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Increases Recommended for County Employees

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•September 12, 2018•

Moultrie County Board personnel committee approved recommended salary increases to to the county board for consideration at the Sept 14 meeting.
Board chair Dave McCabe chaired the meeting in absence of chair Billy Voyles with members Kevin McReynolds, Gary Smith and Neil Bryan agreeing on proposed increases for county office chief deputies, courthouse staff and remaining department heads.
Neil Bryan moved that a $1500 stipend for chief deputies be approved; Kevin McReynolds seconded. Chief deputies for elected department heads currently receive a $1200 annual stipend for the extra duty assignment.
Courthouse employees’ proposed increase of $1500 annually was approved unanimously for recommendation to the board on a motion by Gary Smith and seconded by Kevin McReynolds. Read More

Knights Volleyball Team Top Redskins in Straight Sets

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Marissa Herschberger led the ALAH Knights team with 19 assists.

•September 12, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team won two matches and lost one this past week.
The Knights knocked off Martinsville and Sullivan but lost to Monticello.
“Our team keeps going back to the quote, ‘The man on top of the mountain didn’t land there,’” said coach Emily Crossman. “With graduating so many key players and having girls play next to each other who never have before, we keep taking one day at a time, trying to learn from each opportunity and improve each day. We are all about putting in the work to get to where we want to be in October.”
Monday night, ALAH defeated the Redskins in straight sets, 25-12, 25-14.
Taylor Powell totaled seven kills, three aces and two digs, and Makenzie Brown added two aces, three kills, a block and a dig
Addi Tinkle served three aces and had three digs, and six other Knights recorded at least one dig.
Last Tuesday against Martinsville, ALAH won in straight sets, 25-16, 25-18.
Taylor Powell led the team with 13 kills, and Marissa Herschberger led the team with 19 assists.
“Taylor Powell is a force,” said Crossman. “She is a steady six rotation player that gets the job done. Marissa has moved into the setting role for us this year seamlessly. She is just an athlete who pours her heart and soul into her play. Those two girls have been leading the pack, helping the newcomers to learn and get accustomed to our system.” Read More

A Six Match Week Kept OV Volleyball Team Jumping

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•September 12, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Okaw Valley volleyball team finished a busy week with six matches including Central A&M three times.
OV played four games in the LSA Tournament Saturday, finishing 1-3, bookended with a match against Heritage and Central A&M.
Monday night OV lost to Heritage in the first set 25-17 but bounced back in the second set to win 25-22.
In a marathon third set OV eventually lost 37-35.
Sadie Zimmerman had two aces, eight digs and 30 assists.
Paige Coleman totaled 14 kills and 11 digs, and Kate Jeffers tallied 13 kills and seven blocks.
Bella Benning had 15 digs, and April Decesaro finished with 12.
In the LSA Tournament, where each match was close, OV lost to Unity and Eisenhower and split two games with Central A&M.
In the 25-18, 25-22 lost to Unity, Coleman collected two blocks, seven kills, seven digs and two aces.
Zimmerman added 16 assists, and Jeffers had six kills. Read More

A Walk with Mr. Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•September 12, 2018•

By Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300

Providing a quality, well-rounded education for all students has always been a priority and a point of pride for the Sullivan School District.
For a district of our size, we have a wide array of opportunities, both extra-curricular and in the classroom.
Today, I want to highlight our Art Program. We have 156 students enrolled in various Art courses this semester, which represents about half of our total student population. Read More

Sullivan Cross Country Runners Place

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•September 12, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ cross country team competed in two larger meets this past week.
The boys’ team placed third with a score of 102 points in the Bement Bulldog Classic at Allerton Park in Monticello, and Chase McClure led the Redskins with a time of 19:23.38, and Noah Bates followed at 20:36.34.
Spencer Johnson ran a 22:16.11, and Colin Chappel ran a 22:28.52.
Coen Foster rounded out the times at 22:42.07. Read More

Lovington Fire Dept. Breakfast

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•September 12, 2018•

Lovington firemen are serving pancakes and sausage at the firehouse 6-9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.
Donations will be accepted at the door. Everyone is invited to enjoy breakfast and thank those volunteering to protect the community.

SHS Patriot’s Day

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SHS Patriot’s Day
Area first responders were honored at SHS observance of Patriot’s Day on Tuesday, Sept. 11 with Becky Lawson’s Mirror Images English Careers class coordinating the 17th anniversary reflection on the day in 2001 when the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C were attacked by terrorist flown jet air liners filled with passengers. Above local first responders were among those recognized. Bagpiper Paul Vincent once again concluded the Patriot’s Day observation playing Flowers of the Forest. First responders were then served lunch by the school.

No Knock Registry in Lovington

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•September 12, 2018•

The village of Lovington has amended the Business Ordinance to include a “No Knock” registry for those residents who want to sign up.
This will enable residents who do not want solicitors coming to their homes to register their address with the village, and solicitors will have to honor the residents’ wishes. Read More

SHS Juniors Offer Food

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•September 12, 2018•

The Sullivan High School junior class is offering pulled pork sandwich, macaroni & cheese, drink and dessert at the football game on Friday, September 21.
Serving times are 5-6:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Tickets may be purchased in the high school office. Proceeds benefit SHS prom.