Local Sullivan student to perform in ‘Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville’ streaming on Amazon Music and Prime Video

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Christmas at Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee. December 3, 2024. Photo by Matt Willoughby

•December 11, 2024•

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Belmont University’s Triniti Preyer will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.”

Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. This year marks the first time the event has been available on a global streaming platform. A showcase of Belmont’s musical talent through an array of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites, this tremendous opportunity exemplifies the enduring value of a Belmont education.

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Remembering Who We Are……….38

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A Secret Mission

•December 11, 2024•

by Janet Roney

“Big Spring smoky hill Camp winter 1810” … “Plat 1-2-3-4 to Jefferson” … “old house 4 mens bones French guns” … “Johns Mary buryed Rok” … “watch trader Vandla 4 British 7 savage”…

These and other cryptic notes fill an 1811 map and report I found while doing a little “light reading” during a January snowstorm about 25 years ago. The book was the 1976 reprint of the History of Bond and Montgomery Counties, Illinois that I found in our Historical Society library. This book changed my life! (Yes, I do have a life! I just find searching for old trails fun, and I have a patient, helpful husband.)

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Master Gardener training

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For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to grow.

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Through their eyes contest

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•December 11, 2024•

The Holocaust Education Center is hosting a student competition for 5th to 12th grade students interested in writing, painting or film with an interest in history. In this competition, students will get to show their creativity by learning about a Holocaust victim, resister, rescuer or liberator, through their eyes. Best in show pieces receive $50 student and teacher prize.  All submissions and additional information can be found at www.cujf.org/hec. All submissions must be made by January 17th, 2025.

Reducing Christmas holiday stress

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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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Christmas light contest

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•December 11, 2024•

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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A Look Back…12-11-2024

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2014

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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Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup

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•December 4, 2024•

The holiday season doubles as cookie season. Indeed, there’s no shortage of baking opportunities in December. Various cookies make the rounds, and if you are tasked with bringing cookies to a function, you might be interested in something a little different.

“Santa’s Whiskers” likely get their name from the coconut on these cookies, which resemble Santa’s beard. Maraschino cherries add some jolly red to the cookies as well, making them perfect for Christmas. Try this recipe from “Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy” (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes.

Santa’s Whiskers

20 to 24 cookies

11⁄2 cups confectioner’s sugar

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Psi Otes gather for Friendsgiving

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•December 4, 2024•

Three Illinois Psi Iota Xi chapters met for their Friendsgiving at Yoder’s in Arthur. The chapters are from Armstong, Bethany, and St. Joseph. They had a wonderful fellowship and discussed fundraising ideas. 

Psi Iota Xi sorority was founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana and is made up of women over the age of 18. Today there are over 2,000 members in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. The sororities’ main fundraising efforts centers around speech and hearing, art, literature, and music. Each chapter of Psi Iota Xi gives generously to many charitable organizations in their communities.  

If you would like any information about our chapter in Bethany, please contact any of our Psi Otes.