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Cemetery Cleanup

News Progress Posted on March 3, 2021 by webmasterMarch 3, 2021

•March 3, 2021•

The City of Sullivan will begin its quarterly cleanup of Greenhill Cemetery on Monday, March 15. Residents with surface flowers, wreaths, grave blankets or any other ground surface decorations should remove them by Sunday, March 14 if they wish to keep them. The cemetery personnel will not pick up any flowers in vases or on the monuments unless deteriorated. The cemetery does not have a facility to store unclaimed decorations, so if you wish to keep your items, please pick them up by this date. Allow at least one week before replacing any items due to the excessive amount of items on various graves. All decorations, flowers and benches must be placed in the monument row, no items are allowed to be placed in the middle, foot, bordering or elsewhere on the grave site. Items that are not placed by the rules and regulations will be removed. If you have questions or concerns call 217-728-8043.

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C.E.F.S. Offers Scholarships

News Progress Posted on March 3, 2021 by webmasterMarch 3, 2021

•March 3, 2021•

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is offering scholarships for income eligible individuals who wish to continue their education in an Illinois institution approved full-time post-secondary course of study. The course of study must lead up to a degree and/or employment, with particular consideration given to a field of study in high technology areas or other growth occupations.
Listed below are the Income Eligibility Guidelines at 200% Poverty level:
Family Size 30 Day
1: $2,147.00
2: $2,903.00
3: $3,660.00
4: $4,417.00
5: $5,173.00
6: $5,930.00
7: $6,687.00
8: $7,443.00
For family units with more than eight members, add $9,080 for each additional member.
Applications are available at any C.E.F.S. Outreach Office, High School Counselor, IETC, local colleges and the web site at www.cefseoc.org. Completed applications with all necessary documentation must be received in the County Outreach Office by 4 p.m. April 1, 2021.
Applicants are screened for eligibility after the deadline. A committee of C.E.F.S. Board of Directors and staff will interview the eligible applicants prior to choosing the winners. Scholarship funds will be available for the FY21/22 school year.
Funding for the program is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as part of the Community Services Block Grant Program.
For further information contact C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, 1805 S. Banker St., PO Box 928, Effingham, IL 62401 or call (217) 342-2193 Ext. 149.

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Sullivan Youth Baseball/Softball

News Progress Posted on March 3, 2021 by webmasterMarch 3, 2021

•March 3, 2021•

Sullivan Youth Baseball/Softball registration for 2021 is now open until March 6, 12:00pm (noon).
SYBS has leagues for many ages levels, beginning with T-Ball for children entering Kindergarten in the fall. The leagues are as follows: Tball - (K - 1st Grades) Pinto - (2nd-3rd Grades) Boys - (4th - 11th grades) 9-10 – Mustang,11-12 – Bronco, 13-15 – Pony. Girls - (4th - 11th grades) 9-10, 11-12, 13-15.
This year, registration is available entirely online. If you prefer to register using paper forms, they may be downloaded from the SYBS website. Paper registrations and payments can be dropped off at the Civic Center front desk or Sullivan Elementary School office. To register online, go to www.sullivanyouthbaseball.org/registration
Practices typically begin early in April with games starting early May through June.
For more information visit the SYBS website www.sullivanyouthbaseball.org

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AYCE Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

News Progress Posted on February 24, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 24, 2021

•February 24, 2021•

The Strasburg Lions club will hold its annual AYCE Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, February 27 from 6:30 to 10 a.m. There will be indoor dining, as well as carry outs available. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage, applesauce, and drink and/or homemade biscuits and gravy (not AYCE). The free will donation goes towards helping the visually and hearing impaired and village improvements.

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LLC Part-Time Fall Semester Honors List

News Progress Posted on February 24, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 24, 2021

•February 24, 2021•

Lake Land College recently announced that more than 400 part-time students earned academic honors for the 2020 fall semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64.
A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc.
The following part-time students have achieved these academic honors:
Bethany: Tina Clark, President’s List; Linda Primmer, President’s List
Kaitlin Funston, President’s List; Delaney Johnson, President’s List; Kalynn Teague, President’s List.
Findlay: Heather Totten, President’s List; Grace Brown, President’s List; Carleigh Bobbett, President’s List; Ciera Perry, President’s List.
Sullivan: Amanda Freese, President’s List; Tanya Hendrix, President’s List; Larry Gregory, President’s List; Madison Wall, President’s List; Emilee Elder, President’s List; Jerralee Goad, President’s List; Eleanor Diepholz, Dean’s List; Noah Bates, Honor’s List; Tabitha Kay, Honor’s List; Grace Yantis, Honor’s List.
Windsor: Scott Fleenor, President’s List; Robert Brown, Honor’s List.

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Call to the 19th District Meeting

News Progress Posted on February 24, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 24, 2021

•February 24, 2021•

The 2021 19th District Spring Executive Committee of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at American Legion Post # 24, 705 Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL 61820, 217-356-5114.
Squadron Officers and members, as well as American Legion & Auxiliary members, are welcome to attend.
Please bring membership cards, Officer Certifications for the year, and any Squadron Consolidated Report Forms that you have as well.

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LLC Fall Honors List

News Progress Posted on February 17, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 17, 2021

•February 17, 2021•

Lake Land College recently announced that more than 600 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2020 fall semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64.
A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc.
Bethany: Mary Hart, President’s List; Elizabeth Herbord, President’s List; Kamryn Landreth, President’s List; Talon Russell, Dean’s List; Caleb Hildebrandt, Dean’s List; April Decesaro, Dean’s List; Savannah McKee, Dean’s List; Justin Norris, Honor’s List; Brayden Primmer, Honor’s List; Danielle Hill, Honor’s List.
Findlay: Brittany Gordon, President’s List; Kailynn Bobbett, President’s List; Sophie Zimmerman, President’s List; Cole Nichols, President’s List; Sayne Schultz, President’s List; Sadie Zimmerman, Honor’s List; Sidney Zimmerman, Honor’s List.
Lovington: Bradley Edwards, President’s List; Jessica Diener, President’s List; Ciara Emrick, Honor’s List.
Sullivan: Mindy McPheeters, President’s List; Maelona Sims, President’s List; Cullen Dyer, President’s List; Miles Gregory, President’s List; Seth Mayberry, President’s List; Zachary Kimberlin, President’s List; Michael Gingerich, President’s List; Samantha Wood, President’s List; Parker Whitaker, President’s List; Kaitlynn McClure, President’s List; Zach Sowers, President’s List; Stephanie Sample, President’s List, Kayla Dowds, President’s List; Caleb Lane, Dean’s List; Josie Orris, Dean’s List; Zane Gardner, Dean’s List; Kimberly McDonald, Honor’s List; Michelle Williams, Honor’s List; Coen Foster, Honor’s List; Hattie Waldhoff, Honor’s List; Madisyn Gaither, Honor’s List.
Windsor: Katherine Greuel, President’s List; Carson Cole, President’s List; Logan Greuel, President’s List; Logan Stremming, President’s List; Nikki Trussell, President’s List; Lesa McDaniel, Dean’s List; Payton Nichols, Dean’s List; Mason Campbell, Dean’s List; Victoria Walker, Dean’s List; McKenna Donald, Honor’s List; Beau Bennett, Honor’s List.

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Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up

News Progress Posted on February 17, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 17, 2021

•February 17, 2021•

Each year, Project H.E.L.P. and the Okaw Valley School District offer free developmental screenings for two to five year olds to 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. This year the screenings will be held on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5 at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany. For an appointment call Stacie Hill at 665-3541.

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Fish Dinner

News Progress Posted on February 17, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 17, 2021

•February 17, 2021•

The Findlay American Legion will have a drive thru fish dinner on March 1 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Cost is $10.

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Millikin Fall 2020 Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on February 10, 2021 by webmasterFebruary 10, 2021

•February 10, 20201•

Millikin University has announced their Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Area students named to the list were: Amy Orris of Bethany, Mya Lux of Dalton City, Paige Coleman and Garrett Fritz of Findlay, Athena Pajer of Lovington and Isabella Benning, Samuel Hagerman and Madalyne McPheeters, all of Sullivan.

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