•April 8, 2020•
Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and who are focused on Illinois food animal medicine.
The IVET Program helps offset the high cost of veterinary education. The program loans up to $40,000 to as many as three veterinary students each year. Loans are made over a period of 2 to 3 years. IVET awards recipients a $1,500 stipend during their fourth year in school to help pay expenses associated with clinical rotations. Loans are repaid over five years, during which graduates must commit to working in a food animal practice that services Illinois livestock producers. Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk With Mr. Walk
•April 8, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
Staff members at Sullivan Schools continue to adjust and adapt to our current situation.
As our community and world have been thrust into a situation unlike any other that we have seen, we all continue to do the best that we can with our circumstances.
I have been thoroughly impressed with our entire staff as well as our students and parents.
Governor Pritzker has currently extended our school closure through April 30, but we are beginning to plan for the scenario in which we do not return to our school buildings this year. Read More
Remember When? 4-8-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Bob Corley, Nancy Elder, Gary Melvin, Joe Pound, Greg Sanders, Rita Florey and Supt. Rich Voltz were appointed steering committee for the Sullivan Community Education Foundation in Sept. 1994.
The Foundation is now established with the initial Sullivan Foundation Board including: Marion Best, Nancy Elder, Tom Hargis, Ron Harshman, Dr. Dean McLaughlin, Joe Pound, Paul Stone, Sr. and Rich Voltz.
The Lovington Panther baseball team kicks off their season at Central A&M as the first consolidation season with Arthur begins. Returning are Lovington senior Jim Minor who led the team with a .438 batting average.
Arthur’s Jim Hutchcraft and Chris Hafer join the infield along with Cameron Wiley, Lewis Lingafelter, Shaun Casteel and Chad Watkins.
Arthur infielders include senior Kurt Hall, junior Matt Schrock and freshman first baseman Mike Mammoser.
Lovington’s Josh Born, Dustin Jeffries, Adam Rice and Ed Sanner round out the lineup. Read More
Lake Land College Hosts Laker Online Takeover Days Throughout Spring
•April 1, 2020•
Several Student Life organizations at Lake Land College have announced opportunities for virtual engagement throughout Spring 2020. Most of the events will take place via the different organizations’ Facebook pages.
“These students are posting some really cool interactive posts and events,” Valerie Lynch, director of student life, said. “We are asking faculty, staff and students to ‘like’ and share the social media pages and interact when they can.”
The Lake Land College Student Activity Board will be hosting “Around the World in 5 Days” March 24 through March 28. This activity will be available via the “Lake Land College Student Activity Board” Facebook page and will consist of virtual museum tours in places such as London, France and South America. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience cultural movies, music and food. Read More
Chamber Zooms Financial Opportunities for Businesses
•April 1, 2020•
Friday morning Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development organized a Zoom meeting regarding financing opportunities for businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sullivan area.
Participants in the meeting included representatives from all three banks in Sullivan: Reid Molzen, 1st Community Bank; Brad Pullen, 1st Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust; Tod Jeffers, Scott State Bank; Laurrie Minor, SCED Director; Richard Glazebrook, City of Sullivan Mayor; and Lynn Lowder, CEO Veterans Business Project & member of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. Read More
Letters to the Editor: 4-1-2020
All Factories Should Close to Stop Virus Spread
Dear Editor,
I was born and raised in Sullivan and have been observing shelter in place requirements.
I have had a heart attack and understand the need for people to isolate in order to contain the coronavirus.
While I was getting supplies I noticed Hydro Gear and Agri Fab parking lots were full of workers along with the parking lot at the cabinet factory. Read More
Remember When? 4-1-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany girls’ basketball coach Doug McCausland will have a familiar face with him when he coaches the East All-Star team at the Edinburg Lions Sixth Annual Girls All-Star Basketball game.
Joining Coach McCausland is Filly Erin Parsons, a senior, who averaged 13 points and seven rebounds a game last season.
Arthur’s Emilee Monahan is also on the East team.
The Bethany sixth grade basketball team won the Cerro-Gordo basketball tournament. Coaches include Phil Banning and Gene Patient.
Team included: Nathan Stollard, Wes Wise, Jarod Foster, Dennis Bone, Shane Russell, Josh Robinson, Jake Wilson, Curt Marshall, Clint Marshall, Mike Holthaus, Larry Lutane and Kevin Darnell. Read More
Food/Take out/Delivery Options
•April 1, 2020•
BBQ Crew Carryout and Delivery services available by calling 217-620-4003, or emailing bbqcrewcatering@gmail.com
• Sol Del Mar 217-728-8866 Carry Out 11am to 7pm
• McDonald’s- Drive-Up 5am to 11pm
• Hardee’s-Drive-Up 5am to 8 pm
• China King 217-728-8886 Carry Out 10:30am to 9:30pm
• Rosatis 217-728-2812 Carryout 10am to 8pm
• Monicals 217-728-2373 Carryout/Delivery 11am to 9pm
• IGA deli 217-728-8366 Carry Out 10:30 to 8pm
• Casey’s pizza 217-728-3131 Carry out M-F, Delivery Only Thursday- Sunday Open 24 hours
• Subway - Drive-Up 10am to 8pm
• Hole in the Wall 217-728-7728 call in from 11am to 2pm. And 4:30pm to 8 pm
• The Sullivan Bakery 217-728-4831 Curbside delivery only Tuesday-Saturday 6p-12p
• Sullivan VFW-Monday the 23rd for driveup Lunch from 11 to 1:30. Then Tuesday thru Saturday 11 to 1:30 and 5:00 to 7:00. Someone will be in one hour ahead to take the orders. Call 217-728-7988 or 217-259-3700.
How can you help?
• Comment on or Share local businesses’ social media. It will help extend their reach.
• If delivery / pick-up or online shopping options are available, please order up!
• If you have the financial capability, tip generously.
• Contact the business directly if you have a question about delivery zones or available items. Many are more than willing to accommodate.
• Share how you’re supporting the local businesses! Tag the business when you get your delivery order or online purchase.
• If you become aware of employment opportunities, let the SCED office know so that they can share them with affected businesses.
• Again, if you have financial capability, consider donating resources to a nearby non-profit.
Menu 3-25-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 30 - Beef Stew w/ Potatoes, Carrots & Onions, Seasoned Greens, Biscuits, Tropical Fruit
Tuesday, March 31 - Chili Mac, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll, Warm Cinnamon Peaches
Wednesday, April 1 - Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Pears, Dinner Roll
Thursday, April 2- Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce
Friday, April 3 - Fish Sandwich w/Condiment, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit Juice, Bun
Peaches
LGS Third Quarter Honor Students
•March 25, 2020•
The Lovington Grade School third quarter honor roll was announced.
Straight A’s- Daylon Doggett, sixth grade; Kendall Carnahan and Jacob Tighe, seventh grade; Garrett Casteel, eighth grade.
Honor roll: Sixth grade - Steven Harris, Jalena Haynes, Will Hilligoss, Kori Rich, Alyssa Richards, Cambrie Smith, Halle Wardrip.
Seventh grade - Austin Bates, Lilian Edwards and Brett Menna.
Eighth grade - Colton Taylor, Trevor Duzan, Marilyn Jean Hill and Nathan Tighe.