scholarships will make the path to a nursing career possible for many students as well as support those who are engaged in the rigorous program,” Division Chair Allied Health/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler said. “Both of our organizations are dedicated to providing excellent service and support to prepare our Lake Land College students for rewarding careers in healthcare.” Read More