•September 5, 2018•
Sparrow’s Toy Run begins with sign up at Rusty’s in LaPlace from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 22.
Sign up fee for this benefit for Lovington families is a toy.
All toys donated will benefit Lovington families with the final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington.
Sparrow’s of Lovington provides philanthropic services throughout the area.For more information contact Pam Anklam at 217/201-0662.
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OV/CORPS Coop
Okaw Valley seniors Garrett Tippit and Sam Hagerman began their Corps of Engineers work study earlier in the month. Recently, they helped the Corps maintenance crew install a new slide at the playground by the visitor center in Shelbyville. This is the third year OV has placed students at the Corps of Engineers.
•September 5, 2018•
Misaei has your menu and a seat ready at the new authentic Mexican restaurant on the square in Sullivan, Sol Del Mar.
From 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 Mariachi band Zelaya will perform as part of the Grand Opening Celebration.
Sol Del Mar Mexican Bar and Grill is open Sunday-Thursdays 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, September 10 - Pulled pork, creamed peas and potatoes, Mexi corn, bun, mandarin oranges
Tuesday, September 11 - Salisbury beef patties, mashed potatoes, lyonnais carrots w/wheat dinner roll, fruit juice
Wednesday, September 12 - Chicken broccoli alfredo, mixed vegetables, creamy coleslaw w/wheat dinner roll, fresh fruit
Thursday, September 13 - Shephards pie, Harvard beets, biscuit, sliced pears
Friday, September 14 - Hamburger, potato salad, baked beams, bun, warm peach-pineapple crumble
•August 29, 2018•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
In her second year as Okaw Valley volleyball head coach, Sarah McDowell is looking to build on last year’s successes with every starter but one returning to this year’s squad.
OV returned nine varsity players and six seniors to a club that had a 15-14 overall record and a 4-3 Little Okaw Valley Conference record.
Leading up to the team’s first match, OV has been able to spend less time on skill development and incorporate more drills that focus on running multiple hitting routes and tailoring the defense to fit the player’s strengths.
“I believe our greatest strength is our number of players with varsity experience,” said McDowell. “We only lost one senior (Natalie Jeffers) last year, which has given us the opportunity to build upon what we accomplished last season.”
The team has also been working to improve block coverage by incorporating drills that put the girls in game-like situations and teach them to balance the court at all times. Read More
•August 29, 2018•
The Arcola Beautification Committee in conjunction with Arcola’s premier patron of the arts, Pat Monahan of Monahan Partners, has been working on a project to increase Arcola’s already impressive collection of public art. Arcola’s 15 outdoor murals highlighting Arcola history, the beautiful Raggedy Ann and Andy sculptures, the Veteran’s Memorial, and the Hippie Memorial already make Arcola’s public art popular, but it’s about to get even better.
Soon Arcola’s public art is about to be swept to new heights……
Twelve brightly illustrated oversized brooms are about to be scattered around historic downtown Arcola. Reminiscent of Chicago’s painted cows of a few years ago, Arcola has adopted the slogan “Come See Our Sweeping Beauties” to entice the public to come see the whimsically themed brooms designed and executed by talented artists. Read More
Findlay Area Farmer Don Keown Honored With Tractor Cruise
Findlay area farmer Don Keown died in April 2018 but his spirit was present during a tractor cruise held in his honor Sunday, August 26. Don’s son, David emphasized his dad loved driving his 1953 International Super M in area tractor rides, and this year the son drove one of dad’s antique collection along with 24 tractors from all over the area that gathered at Findlay School.
Antique tractors, 28 people and a support vehicle made the complete circuit.
The 38 mile journey began on back roads from Findlay to Bethany, down Wilborn Creek Road toward Camp Camfield and to lunch at the Sullivan V.F.W. then back to Findlay.
Don’s brother Larry also drove the 1953 Farmall Super M their father bought new. The ride went from Findlay past the Wright Cemetery where Don is buried and the family had gathered. David pointed out it was a good way to view the country and crops at 12 miles per hour; plus the funds raised went to the Okaw Valley FFA Alumni for future scholarships.
Photo by Mike Brothers
U.S. 15th Congressional District Democrat candidate Kevin Gaither attended a Bethany Town Hall meeting at Marrowbone Library, August 23. Some of those visiting were Moultrie County Democrat Central Committee Chair Stuart Wade, Treasurer candidate Diane Waggoner, Connie Dunscomb, 15th District candidate Gaither, Circuit Clerk Beth Pruitt, Margi Gaither and Jim Gaither.
•August 29, 2018•
By Mike Brothers
Kevin Gaither, Democrat candidate for the 15th U.S. Congressional District, hasn’t got much money, but he does have a vision for the future.
Gaither, a Sullivan High School graduate, shared that vision at a town hall meeting held in Bethany at the Marrowbone Library on August 23.
In a campaign echoing predecessor Glenn Poshard, Gaither won the primary nomination accepting personal donations, without the benefit of party, political action committee or lobbyist funds.
Last week during Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair U.S.Senator Dick Durbin recognized Gaither and his struggle to win the 15th district. “It was a thrill to have our campaign recognized by Senator Durbin in his opening remarks,” Gaither remarked, noting party recognition was gratifying. Read More
Photo by R.R. Best
SHS freshman Lilly Null puts forth extra effort for this save at the Arcola/Sullivan volleyball game last week.
•August 29, 2018•
The Sullivan volleyball team dropped its first game of the season to Arcola in three close sets, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21.
The team recorded 21 kills.
Esther Miller and Zoe Ray each had five kills, and Avery McGregor recorded four.
Miller also had 11 assists, and Gwen Diepholz had eight assists.
Jessica Voyles recorded seven blocks.
Sullivan is scheduled to enter the Mattoon Tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 and then host Teutopolis the following Tuesday.
•August 29, 2018•
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the A B Cs of Medicare on Tuesday, September 18t from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Lovington Public Library.
The presenter is Mervet Adams. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.