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WHS 2018 Prom Royalty
Windsor High School crowned their Prom royalty on Saturday, May 5th. Pictured Front row (L to R): Crown bearer Addisyn Clark, 2018 Prom Queen Kasey Bean, 2018 Prom King Gavin Bennett, and Crown bearer Toby Bennett. Back row: Queen Candidates Mackenzee Hooten and Morgan Lesko, and King Candidates Dalton Armes and Gage Sattler.
Paul Sanders
Paul Sanders, 84, of Windsor, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Windsor Christian Church with Pastor Patrick Fahey officiating. Burial will take place in the Windsor Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Garrett-Baldridge Post #725 of Windsor. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 9) in the Windsor Christian Church. Masonic rites will be performed at 8 p.m. by the Jackson Masonic Lodge #53 of Shelbyville. Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting the family. Read More
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Macy Hollingworth of ALAH works to gun down Redskin runner trapped between bases in the 11 inning 9-7 Knight win Monday.
•May 9, 2018•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond softball team defeated Sullivan in 11 innings Monday and St. Teresa last Wednesday but lost to Argenta-Oreana in a Little Okaw Valley showdown.
Against Sullivan, the Knights fell behind 3-0 after the first three innings but tied the game with three runs in the fourth inning.
Sullivan plated two runs in the fifth and ALAH plated two in the seventh inning to tie the game up at five.
Each team scored two runs in the 10th inning to extend the game to the 11th inning where the Knights scored two runs to win, 9-7.
For the Knights, Addi Tinkle recorded four hits, and Kirsten Corum added three.
Corum, Taylor Powell and Shelby Frederick each had two RBIs.
Makenzie Brown got the win. She pitched 11 innings and struck out 19.
For Sullivan, Addison Darush had three hits, and Madison Wall pitched 11 innings and stuck out one. Read More
•May 9, 2018•
In 1967 the American Health Care Association established National Nursing Home Week to recognize the services and care provided by nursing homes throughout America. The name was recently changed to National Skilled Nursing Care Week, but it will continue the tradition of beginning on Mother’s Day each year.
The theme for this year is “Celebrating Life’s Stories”, and Mason Point cordially invites the public to participate in the week’s activities running May 13-19. Activity Director Leeanna Stickels has planned an exciting program and said, “My favorite part is getting to see the staff and community coming together, devoting an entire week to honoring our senior population and their diversity”.
While many of the programs are just for the residents, the public is welcome to attend all programs at the Knight’s building as well as the tram rides every afternoon at 3:45 from the Collins Building. The programs are:
Monday, May 14 10 a.m. - Celebrating Life Stories with residents and staff sharing stories. 2 p.m. - Chinese cultural performance by Jade Dragon
Tuesday, May 15 2 p.m.- Italian culture and craft with Felicia Parrott of Sunlight Studio.
Wednesday, May 16 2 p.m. - Scovill Mobile Zoo – petting zoo
Thursday, May 17 11 a.m. - Family cookout with Elvis and a car show, 6:30 p.m. Concert on the lawn with the Northenders.
Friday, May 18 2 Michels and Moyer Doggie Show – watch the amazing dogs do tricks.
“As the activity director I enjoy providing a wide range of festivities here on our campus. There is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week,” Stickels added,
Mason Point serves more than 120 clients in various levels of nursing care and joins Eastview, Aspen Creek, Courtyard Estates and Sullivan Health Care in honoring those who serve in the skilled nursing care profession.
•May 9, 2018•
The Sullivan boys’ track and field team competed in the Redskin Invitational last Tuesday. The Redskins placed sixth with 44 points.
Jadon Nuzzo pole vaulted 13 feet for first place, and Logan Pedigo vaulted 12 feet 6 inches for second place.
Luke Bowman ran the 200-meter dash in 24.57 for third place, and Isaiah Plank ran the 1,600-meter run in 4.57.57 for third place. Read More
•May 9, 2018•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Okaw Valley softball team finished the week with a 2-1 record with a doubleheader sweep against Arcola and a loss to Casey-Westfield.
Last Wednesday, OV defeated Arcola 12-2 in the first game of the doubleheader and 21-11 in the second game.
In the first game, OV blew the game open with five runs in the fifth inning and five runs in the sixth inning.
The team pounded out 12 hits.
Bella Benning had four hits, and Natalie Jeffers, Grace Bunfill and Madison Voegel each had three hits.
Voegel recorded three RBIs and Bunfill had two, and Harlin, Natalie Jeffers and Kate Jeffers each had one RBI.
Natalie Jeffers also scored four runs, while Harlin and Bunfill each scored two runs. Read More
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ADM Donates to SYB
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in Decatur recently donated $5,000.00 to the Sullivan Youth Baseball and Softball League (SYB) for much needed repairs and upgrades to the south diamond at Wyman Park in Sullivan. The upgrades will include raising and leveling the grade of the field, grooming the outfield, installing a scoreboard and making safety improvements to the backstop, fence and dugouts. The field hosts hundreds of hours of youth sports over the course of the summer. The check was presented at the first annual T-ball and Pinto camp. The camp was organized by SYB and was hosted by high school softball coac, Andy Wagner and high school baseball coach Nathan Becker and their teams. Almost 100 kids ages 5-8 were in attendance.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, May 14 - Pepper beef over brown rice, lima beans, warm cinnamon baked apples, whole grain wheat (1), fresh orange
Tuesday, May 15 - Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, spinach, whole grain wheat (1), banana pudding w/fresh bananas
Wednesday, May 16 - Focaccia crusted chicken breast, potato casserole, Italian green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll, cookie
Thursday, May 17 - Chili mac w/beans, corn, dinner roll, peach caramel oat crisp
Friday, May 18 - Ham loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned peas, rye (2), dreamsicle gelatin
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•May 9, 2018•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Okaw Valley baseball team surpassed 20 wins and won the Little Okaw Valley Northwest Conference during a busy week.
OV knocked off Arcola, Argenta-Oreana, Decatur Lutheran and Tri-County to stay undefeated in the LOVC but lost a non conference game to Paris.
“Winning the LOVC is one of our main goals every season,” said OV coach Andrew Hagerman. “Going undefeated in conference play is really quite an accomplishment. There are some really good teams in our conference, and I feel all of the teams in the LOVC Northwest are very well-coached right now.”
Monday, the Timberwolves topped Tri-County 11-1.
OV scored in every inning but the third and totaled 11 hits. Read More
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Sullivan softball seniors were recognized along with their parents: Players from left: Madison Wall, Montana Roberts, Sarah Green, Abby Cravatta and Jordan Bassett.
•May 9, 2018•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan softball team dropped four games this week, including a 12-inning marathon against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond.
Friday, Sullivan lost a doubleheader to Clinton.
The Redskins lost the first game 13-3 and the second game 6-5.
In the second game Sullivan scored three runs in the third inning, but Clinton scored in every inning but the second.
Gwen Diepholz and Madison Wall each record two hits, and Wall had three RBIs. Read More