•February 22, 2017•
In celebration of National FFA Week, the Sullivan FFA will host the annual FFA Petting Zoo/Open House 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, February 23 in the Sullivan High School ag classroom and shop.
Scovill Zoo will be on hand from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to exhibit some of their traveling zoo animals. The public is welcome.
•February 22, 2017•
The 2017 Moultrie County Spelling Bee was held on at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan. Six students from Lovington and six students from Sullivan advanced from their school district spelling bees to participate in the county bee.
The Moultrie County Spelling Bee champion is Aastha Patel of Sullivan. The alternate is Emma Edwards of Lovington.
Sullivan participants were Aarya Patel (fourth), Aastha Patel (seventh) , Reagen Crouse (eighth), Paul Bates (sixth) Nicole Lofland (fifth).
Lovington participants were Marilyn-Jean Hill (fifth), Emma Edwards (sixth), Josie Hale (sixth), Wyatt Hilligoss (sixth), Elizabeth Tighe (seventh) and Colton Middleton (eighth).
Judges for the county spelling bee were Kim Downs and Jenny Rau, both of Lovington, and Nichole Hendry of Sullivan.
Jane McKown of Lovington served as the pronouncer.
The Regional Spelling Bee is scheduled for Saturday, March18 in Eisenhower High School in Decatur.
Senior Peace Meal
Monday, Feb. 27 - Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, pineapple tidbits.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Swissed beef pattie w/green peppers, onions, & tomatoes, brussels sprouts, macaroni & cheese, whole grain wheat, applesauce.
Wednesday, March 1 - Salmon loaf, creamed peas, baked squash, whole grain wheat, strawberry oatmeal bar.
Thursday, March 2 - Settlers beef & beans, corn, roll, warm sliced pears w/raisins.
Friday, March 3 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, graham crackers, fresh fruit.
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Feb. 27 - Granola bars, peach juice, milk.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 - English muffin, peach juice, milk.
Wednesday, March 1 - Cream of wheat, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, March 2 - Cereal, peach juice, milk.
Friday, March 3 - Pancakes, peach juice, milk.
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Feb. 27 - Nachos/meat & cheese, lettuce salad, pears, milk.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Hamburger on bun, tater tots, peaches, milk.
Wednesday, March 1 - Beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk.
Thursday, March 2 - Corn dogs, mixed vegetables, pineapple, milk.
Friday, March 3 - Chicken strips, french fries, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.
•February 22, 2017•
The fourth annual Celebrate Agriculture Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 18 in Atwood.
The breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee will be served 7-10 a.m. at United Church of Atwood, located at 210 N. Main Street.
The breakfast is sponsored by the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter. Donations are encouraged and accepted.
All funds raised help support the agriculture education program and FFA Chapter at ALAH High School.
•February 22, 2017•
The Lesters will be appearing at the Lovington First Church of God Saturday, Feb 25th at 6:00 pm. A freewill offering will be taken.
•February 15, 2017•
Everyone is invited to a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 18 at Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee will be served with the proceeds to benefit Madison Uhlrich’s mission trip to Japan this summer.
In August 2017, Cumberland Presbyterian youth and young adults from Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, Philippines and South Korea will travel to Tokyo, Japan for a youth gathering which reflects CP Church growth in Asia. The purpose of the event is to gather in one place to study new cultures, pray for one another and encourage one another.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 20 - Ham & beans, copper carrots, corn bread, pears.
Tuesday, February 21 - Meatloaf, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned greens, whole grain wheat, applesauce.
Wednesday, February 22 - Taco salad w/beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, taco chips, cake.
Thursday, February 23 - Roast beef, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes and celery, Texas toast, overnight fruit salad.
Friday, February 24 - Cheesy turkey burger, German potato salad, cauliflower & pea salad, Texas toast, scalloped pineapple.
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, February 20 - Breakfast burritos, orange juice, milk
Tuesday, February 21 - Bagels, orange juice, milk
Wednesday, February 22 - Pop tarts, orange juice, milk
Thursday, February 23 - Toast, orange juice, milk
Friday, February 24 - Donuts, orange juice, milk
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, February 20 - Spaghetti, lettuce salad, peaches, garlic bread, milk
Tuesday, February 21 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk
Wednesday, February 22 - Bologna & cheese sandwiches, carrots & celery sticks, banana, milk
Thursday, February 23 - Chicken patty on bun, french fries, applesauce, milk
Friday, February 24 - Pork fritters, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, bread & butter milk
•February 15, 2017•
The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary’s American Blood Drive hosted Feb. 8 at the Findlay Legion Post home in Findlay fell four pints short of their goal of 20 pints of blood.
Twenty-two people came out to answer the call for blood donations with 16 pints collected.
Wayne Dotson was recognized for giving 72 pints and received a nine gallon pin. The next blood drive will be April 10.
•February 15, 2017•
The Sullivan Redskins Super Boosters recently donated to the Sullivan Elementary School students. Booster representative Jon England presented a bags game and a $1000 check from the Redskin Super Boosters to SES social worker Poppy Graham and principal Daniel Allen.
The money came from proceeds raised at the boosters banquet and is earmarked specifically for the mentoring program at Sullivan Elementary School and helping families in need.
•February 15, 2017•
Legislation designed to grow Illinois’ bio-based economy has been introduced by Senator Chapin Rose and Senator Andy Manar. Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and sell new renewable products made from biomass and other renewable sources.
The legislation builds upon Illinois’ strong agricultural base and seeks to provide new products and markets derived from grain commodities and their by-products. Universities and private companies are investing in a race with other states in research and development to introduce these products to the marketplace.
“This legislation is all about the jobs that will be created in this potential $20 billion new industry,” State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said. “Central Illinois is perfectly suited to be the center of this new industry with the production and shipping capacity of Decatur on one side, the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Lab (IBRL) in Urbana on the other side, and the best corn and beans in the world in between. The potential for jobs is here - we have something no one else has to offer. This bill will help us capitalize on this and bring these jobs to Central Illinois.”
The legislation compliments Senator Rose’s leadership in securing a $26 million research investment in the University of Illinois’ Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory to work with the industrial biotechnology sector to accelerate growth of this rapidly emerging biotechnology sector.
“Illinois is strategically positioned to lead in the development of these new renewable products. We have leading biotechnology companies, large and small, that are leading research and development efforts on these innovative products and we have critical mass in infrastructure to produce and transport these renewables around the world,” said Senator Manar.
Industrial Biotechnology is enabling the production of a new generation of renewable chemicals, biobased materials and bioplastics produced from biomass. These can serve as a replacement or supplement to traditional fossil fuel-based chemicals and products. The emergence of this technology represents a historic opportunity to reverse job losses in the chemicals and plastics sectors, increase energy security, replace fossil fuel-derived chemicals, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, maintain U.S leadership in clean energy and chemistry, and build domestic renewable chemicals and biobased production facilities.
“We applaud the leadership of Senator Rose and Senator Manar to introduce this legislation to advance the innovative agricultural biotech sector in Illinois. These new bio-based products offer great potential to the Illinois economy across the entire State. We need to lead now by leveraging our tremendous assets or forever be playing catch-up,” said Warren Ribley, President and CEO of iBIO.
SB 1656 provides a state tax credit to Illinois companies that produce and sell new manufactured products made from manufactured bio-based molecules of biomass feedstocks. These products represent the next generation of advanced biofuels and include renewable chemicals and food additives.
Iowa and Minnesota have already established these state incentives and legislation is pending in Congress to establish a similar credit at the federal level.