Mobile Food Pantry

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•May 19, 2021• The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will be having a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 16 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. To sign up call 217-855-5616 during business hours of 8 am … Read More

Sullivan High School Holds Outdoor Commencement Ceremony

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•May 19, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Sullivan High School held their 143rd Annual Commencement Ceremony Sunday on the football field. The class of 2021 was made up of 70 members. Chase McClure, Senior Class President, gave the introduction. “We are about to step into the real world, thanks to our parents and the Sullivan staff. We couldn’t be more prepared,” he said. High School Principal Daniel Allen then recognized those who had reached the rank of Eagle Scout and those who are enlisting in the military. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is Ryan Bailey. Those enlisting in … Read More

Menu 5-19-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 24 – Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Tomatoes & Zucchini, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruit Juice May 25 – Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Biscuit, Mandarin Oranges May 26 – Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Lima beans, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce May 27 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Midori Blend Veggies, Whole Grain Wheat, Sunshine Salad May 28 – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Creamy Broccoli Soup Peaches, Crackers & Bun, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie … Read More

Recent Obituaries: John Booker

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John Booker John D. Booker, 86, of Lovington passed away 9:59 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home in Lovington. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Keller Cemetery, Lovington. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Experimental Aircraft Association. John was born September 10, 1934, in Sullivan; the son of Virgil and Stella May (Hughes) Booker. He married Joyce A. (Harlin) Morgan on September 8, 1978 in Sullivan; she preceded him in death on October 1, 2010. John served in the United States Navy. He … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•May 12, 2021• Girls’ Track and Field The Sullivan girls’ track and field team competed in two meets this past week. The Redskins won a quadrangular at Cumberland and took first place in a Central Illinois Conference quadrangular. “It was a great first meet for both boys and girls,” said Sullivan track and field coach Kali Taylor. “On the girls side, I have a lot of sophomores that hadn’t participated in a high school track meet yet, and they were very nervous, but performed very well. Overall, it was a great team effort to open the season!” … Read More

Menu 5-12-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 17 – Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Fruit Bar May 18 – Stuffed Chicken Breast, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears May 19 – Ham and Beans, Pickled Beets, Cornbread, Peaches May 20 – Turkey Tetrazzini, Sweet Cinnamon Carrots, Italian Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Pineapple Slices May 21 – Focaccia Chicken, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Corn, Texas Toast, Fresh Fruit … Read More

SHS Mirror Images To Screen ENOUGH

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•May 12, 2021• Have you ever wondered if you are ENOUGH? Are you good ENOUGH? Smart ENOUGH? Just plain old ENOUGH? The characters in ENOUGH, this year’s original production by Mirror Images, ponder these questions in the group’s movie which will be shown May 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. in the high school Commons. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from cast members, in the high school office, or at the door. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended as seating is limited due to COVID protocols. Written, filmed, and edited by members of Mirror Images, Sullivan High School’s … Read More