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Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents
Sparrows Unlimited volunteers gathered Saturday morning to wrap Christmas presents to hand out to families of the Lovington community later in the day.
Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents 2021
Windsor Students of the Month November 2021
Bailey Voris
Savannah Glen
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Windsor Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced the November Students of the Month, Bailey Voris and Savannah Glen.
Bailey Voris is the daughter of Ashley Voris and the late Jeremy Voris. She is in 8th grade and is involved in volleyball and softball. She would like to become a EMT when she graduates high school.
Savannah Glen is the daughter of Karisa Rhodes and Carlos Glen. She will be graduating early and attending Lake Land College next semester. Savannah will be studying Nursing and Business.
Menu 12-15-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 20 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Dec. 21 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Dec. 22 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Dec. 23 - Closed for Christmas Holiday
Dec. 24
Closed for Christmas Holiday
Applications Now Open For COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
•December 15, 2021•
Building on Illinois’ COVID-19 support response for Illinois renters and landlords, the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that applications are now open for the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment (ILRPP) program, which Governor Pritzker announced on October 27.
The reopening of ILRPP will provide an additional $297 million to renters and landlords in an effort to prevent evictions and keep families safe and secure while they regain their financial footing. It is the third major housing relief initiative in response to the pandemic in Illinois, with the state executing the nation’s best assistance program in 2020.
Applications will be accepted beginning today through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at illinoishousinghelp.org. IHDA will begin processing applications as they are submitted, and money from this round will begin to be distributed to approved Illinoisans before the end of the calendar year. The additional ILRPP funding is expected to assist more than 32,500 Illinois households. Read More
Shorter Isn’t Always Better (Just Like This Headline)
•December 15, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Contractions can be wonderful space- and timesavers.
They also can gum up the works.
You might tell the 14-year-old babysitter: “There’s a 12-pack of Coors Light in the fridge. Oh, and there’s 30 chicken and cheese taquitos in the freezer if you’re feeling peckish.”
Are you out of your mind?
There ARE 30 taquitos in the freezer.
The only thing that would save that sentence is if you were to say, “There’s a box of 30 taquitos from Costco in the freezer.” The “box” becomes the object in that case.
This is something that bugs Rich Parkinson, too. Read More
Remember When? 12-15-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan Elementary students Andrew Weger, Mandy Geiling, Mathew Burns and Stephanie Elzy took a stretch limo ride to get pizza as a reward for selling more that 35 items for a PTO fundraiser. Read More
Local Law Firm Raises $20,000 for Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
•December 8, 2021•
The law firm of Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP (BRE Law) is celebrating founding partner Jon Robinson’s Year of Jubilee, or fiftieth year practicing law, by raising and donating funds to support Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.
Says BRE Law partner Drew Hickey, “Jon sets the standard for integrity, hard work, and tenacity. All of us at the firm are enriched by his vast experience and brilliant legal mind.” The firm, along with many of Jon’s friends, colleagues, and former clients, chose to honor Robinson’s fiftieth year practicing law through a giving campaign for Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income persons, senior citizens, veterans, and active military personnel in 65 counties in Central and Southern Illinois. Read More
Santa in Bethany 2021
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Bethany Royalty and Santa Claus
Bethany royalty took a moment to pose with Santa when he came to Bethany on Saturday, December 5. From left to right: Junior Miss Bethany Raegan Russell, Little Miss Bethany Abby McQulling, Santa,Young Miss Bethany Bristol Wilderman and Miss Bethany Calista Clark.
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Santa Hug
Brinley Burns hugs Santa Clause at the Depot in Bethany.
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Santa at the Depot
Santa Claus visited the Depot in the Bethany last Saturday. The event was moved inside due to weather. Pictured are Abel and Slade Ellis.
Illinois State Scholars
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Okaw Valley High School Illinois State Scholars
This year’s scholars are Evelyn Ashley, Savannah Hagerman and Mikhayla Ward.
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ALAH Illinois State Scholars
This year’s scholars are Jace Green, Sarah Rafferty, Reggie Edmonds, Max Allen, Delaney Gillis, and Jacob Duzan.
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Sullivan High School Illinois State Scholars
This year’s scholars are Skyla Palmer, Clayton Schmohe, Aaron Stutzman and Alyssa Thompson.
Lake Land College Offering a Second-Chance Presidential Scholarship Opportunity
•December 8, 2021•
Lake Land College recently announced it will reopen the Presidential Scholarship opportunity to qualifying 2021 high school graduates who did not enroll at Lake Land in Fall 2021.
The Presidential Scholarship is available to eligible in-district high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to two consecutive academic years and is available to graduates who enroll in Lake Land College in the fall following high school graduation.
With this initiative, Class of 2021 Presidential Scholars who did not enroll in college or attended another college this fall now have a second opportunity to take advantage of the scholarship to continue their education at Lake Land beginning in January. This is a one-time opportunity and will only be available for the Spring 2022 semester. Read More