Category Archives: News Briefs

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•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

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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

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•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

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•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.

Local Women Learn of Mission Efforts

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•May 8, 2019•
The 74th Annual Convention of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) was held Saturday, April 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Danville. The convention theme was “He Knows My Name.”
Local women attending included Marlene Wirth of Sullivan; Esther Becker and Nancy Stremming of Strasburg; and Kathryn Kirby and Muriel Merriman of Stewardson. Read More

SHS Student Council Attends Convention

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SHS Student Council Attends Convention
Sullivan High School Student Council Members attended the annual Illinois Association of Student Councils State Convention in Lombard May 2-4. The council members enjoyed gaining valuable leadership skills, meeting students from around the state and getting ideas to bring back to SHS.

Letter to the Editor 5-8-2019

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Letter to the Editor,

Borrelia burgdorferi, (better known as Lyme) is spread by the bite of a tick, which can be as small as the period at the end of this sentence. May is Lyme Awareness Month. Borreliosis is the greatest vector (insect) borne disease with now over 400,000 new cases each year in the US alone. Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•May 8, 2019•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300

This past week, a number of Sullivan High School seniors were recognized during the annual Awards Night.
Twenty-one students were recipients of 27 scholarships totaling $42,600.
This was achieved through a combination of superb academic effort, combined with generous community support. Read More

Menus 5-8-2019

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, May 13 - Beef stroganoff, Italian mixed vegetables, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain wheat (1), fruit juice
Tuesday, May 14 - Stuffed chicken breast, potato casserole, seasoned greens, dinner roll, spiced apple rings
Wednesday, May 15 - Pork tenderloin sandwich, baked beans, midori vegetables, bun, pears
Thursday, May 16 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert
Friday, May 17 - Orange chicken stir fry w/brown rice and vegetables, baby carrots, dinner roll, fresh fruit