•March 1, 2017•

This year the 19th annual Illinois Products Expo will offer a ‘Taste of Illinois agriculture’ as visitors will be able to taste, sample and purchase all of what Illinois has to offer. Dozens of Illinois food companies, wineries and agricultural associations will take part in the upcoming agricultural showcase on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The Expo’s food offerings will include fresh meat products, pizza, sauces, homemade jellies and jams, ice cream, and gourmet seasonings all produced, packaged or processed in Illinois. There will also be non-food items, such as soy candles and agricultural-based soaps and lotions on display and available for purchase. A complete list of participating vendors can be found on the Expo website, https://www.agr.state.il.us/marketing/expo/. Read More

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, March 6 - Breakfast bites, orange juice, milk.
Tuesday, March 7 - Waffles, orange juice, milk.
Wednesday, March 8 - Nutri-Grain bar, orange juice, milk.
Thursday, March 9 - Toast, orange juice, milk.
Friday, March 10 -  Pop tarts, orange juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, March 6 - Macaroni & cheese, peas, pears, bread & butter, milk.
Tuesday, March 7 - Tacos, lettuce salad, applesauce, milk.
Wednesday, March 8 - Bologna & cheese sandwiches, carrots & celery sticks, banana, milk.
Thursday, March 9 - Hamburger horseshoe, French fries, pineapple, milk.Friday, March 10 -  Hot dog on bun, tater tots, mixed fruit, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 6 - Cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, pineapple tidbits.
Tuesday, March 7 - Chicken pot pie w/vegetables, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing, biscuits, warm cinnamon apples.
Wednesday, March 8 - Chili mac w/beans, carrots, Texas toast, warm peach crisp.
Thursday, March 9 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, winter mix vegetables, Texas toast, frosted pumpkin bar.
Friday, March 10 -  Tuna salad, potato salad, creamy cole slaw, whole grain wheat, crackers, fruit salad.

•March 1, 2017•

Ann Wheeler, a candidate for the Sullivan School Board, and Stepheny McMahon, a representative of the 100 Women Who Care organization, were the guest speakers at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Sullivan Civic Women’s Club.

The SCWC voted to increase their scholarship amounts to four scholarships in the amount of $600 each. Sullivan High School seniors may pick up applications for the scholarships at the high school.  Read More

•March 1, 2017•

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in Bethany.

“These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of over the telephone or having to drive to Effingham,” Shimkus explained. “The staff person will be able to handle any issue you may have regarding my office or the federal government.” Read More

•February 22, 2017•

Providing care for a parent, disabled child or spouse can often be a lonely and thankless job.  For many it can be an overwhelming responsibility. But, it doesn’t have to be a burden thanks to services provided by the Caregiver Advisory Services Program (CASP) available at the Senior Center in Sullivan.

Those providing care for anyone over the age of 60 or for an adult disabled child over 18 are eligible for these services. The caregiver advisor is available to schedule home visits, help identify specific needs, advise of service options available, follow up with emotional and technical support and plan educational training sessions and support groups. Read More