•February 27 2019•
Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from high school to a college or university.
“Meeting with higher education professionals is a very valuable experience for students making the difficult but important decision about college and college life,” said admissions representative Pam Hartke. “We hope to answer the students’ questions and ease any anxiety they may have about this time in their lives.” Read More
•February 27 2019•
The convenience of voting early is offered by the Moultrie County Clerk’s office before every election.
“A person no longer needs an excuse to vote early. Voting early in person at the clerk’s office or requesting a ballot to be mailed is being utilized more with each election. Not knowing what the weather will be like or whether a person may be ill on election day or simply the person just wants to vote early may be handled by either method.” stated county clerk Georgia England. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Forrest and Ruth Adams, both 97, celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary. Ruth said “ Although everything hasn’t been a bed of roses, we’ve had a wonderful 79 years.” An open house reception was held at Sullivan Living Center.
Mr. and Mrs. James William “Bill” Shasteen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house at the Sullivan American Legion.
Steve Loveall received his third $50,000 grant for his Okaw Valley Recycling operation from the Illinois Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. A photo shows Brandi Hanley, one of several high school students employed by Loveall. Read More
•February 27 2019•
The Lenten schedule at St. Columcille Catholic Church located at 516 W. Jackson St. in Sullivan is Ash Wednesday, March 6, Mass with distribution of ashes at 5:15 pm followed by Exposition and Benediction at 6:15 pm.
Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent at 7 p.m. in the church—March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12.
Knights of Columbus Friday Lenten Fish Fry is 5-7 p.m. March 8 and 22 and April 5 in the St. Columcille Parish Hall. Read More
•February 27 2019•
The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has energy assistance funding available for winter utility assistance. Any household that has applied as of October 1, 2018 or after would not be eligible to apply again unless they are being disconnected from their utility service. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter utility expenses.
C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications last October for the current program year 2019. To date in Moultrie County energy benefits totaling $132,147.00 have been approved for 252 households. The average payment per household was $524. Additionally, in Moultrie County 12 households received $8,628.00 in emergency reconnection assistance. The average reconnection assistance payment was $719. Read More
•February 27 2019•
Lovington Public Library is raising funds for its Summer Reading program. A flock of 24 flamingos will be making its way around Lovington between April 1 and May 31.
Those who do not wish to have these feathered friends in their yard should feel free to stop in the library to buy some Anti-‘Mingo Insurance. Read More
Lake Land Phi Theta Kappa
For the first time in the history of Lake Land College, Phi Theta Kappa has been recognized as a Five Star Chapter. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is a national organization that ranks campus chapters on a five star system. Pictured from left to right are Phi Theta Kappa President Sterling Howard of Windsor, Public Relations Officer Bailey Fleshner of Windsor, Advisor and Academic Counselor Krista Burrell of Mattoon, Secretary Kyra Jackson of Findlay, Honors in Action Co-chair Tanner Clark of Strasburg and Honors in Action Committee Member Trevor Elder of Sullivan. This year’s Honors in Action project was on the topic of food and security in the community.
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Redskin Spirit Store offers apparel now.
•February 27 2019•
This past quarter the Sullivan High School Entrepreneurship II class has been working with the administration on a new project.
Sullivan High School will now have its own gift shop, The Redskin Spirit Store. The store will be set up in the office where items may be purchased from the secretary, Nikki Cloyd, during regular office hours 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on days when school is in session.
During the introductory phase, there will be four apparel items offered including long sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts all with Redskin logos.
New shipments will mean that there will be different styles and products available for purchase. All the proceeds will go back to the store to purchase new merchandise and keep the learning experience going for next year’s entrepreneurship students.
The Redskin Spirit Store is open for the community to ensure that everyone has a place to purchase Redskin apparel and, eventually, other spirit merchandise.
•February 27 2019•
The Windsor FFA Chapter is hosting their annual banquet and labor auction at 6:30 p.m. March 15 in the old gym of the Windsor High School.
RSVP with Emily Perry at 217-459-2636 or to perrye@windsorcusd.org.
•February 20, 2019•
Students from Sullivan High School and Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Section 15 Leadership Conference February 12 in Charleston. FCCLA members from eight area schools made up the nearly 115 participants in the day-long event.
The theme for the meeting was “Explore the Unexplored.” SHS members in attendance were Morgan Moll, Alexis Britton, Natalie Voyles and advisor Heather Hinton. Attending from ALAH High School were Katelyn Ahrendt, Keegan Ashenfelter, Kassidy Bissey, Adriana Burton, Kathryn Cohan, Hunter Carson, Ryli Kauffman, Jessica Renfro, Erin Schrock Meredith Schrock, Addison Tinkle, Kelly Toto, Mikayla Williams, Kara Yoder and Ginger Voegel, adviser. Read More