We Shouldn’t Hide Mental Illness

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•September 6, 2023• by Sarah Hudson Pierce columnist Rick Warren, best selling author of The Purpose Driven Life, said, “we shouldn’t hide mental illness.” His youngest son, Matthew, a mental illness victim, committed suicide in 2013, having battled mental illness for years.   When Rick shared his tragedy, he said he received more than 10,000 letters of sympathy. Sharing our pain lifts the load making our loss more tolerable. I would like to talk about some of the benefits of writing. Dr. Molly Harrower Gaines, psychiatrist and author of Therapy in Poetry wrote “Long before there were therapists there were poets … Read More

Pray Tell, Please Explain: What the Heck is a Petard?

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•September 6, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer It’s fun — and sometimes surprising — to learn the literal meanings of everyday phrases you use. At least it is for Bill Murray and me. Bill, of Palatine, is a very funny guy who spent 40 years on the other side of the camera in the world of television and who writes mini-books for family and friends with such titles as “News of the Whirled,” “New and Improved,” which is his take on advertising for unlikely products, and “Bolognia — An Official Archive,” his exploration of the nation of Bolognia, … Read More

Remember When? 9-6-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan Preschool students spent time completing projects for the Moultrie-Douglas Cooperative Extension Service and the Sullivan Preschool 4-H Fair. Students displayed projects including volcanoes, silly putty, puppets, candles, a radio, frozen yoguert, cookies and a diary. After Extension unit assistants finished judging projects, an award ceremony was held and each student received a ribbon and t-shirt.  … Read More

ISBE Nominations

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•September 6, 2023• The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards, the program that recognizes outstanding teachers, administrators, school personnel, and volunteers. These awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Illinois’ public and nonpublic preK-12 schools.   Any person or organization may submit nominations for outstanding school personnel in their lives. Nominees complete an application after they have been nominated. Candidates also can apply directly for an award without being nominated. Applications opened today and are due by Oct. 15 to … Read More

Quarter Auction

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•September 6, 2023• The monthly quarter auction will be held on Wednesday, September 13 at the Sullivan American Legion. This months charity is the Sullivan Show Choir. Food will be available for purchase in the parking lot from Highway Heartburn. Doors open at 6 pm and quarter auction starts at 6:30 pm. … Read More

Concerts

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•September 6, 2023• James and Laura Rainey will be in concert on Saturday, September 9 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be finger food fellowship. A love offering will be collected. ••• Echoes of Grace will be performing at Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sept 10th at 6:00 p.m. This concert is open to the public and a love offering will be taken. … Read More

Anglers Tribute to Veterans 

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•September 6, 2023• The Anglers Tribute to Veterans is now accepting nominations of veterans for an all exclusive day fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville as well as dinner and drinks at the VFW in Sullivan. The event will be held on November 3 and 4 for 24 veterans. To enter a veteran the pdf form can be found on the Anglers Tribute to Veterans Facebook page or by contacting Travis Hughes at travishughes217@gmail.com or April at Chip’s Marine 217-728-2610. Entries may be mailed to Chip’s Marine at 1068 CR 1025 N, Sullivan, IL 61951 or being dropped off at Chip’s … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Roger Edwards

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Roger Edwards Roger Llyn Edwards, 79, of Sullivan, passed away 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays, with Military Rites by the Windsor American Legion Garrett-Baldrige Post #725. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Roger was born … Read More

State Looks to Curb Vehicle Theft with Grants to Police Task Forces

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•August 30, 2023• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol news Illinois jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement agencies from Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. “In 2022, a motor vehicle was stolen every single minute in the United States,” Giannoulias said Tuesday. “Unfortunately, in Illinois, we have not been immune to the … Read More