Category Archives: News Briefs

A Walk with Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•October 24, 2018•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

This past weekend, the Sullivan High School Entrepreneurship Class planned and hosted carnival games during the Oktoberfest celebration on the square.
This group of students coordinated all aspects of the event, from researching and constructing the various games, to determining each set of rules and criteria for prizes, to the purchasing of prizes.
They spent time researching numerous companies to determine where to find the best deals on carnival games, as well as what items needed to be purchased to construct the games. Read More

New Life Church Hosts International Conference

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•October 24, 2018•

New Life Church of Sullivan welcomes the 2018 conference of Independent Christian Churches International (ICCI) Thursday, October 25 through Saturday, October 27.
Pastors and bishops from Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, and the United States will attend. Ordination ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. During the Friday 7 p.m. service Bishop L.T. Chuong will speak.
Bishop Chuong immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as a young Buddhist boy. He later became a Christian after a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit in his room.

A Walk With Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•October 17, 2018•

By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

Sullivan Schools are fortunate to be able to provide a myriad of opportunities for our students to prepare themselves for their future.
This week I would like to highlight our welding program. We currently have 15 students enrolled in our Dual-Credit welding program at Sullivan High School through a partnership with Lake Land College.
In this course, our students have access to both a Lake Land instructor as well as our own Industrial Arts teacher. Throughout this course our students learn a number of basic welds that will help them fill jobs within our region. Read More

Banishing Domestic Violence from the Shadows Can Help

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•October 17, 2018•

By Mary Hughes
Mo.Co. Dove Coordinator

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us as we stand with victims, celebrate with survivors and honor those who work to end the abuse. The Dove, Inc. Candlelight Service will be held at the Sullivan United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 25.
Nearly one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. It’s simply too big a problem to stay quiet about. So, as we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s vital that we spark an honest and candid dialog. The only way we can unite domestic violence perpetrators, survivors, researchers and service providers to create a world free from domestic violence is if we banish it from the shadows. Read More

Menus 10-17-2018

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, October 22 - Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green bean casserole, dressing, peaches
Tuesday, October 23 - Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, crackers, Waldorf salad
Wednesday, October 24 - Beef stroganoff over noodles, corn, broccoli, whole grain wheat, banana
Thursday, October 25 - Ham, frosted sweet potatoes, midair blend vegetables, dinner roll, cranberry gelatin salad
Friday, October 26 - Liver and onions, scalloped potatoes, buttered pears, graham crackers, whole grain wheat, dreamsicle gelatin

Remember When? 10-17-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week

The 1993 soybean crop in Moultrie County shows signs of being a “bin buster” with yields of early beans exceeding 50 bushels an acre according to Sullivan Grain. A photo shows beans on the Melvin Wiley farm that were testing under 11.8 percent moisture.
When the pumpkin crop comes in, things get busy at Spencers’ produce. The farm, located south of Sullivan, owned by Clarence and Phyllis Spencer has been operating at its current location since 1975. Pumpkins at Spencers’ come in all shapes and sizes, and if you want, a variety of decorations thanks to the artistic flair of their daughter, Beth Cole. Cole has spent many hours transforming pumpkins and gourds into witches, ghosts, and other inspirations to sell to customers. Read More

“Mistletoe Magic” is SBL Winter Wonderland Event

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•October 17, 2018•

The holiday season is just around the corner and plans are well underway for the 20th annual Festival of Trees at Sarah Bush Lincoln.
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and home décor will adorn the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 16, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17. The public is invited to share in this winter wonderland event, themed “Misletoe Magic.”
Net proceeds from this year’s Festival of Trees will support Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s initiative, “Life . . . Nothing Beats It,” a capital campaign to raise funds for the cardiology expansion project that includes a new Heart Center and 21 new private patient rooms that recently opened. Read More

Auditions Open for Christmas Show

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•October 17, 2018•

The Charleston Alley Theatre in conjunction with The Mattoon Area Arts Council along with Black Op’s Productions is holding open auditions for the show “Ornaments: 6 Christmas Stories in One Act”.
This is the second year the theatre is putting on an original script by Sullivan’s Matthew Gerard Burns. He wrote last year’s Tinker, Tailor Elf, Spy. Read More

It’s Flu Shot Time: New Flu Vaccine-Nasal Spray Option Available

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•October 17, 2018•

As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated. The nasal spray flu vaccine is once again a recommended option for influenza vaccination. During the past two flu seasons, the nasal spray was not recommended due to concern about its effectiveness.
“It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “The flu season typically starts around October so we recommend you make plans to get vaccinated now, before flu season begins.” Read More

SES Gold Slip Students

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SES Gold Slip Students
Each month, Sullivan Elementary School recognizes students who go above and beyond expectations by awarding them “Gold Slips.” Pictured are the students (from left to right) who were awarded Gold Slips for the months of August and September: Kayla Kenney always makes a point to find students with no one to play with and then plays with them.
Levi Risley and Gracelynn Dovell are always very respectful and set a great example for others.
Lorelei Parker respectfully accepted a student’s apology after being disrespected by them. She even wrote them a letter to accept their apology and gave them suggestions on how to treat one another.
Weslee Allen was walking with a friend and his little sister after school when the friend realized he forgot his take-home folder in the classroom. Wes volunteered to run back to the classroom and get it so his friend didn’t have to leave his sister.
Daisy Richardson volunteered to help a student who was struggling to keep his binder organized. She gave up her entire recess to work with him to get everything in order and even took time to teach him helpful tips for staying on task and organized.
Lily Betts has picked up trash (with latex gloves on) all week from the playground. She has done this on her recess time without being asked.