•February 12, 2020•
While some hazards such as storms, tornadoes and floods can be forecasted in order to provide advance noticed to residents in an area of danger, other hazards such as earthquakes cannot be predicted. Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean are perfect examples that earthquakes can happen anywhere and at any time, including while you are at work, at home or on vacation. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 500,000 detectable earthquakes occur in the world each year. The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) locates about 20,000 earthquakes each year, or about 55 earthquakes each day.
Records indicate Illinois, and several other states in the central United States, experienced some of the largest earthquakes ever measured in North America. In recognition of the earthquake risk still posed today by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•February 12, 2020•
By. Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
This Friday, February 14th, Sullivan Schools will have a School Improvement Day. While many students see this time as a four-day weekend when combined with President’s Day on Monday, this is a time when teachers receive professional development and find ways to improve instruction. Read More
Spring LLC Community Choir Rehearsals to Begin
•February 5, 2020•
Does the cold and snowy weather have you singing the blues? It’s time to change your tune by joining the choir! Preparation for the spring season of the Lake Land College Community Choir begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in the Lake Land College Theater from 7-9:30 p.m.
All singers age 18 and older are welcome to participate and no audition is required. The choir includes college students as well as area residents, forming a group of approximately 45 mixed voices. Read More
Menu 2-5-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 10 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion and bacon, Texas toast, mandarin oranges
Tuesday, February 11 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, February 12 - Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, corn casserole, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits
Thursday, February 13 - Meatloaf, Delmonico potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, dinner roll, cranberry apple salad
Friday, February 14 - Stuffed peppers, peas and carrots, bean medley, whole grain wheat (1), gelatin w/fruit
Royal Readers
Photo furnished Royal Readers 2019 Miss Sullivan, Madison Wall (above) and 2019 Junior Miss Sullivan, Katilyn Kirby were able to read to several classes at Sullivan Elementary School over the past couple weeks. They are wanting to promote reading to elementary age students.
Superintendent Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•February 5, 2020•
By Ted Walk
Supt.Sullivan CUSD #300
The average enrollment per grade at Sullivan Schools is about 84 students.
Our largest class is 7th grade, which currently has 109 students.
There are a number of challenges that arise when one specific grade has approximately 30% more students than the typical class that comes through.
The number of sections of each subject offered varies. During the fall semester, there were five sections of Literature and Language offered for 7th grade students, creating an average class size of nearly 22 students. Read More
Engineering Scholarship Offered
•February 5, 2020•
The Central Illinois Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is sponsoring a $1500 scholarship to a qualified central Illinois high school senior.
To be eligible, the candidate should be accepted into an engineering college or a junior college with an equivalent engineering academic schedule and are encouraged to have a minimum ACT score of 28 or SAT equivalent. Read More
Area Student Makes Dean’s List
•February 5, 2020•
Zoe Ray, a freshman from Sullivan was among students placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the Fall 2019 semester.
Greenville University is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school with more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the college is located in Greenville, Illinois, 45 miles east of St. Louis.
Arthur Public Library Happenings
•February 5, 2020•
Join the Arthur Public Library on Feb 1 at 1:00 as Heather Miller from the State Bank of Arthur, discusses I.D. Theft and Fraud; How to recognize and protect yourself. All are invited, however seating is limited so please call (217) 543-2037 to reserve your seat.
Feb 5th 4:00 GED; Feb 6th 5:30 VFW; Feb 11th 4:00 GED, 6:00 Lowe’s township; Feb. 12th 4:00 GED; Feb. 13th and 14th DIY Valentine card station for all ages, all days. Feb. 17th 6:30 Board Meeting; Feb. 18th 4:00 GED; Feb. 19th 4:00 GED; Feb 25 4:00 GED; Feb. 26 4:00 GED; Feb. 27th; Women’s club 7:00.
Remember When? 2-5-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany School Supt. Marilyn Bailey explained if the district continues $116,164 annual deficits the eduction fund will be in debt $1,257,453 by July 30, 1999. Before a crowd of 20 people the school board voted to proceed with a property tax referendum.
The Bethany Mustangs beat Illiopolis 62-49 in the opening round of the tournament at Blue Mound. Phil Ozier led the Mustangs with 15 points, Kevin Bowser scored 14 points along with 10 rebounds and Adam Gurchieck chipped in with 11 points.
Despite injuries and a ten point deficit at the half the Sullivan Lady Redskins beat the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals 55-50. Sullivan hit 6 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter with Bobbi Bone shooting 4-4 and Allyson Glazebrook 2-4 totaling 12 points for the night. Carrie Bennet led the Redskins with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Read More