Education for the Classroom
•February 3, 20201• Children of all ages need positive reinforcement and role models who can successfully demonstrate and support healthy mental, physical, and social behaviors. Happy Healthy Providers, an upcoming five-part online series offered by University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed and family life educators, provides K-12 teachers and childcare professionals an opportunity for continuing education while learning how to help children build those healthy habits. “School communities will gain fresh ideas and tips for working with families and students in their everyday interactions, whether online or in person,” says Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Illinois Extension family life educator. … Read More
Obituaries 2-3-2021: Joyce Artis
Joyce Artis Joyce Marie Spencer Artis, 91, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Monday January 25, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Joyce Marie Spencer was born at her parents’ farm home in Sullivan, the daughter of Herman and Julia (Welch) Spencer. She grew up on that farm south of Sullivan and lived there until she was in high school. While in high school, she lived in town and worked at a grocery store owned by her family’s best friends, Jake and Dora Marble. … Read More
Menu 2-3-2021
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 February 8 – Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Wheat, Peaches February 9 – Turkey Pot Roast with Baby Carrots and Celery, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Chunks February 10 – Ham/Cabbage Combo, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Applesauce February 11 – Baked Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Italian Green Beans w/, Tomatoes, Onions & Bacon, Texas Toast, Pears February 12 – Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Corn, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Whole Grain Wheat Seasonal Dessert … Read More
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LLC Fall 2020 Graduates
•January 27, 20201• Lake Land College has announced their Fall 2020 graduates. Graduates from our area are: Arthur: Colten Melton-Associate in Applied Science – paraprofessional educator. Bethany: Hayley Carlson, certificate-management; Emilee Elder, certificate-cosmetology; Elizabeth Herbord – Associate in Arts-political science; Justin Norris, Associate in Arts – pre-nursing and Associate in Liberal Studies; Race Underwood, Associate in Applied Science-IT-programming. Sullivan: Madison Dane, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nurse; Tanya Hendrix, certificate – management and certificate – accounting; Dylan Holt, Associate in Science-Conservation/Pre-Wildlife; Caitlin Howard, Associate in Arts-Psychology; Robert Russell, certificate -Computer Technician; Zach Sowers, Associate in Science-Environmental Science; Spencer Tinder, Associate … Read More
Remember When? 1-27-2021
25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan School District announced an open house and dedication ceremony for the new elementary school to be held on Sunday, Feb 25. The school district plans on moving into the new facility March 5, less than a year from the beginning of construction. The $5,650,000 total cost included furniture, equipment, landscaping, site development, fees and all construction costs. Sullivan voters approved a $4 million building referendum in March 1994 to build a new 540 student elementary school. The school district added $1,650,000 of cash reserves to build the school. The school contains 24 regular … Read More
Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Roundup
•January 27, 20201• Project H.E.L.P. And the Windsor School District will offer free developmental screenings on Thursday, February 11 at Windsor Christian Church, 1100 Broadway in Windsor. These screenings provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge. For an appointment, call Windsor Elementary School at 459-2447. … Read More
Sports Spectator Rules: Suggestions For Spectators Attending Sporting Events
•January 27, 20201• by Jason Brown NP Sports With the possibility of high school spring sports starting soon comes the possibility of high school sport spectators. But what are the minimum requirements according to the guidance issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)? Here are a few of the suggestion for spectators attending spring sporting events. For contact tracing purposes, sports organizers or venues should maintain a log of all spectators and non-participant visitors in attendance and schools or coaches should maintain … Read More
Sullivan City Council Hears Needs and Options Review for City Building
•January 27, 20201• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council heard a needs and options review for the city building from Colton Davis of Utz and Associates during their meeting Monday evening. The firm was contacted in November by City Administrator Dan Flannell to do an inspection of the city building. Davis said the air quality issues with the building were evident to them when they entered the building for the inspection and that the existing HVAC system is not enough to handle the amount of water intrusion coming into the basement. “In the basement the existing brick … Read More