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Lakeview College of Nursing Honors Carolyn Rauch

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•February 13, 2019•

Lakeview College of Nursing recently honored one of their faculty members with a new award. Carolyn Rauch of St. Joseph received the Flame Award at the College’s recent White Coat Ceremony.
Rauch, who is an assistant professor at Lakeview College of Nursing, has been with the College since 2005. She is the first recipient of this new award.
Lanette Stuckey, who is the Dean of Lakeview’s nursing program, said the College’s administration wanted a way to honor and recognize a faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to high-quality nursing care through their years of experience. The award itself was inspired by Lakeview’s logo. The logo is an evolution of three symbolic components, one of them being the flame, according to Stuckey. Read More

Sullivan Post 68 Scholarships Available

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•February 6, 2019•

Applications are now available for the 2019 Irrevocable Scholarship Program through the Sullivan American Legion Post 68.
This program offers one $1000 four year annually renewable scholarship with the application deadline Friday, March 29, 2019.
High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors who are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 may request a copy of the application packet from their high school counselor at Okaw Valley and Sullivan high schools.
An eligible student may also contact Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at 217-728-4612 or contact Michael Keown, secretary Irrevocable Scholarship Trust, at 217-855-1949.

Menus 2-6-2019

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 11 - Chili mac, tossed salad w/dressing, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches
Tuesday, February 12 - Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, broccoli cauliflower bake, dinner roll, tropical fruit
Wednesday, February 13 - Chicken casserole, peas and carrots, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce
Thursday, February 14 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage-tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Friday, February 15 - Ham loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, Midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•February 6, 2019•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

Over the past few years Sullivan Middle School has looked for innovative ways to encourage our middle school students to read. The Reading Redskins Program allows students to have a large amount of choice in the genre and level of books that students read, while providing incentives through various competitions. After completing a book, students fill out a form to answer questions about what they read, and the number of pages are recorded. Events are organized throughout the school year that include competitions between grade levels, genders, teachers, and parents. The top reader in each grade receives a copy of a book of choice, as well as has a copy of this book donated to the school library celebrating their accomplishment. Rewards for individuals who reach milestones such as 500 or 1000 pages per quarter vary from school dances, to ice cream parties, to putting slime on the middle school principal. For the past three years, the Reading Redskins Program has led to nearly a million pages read by Sullivan Middle School students annually. Another way that Sullivan Middle School strives to foster a love of reading is through encouragement of engagement in books from the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award List. Students who complete a specified number of books from this list get to vote in the statewide Rebecca Caudill competition as well as have their name entered into a schoolwide raffle for prizes such as a Kindle Fire, headphones, or candy at the end of the year. Additionally, Sullivan Middle School students are able to participate in a Book Club opportunity during which students discuss various novels over a pizza lunch. The value placed upon literacy at the middle school, and all levels, is one of the many reasons that I am proud to be a part of the Sullivan School District, where we strive to be Preparing Students for Successful Lives by Inspiring and Expecting Excellence in Ourselves, Our Community, and in Every Student, Every Day!

OVHS Student Attends ILMEA State

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OVHS Student Attends ILMEA State
OVHS senior Isabella Benning spent four days in Peoria at ILMEA All State as part of the Honors Choir which is the highest honor for a vocal student in the state. She was an eight time participant in District Choir and two time All State Honor Choir selection. Benning is pictured with OVHD Chorus Director Erin Bozek.

Records Slashed With Monumental Cold Conditions

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•February 6, 2019•

Illinois has been experiencing some of the coldest weather that has been seen in decades and, in some locations, ever.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative weather observer at Mt. Carroll in northeastern Illinois reported a temperature of -38 degrees on the morning of Jan. 31.
“The temperature in Mt. Carroll may be a new state record, if officially confirmed,” said Brian Kerschner, spokesperson for the Illinois State Climatologist’s Office at the Illinois State Water Survey. Read More

Remember When? 2-6-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

A Sullivan youth phoned in a bomb threat to the sheriff’s department reporting a bomb in the high school office. Sullivan police chief Joe Thompson reported that help from the school, sheriff’s department, the local radio station and modern technology helped the police track down the youth.
An estimated 750 people attended the Sullivan Singers dinner theatre. The guests were treated to two special performances by Sullivan Singers Combo and Sullivan Singers Crew. This year’s members are Brian Agge, Tony Armstrong, Jenny Bates, Brianne Bolin, Mike Book, Steve Book, Casey Davis, Brian Elder, Mindy Ernst, Jill Farris, Joe Freese, Casey Golden, Cory Golden, Jake Haegen, Krishna Haney, Cristina Harris, Ben Havens, Christy Kracht, Nikki Larkin, Tim Lowry, Angela Mossman, Sara Mossman, Austin Pearl, Bobbie Pound, Molly Reeder, Micah Ray, Matt Risley, Nick Rodgers, Joey Schaljo, Jed Shasteen, Lindsey Standerfer, Tim Sides, Michael Thomas, Kevin Towle, Adam Uhlarik, Leslie VanKeuren, Craig West, Jennifer Weber, Joni Wickline, Carrie Wildman, Micki Winskill, Heather Wood, Eric Yoder and Greg Yoder. The crew members are Doug Binder, Jesse Carlock, Robbie Dean, Mitch Eberhardt, Rob Feeler, Tom Lowry, Patrick Sanders, Andrew Stone, Kory Wiley and Steve Yoder.  Some of the parents serving the dinner were Gary Wood, Mindy Winskill, Sue Sides, Ellen Feeler, Mike Shasteen, Sharon Lowry and Phil Armstrong. Kristy Sims, SHS alum, gave a guest performance during the Sunday afternoon show. Read More

EIU Enrollment Increases Seven Percent

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•January 30, 2019•

After reporting a five percent increase in spring-to-spring enrollment a year ago, Eastern Illinois University’s enrollment has jumped another seven percent from spring 2018 to spring 2019. According to official 10th-day data from the university, the university’s spring 2019 enrollment sits at 7,503 students—487 more than the previous spring semester.
The increase follows a familiar trend for the university, which once again has seen considerable boosts to its freshman, graduate, and dual-credit enrollments.
Of notable significance to EIU’s spring 2019 10th-day enrollment snapshot:
• EIU’s degree-seeking graduate enrollment for spring 2019 reached 1,454 students—its highest point in nine years for the spring semester and a 5.5 percent increase over spring 2018’s numbers. Read More

Menus 1-30-2019

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Feb. 4 - Savory sausage stew w/beans, pineapple tidbits, biscuits, warm fruit strudel bites
Tuesday, Feb. 5 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, breaded tomatoes, dinner roll, seasonal dessert
Wednesday, Feb. 6 - Ravioli w/meat sauce, broccoli, corn, whole grain wheat (1), banana
Thursday, Feb. 7 - Meatloaf, Delmonico potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, cranberry apple salad
Friday, Feb. 8 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, bean medley, whole grain wheat (1), gelatin w/1/2 cup fruit