•January 17, 2018•

Coming January 25 is The Point in Time survey which plays a critical role in the task of ending homelessness.

Survey results are significant to the HUD competition for assistance in the 18 counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Christian, Fayette, Shelby, Moultrie, Effingham, Clay, Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Jasper. HUD continues to emphasize through its scoring the significance of the data reported as well as the process for the data collection. However, HUD deems most important the quality and accuracy of the count as opposed to merely the size of the count. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

During a short meeting of the Bethany Village Board discussion of consortium of municipalities seeking franchise agreements with GTE was held On the matter of snowmobiles the board agreed they may enter and exit Bethany but may not be driven around town.

Race for assessor develops in East Nelson and Whitley townships for the April 20 election. Democrat Ruby Christy is being opposed by Republican Bill Mundy.

Judy Fraser, WCIA-TV weather caster, speaks on “Volunteerism” at the Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting held at the Sullivan County Club. Three new directors were nominated: Bill Becker, Bob Corley, and Patti Ketchmark. Current members include the Rev. David Leslie, Wilma Spencer, Teresa Lane, Dick Isaacs, Steve Mayberry, Ron Sporrer, Edy Taylor, Roger Tice and Kurt Van Deursen. Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Elvis Presley’s birthday marked the release of a commemorative stamp. By 3 p.m. the day of the Elvis stamp release Sullivan Post Office had sold all 5000 stamps. Glenn J. Suhl of Sullivan turned 69 on Elvis birthday and was the first customer to purchase a sheet of stamps with Elvis’ likeness surrounded in hot pink.

Snowplows were out in force as Moultrie County received six inches of snow over the weekend. Highways are clear, side roads are snow packed and freezing rain is in the forecast.

Approximately 150,000 people are believed to have viewed Lake Shelbyville’s Festival of Lights. The 600,000 light display closes Jan. 31. Shelbyville promoter of the Festival Tad Whitten said by the end of the month some 30,000 vehicles will travel through the Eagle Creek Resort display. He said that 130 tour buses will also view the Festival of Lights.

Sullivan ambulances made 1108 runs in 1992. One high mileage unit was replaced with a new modular unit which should save in future replacement costs, according to Fire Chief Jeff Waite. Read More

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 15 - Saucy stuffed peppers, corn, lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), Frudel bar
Tuesday, January 16 - Baked ham, mixed vegetables, frosted sweet potatoes, rye bread (2), overnight fruit salad
Wednesday, January 17 - Turkey pot roast w/carrots & celery, mac and cheese, Italian green beans, melon chunks, whole grain wheat (1), cookie
Thursday, January 18 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, dinner roll, peaches
Friday, January 19 - Hamburger, buttered baby baker potatoes, creamy coleslaw, bun, warm baked apple

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, January 15 - Cereal, orange juice, milk
Tuesday, January 16 - Breakfast bites, orange juice, milk
Wednesday, January 17 - Biscuits & gravy, orange juice, milk
Thursday, January 18 - Granola bars, orange juice, milk
Friday, January 19 - Breakfast casserole, orange juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, January 15 - Tacos, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, January 16 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, french fries, peaches, milk
Wednesday, January 17 - Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, pears, rolls, milk
Thursday, January 18 - Chicken strips, peas, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Friday, January 19 - Chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable sticks, banana, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 1 - Closed
Tuesday, January 2 - Closed
Wednesday, January 3 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, three bean salad, whole grain biscuits, warm fruit crisp
Thursday, January 4 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, apricots
Friday, January 5 - Turkey burger, rosemary roasted potatoes, butter beans, bun, pineapple slice

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, January 1 - Closed
Tuesday, January 2 - Cereal bars, peach juice, milk
Wednesday, January 3 - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk
Thursday, January 4 - English muffins, peach juice, milk
Friday, January 5 - Donuts, peach juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, January 1 - Closed
Tuesday, January 2 - Nachos w/meat & cheese, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, milk
Wednesday, January 3 - Corn dogs, tater tots, peaches, milk
Thursday, January 4 - Krispitos, green beans, pears, milk
Friday, January 5 - Fish sticks, french fries, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk