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Okaw Valley High School Fall Semester Honor Roll

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•January 30, 2019•

12th Grade
Strait A: Beau Atchison, Bella Benning, Kailynn Bobbett, Case Crawford, Shelby Hagerman, Elizabeth Herbord, Talon Russell, Madison Vogel, Sadie Zimmerman, Sidney Zimmerman, Sophie Zimmerman.
High Honors - 3.5 (no C’s): Brody Bland, Carson Bush, Jessica Ellis, Kailey George, Samuel Hagerman, Gavon Hargrove, Amber Hastings, Danielle Hill, Caleb Lane, Molly Phillips, Brayden Primmer, Angela Robinson, Anna Wooters.
Honors - 3.0: Shelby Harding, Kiersten Kennedy, Colten Lash, A.J. McPheeters, Maci Mowry, Parker Perrine, Connor Powers, Clayton Tadlock, Kaylee Taylor. Read More

Booth Library Exhibit Celebrates History Of Space Exploration

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•January 30, 2019•

Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, as well as examine current and future space exploration, in a new exhibit, “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond.” The exhibit will be on display through May 31.
“On the Shoulders of Giants” will include a look at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and more. Read More

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance Initiates Banquet

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•January 30, 2019•

The first Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance Banquet is being held at the Sullivan VFW on February 23, 2019 with 100% of the proceeds going to improve the fisheries and fish habitat in Lake Shelbyville.
The doors open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.. The banquet is being hosted by the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance, a group that is focused on improving the fisheries at Lake Shelbyville.
Tickets will be available online http://tinyurl.com/lsfha2019, Chip’s Marine in Sullivan, IL and the Lake Shelbyville Visitors Center in Shelbyville, IL. Read More

Menus 1-23-2019

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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

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

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•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

Menus 1-16-2019

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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

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•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.