Managing concerns about falls

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Catholic Charities offering class •April 16, 2025• Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions … Read More

On the catwalk

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On April 14th, local SHS students and community members volunteered to walk the runway at a fashion show held at the Mid Illinois Senior Center, with all clothing provided by the Sullivan Thrift Store. Proceeds from Thrift Store purchases support the Senior Center. Pictured is SHS student Joleigh Tipsword in a lovely sweater/skirt ensemble. … Read More

Rural Gas Customers

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•April 16, 2025• The City of Sullivan Gas Department starting going house to house to ensure that all gas meters are functioning properly on April 10. During this time, crews may also be painting your meter if needed to prevent rust. … Read More

Windsor FFA Spring plant sale

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•April 16, 2025• Beginning April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and weekdays thereafter from noon to 4:30 p.m., Windsor’s FFA students will have their Spring plant sale. On offer are the following:  4-packs of annuals: red and white impatiens, scarlet coleus, marigolds (fireball), petunias (flag mix, red, and purple), geraniums (fuchsia, red, and salmon). … Read More

City council approves construction projects

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•April 16, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council heard some updates on a variety of projects and the city’s response to recent damage to power lines in a brief meeting Monday night.  During the public comment portion at the beginning of the meeting, the council heard a complaint about a deteriorated property. Mayor Mike Mossman said the city has had a hard time finding the property owner after the property had been sold.   … Read More

Remembering who we are…………54

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Ten Thousand Hands of Snow •April 16, 2025• by Janet Roney I spent a lot of time with chickens when I was a little girl. Feeding them and gathering eggs was my daily family chore and 4-H project. I had names for them. They were among my best friends. I learned a lot about human nature from chickens. I observed the pecking order firsthand, which most species, including humans, seem to have. Greed is another. I remember a chicken will duck its head and run when it catches a juicy grasshopper. Soon, the whole chicken yard is chasing it, whether … Read More

Sparrows Unlimited bike giveaway

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•April 16, 2025• Last Friday, Sparrows Unlimited of Lovington held its annual bike giveaway, donating bicycles to the children of Lovington during the “Lunch on the Lawn” event at the elementary school. Bike winners were Micah Burket, Aleena Ingram, Emry Hall, Adalynn Jackson, Abigail Franklin, Leland Willoughby, Atlis Diener, Kayla Barton, Alex Plank, and Kennedy Ashenfelter. … Read More