Isaac Hill’s Mission for Jefferson
•December 18, 2024•
by Janet Roney
I’ve read a lot of books about Illinois, but none mention Isaac Hill’s expedition for President Thomas Jefferson to explore the interior of Illinois along the third principal meridian. When I found Hill’s 1811 hand-drawn map reproduced in the reprint of the Montgomery and Bond County History, I gained new insight into the history of the Kaskaskia River Valley.
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The Windsor Schools have released a short calendar of important dates for their students in the next few months.
December 20th: 2pm early dismissal
December 23rd through January 3rd: No school (Winter Break)
January 6th: School resumes
January 20th: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. day
February 7th: Noon dismissal
February 17th: No school, President’s day
Senior Peace Meal
For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770
The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.
Dec. 23 - Breakfast Casserole, Paco Blend Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit
Dec. 24 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Dec. 25 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Dec. 26 - CHEF’S CHOICE REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED
Dec. 27 - Meatloaf, German Potato Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Bread or Roll
The holiday season can bring unique safety challenges for families with young children and pets
•December 18, 2024•
by Angela Hogan
Christmas decorations, bustling activities, and holiday treats help make the holidays special. However, they can also create a variety of unrecognized hazards. If you house or plan to host small children or pets for the holidays, the MCHD recommends the following precautions to help keep the holidays merry and bright for everyone.
Tree Safety
Anchor Your Tree: Christmas trees can be a tipping hazard. Secure your tree to the wall or use a heavy, stable stand to prevent it from toppling if a child pulls or leans on it.
Read MoreThe Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is hosting a safety workshop series at 3 locations across the state in January for anyone seeking 10HR OSHA, Flagger, and/or CPR certification. Training will be provided by ILICA member Grey & Associates.
The 2-day workshops include a full day and a half of 10HR OSHA certification training, followed by a half day of either flagger or CPR certification training. Attendees may register for any certification individually or receive a maximum of two (2) certifications per workshop. Member and non-member rates apply. No prerequisites required. The first days of training run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the second days run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with lunch provided both days. Workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations throughout January:
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Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture.
Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign.
Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home.
Read More•December 11, 2024•
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their November Students of the Month, Logan Corrie and Dayton Montgomery. Logan is the son of Kevin and Valerie Corrie. He is currently a sophomore and is involved in Basketball, Golf, Student Council, NHS, and Scholastic Bowl. His future career is undecided.
Dayton is the son of Dustin and Robin Montgomery. He is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in Basketball. In his spare time, he likes to play video games with his Dad.
•December 11, 2024•
All of the following dates are Christmas celebrations the Sullivan First United Methodist Church will be hosting up until Christmas.
Friday, December 13th: UWF Bake sale
Saturday, December 14th: Breakfast in Bethlehem
Saturday and Sunday December 14th and 15th: UWF Nativity displays
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The cast and crew of Elf the Musical at The Little Theatre had a chance to meet Comet the reindeer on our first morning of rehearsal. Grab your tickets to Elf, running December 13-22. Multiple performances are already sold out, and make a donation to their $90,000 matching fund before the year end. Call 217-728-7375 or online at www.thelittletheatre.org.
•December 11, 2024•
Submitted by Kate Lacy
Metro Communications is expanding its Sullivan operations to accommodate growing demand for high-speed residential and commercial fiber-optic internet services.
The company is constructing a new 25,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its current headquarters at 8 South Washington Street. This expansion will create additional space for support staff and further strengthen Metro Communications’ flagship brand, CONXXUS. As a leading provider of fiber-optic internet in central Illinois, CONXXUS continues to extend its network footprint throughout the Midwest. The project officially commenced on December 2, 2024, with the removal of several structures to make way for the new building.
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