•February 20, 2019•
Aspen Creek Memory Support Residences is holding an open house 2-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23.
Everyone is invited to visit .
Aspen Creek is located at 411 N. West Street in Sullivan. Call 217-728-2092 for more information.
•February 20, 2019•
The Gold Slip winners at Sullivan Elementary School for the month of February are Cali Szabo, who once again, showed her kindness when she jumped in to help another student. A young boy had dropped a lot of things in the hallway. Without hesitation, Cali knelt down by him and helped him pick up everything he dropped.
Molly Owens waited on an adult who had trouble walking into the school by holding the door open. She followed the adult into the building to open the second door so they could come into the office.
Liam Coil had the special privilege of being first and leading the line of students because he was the “Student of the Week.” As he was leading the line, he spotted a younger student in the hallway who had dropped everything he was carrying. Liam immediately bent down to help. This caused Liam to lose his line leading position.
Addison Hullum saw that another student had spilled his milk and walked away. Addison saw the spill and cleaned it up without anyone telling him to.
Nathan Bishop, day after day, may be seen taking time to show respect for his classroom. He works neatly but also helps clean up after others. This is always with a big, bright smile!
Ryder Saul noticed that several children threw their lunch trays up into the dishwasher window in the wrong direction. Ryder fixed them all without being asked, even though they were covered in food.
Natalie Stinson shows great leadership at school. She serves as a role model for others in her behavior, actions, academics, and attitude! Natalie is very responsible and easy to rely on. Often, she sees that something needs to be done and takes care of it before, or without, being asked.
Kinlee Agney has been a great help to classmates who need extra help understanding their assignments and completing them successfully. She is very calm and patient.
•February 20, 2019•
The 2019 Sullivan School District Spelling Bee was held at 4 p.m. February 6 in the Sullivan High School Commons.
Students in grades three-eight earned the privilege of representing their grade level at this spelling bee.
The six winners and two alternates who are moving on to the Moultrie County Spelling Bee are Mary Crist, fourth grade; Johnathan Iacobazzi, fifth grade;
Rowan Mast, fourth grade; Nevaeh Wilson, fifth grade; Alyssa Ray, fifth grade; Nicole Lofland, fifth grade.
Two alternates are Tanner Seelow, fourth grade and Drake Poe, eighth grade.
Judges for the bee were Rikki Ray, Eudora Drollinger, and Nichole Watkins. Anne Osthoff, an SES speech teacher, served as the pronouncer.
The following students were the grade level winners who qualified for the District Bee.
Third- Daisy Richardson, Wes Allen, David Eaton, River Polley, Cali Szabo, Nixon Dundee, Alternates-Bryar Cowger and Natalie Stinson.
Fourth- Mya Dyer, Claire Kursell, Margret Guarin, Ellie Lehman, Mary Crist, Tanner Seelow, Alternates-Jennifer Lofland and Rowan Mast.
Fifth-Johnathan Iacobazzi, Nevaeh Wilson, Carson Swinford, Mae Dawkins, Alyssa Ray, Aubrey Scott, Alternates-Kate Bushue and Danica Bell.
Sixth-DeMarkus Moore, Mitchell Bennett, William Smithberg-Fredrick, Kylee Freese, Jackson Lancaster, Sawyer Guynn, Alternates-Clare Welch and Tru Eckert.
Seventh-Daniel Downs, Nicole Lofland, Carlyn Fitzgerald, Marissa Fleshner, Anna Durdle, John Voegel, Alternates-Mallory Batman and Owen Hussong.
Eighth-Will Dawkins, Kaylee Ogle, Drake Poe, Ethan Schmohe, John Webb, Jack Woolen, Alternates-Shawn Eccles and Lara Herschberger.
The Moultrie County Spelling Bee is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 27 at The Little Theatre on the Square.
•February 13, 2019•
First day to Early Vote is February 21 and the last day to register is April 2., Moultriel County Clerk Georgia England announced.
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home/assisted living facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.
The last day to register to vote before the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, March 5 with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between March 6 through Election Day.
Anyone may register at the county clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, if a person is unable to come to the courthouse they may call the county clerk’s office and arrangements for registration will be made.
All polling locations in Moultrie County are accessible to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Voting aids and assistance are available, if needed, in marking the ballot. If for some reason a person is unable to go to the polls on election day, they may call the clerk’s office and arrange for a Vote by Mail ballot. The last day a Vote by Mail ballot may be mailed is Thursday, March 28. The last day to Early Vote in person at the county clerk’s office is April 1 with the exception of Grace Period Registration and Voting.
For further information concerning polling locations, Vote by Mail, Early Voting and Grace Period Registration/Voting, contact the Moultrie County Clerk’s office at 728-4389.
•February 13, 2019•
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development recognized excellent businesses and people. Agri Fab was selected Business of the Year; CF&H Small Business of the year; VFW Community Service Organization with Jake and Melissa Haegen chosen Citizens of the Year.
•February 13, 2019•
The Strasburg Lions Club will host its annual all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday, February 23rd from 6:30-10 a.m.
The breakfast will be held at the Strasburg Community Center and will be free will donation.
Proceeds go to help fund community projects and to help the visually and hearing impaired.
•February 13, 2019•
Carriage Crossing Senior Living located at the Green Mill Village development in Arcola is hosting a free educational series on Thursday, February 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hotel and Suites Convention Center, located at 917 Green Mill Rd. in Arcola.
This free event is a part of the Caring Conversations Educational Series where leading experts in the Senior Living industry discuss purposeful and thoughtful topics that interest seniors, their loved ones and their caregivers. The event will also serve a full supper including fried chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles and dessert.
The speaker for is Cindy Tarrant, a CPA, office manager and Insurance Account Representative for State Farm. With over 40 years of experience with State Farm, Tarrant is a highly trained CPS designation and works with customers, many of whom are seniors, on a regular basis on managing exposures that may impact their financials catastrophically. This includes strategies that grow and protect assets in retirement years.
Prior to opening her own agency in Champaign, Tarrant worked for State Farm Corporate in Finance, Investments and Financial Systems. She fully understands the needs of seniors and their families and the importance of retirement plans. Tarrant’s topic for this event will be “Ways to Effectively Protect Your Retirement Savings from the Costs Associated with Long-Term Care.” This includes addressing the reluctancy to purchase long-term care insurance in fear that your investment will be wasted if one doesn’t end up going to a long-term care facility.
Sponsoring the speaking series is Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola, a leading choice for assisted living and memory care communities. Carriage Crossing has successfully implemented a focus on lifestyle, family and trust with maintenance free living, exceptional farm to table meals, life-enriching opportunities and 24-hour personal care assistance.
The event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is needed to secure space for the dinner. Call 217-268-3516 today to reserve a spot.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living is managed by Carriage Crossing Senior Living Management, LLC. and is owned by Carrie Bentley who has been in the senior living industry for nearly a decade.
For more information on Carriage Crossing Senior Living go to www.carriagecrossingsl.com
•January 30, 2019•
Applications are now available for the 2019 Irrevocable Scholarship Program through the Sullivan American Legion Post 68.
This program offers one $1000 four year annually renewable scholarship with the application deadline Friday, March 29, 2019.
High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors who are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 may request a copy of the application packet from their high school counselor at Okaw Valley and Sullivan high schools.
An eligible student may also contact Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at 217-728-4612 or contact Michael Keown, secretary Irrevocable Scholarship Trust, at 217-855-1949.
•January 30, 2019•
Two informational meetings in regard to the next phase of Okaw Valley schools efforts to revitalize buildings begin with a 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 meeting at OVHS.
Superintendent Kent Stauder announced the public information meetings in a letter to parents and guardians of OV students this week.
The first meeting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany, and the second is slated for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Okaw Valley Middle School in Findlay. Each meeting will be held in the buildings’ cafeteria before breaking out into different rooms.
The superintendent explained the proposed project includes construction of a new gymnasium to attach to the current gym at the high school, a new entryway into the front of the middle school and new playground equipment at the elementary school.
Earlier this month, the OV Board of Education approved a resolution to put the question to voters on the April 2 ballot to issue $6.5 million in school building bonds to finance this project.
These meetings are intended to provide the community with information about the proposed projects, give residents a chance to provide feedback and ask questions.
The project architect Damien Schlitt of BLDD, will be present to discuss building plans and how much it could cost. Tom Crabtree of the investment banking firm Stifel will also be present to discuss financing and the impact on local taxpayers.
•January 30, 2019•
Show sponsorships are available until Feb. 15 for the 25th anniversary Sparrows Unlimited celebration.
The car, truck, bike, tractor show is May 18 in downtown Lovington. In addition to classic vehicles food, 50/50s, a bounce house and 50s, 60s and 70s music will be featured during the daylong celebration.
Sponsorships are available for entertainment, advertising and trophy expense. For more information contact Barry Morgan at 217-433-6123.
Sparrows is a 501C3 organization in Lovington helping families in need.