•March 18, 2020•
The Robert and Leila Lorenson scholarship is available for graduates of Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.
Both current seniors and postsecondary students are eligible. Applications are available on the ALAH website.
Category Archives: News Briefs
Menu 3-18-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 23 - Savory sausage stew w/beans, seasoned carrots, biscuits, spiced apple rings
Tuesday, March 24 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, breaded tomatoes, dinner roll, seasonal dessert
Wednesday, March 25 - Ravioli w/meat sauce, broccoli, corn, whole grain wheat, pudding
Thursday, March 26 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, March 27 - Chef’s Choice
During School Closings Keep Kids at Home!
•March 18, 2020•
Closing school will only slow transmission of the virus if we also keep our distance from each other. This means no play dates. Each family should keep to their own house and yard.
Remember, even if your friend is well when they come over, they could already be infected with the virus and infect you. Read More
Remember When? 3-18-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Marion Best writes in BB’s - “Fog, thunderstorms, heavy rains, sleet, and snow, all within 12 hours! Where but in Illlinois could we be blessed with such a variety of weather in such a short period of time.”
Three year old twins who are children of Loralyn Sue McArthur of Bethany and Jamie McArthur of Sullivan, have each qualified for the state Sunburst Beauty Pageant. Melissa and Matthew were selected during competion at Cross Country Mall in Mattoon. They are grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Earsel McArthur of Bethany Mr. and Mrs. Darrell McArthur of Mt. Zion. Read More
Potluck at First Baptist Church
•March 11, 2020•
Reverend Mark Bjorbak will be installed as the new Pastor at First Baptist Church of Sullivan on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm.
The public is cordially invited to a potluck following the morning church service at 11:30 and also the reception following the installation.
The potluck and reception will take place in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
Superintendent-Y Stuff: School Calendar Days
•March 11, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300
There has been a lot of variation in dates of attendance for schools in Illinois over the years.
Currently, a district is required to schedule 180 days, with an additional five days reserved as Emergency Days for instances when school has to be closed due to weather.
Apart from a standard Pupil Attendance Day, schools may use some of these days for items such as Teachers Institutes, School Improvement, or Parent-Teacher Conferences. Read More
EIU Announces Fall Dean’s List
•March 11, 2020•
Eastern Illinois University’s Fall 2019 Deans’ List recognizes undergraduates who excelled academically during the university’s 2019 fall semester.
Students who achieved a GPA of 3.80 to 4.00 (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a minimum of 12 graded semester hours, excluding credit/no credit grades are named on the university Deans’ List. They include: Read More
MCHG Society Meets Thursday, March 19
•March 11, 2020•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly General Meeting, Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center in Sullivan. The program for the evening will be “Fire Departments from the 1800’s” presented by Mr. Jeff Hendricks of Mt Zion, formerly of Sullivan. Read More
Letter to the Editor: 3-11-2020
To the editor —
I want to congratulate Bob and Kathy Best on the sale of their family newspaper to Paddock Publications. The phrase “the end of an era” is overused, but it certainly applies here.
No community can stay honest and strong without a local source of dedicated, professional journalism, and the Best family has provided that for Moultrie County since JFK was a new president. It wasn’t easy, but I never heard any of them complain.
Dan Hagen
ALAH FFA Celebrates
•March 11, 2020•
The 7th annual Celebrate Agriculture Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Atwood.
The breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee will be served from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at United Church of Atwood, located at 210 N. Main Street.
This is a great opportunity for you to come out and support the FFA Chapter and celebrate agriculture. The breakfast is sponsored by the ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter. Donations are encouraged and accepted.
Funds are used for scholarships for ALAH FFA Chapter members