•March 6, 2024•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, March 13. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Sullivan ReStore Habitat for Humanity is the charity of the month. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a resale store to raise money for affordable housing in Moultrie County. All funds raised through the ReStore stay in Moultrie County. Vendors at the event could include:  di-rect sales such as Avon, Hello Pink Jewelry, Scentsy, Plunder Jewelry, pawTree, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, PLUS farm raised meat bundles, different craft vendors, hair bows, soy candles and melts, and more.  Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity item and extra bidding.  All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend.  Food will be available for purchase through Bubba’s Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•February 28, 2024•

Lake Land College’s Math and Science Division will host STEM Exploration Day (formerly known as the open house) from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12.  The event allows high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Lake Land’s math and science academic programs as well as career opportunities in STEM fields.

The STEM Exploration Day will begin in Lake Land’s Foundation & Alumni Center, where attendees will be separated into five groups. Current Lake Land students will serve as group leaders to guide the groups through campus and provide a student perspective. Each group will attend five informational sessions to tour Lake Land’s labs, learn from faculty and participate in hands-on demonstrations related to physics, chemistry, biology, math and geographic information systems (GIS).

Attendees will also experience real-world and work-place applications associated with fast-growing occupations in STEM fields.

“We encourage anyone who is interested in a career in math or science to attend this open house,” Division Chair of Math & Science/Geography/Earth Science Instructor Mike Rudibaugh said. “This event is a perfect way for prospective students to get familiar with the faculty, labs and equipment that will prepare them for success in their chosen career.”

The event will conclude with a faculty Q/A panel and small group discussion for students to ask questions. Lunch will also be provided during this segment.

Parents or guardians of high school students, as well as anyone interested in pursuing a math or science degree, are welcome to attend.

Registration is open now on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit. To learn more about the STEM Exploration Day, contact Laurie Rincker, event coordinator, at lrincker@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5237.

•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•

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•

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.