Category Archives: News Briefs

Remember Whyen? 2-3-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

It won’t be on the Sullivan square anymore, but the Don “Brownie” Brown’s carpeting business will continue, incorporated into Atchison True Value Hardware. The 40 year old Barnes Floor Covering Business is being absorbed into Dick and Mimi Atchison’s hardware center at 1315 South Hamilton.
Sullivan High School Illinois State Scholars were announced. They were Phoebe Bowers, Brian Reedy, Brianne Bolin, Darleen Chapranda, Ericka Ozee, Amanda Klein and Jill Farris.
Bethany High School Illinois State Scholars were Teri Zimmer, Jamie Banning and Jon Ashley. Read More

Help Wanted: People of action with names to prove it

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•February 3, 20201•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

When you’re new to the U.S. presidency, you want to surround yourself with people of action.
That seems to be what President Joe Biden is doing.
No, I’m not foolishly wading into the murky waters of political advocacy. I merely noticed a pattern the other day when Antony Blinken was confirmed as secretary of state.
Take a look at the lineup of Biden’s confirmed cabinet members and others waiting to be confirmed and tell me you don’t see the same pattern: Yellen, Blinken, Rouse, Power, Burns and ... Fudge.
Yep, all verbs. Read More

Arthur Grade School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

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•February 3, 20201•
6th grade High Honors: Ally Abercrombie, Kody Burdick, Emeline Greathouse, Kaley Herschberger, Cameron McGill, Sophia Monts, Marcus Otto, Reece Oye, Leighton Poulos, Nicholas Rafferty.
6th grade Honors: McKenna Blaudow, Kylie Burke, Allen Collins, Adyson Cusick, Esmeralda Diaz, Hadden Fabert, Coye Grant, Shelbey Grimsley, Dustin Hodge, Nathan Rafferty, Maleyna Vanausdoll. Read More

New Date Planned for Motivation Webinar

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•February 3, 20201•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
U of I Extension

The webinar “Finding Your Get Up and Go” has been rescheduled for Monday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. Is it hard to get motivated sometimes? How do you stay motivated or find your “get up and go” when it may have already got up and went?? University of Illinois Extension Educator Cheri Burcham will be presenting this webinar through the videoconferencing platform Zoom. Attend this FREE webinar and find out why our motivation levels change and techniques to improve it. Those interested in attending must register online at https://go.illinois.edu/getupandgo Read More

ALAH High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll

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•February 3, 20201•
Freshmen High Honors: Emma Bailliez, Kendall Burdick, Marilyn-Jean Hill, Karlie Pickett, Claire Seal, Noah Shoemaker, Sydny Strong, Kaylee Thompson.
Freshmen Honor Roll: Brody Louden, Caty Lucas, Madison Schweighart, Nathan Tighe, Lucy Wilber, Evanger Wiley.
Sophomores High Honors: Lyle Adcock, Mason Allen, Molly Appleby, Matty Barnes, Isaiah Bates, Kaci Beachey, Logan Beckmier, Ava Binion, Hunter Carnahan, Victoria Carter, Charley Condill, Caleb Corum, Faeryn Davison, Parker Dick, Connor Edmonds, Emma Edwards, Kaden Feagin, Chloe Franklin, Alisha Frederick, Josie Hale, Alexis Helmuth, Wyatt Hilligoss, Braden Kauffman, Chance Lindstrom, Kylee Miller, Wanda Miller, Brady Moore, Kailee Otto, Landon Paul, Jordan Quertermous, Kaylee Schrock, Nolan Schrock, Austyn Scroggins, Clay Seal, Aaron Seegmiller, Ashley Seegmiller, Ally Stayton. Read More

Resiliency As We Age

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•February 3, 20201•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
U of I Extension

Resilience: the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. As much as resilience involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth. The good news is that resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed in anyone.
In past blog posts, I have mentioned many of the characteristics or traits that research has identified as most commonly found in resilient people, families and organizations. Self-confidence, humor, optimism, gratitude, purpose, and social connectedness are just a few attributes that are more commonly found in those who are considered resilient – but can also be nurtured and developed in anyone. Read More

Menu 2-3-2021

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Senior Peace Meal

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

February 8 - Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Wheat, Peaches
February 9 - Turkey Pot Roast with Baby Carrots and Celery, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Chunks
February 10 - Ham/Cabbage Combo, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Applesauce
February 11 - Baked Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Italian Green Beans w/, Tomatoes, Onions & Bacon, Texas Toast, Pears
February 12 - Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Corn, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Whole Grain Wheat Seasonal Dessert

Remember When? 1-27-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan School District announced an open house and dedication ceremony for the new elementary school to be held on Sunday, Feb 25. The school district plans on moving into the new facility March 5, less than a year from the beginning of construction. The $5,650,000 total cost included furniture, equipment, landscaping, site development, fees and all construction costs. Sullivan voters approved a $4 million building referendum in March 1994 to build a new 540 student elementary school. The school district added $1,650,000 of cash reserves to build the school. The school contains 24 regular classrooms and seven specialized classrooms.
Sullivan High School art students who are individual award winners are: April Grady, Ross Haverstock, Ryan Cobb, Amber Probus, Tim Sides and Laura Morrison. Sullivan High School art students who are group drawing award winners are: Kristy Roy, Sean Jenkins, Kris Gardner, Ross Haverstock, Ryan Cobb, Steve Green, Mason Isaacs, Amber Probus, Tammy Lambdin, April Weger, Robin Gautier, Jason Fleschner, Kurtis Tull, Neal Ozier and Daniel Lusk. Read More

Outdoor Winter Activities

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•January 27, 20201•
By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator,
U of I Extension

Feeling a little stir crazy? It’s time to bundle up the family and head outside!
Youth Development Educator Emily Schoenfelder has written this great article with ideas of things to do outside. She says that research shows that spending time in nature has huge benefits for both children and adults. Increased physical activity, decreased feelings of anxiety, improved family connectedness, and higher cognitive functioning are just a few of these.
So here a few fun ways to spend time outdoors this winter… Read More

Live Happy, Healthier, Wealthier Lives; Extension Can Help

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•January 27, 20201•
We’re never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand tips for living full, rich lives.
The free online webinars, taught by University of Illinois Extension educators, are extended at no cost to the public in collaboration with the Illinois Home and Community Education units throughout the state. One may register online at go.illinois.edu/2021HCElessons. If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please email Karla Belzer at kbelzer@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

The monthly webinars include: Read More