•July 25, 2019•
The Sullivan City Council will have a special meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 at the First United Methodist Church.
Purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action, if any, on the manner of distribution of the assets of the Winifred Titus-Sentel Trust, including farm real estate and Titus Manor property.
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Blue Dolphin Makes Wisconsin Cut
Photo by Jamie Crosier
Blue Dolphin Makes Wisconsin Cut
The Sullivan Blue Dolphin swim team competed at the Senior Championship meet in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Pictured) Gabrielle Spain of Shelbyville represented the Sullivan Blue Dolphins at the 2019 Senior Championship. The Senior Championship meet is an open competition for swimmers aged 15 and older. Spain qualified in the 200 Butterfly. Head Coach Jason Drury noted, “Many people do not realize swimming is not a division sport, it is all in for the whole state. Spain making the cut is a representation of the effort and hard work she consistently does.”
Moultrie Co. Awarded Federal Funds Under the Emergency Food And Shelter National Program
•July 24, 2019•
Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. Read More
Teamwork is Key to Blue Dolphin Food Drive’s Success
Photo by Mike Brothers
Blue Dolphin swimmers, coaches, supporters and community leaders gathered at the Sullivan Civic Center to distribute thousands of cans of food to the local food pantry.
•July 24, 2019•
By Trout Flipper
for the News Progress
It takes teamwork to win and Sullivan Blue Dolphins coach Jason Drury extends that philosophy from competing in the pool to helping the community.
That is what led to the collection of a record breaking 3,612 cans of food for their annual donation to the Moultrie County Food Pantry and other area food banks.
Swimmers, coaches, parents and civic leaders were invited to distribute the food from the Sullivan Civic Center on July 12.
For more than a decade the Sullivan Blue Dolphins have been holding an annual food drive for the local food bank.
Head coach Drury believes in the team giving back to the community who supports them and also teaches the swimmers more then just swimming. Read More
Sullivan High School Spanish Academy
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It was a busy week for SHS AP Spanish students as they exposed K-8th grade students to Spanish culture in July.
•July 24, 2019•
Over two weeks in July, Señora King and the SHS AP Spanish class of 2020 held four one-week sessions teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school students from the area.
Using activities, games and crafts, the AP students and Señora King taught a number of Spanish and cultural topics.
Students of Spanish Academy were split into four sessions based on grade level, K-first, second and third, fourth and fifth, and and sixth through eighth. Read More
Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Dedicates Walk of Honor During 100th Birthday Celebration
•July 24, 2019•
Photo By R.R. Best
After the ceremony Ron Sims takes a photo of commemorative bricks in the Memorial Walk of Honor.
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
The Memorial boulder identifies the Walk of Honor commemorating the 100th birthday of Post 68.
Photo by R.R. Best
The Walk of Honor was no walk in the park for Melanie Byers, Mike Daily, Tim Coy and Mark Conlin. They were still working on the walk at 1:00 a.m. the night before dedication. Devotion to duty is a trademark of American Legion Post 68, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion so they stuck with it.
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
The St. Andrews Pipes and Drums provided Scotish Highlands music during the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Memorial Walk of Fame dedication.
Sullivan VFW Jeep Crawl
•July 24, 2019•
The Sullivan V.F.W. is holding a Jeep Crawl beginning with 10:00 a.m. sign up Thursday, August 3 at their Rte 32 south location.
The event is “Supporting local Veterans” and will include a live auction, silent auction, 50/50, gun raffle and more.
Food will be offered at 6:00 p.m. for a five dollar donation.
Legion 100th Birthday Celebration
Photo by R.R. Best
Post 68 Commander Bob Sims and Melanie Byers unveil the memorial boulder marking the Walk of Honor. More pictures here.
EIU’s Knight-Davis wins ILA Reference Services Award
•July 24, 2019•
Stacey Knight-Davis, Professor and Head of Library Technology Services at Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library, has been selected to receive the 2019 Illinois Library Association Reference Services Award, given annually for excellence in providing assistance to library users as they seek and use information. The Reference Services Award will be presented at an Awards Luncheon October 22, during the 2019 Illinois Library Association Annual Conference in Tinley Park.
“I’m honored to have been recognized for this award,” Knight-Davis said. “While this is an individual award, all of the projects mentioned in the nomination were team projects. Collaboration, in the library, on campus, and with other universities, made these projects successful. I am grateful for my colleagues, delighted that they nominated me for this award, and I look forward to future partnerships to support and advance teaching, learning, and librarianship.” Read More
Menu 7-24-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 29 - Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, dinner roll, pineapple chunks
Tuesday, July 30 - Breakfast casserole, applesauce, fruit juice, cinnamon roll, cranberries
Wednesday, July 31 - Ham salad, creamy broccoli soup, gelatin w/fruit, assorted crackers, peaches
Thursday, August 1 - Sloppy Joe, midori blend veggies, corn, bun, apple slices
Friday, August 2 - Pork tenderloin, potato casserole, mixed vegetables, Texas toast, pears