•May 22, 2019•
The Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. Campground programs are on the agenda for Saturday evening, and rangers will be on beach and lake patrol throughout the weekend.
Campground Programs:
#LakeShelbyvilleMDW19 Instagram Challenge for All Lake Shelbyville USACE Campers in Bo Wood, Lithia Springs, Coon Creek, and Opossum Creek.
Instructions from the sign posted at your campground amphitheater and on our new LakeShelbyvilleUSACE Instagram page; winners will redeem prizes at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
Lions Club Scholarship Award
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Lions Club Scholarship Award
The Sullivan Lions Club presented Sullivan High School senior Esther Miller with the John Ruscin Award. The $1000 scholarship is in honor of SMS coach and teacher John Ruscin. Pictured during the presentation are Lions Club presenter Dave Walker, recipient Esther Miller and John Ruscin for whom the scholarship is named.
Menu 5.22.19
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Ma 27 - Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 28 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w.gravy, black-eyed pea salad, Texas toast, pineapple tidbits
Wednesday, May 29 - Brat sandwich, corn, broccoli and cauliflower, bun, fruit salad
Thursday, May 30 - Chili w/beans, lettuce salad w/spinach, pears, crackers, cake or brownie
Friday, May 31 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, apple slices
Letter to the Editor 5-22-2019
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Dear Editor,
There is so much mistaken in “Jesus Made Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve.” It appears this statement was intentionally crafted to be political, divisive and discriminatory.
That’s a great deal of ignorance and damage to pack into only nine words. Heaven help any child who reads such a hateful message.
If we rely on Genesis, Adam and Eve were created by God, not Jesus. If we’re also going by the Bible, God made Adam, Eve and Steve. Aren’t all of God’s creatures worthy of compassion, understanding and love?
Jesus even mentions homosexuality in Matthew 19:11-12, referring to those “who have been so from birth.” He goes further saying, “Let anyone accept this who can.”
Apparently, some modern day churches struggle with accepting people for who they are. We see this in the recent decision by the United Methodist Church.
Jesus was clear that the judgments that we use against others will be the standard applied to ourselves. Read More
Remember When? 5-22-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
The village of Lovington was named a winner in the 1994 Governor’s Home Town Awards Program. Roger Brust, president of the Lovington Area Development Committee, said that the honor from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs was given in recognition of the village’s success in establishing the Lovington Community Health Clinic.
Julie Wilkerson of Sullivan traveled to Rome, Italy with the St. John’s Catholic Chapel Choir from Champaign. The choir served as the principal choir during a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and sang a selection during a Papal Audience with Pope John II.
Three Sullivan students won first or second place awards for work exhibited at the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth. David Seeley won second place in sculpture, Jamie Jent won first place in drawing and Kris Garner won first place in painting. Art created by Sullivan students was displayed at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library. Ribbons were awarded in painting, drawing and three-dimensional work. Blue ribbon winners were Natalie Wright, Terri Dodd, Shannon Scheer, Jamie Jent, Brandi Pauley, Steve Green, Jody Nolen, and Kristy Palmer. Red ribbons went to Lesly Donoho, Heather Hector, Amber Weger, Nikki Larkin, Jeremy Piper, Natalie Wright, Jason Fleshner, Angie Husketh, Jody Martin, David Seeley and Sandi Pauley. White Ribbons were given to Richard Grice, Amber Weger, Jill Wilcoxen, Cuyler Robinson, Josh White, Sean Jenkins, and Lesly Donoho. Read More
Menu 5-15-2019
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, May 20 - BBQ pork sandwich, lemon pepper peas, wax beans w/pimento & onion, bun, apricots
Tuesday, May 21 - Baked ham, corn casserole, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat, applesauce
Wednesday, May 22 - Chicken broccoli alfredo, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, peaches
Thursday, May 23 - Goulash w/beans, veggie cheese bake, dinner roll, mandarin oranges
Friday, May 24 - Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Harvard beets, dinner roll, graham crackers, banana
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•May 15, 2019•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
I wanted to take the opportunity this week to share some information about different pieces of legislation at the state level that could affect local school districts.
There are a number of bills that are currently circulating in Springfield, some of which have passed either the House or the Senate, and some which are still in various committees.
The purpose of this article is simply to inform, and I will be as objective as possible regarding the various proposals.
One of the bills that could have the most significant effect on local school districts is SB 10 and HB 2078, which would increase the minimum teacher salary to $40,000 over the next five years. Read More
Remember When? 5-15-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan High School presented The Little Shop of Horrors on the stage of The Little Theatre-On the Square. Members of the cast include Jennifer Rogers as Chiffon, Molly Reeder as Chrystal, Joey Schaljo as Ronnettee and Mindy Ernst, Sara Mossman and Bobbie Pound as girls I, II, and III respectively. Others are Jake Haegen as Mushnik, Christina Harris as Audrey, Tony Armstrong as Seymour, Greg Yoder as customer I, Steve Book as Customer II, Adam Uhlarik as A Voice Not Unlike God’s and Joe Freese as the announcer. Ben Stone is cast in five roles: Orin, Bernstein, Snip, Luce, and Martin. Manipulating Audrey II is Mike Book and Leslie VanKeuren, and Brian Elder is the voice of Audrey II.
Nathan R. Hutchings of Sullivan was recently recognized as a second year scholar at Eureka College. This award recognizes the hard work and efforts students apply towards their college education. Read More
Secretary of State Offices Closed for Memorial Day
•May 15, 2019•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday through Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, all Tuesday through Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 25.
All office and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, May 28. Read More
C.E.F.S. Gets State Farm Grant
•May 8, 2019•
C.E.F.S. is set to receive a grant of $17,500 from State Farm. The funds will be used to support one-on-one counseling and workshops covering topics such as student loan debt, budgeting, credit counseling, purchasing a home and home maintenance. Contact the local county C.E.F.S. Outreach Office for more information regarding their counseling and workshop services.