•March 10, 2021•
Illinois State Board of Education officials on Monday made their case for an added $362.1 million to the state’s evidence-based funding formula and $50 million in early childhood education grants, pushing back on the governor’s proposal to keep state K-12 education funding flat next fiscal year.
In total, the board recommended a $406 million, or 4.6 percent, increase in fiscal year 2022 in state general revenue funding, increasing the state’s share of education funding to $9.3 billion for the budget year that begins July 1. Read More
Agri-Fab Purchases Superior Tech
•March 10, 2021•
Agri-Fab announced Monday the acquisition of Superior Tech. Agri-Fab acquires the Superior Tech assets, customer contracts, and Superior Tech brands.
Superior Tech, founded in 1987, established itself as a Licensed John Deere Supplier. As a family-owned business located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it takes pride in designing and manufacturing high-quality lawn and garden attachments. Read More
LLC to Hold Tuition and Fees for 2021-2022 Academic Year
•March 10, 2021•
As part of its commitment to designing a Fall 2021 around students, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees is expected to keep tuition and fees at the current rates for academic year 2021-2022.
The board will meet Monday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in Webb Hall on the main campus and in accordance with the college’s Return to Campus Plan and Covid-19 safety protocols. The meeting will also be accessible by teleconference (1-866-806-7140, ID 75526). Read More
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Attends Rainbow 2021 Competition
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•March 10, 2021•
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended their second competition of the year February 20 in Chesterfield, Missouri. The team had dancers in four different age categories at the Rainbow Dance Competition.
Members of the Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team are: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Sophie Foster, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Charlie Martin, Elizabeth Owens, Avery Renfro, Macie Rodgers, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel and Lyla Wright. Read More
Master Gardeners to Host Workshop
•March 10, 2021•
Proper pruning is important to the long-term health of fruit trees. It can reduce the occurrence of diseases and increase fruit quality. Knowing when to prune, what to prune and how to do it can be daunting. Join us at the Moultrie-Douglas Extension office for a fruit tree pruning workshop. Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker will teach proper fruit tree pruning and training techniques along with different types of pruning cuts, training systems, and proper fruit thinning approaches. Read More
Remember When? 3-10-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan City Council agreed to purchase two city lots west of the city’s electric plant for storage and possible expansion. The ordinance authorizing the purchase of the 50ft wide and 200 feet deep property was discussed following a closed session. Amy Stone, who owns the property agreed to sell it to the city for $19,500.
Amy Noel Smith, the Dec 26 baby whose life was endangered by a respiratory infection was released from the hospital last month. A community appeal was made on behalf of the critically ill Bethany child. The daughter of Leonard and Jean Smith of Bethany suffered from RSV, a respiratory infection complicated by the fact that the child was so young. Read More
Menu 3-10-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 15 - Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar
Tuesday, March 16 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, March 17 - Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler
Thursday, March 18 - Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin
Friday, March 19 - Tuna Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges
LLC to Offer New Mental Health Resources to Students
•March 3, 2021•
Lake Land College partnered with the online therapy platform BetterMynd to offer students access to online therapy sessions with a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Through the partnership, each Lake Land College student can access up to six free online therapy sessions each year on the BetterMynd platform. These live video sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of a laptop or smartphone. Read More
FCCLA Section 7 Holds Virtual Conference
•March 3, 2021•
Nineteen students from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School attended the Illinois Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Section 7 Leadership Conference via ZOOM on Friday, February 12 in Tuscola. FCCLA members from five area schools made up the participants for the event. The theme for the meeting was “Blasting Through the Decades.” Members in attendance from ALAH High School were: Katelyn Ahrendt, Kassidy Bissey, Kendall Burdick, Adriana Burton, Cheyenne Chupp, Jordan Conour, Madi Crafton, Mackenzie Erixon, Marissa Lake, Caty Lucas, Jordan Quertermous, Kiya Rhodes, Maleah Roberts, Erin Schrock, Kaylee Schrock, Claire Seal, Brook Tucker, Lucy Wilbur and Mikayla Williams. Mrs. Voegel, adviser and EIU Student Teacher Mallory Jones were also in attendance. Read More
LLC Designs Fall Schedule Around Students
•March 3, 2021•
Lake Land College announced Monday that plans for Fall 2021 are designed around students. The fall schedule, published last week, includes a mix of in-person, virtual and online courses. When building a schedule, students can select the format that best fits their personal preference.
“We are excited to plan for a more traditional mix of class offerings for the fall,” President Josh Bullock said. “We are grateful for the resiliency of our students, faculty and staff. We have learned a great deal in the past 12 months and will be holding on to things that are working well in the online environment to support students and their learning. Read More