Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Roundup

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•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

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•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

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•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

Outdoor Winter Activities

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•January 27, 20201• By Cheri Burcham Extension Educator, U of I Extension Feeling a little stir crazy? It’s time to bundle up the family and head outside! Youth Development Educator Emily Schoenfelder has written this great article with ideas of things to do outside. She says that research shows that spending time in nature has huge benefits for both children and adults. Increased physical activity, decreased feelings of anxiety, improved family connectedness, and higher cognitive functioning are just a few of these. So here a few fun ways to spend time outdoors this winter… … Read More

Live Happy, Healthier, Wealthier Lives; Extension Can Help

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•January 27, 20201• We’re never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand tips for living full, rich lives. The free online webinars, taught by University of Illinois Extension educators, are extended at no cost to the public in collaboration with the Illinois Home and Community Education units throughout the state. One may register online at go.illinois.edu/2021HCElessons. If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, … Read More

D.C. Glossary A Capital Idea

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•January 27, 20201• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Welcome to my D.C. glossary that, come to think of it, would have been more helpful a week ago. • “Capitol,” with a capital C, is the building in which the legislative branch conducts its business. That goes for the building where the federal legislative branch does its thing in Washington, D.C., as well as where the General Assembly does its thing in Springfield. Collectively, statehouses are referred to as (lowercase) capitols. The Capitol — in most cases domed — sits in capital (lowercase, and a instead of o) cities. • … Read More

NAMI Family to Family Class

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•January 27, 20201• NAMI is offering a free eight-session peer education program for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The program will be taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. The program is open to adults and those 14-17 when attending as a participant and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sessions will be held Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. from February 2-March 23 (March 30 if needed). The number of participants for the program will be limited to 10-12. A meeting place in the … Read More

Elizabeth Houser Honored by COUNTRY Financial

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•January 27, 20201• COUNTRY Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan has earned a position on the insurance groups distinguished All American team. Houser is among a select group of top COUNTRY Financial agency managers and financial representatives who qualified for the award. COUNTRY Financial has more than 2,000 agency managers and financial representatives in 17 states. Houser is ranked 145 out of the top 200 agents as of 12/31/2020. … Read More

Teachers Receive Grants from Illinois Retired Teachers Assn.

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•January 27, 20201• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Teachers from Lovington and Okaw Valley have received grants from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. The Association had 247 applications in 2020, and these projects were two of the recipients. Jennifer Hostetler, a third-grade teacher at Lovington Grade, was one of two recipients from this area. She will use the $250 grant she received to purchase coding robotics Dash and Dot. According to Hostetler, Dash is the most powerful robot companion that kids can use to apply and extend their coding knowledge. Packed with sensors and capabilities, kids may program the robot … Read More