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Sullivan Elementary School fourth grade students Carter Standerfer and Gavin Wade learned how cranberries are grown and harvested, then completed an Ag in the Classroom STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Challenge to see who could build the tallest free-standing tower using only cranberries and toothpicks.
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District Office for SHS Student Council Member
Carley Towle, a sophomore at Sullivan High School, was recently elected secretary of the Eastern Illinois District Association of Student Councils at the convention at Eastern Illinois University.
Towle will officially take over on December 13 at the monthly meeting. Cullen Dyer, a senior, will be finishing his term as president of the district. He has represented Sullivan well throughout the year.
•December 19, 2018•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
The 2018-2019 school year will be the last with Mr. Erik Young serving as the Sullivan High School Principal.
I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Young on his new position as the Ridgeview CUSD #19 Superintendent, starting in the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Young was chosen from a nationwide pool of candidates and was unanimously approved by the Ridgeview School Board last Tuesday. Read More
•December 19, 2018•
Editor’s note: This is the season to be filled with joy. On the pages of the Moultrie County News Progress this week are the reflections of that joy in letters the Sullivan, Okaw Valley, Lovington, Arthur and Windsor schools have allowed us to publish from their youngest students.
And we are thankful for the pleasure those young minds bring to the Christmas season.
On the outside lawn at the News Progress stands the box for Santa Letters that collects random requests for Santa from the community.
One particular letter to Santa tells of a plight that has left a lady living in her car because she cannot find a place to live here. Here is the letter:
Dear Santa,
It has been many years since I have written to You.
I request your help. I traveled far to make a home here and ran into so many bumps and from this I have deep bruises, they are in my heart.
I have a history of heavy medical issues that I got through along with several broken bones and tears, which I continue to work with daily.
I believed in a new start, and I found 11 places that I knew would be o.k. for me, due to my limitations, but got none of them. The landlords of Sullivan gave each to someone else. Did they need to know my private medical? I am in a daily struggle. Read More
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WHS Homecoming Court
Windsor High School has announced the Homecoming Court for 2018-19. The dance with a Wild West theme is 8-11 p.m. January 12 with the coronation starting at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Pictured L to R: (Back Row) Junior attendant Max Carr, sophomore attendant Kyhe Wheeler, freshman attendant Brogan Bartimus, King Candidates Logan Stremming, Jackson Miller, Logan Greuel, and Liam Hortenstine. (Front Row) Junior attendant Zoe Nichols, sophomore attendant Jessica Rauch, freshman attendant Ella Gilbert, Queen Candidates Carson Cole, Pyrinthia Ballinger, Nikki Trussell and Rachel Miller.
•December 19, 2018•
The Sullivan Post Office retail window will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 24.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, December 24 - Closed
Tuesday, December 25 - Closed
Wednesday, December 26 - Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned greens, Texas toast, fruit juice
Thursday, December 27 - Stuffed chicken breast, baked beans, Hawaiian salad, dinner roll, oatmeal cranberry cookie
Friday, December 28 - Chef’s Choice
•December 19, 2018•
By Jack Myers
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security is here to help secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection for millions of people. This assistance allows people with severe disabilities and health conditions to take care of the necessities of living, such as food, shelter, and medications. It is imperative that we continue to protect the integrity of the disability program for everyone by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim. However, if you do not agree with our decision, you can ask us to take another look by filing an appeal.
Generally, there are four appeal levels: 1) Reconsideration, 2) Hearing, 3) Appeals Council Review, and 4) Federal Court Review. At the Reconsideration level, someone who did not make the first decision on your claim will conduct a review and accept any additional evidence. Please note, in some states, appeals may proceed directly to the next step – the hearing.
If you disagree with the reconsideration decision, you can file another appeal and your case will go to the hearing level.
25 Years Ago This Week
Nineteen area high school seniors make up one of the largest groups of Illinois State Scholars in Moultrie County. From Lovington is Jeremy Tarr; from Bethany Jamie Scott, Angie Duncan, Amanda Kaiser, Bob Disney and Matt Roney. Scholars from Sullivan are Curt Gibbons, Donna Williamson, Benjamin Stone, Angela Gore, Emily Patrick, Jennifer Rogers, Matt Corzine, Kevin Gaither, Jake Haegen, Charley LeCrone, David Elder, Wes Baumgartner and Mike Ingram.
Bethany High School will crown a new Homecoming King and Queen during the upcoming dance. The royal candidates are Jason Brewer, Zach Bryan, Steve Chilton, Dane Clark, Shannon Phillips, Nicci Fite, Jamie Scott and Rachel Wright. Freshman attendants are Kelsie Buker and Deacon Patient, sophomore attendants are Amanda Haile and Matt Sowers and representing the junior class will be Amy Bagley and Scott Seeley. Read More
Unsolicited donations often become the “Second Disaster”
•December 12, 2018•
The tornadoes that struck Christian County on December 1 have tugged at the heartstrings of many local communities and interest groups. While there is no doubt that the affected communities will have a long road to recovery, state and local officials have an urgent warning for those who are currently collecting donations for tornado survivors.
“Words cannot express our gratitude for the generosity of our friends and neighbors in this time of need,” said Taylorville mayor, Bruce Barry. “But at this time, please refrain from sending unsolicited items such as toys, clothes or other materials. The time will come when these items are needed, but at this time our critical need is for monetary donations.” Read More