Photo by Seniore King
Pictured are members of the Sullivan Spanish Club.

•December 5, 2018•

By Seth Mayberry
SHSSC Correspondent

On November 16 the Sullivan Spanish Club accomplished their yearly donation of packing boxes with food and other assorted items to give to families in need.
The Spanish Club worked with Bright Start, a prevention program that supports children from birth to three years of age in order to achieve success in life.
Members of the club were divided into four groups which worked to put together boxes for four different families of varying sizes.
Some seniors of the club had the opportunity to help deliver the boxes to the families. They were very pleased to see what effect the club’s charity had. Read More

•November 28, 2018•

Editor’s Note: County Clerk and Recorder Georgia England had to deal with a major cyber attack when the Moultrie County courthouse computer systems were hacked, forcing a complete rebuild of systems for offices. She prepared the following tips for family and friends shopping online for the holidays.
It is that time of year where so many people prepare to purchase gifts for friends, family, and loved ones. Though it can be convenient to avoid the lines and rush for that latest Black Friday deal by shopping online, this also carries some risk. Cybercriminals are always working to steal your personal and payment information. The holiday shopping season is the perfect opportunity for this to happen. By following a few key practices, you can greatly lower your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud.
Choose Trusted Online Retailers and Apps
Always shop only with trusted online retailers. That means using a retailer you already know or one that is verified through another trusted entity. If you find a new possible shop to do business with but are unsure about its reputation, try to find reviews from trusted sources such as the Better Business Bureau. It is important to stick to trusted review sources because there are several ways to fake online reviews, and there are places where cybercriminals can pay other criminals to post positive reviews. Even though an untrusted site might have the best prices, it is worth it to use a trusted online shop that is known to safeguard your information and purchases. Read More

•November 28, 2018•

By Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300 Supt.

At Sullivan Schools, we believe in emphasizing the safety of our students during times of inclement weather, while at the same time maintaining school in session when possible.
In the event that weather causes a need to cancel or delay the start of school, a phone call and text will be sent to all parents and guardians whose phone numbers are in our All-Call system. Additionally, this information will be communicated on our district social media sites and sent to WAND and WCIA. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan Redskins were in the 3A Sweet Sixteen after defeating Newton 15-8 in a second half surge. After the first half, the Eagles were up 8-0. Senior Jason Brewer said the team came out with more intensity and a stronger desire to win after a motivational talk from Coach Jerry Lane. Bubba Farris describes how he, at 160 pounds, held off Newton’s 250-pound nose guard by staying low and taking him down at the waist. Leif Walling stepped up carrying the ball 32 times for 139 yards in the contest. Jason Moody and Jed Shasteen had 13 tackles each to hold the Eagles to their lowest point total of the season. John Cruit and Brian Elder each added eight tackles, Adam Elder had seven and Charley LeCrone had six. The 1993 team fell to Robinson in the second round. Their squad was the first team to make it to the second round since 1985. Read More

•November 28, 2018•

Millikin University will present its 60th annual Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performances will be held at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin University’s campus.
For more than 50 years Vespers (which means “evening prayer”) has signaled the beginning of the holiday season with a sumptuous evening of carols, choirs and candlelight. More than 300 musicians join together for this joyous musical feast presented annually on Millikin’s campus. Read More