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Remember When? 10-9-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Dennis Fayhee of Paris purchased the stairway at Fox Harbor for $50 during their bankruptcy auction. Fayhee was rumored to be interested in leasing the facility. Included in the list of Fayhee’s other purchases were six related boat slips, the restaurant and equipment for $8,500, street lights and Fox Harbor signs, the gas dock and more boat slips and more.
Artist Janet Louise Shuman Roney and nurse Mary Lou “Cupie” Risley Ozier were the winners of the Hall of Fame and Who’s Who awards at the 1994 Sullivan High School Homecoming.  Maxine Yaw Davis of Sullivan was surprised when she was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition for her 25 years of dedicated service to the Sullivan Alumni Assn. The oldest alumni member attending was Merle Myers Martin (Class of 1916) and the youngest was Cynthia Roney (Class of 1991).
The Sullivan High School and Middle School Choral Departments presented “At The Hop” featuring Sullivan Singers, Sullivan Singers Jr., New Generation and the 6th, 7th and 8th grade chorus. A 50’s Sock Hop will follow the show. Read More

Letter to the Editor 10-9-2019

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Dear Editor,
This letter to to express my appreciation for the Customer Appreciation event sponsored by First Mid Bank and Trust in Sullivan.
It was a wonderful day and everyone worked so hard.
Thank you to everyone at the bank!
Hazel Fraker

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•October 9, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

On Monday, teachers from Sullivan Schools attended the Small and Rural Teachers Networking Night at Eastern Illinois University.
This event was designed to foster interactions between area schools and college students preparing to enter the field of education.
On Wednesday, a number of Sullivan staff and community members who are interested in obtaining teacher licensure in Illinois, attended the ROE #11 Future Teacher Night. Read More

Suicide Prevention Helped by Hydro-Gear Raffle

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•October 9, 2019•
Recently a Raffle Extravaganza was held at Hydro-Gear, Sullivan. This raffle was organized as a fundraiser for Team: Karry-on-for-Kass, Kankakee Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsored by, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Cindy Wieferich works for Hydro-Gear and was grateful for the Sullivan plant’s support by raising $2,260 toward suicide prevention.
“My daughter Kassie, lost her battle with mental illness and ended her life, she was just 21,” Weiferch said.
“When I moved to the Sullivan area two years ago I was hesitant to talk about Kassie, I was afraid I would be judged as a mother, and I took a backseat to advocating suicide awareness.” Read More

National English Honor Society at SHS 2019

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National English Honor Society at SHS
NEHS proudly accepted 17 new members for the 2019-20 school year.  On Sept. 23 14 of the new members were inducted.  Due to a conflict with the golf team, three will be inducted at a later date.  All new members, alphabetized by grade level are as follows: Sophomores- Benjamin Bushue, Raimi Gardner, Lilly Graham, Katie Honchell, Maddison Hopper, Jesse Kirk, Clayton Schmohe, Khushpreet Sian, Caprice Smith, Aaron Stutzman, Morgan Wallace, Sydney Williamson. Juniors- Brea Farris, Ian Plank, Andrew Rogers. Seniors- Kiley Will, Wrin Wallace.

Remember When? 10-2-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

The annual homecoming festivities are being planned in Lovington, Each day the high school will have a different theme.  Monday is Purple and Gold day/ crazy hair day, Tuesday is Career Day, Wednesday is Opposite sex day, Thursday is Nerd Day, and Friday will be Red and Gold Day. The Homecoming Court includes king candidates Justin Colclasure, Jim Minor, and Joe Sanner and queen candidates Jenny Elliott, Casee Mechling and Angie Watts. Attendants are juniors, Adam Daily, Cameron Wiley, Lisa Byers and Krista Stinson; sophomores Luke Boddy and Heidi Stiner; and freshmen, Ed Sanner and Rebeckah Boddy.  Also featured will be Prince Tyler Dixson and Princess Elise Wildman.
Lance Corporal Chad Reed, traveling on the USS Nashville, has landed with American Forces on the north shore of Haiti.  Reed is ordinarily stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. Read More

Kayakers Kick Off Run at Denham’s Pit

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Lake Shelbyvile Water Trail Flows

•October 2, 2019•

On Sunday, September 15, more than twenty kayakers gathered at Denham’s Pit near Allenville to launch Lake Shelbyville’s first Kayak Run.  The weather was nearly perfect for the event which kicked off at 1 pm.  Kayakers had transportation available for both them and their kayaks from the Sullivan Marina to the launch site.  Kayakers were able to spot dozens of pelicans and herons, three bald eagles, and numerous other wildlife as they navigated their way down approximately nine miles of the Kaskaskia River and Lake Shelbyville.
A subgroup of the Sullivan Spark Parks and Recreation Committee hosted the event.  It raised over $500, which the group hopes to use to help install a launch ramp near Denham’s Pit to make it easier to launch kayaks and possibly other watercraft.   An overarching goal for the group is to formalize a Lake Shelbyville Water Trail including sites along the Kaskaskia and West Okaw rivers that lead into Lake Shelbyville. Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•October 2, 2019•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
For many in our community, the events of this past Friday will never be forgotten. The families of those who lost their lives will never be the same, and many others will be changed forever. From the emergency personnel who responded to the event to every parent whose heart stopped as they heard the news, you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
It is amazing that in the midst of tragedy, we often see goodness shine through. The amount of support that our school and community has experienced has been astronomical. The list of people to thank seems endless. The care and sensitivity demonstrated by the first responders on the scene could not be paralleled. Read More

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Receives Grant from Conagra

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•October 2, 2019•
Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) today announced a $33,000 grant from Conagra Brands Foundation to help provide food to children and families in need. This significant grant will enable EIF to increase its cold storage capacity by 600 square feet in order to source, store and deliver additional fresh and frozen product.
“Hunger affects people from all walks of life in every county of the United States, including eastern Illinois,” said Jim Hires, President & CEO of Eastern Illinois Foodbank. “With the Conagra Brands Foundation’s commitment, we will be able to better serve children and families who may not know where they will find their next meal.” Read More