Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 28 - Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, January 29 - Shepherd’s pie w/veggies, creamy cole slaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Wednesday, January 30 - Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, mexi corn, bun, fruit juice
Thursday, January 31 - Beefy vegetable & lentil soup, sliced pears, peanut butter cup, crackers, oatmeal raisin cookie
Friday, February 1 - Mushroom crusted chicken breast, potato casserole, venetian blend vegetables, dinner roll, fresh fruit
Category Archives: News Briefs
Candidates Nominated for Military Academy Consideration
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Sullivan High School students Broderick Goss and Spencer Johnson are pictured with U.S. 15th District Rep. John Shimkus.
•January 23, 2019•
Congressman John Shimkus, nominated 17 bright young men and women from around the 15th District who are considering a military academy for their college choice.
The nominees include Broderick Goss and Spencer Johnson of Sullivan. U.S. 15th District Rep. Shimkus recognized students who were unable to attend the reception including Trenton Butler of Dahlgren, Conrad Ebbecke of Mahomet, Augustus Heal of Effingham, Walter Jackson of Danville, Dylan Pattison of St. Jacob, and Robert Rardin of Charleston. Anna Freeland of Mount Carmel, Gianna Vacca of Iuka, Marvin Abernathy of Ashmore, Will Schleper of Breese, Justin Del Rosario of Troy, Gary Harness of Mount Carmel, Patrick Sherrod of Effingham, Jerry Koretz of Collinsville, Andrew Perry of Effingham. Read More
Performance Recognized
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Performance Recognized
Sgt. John Mauck has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for “superior performance of his duties” as a non-commissioned officer in Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, First Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Foster, Okinawa, from January 2016 through December 2018. His commendation further reads: “Sergeant Mauck’s initiative, perseverance and total devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.” Mauck was nominated for his commendation by Commanding Officer Lt. Col. T. E. Richards. Sergeant Mauck, a SHS graduate, is now stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, California.
Dine With Doc at Mason Point
•January 16, 2019•
Senior Education Ministries, Inc. in partnership with the Sullivan Community has scheduled Dine with a Doc ® Sullivan on the first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Max J. Knight Community Building Banquet Hall at Mason Point in Sullivan.
The Dine with a Doc®-Sullivan is scheduled for February 5, and Dr. Garrett Buell D.C. from Mattoon Chiropractic is the featured speaker.
Dr. Buell earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Garrett also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Eastern Illinois University. Read More
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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 21 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges
Tuesday, January 22 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, January 23 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned greens, biscuit, pears
Thursday, January 24 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese
Friday, January 25 - Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple
Shawnee Communications Kicks off the New Year with Donation to Lovington Library
•January 16, 2019•
Jamie Franklin, Customer Service Supervisor for Shawnee Communications, presented the Lovington Public Library with a much needed donation. The $1,200 donation consisted of employee contributions that were matched individually by Shawnee’s four shareholders, as well as the company. On hand to receive the donation were Letitia Clough (Assistant Librarian), Darcie Peck (Library Director) and Kathy Ruff (Library Board President).
Library staff as thrilled by the donation, stating that the donation will help them address immediate needs. “The Lovington Library is exceedingly grateful for the donation we received. It will go a long way to helping with upkeep and anything the library may need. The library is very thankful to Shawnee Communications for their support in the community”, said Peck. Franklin added, “Shawnee gets really excited about making donations like this. Thanks to continued support from our subscribers, we are able to make contributions that have an immediate impact in our community.” A similar donation was also made to Rosiclare Memorial Library, which is located in Rosiclare, Ill.
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•January 16, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
The Sullivan School District has established a number of partnership opportunities with Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University.
We have a number of dual-credit courses offered through Lake Land College, and this semester marks the first time that we are also able to offer a Dual-Credit Speech option through Eastern Illinois University.
We work with Lake Land College to offer an on-site welding course as well as Health Occupations courses at area hospitals. The partnership goes beyond simple course offerings. Students interested in entering the education profession from Lake Land College are able to complete observation experiences in Sullivan Schools. Read More
Lovington Board Approves New Full Time Police Officer
•January 16, 2019•
The Lovington Village Board met December 10 with trustee Brenda Wood reporting a good turn out for the downtown tree decorating event.
Both the Lovington Library and Zancha’s Gun Shop were open offering warmth and refreshments.
Trustee Dennis Garmon made the music play downtown during the holiday festivities. He and village workers wired two new speakers with Zancha’s housing the amplifier in the kitchen. The new system is capable of hosting downtown events that include music as well as announcements. Read More
The Little Theatre Initiates Mom-Son Date Nite
•January 16, 2019•
The Little Theatre On The Square is holding a special event for moms and sons on Friday, January 25.
“With the popularity of our annual Daddy Daughter Dance, we decided to do something special for moms and sons, too,” said Theatre board member and event organizer Amanda Standerfer.
The event is a casual night of play that will include games, crafts, and dancing. There will be cookies, snacks, and beverages to enjoy, too. “We’re excited for lots of boys to come out and play with their moms,” said Standerfer. Read More
2018 Moultrie County Tentative Multiplier Announced
•January 16, 2019•
Moultrie County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0196, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result.
State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one-third (1/3) of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and farm buildings assessed according to standards based on productivity. Read More