•February 28, 2024•
A jigsaw puzzle contest will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library.
They are looking for six teams of six people or less to compete. The teams will be tasked with putting together the same 750 piece puzzle in a two hour time frame. To preregister call the library at 217-728-7221. There will be a prize for the winners.
•February 28, 2024•
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be hosting a puzzle swap from March 4-16 during regular business hours. Bring a puzzle and trade it for another. They ask that you only bring puzzles that have all their pieces.
•February 28, 2024•
One Book, One Sullivan will have a book discussion on City Spies by James Ponti on Monday, March 4 at 6 pm at Sullivan First United Methodist Church.
•February 21, 2024•
The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021.
The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1.
The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to Spring 2023. The number of international students also increased by more than 50%, and dual-credit enrollment grew by nearly 5%.
“It’s incredible to see so many students continue to choose Lake Land College as the starting point for their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “We’re proud to be a place where students can feel at home while receiving high-quality instruction that will prepare them for success moving forward.”
As reflected in the 10th-day enrollment numbers, prospective students recognize the economic advantage of choosing their local community college as the starting point to their college journey. With one of the lowest tuition rates among all higher education institutions in the state, Lake Land College is committed to making education affordable and offering students accessible pathways to rewarding futures.
Class schedules for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters will be available March 1.
Enroll at Lake Land College today by visiting the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/.
•February 21, 2024•
Applications are now available for the 2024 Irrevocable Scholarship Program. The program offers one $1,500 four year, annually renewable scholarship. High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that 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. The applications have been distributed to Okaw Valley High School in Bethany and Sullivan High School. Application packets can also be requested by contacting the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at (217) 728-4612 or by contacting Mike Keown, Secretary of the Irrevocable Scholarship Trust at (217) 855-1949 to request an application by mail or to be forwarded to you.
•February 21, 2024•
Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase.
•February 14, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. Everyone is welcome.
•February 14, 2024•
On Saturday, February 3, the Sullivan show choirs traveled to Crete, IL to compete at the Crete-Monee Spectacular.
Singers Jr received best vocals, best choreography and Grand Champion in the Jr High division. Will Miller received best bass soloist in their show, as well as outstanding performer in the Jrs show, and Daisy Richardson won the Jr High solo competition.
Singers received Grand Champion in their division and Triniti Preyer was named outstanding performer in the Singers show.
As finalists were announced, Sullivan Singers were called first. This senior class has never had the opportunity to participate in finals, so they were pumped. Then, the next name called was Sullivan Singers, Jr. At the end of finals, Jrs were named 4th runner up and Singers were named 3rd runner up. Triniti Preyer was named best treble soloist of the day.
•February 14, 2024•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success.
Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs.
Representatives from many services, including Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Accommodations, Student Wellness, TRIO Student Support Services and more will be available to provide information and answer attendees’ questions.
Attendees are also welcome to bring their parents or guardians to the event. A parent/guardian session will be offered to provide information relevant to parents or guardians of future Lakers.
“This event is perfect for anyone interested in attending Lake Land College, even if you only plan to take a few classes,” Pam Hartke, associate dean of enrollment, said. “Potential students can really get a great feel for the college as a whole and learn about the excellent resources we have available.”
For more information or to register, visit the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.
•February 7, 2024•
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program health services are based on the premise that a child must be healthy to be ready to learn and good oral health is essential to a child’s behavioral, speech, language, and overall growth and development. Head Start works to ensure that children receive oral health assessments, follow-up and any needed dental treatment by helping families establish a dental home, as an ongoing source of preventive and primary care. Head Start program activities promote good dental hygiene in the classroom and at home visits. If interested in the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 program, please call/text 217-663-7822.