•January 22, 2020•
The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2019 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Upcoming Election Info
•January 22, 2020•
The General Primary Election - March 17,2020 with Tuesday, February 18 the last day to register to vote.
The Moultrie County Clerk’s office open: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
and Saturday before Election: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Read More
Remember When? 1-22-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan High School Signal and the News Progress have received an “Exemplary Partnership” award from the Illinois State Council on Business Education Partnerships.
News Progress publisher Marion Best and Signal Advisor Rebecca Lawson traveled to Chicago to accept the award along with Sullivan Signal Alumni Charley LeCrone and Jodi England, who were both past editors of the high school newspaper.
Amid fiery comments and bitter exchanges the Bethany School Board tabled the issue of consolidation with the Sullivan School District. Board members Carol Gregory, Steve Funk and Paul Snyder voted no with members Dick Lamb, Paul Roney, Dave McCabe and Norma Farris voting yes.
That was the meeting that planted the seed for The Fish Wrap. “All I have read the whole summer is how broke we are in that fish wrapper that they publish over there in Sullivan.” Hollis Dick of Bethany said. Read More
Dove, Inc. is Now Offering Financial Assistance
Rev. Shane Hartman
•January 22, 2020•
By Ellen Ferrera
for The News Progress
To anyone needing assistance in paying for water, power, or medications Dove, Inc. will now offer financial assistance to residents of Moultrie County.
Rev. Shane Hartman is the Financial Assistance Coordinator of the Dove Financial Assistance (DFA) program in Sullivan.
He explained the program as: “A joint effort of Dove, area churches and individuals to give monetary support to persons and families who are experiencing one-time emergency needs.”
There are no income restrictions so anyone can apply by completing an application. A person may request up to $300 once every 365 days. Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•January 22, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
Every three to five years, the Sullivan School District participates in a Goal Setting Workshop.
This process was recently completed and included the participation of the Sullivan School Board, administration, faculty, community members, and students.
Patrick Allen, Director of Field Services for the Illinois Association of School Boards facilitated the event. Read More
LLC to Host Challenge
•January 22, 2020•
What happens when you take some of the most brilliant minds from area high schools and put them under one roof?
Nothing other than an academic face off, where teams are pitted against each other in eight subject areas in order to take home the Academic Challenge regional championship title.
The regional Academic Challenge will be held at Lake Land College on Friday, Feb. 7. Read More
Prospective Students Invited to Laker Visit Day
•January 22, 2020•
Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The upcoming events will be held Friday, Feb. 14 and Friday, March 27 in the Luther Student Center starting at 9 a.m. and will run until noon. Read More
Windows to Heaven Celebration of Life at SBL
•January 22, 2020•
The annual Windows to Heaven celebration of life, a memorial program that honors children who have died, will be held at 10 am on Saturday, February 8, in Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln.
This service is open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a child and will feature a remembrance slide show. If you wish to attend, please contact bereavement counselor Resa Ware at 800-454-4055 or rware@sblhs.org so we can include your child’s name in the slide show.
Inspired by a Swedish children’s song, Windows to Heaven is a series of beautifully handcrafted windows from which an artist’s rendition of the brilliant night sky filled with stars can be seen. Its permanent home is in the chapel at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Read More
Menu 1-22-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 27 - Savory sausage stew w/beans, seasoned carrots, biscuits, spiced apple rings
Tuesday, January 28 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, breaded tomatoes, dinner roll, seasonal dessert
Wednesday, January 29 - Ravioli w/meat sauce, broccoli, corn, whole grain wheat (1), pudding
Thursday, January 30 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, January 31 - Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped potatoes
FFA Reaches Members With a Diversity of Lessons
•January 22, 2020•
By Wyatt Miller
Boy Scout Troop #39
If I had to give a speech to my school, I would choose the benefits of FFA.
My speech would sound similar to the following: In many towns across the United States, members of a club gather.
Blue corduroy jackets and crisp white shirts cover every member.
All participants repeat a pledge.
Each person has a role to play in order for the club to succeed.
What is this group?
The corduroy clad congregation is the FFA. It was established in 1928 the organization began with 33 original representatives and has since grown to 700,170 registered members in 2019 according to the National FFA Organization. FFA is known country-wide for livestock showing competitions. Read More