IHSA Meets Virtually with IDPH, Deputy Governor
•January 13, 20201• By Jason Brown NP Sports As Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sports remain paused and low risk sports may not begin until the state returns to Phase 4 in the All Sports Policy, the IHSA Board of Directors met Jan. 6 and has scheduled to meet again Jan. 13 to figure out whether winter and spring sports can begin. “Our Board of Directors is going to have difficult decisions to make regarding the seasons for medium and high-risk sports very soon,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “With no specific IDPH timeline or statistical benchmarks established for … Read More
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan Introduces “Hugging Booth”
•January 13, 20201• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan, Supportive Living, has had to get creative during COVID-19. Many things have had to be modified for safety and not only has the staff come up with new ideas, the families have been creative as well, specifically one family that has made it possible for tenants to actually “hug” their loved one. The Welsh family generously gifted Courtyard Estates of Sullivan with a “hugging booth.” They came up with the idea, along with the materials and the construction of the whole booth. It sits against an outer door that gives families safe entrance … Read More
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Menu 1-13-2021
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Jan. 18 – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar Jan. 19 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail Jan. 20 – Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler Jan. 21 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin Jan. 22 – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges … Read More
Obituaries 1-6-2021: Cynthia Tull
Cynthia Tull Cynthia D. Tull, 66, of Shelbyville passed away at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. … Read More
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Obituaries 1-6-2021: Allen “Lee” Slater
Allen “Lee” Slater Allen “Lee” Slater, 90, of Windsor passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home. Lee was born August 23, 1930, in Pana, the son of John and Mildred Slater. Lee grew up in Windsor, graduating from Windsor High School in 1948; he was a star basketball player. After graduation, Lee attended Millikin University before marrying Elizabeth Kays, his high school sweetheart, in 1949. Lee joined the family business, Windsor Supply Co., where he worked building and remodeling homes. He built many homes in and around the Windsor area, including the Slater Subdivision. Lee retired … Read More
Remember When? 1-6-2021
25 Years Ago This Week City employees were given a flat $750 annual raise by the Sullivan City Council. The commissioners were authorized to give the department superintendents any additional increase over the $750 if they deemed it appropriate. Sullivan’s new elementary school was just short of completion, Sullivan School Superintendent Rich Voltz told the school board. The new school would be ready in February if it weren’t for the fact that the gym floor isn’t complete. Sullivan Middle School Principal Nancy Schaljo accepted a donation from Ray Loy of Jerry’s IGA and Tony Kenworthy of the Central State Coca … Read More