A Look Back…7-3-2024

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2014 Jacob Robert Adams of Sullivan received a $1,000 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. The Mo-Co Rush 12U competed in the Santa Claus Classic in Santa Claus, Ind. and went 5-0 to win the championship. The 12U Rush currently stood at 46-20 on the season. Players included Lindsey Mast, Destiny Williams, Allie Dunn, Liberty Dunaway, Jo Barbee, Addi Tinkle, and Delaney Melton. Middle row: coach Samantha Vogel, Isabel Shafer, KayLee Hohlbauch, Shelby Frederick, Madison Vogel, Molly Day, coach Scott … Read More

FY2024 amended budget approved

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•July 3, 2024• by Ariana R Cherry  Members of the Board of Education held a hearing for the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Superintendent Shannon Cheek stated that since 2021 with a reduction in staff, the district has saved a total of $600,000.  At last month’s meeting, the figures for the FY 2024 Amended Budget were shared. Education Fund: $5,216,690, Operation and Maintenance: $1,669,812, Transportation Fund: $347,349 and Working Cash: $900,798. The projected fund balances for June 30, 2024 were: Education Fund: $6,109,964, Operations and Maintenance: $1,818,594, Transportation Fund: $177,412 and Working Cash: … Read More

Kirk named a Teacher of Excellence

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•July 3, 2024• Lori Kirk, a Sullivan High School and Sullivan Middle School teacher, recently was named a Teacher of Excellence for the Regional Office of Education #11. “It’s truly humbling to be recognized in this way. I am grateful to be part of the Sullivan Tribe with colleagues and administration that think of students first. I am blessed to be recognized with this incredible honor,” stated Kirk. She added that “My classroom team consists of two very dedicated paraprofessionals and a group of amazing students. This award motivates me to continue striving for excellence in education.” … Read More

Athletic trainer services drastically reduced for upcoming year at SHS

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•July 3, 2024• by E. Scott England The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held a special meeting last Thursday to close out fiscal year 24. All seven members attended the fifteen minute meeting where they breezed through six action items with little to no discussion. One of the main purposes of this special meeting is to approve the amended budget. This is a common practice in school districts as it is typically necessary to make adjustments to a budget that was approved ten months prior. Superintendent Walk reported that the budget this year is balanced and overall was very positive. … Read More

A Matter of Balance Class 

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•July 3, 2024• Friday’s July 12th-Aug. 30th 1:30pm-3:30 p.m.: Refreshments provided ($20 suggested donation for the 8-week class, Senior Center can assist with payment, just ask)  217-728-8521 sullivan senior center or  217-428-3458 ext. 231 Carol Logan with Decatur Catholic Charities. Classes start next week. … Read More

ETML July Events

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•July 3, 2024• Happening at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library: Story times: Every Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:00am.  You must register for all of these classes either online, by calling or coming in to the library. Online codes can be found on our Facebook page. Registration for the foam and slime party will not open until July 1st.   Every Monday at 9:00 am we will be hosting a Memory Café  This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones … Read More

The Education Connection

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•July 3, 2024• The Education Connection Committee develops History-to-Go units for use in classrooms throughout the county. Artifacts are an important component of each unit, helping students to learn more about the place they call home – Moultrie County. “Early Settlers of Moultrie County” is the title of the current unit, and the committee would appreciate help from the community in collecting items from that period, 1826-1890, to include in the unit. The topics include Homes & Homelife, Clothing, Tools, Food and Food Preparation, Transportation, Farming, Music, Games, Art, and Crafts. If you have photos or renderings of the time, … Read More

Bake sale encourages peace with worldwide sweets

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•June 26, 2024• Submitted by Rebecca Lawson Advisor of the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club When people are hurting and going through tough times, other people often bring them food to show that they care and to bring comfort. Since the Red Cross helps people in tough times, our club thought that we could do something to help people around the world that would involve selling something most people really like – food,” said Rebecca Lawson, advisor of the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club. “The kids took it from there,” she added. Originally the club thought about having a dinner … Read More