•March 9, 2016•

The SMS Scholastic Bowl JV team fell short to Monticello March but defeated the Meridian Hawks.

Reagan Crouse led the team with 10 toss ups followed by Brett Johnson- three, Noah Bates- two, Parker Addison- two and Austin Scott- one.  Read More

•March 9, 2016•

Students who go above and beyond to follow Sullivan Elementary School expectations of “be safe, be responsible, and be respectful” are awarded a “Gold Slip” which is displayed in the hallway for everyone to see along with a picture.

In the months of January and February five students qualified for this honor.

Corey Wilson stopped and helped a kindergarten student who had spilled milk all over himself and the floor. He didn’t leave until the student and the floor were clean.

Mikaela Guest was voluntarily cleaning up the classroom after the Valentine’s Day party while all the other students were talking. Read More

•March 9, 2016•

Sullivan Future Farmers of America is hosting the fifth annual Sullivan FFA alumni auction.

Held on Saturday, March 19 in Sullivan High School gym a complimentary meal by the alumni and Terry Warren will start at 4 p.m. Read More

Photo by Mike Brothers
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library has a historic automobile hood ornament and radiator cap collection on display. Donated to the library by O.K. Jobbers founder and collector Lynn R. Huntsburger (1914-2005), glass cases filled with hood ornaments such as this one from 1941 and radiator caps from the earliest automobiles are available for public viewing.

•March 9, 2016•

If you are new to the area, have never been in the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, or it has been some time since your last visit, you might be pleasantly surprised at the variety of items and activities available besides books.

For instance, this is the only local library with a 3-D printer; there are two meeting rooms that can be reserved for organizational or individual use and 14 computers and six e-readers connected to the internet for public use.

For those preferring to use their own laptops or tablets, the library has free Wi-Fi.

The library also provides a book club, fax service, a story time for children or craft activities.

On March 1 the library began providing access to 89 digital magazines.

These may be downloaded to your computer, tablet or e-reader in the library or at home, and you never have to return them.

For the less tech-oriented, print copies of many magazines may be provided.  If you are looking for a change in careers but the words “resume’” and “cover letter” seem foreboding, we have you covered.

A librarian can also put patrons in touch with programs that teach how to master resumes and cover letters.

Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan and Bethany Boy Scouts from Troop #39 helped the Corps of Engineers, the Dept. of Conservation and other volunteers recently place more than 950 Christmas trees in Lake Shelbyville to create fish habitats. The Scouts helping were Jesse Horton, Rob Dean, Clint Thompson, Jed Chasten, Josh McBride, Chris Clark, Andy Horton and Mike Peadro.

Six Moultrie County 4-H’ers were delegates to the Regional Jr. Leaders Legislative Conference March 8-10 in Springfield. Katie Tice of Sullivan was on the planning committee and attended the conference along with Rachel Casteel and Leslie Seelow of Lovington and Krystal Horsman, Carinna Elder and Laura Melvin of Sullivan. More than 100 4-H’ers from East Central Illinois participated in the conference which included a 4-H legislative session in the House Chambers in the State Capitol.

Sullivan Blue Dolphin Laura Diss recently completed in a field of 355 swimmers at the Champaign Aqua-Chiefs mid-winter B-C Classic in Champaign. Diss participated in three events, placing 15th out of 25 swimmers in the 100 freestyle; 17th out of 29 swimmers in the 50 butterfly; and 20th out of 24 swimmers in the 100M.

Ten Sullivan High School letter winners were recently announced as Scholar-Athletes by the Okaw Valley Conference for the first semester of the 1990-91 school year. SHS seniors named are Becky Clayton, Amanda Glazebrook, Aaron Jesse and Troy Rogers, while junior award winners recipients are Sheri Adams, Nathan Hutchings and Jason Kottwitz. Sophomores, Breanna Cooper, Carinna Elder and Sarah Shasteen also received the certificate of achievement issued by the conference. Scholar-Athletes are those students who have earned a varsity letter and are recognized on an honor roll or high honor roll at their respective school. Read More