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Sullivan School District Enrollment is On the Rise

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•September 25, 2019•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress

Sullivan High School Student Council representatives presented homecoming plans to the Unit #300 board of education Sept. 9.
The theme for homecoming is Decades with Oct. 4 parade day and Oct 5 dance and coronation.
Superintendent Ted Walk reported total enrollment for the entire school district is up five percent. This year, the smallest classes are the sophomores and juniors and largest classes are the first and third grades.
“The school year is off and going well,” he said.
The Sullivan School Board held a budget hearing to discuss the FY 20 Tentative Budget. Superintendent Walk stated that the 2020 budget was very similar to the current budget. It was a balanced budget and there were small changes. He noted that the Title funds had increased slightly and allocated in different areas. After the hearing was closed, members voted and unanimously for the FY 20 budget. Read More

Local Pharmacy Plan Could $ave County

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•September 25, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

Moultie County employees may get a break on pharmacy co-pays if the county board approves changes to the existing pharmacy contract.
Cindi Reed, pharmacist and owner of Oakwood Apothecaries , presented a plan to the county board insurance committee that could take co-pays for maintenance generic medications to $5.00 if employees use Oakwood or Sullivan Pharmacy.
She explained under the existing Pharmacy Benefit Manager used as part of the county’s partially self funded health benefit program she discovered the county had lost $11,000 in her review of 223 claims. Read More

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academies

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•September 25, 2019•
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2020 admission.
Students should complete the application available online at shimkus.house.gov/services/academy and return it by Nov. 1, 2019 to the congressman’s Maryville district office. More information is available by calling (618) 288-7190.

Menu 9-25-2019

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, September 30 - Chef’s choice
Tuesday, October 1 - Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, Waldorf salad, crackers
Wednesday, October 2 - Beef stroganoff over noodles, peas, tangy cole slaw, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit compote
Thursday, October 3 - Chicken sandwich w/mayo packet, midori blend veggies, fresh fruit, bun, warm deep dish cobbler
Friday, October 4 - Liver and onions, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges

Remember When? 9-25-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Dr. Carl Erickson, retired Sullivan veterinarian, got to sit in his living room to watch his Kansas cousin in the Miss Teen USA pageant. Erickson’s cousin Melissa was second runner-up.
Sullivan school board members unanimously approved the design for the new elementary school as submitted by a Springfield architectural firm.  The 56,000 square foot building is roughly a cross shape with classrooms in each of the three wings and a skylight in the center.  The fourth asymmetrical wing would house a gym, offices, the cafeteria, a stage and other facilities.  The new structure will cost the district $5.1 million. Read More

Homecoming Chili Supper

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•September 25, 2019•

The annual Homecoming Chili Supper, sponsored by the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club is Friday, Oct. 4 at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.
This annual fund raising event’s proceeds go to the club’s Sullivan High School scholarship.
Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. and continues through 7:00 p.m. In addition to the chili supper SWCC will half hold a 50/50 Raffle.
The menu choices include: Chili or potato soup, hot dog, dessert and drink; chili or potato soup, dessert and drink; or hot dog dessert and drink.

Three Game Week for ALAH Volleyball Team

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•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team dropped three matches this past week.
The Knights fell to Arthur Okaw Christian (20-25, 25-20, 25-11) Monday night.
In the three sets, Alisha Frederick dished out 18 assists and had five digs, and Mackenzi Bowles hit nine kills and two digs.
Michaela Powell recorded 12 digs, and Abby Abercrombie and Charley Condill each had five.
Thursday (19th), ALAH lost to Cumberland in straight sets (25-9, 25-23).
Kaylee Yeakel recorded kills, and Condill added four kills and three digs. Read More

Obituaries 9-25-2019: Nancy Davis

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Nancy Davis

Nancy Caroline Davis, 80, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.
She was born February 18th, 1939 and was the youngest daughter of Boyd and Gladys Whitchurch. Shortly after graduating from Sullivan High School in 1957, Nancy married the “love of her life” Bob Davis and spent the next 30 years traveling to different Air Force assignments with him. Read More

Sullivan Volleyball Team Takes St. Anthony

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•September 25, 2019•

The Sullivan volleyball team competed in a Central Illinois Conference match, a nonconference match and in the Effingham St. Anthony Volleyball Invitational this past week.
Saturday at the Effingham St. Anthony Volleyball Invitational, Sullivan started the tournament with a three-set win (25-10, 10-25, 15-11) against host St. Anthony. Read More