SHS Places First In Academic Challenge Competition

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•February 17, 2021• On February 3, Sullivan competed in this year’s virtual rendition of the Academic Challenge (formerly WYSE) competition sponsored by EIU. As a team Sullivan placed first in their division, which consists of other area schools with enrollments ranging from 300-700 students. Below is a list of the 14 students that represented the school as well as those who finished with one of the top three scores amongst all competitors in a given subject area for our division. Logan Anderson – 3rd in English Noah Bates – 2nd in Biology, 3rd in Engineering Graphics Paul Bates – 3rd … Read More

National Children’s Dental Health Month

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•February 17, 2021• February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program health services are based on the premise that a child must be healthy to be ready to learn and good oral health is essential to a child’s behavioral, speech, language, and overall growth and development. Head Start works to ensure that children receive oral health assessments, follow-up and any needed dental treatment by helping families establish a dental home, as an ongoing source of preventive and primary care. Head Start program activities promote good dental hygiene in the classroom and at home visits. … Read More

Lake Land College Now Accepting Forms

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•February 17, 2021• Lake Land College is pleased to guarantee a Presidential Scholarship to all eligible in-district high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to two consecutive academic years. Students who are in the top 15 percent of students in their senior class or have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher/SAT total score of 1230 or higher are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. Qualifying students must also: … Read More

Remember When? 2-17-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan school district announced an open house and dedication ceremony for the new elementary school. The public was encouraged to tour the new school upon the completion of the ceremony. A much-debated science course finally got a tentative green light from the Bethany school board. Late last year, board members sent a proposal for an introductory science course back to the district’s curriculum committee for consideration. The science course proposal was voted down. The opponent complained that the course was “watered down” and that the science curriculum should be more challenging for students. The … Read More

Sullivan Boys Basketball Wins Against Central A&M and Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg

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•February 17, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost its home opener against Meridian High School, but bounced back to win a conference and non-conference game to finish the week 2-1. After losing to the Hawks, Sullivan defeated Central A&M Friday and Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Saturday. Against the Hatchets Saturday, Sullivan was consistent in the first two quarters with 11 points each to take a 22-16 halftime lead. The Hatchets came out in the third and outscored Sullivan 9-5 to cut the lead to 27-25. But Sullivan held off WSS in the final period for the 38-33 … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Don Matheson

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Don Matheson   Don W. Matheson, 89, of Sullivan, passed away, 6:40 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home in rural Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Don was born November 27, 1931, … Read More

Explore 4-H January – First Aid Project Kit

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•February 10, 20201• Submitted by: Yolanda Nation Shelby County 4-H Program Coordinator The 4-H programs in Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties are bringing youth a new way to “Explore 4-H”. Each month there will be a different exploratory kit offered for ALL youth – not just 4-H members. Each of these kits will be associated with a 4-H project area that youth can enroll in for a project. … Read More