Darrell Morgan
Darrell Morgan, 77, of Melbourne, Ark., formerly of Sullivan and a graduate of Sullivan High School, died April 1. Arrangements are incomplete.
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SOVJFL Sign Up Time
•April 4, 2018•
The Sullivan Okaw Valley junior football league registration is approaching for fourth - eighth graders.
Registration dates are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Sullivan American Legion; 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Bethany Firehouse; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21 at Bethany Firehouse and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan. Read More
New Organ/Tissue Donor Registry
•April 4, 2018•
Campaign for Teens Highlights 16- and 17-year-olds’ eligibility to register as organ/tissue donors. More than 11,500 teens have registered since Jan. 1.
Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign today highlighting the Jan. 1, 2018 law allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to register to become organ/tissue donors during his annual kick off of National Donate Life Month in April.
“Teenagers are making a difference across the country,” White explained. “They are making their voices heard, and people are listening. Here in Illinois, they are expressing their intention to help others when they sign up to become organ/tissue donors. So far this year, more than 11,500 young people have registered. We are proud of these young people and their efforts to help others and save lives.” Read More
OV Science Students View Cadavers
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OV Science Students View Cadavers
Okaw Valley anatomy and physiology students visited Lake Land College March 29 and participated in a cadaver lab. It was a great opportunity for the students to ask questions and see aspects of A&P they otherwise would not see. After visiting LLC, the students headed to the University of Illinois to tour the veterinary school. The students were able to see a lot of different animals and learn about the different procedures they are performing at U of I.
Remember When? 4-4-2018
25 Years Ago This Week
Lovington school district will host a teacher from Tokyo to teach the students some language, history and social studies courses. Takashi Takehara will be teaching during April and May as part of a learning program.
Gregg Van Pragg has been hired as the new chief of police in Lovington.
Thirteen area students were recently named winners in the Scholastic Arts Award Competition sponsored by the News Gazette newspaper in Champaign. There were more than 1300 entries submitted from 120 schools. Gold Key winners were Josh Hernandez and Jamie Jent from Sullivan and Angie Watts, Lana Quick, Rachel Casteel and Jason Brown all of Lovington. Their artworks will be sent to New York for national judging. Silver Key winners were Andy Van Winkle, Casey Mechling, Toby Williams, Travis McCoy, Donyell Bell, and Adrienne Grogan.
Robert Hauck Jr. and Cheryl Rauch, both of Bethany, have been recognized as Students of the Month at the Decatur Area Vocational Center. Read More
“The Truth Will Set You Free” Wins NPR Contest
Photo by Ellen Ferrera Sullivan High school English teacher Cami Badman and NPR Illinois essay winner Katie Webb with copy of her essay.
•April 4, 2018•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
If ever anyone has spun gold cloth from the frayed threads of their life, Katie Webb is that person.
Webb, a Sullivan High School student, was recently chosen one of 10 state winners in the Illinois National Public Radio essay contest. From 200 entries, 10 were selected, each receiving a $100 prize for their composition on the topic “This I Believe.”
Cami Badman, Webb’s high school English teacher, assigned her class the task of writing the 500-word essay for NPR. “ I told the class that, as long as they had written the essay, they should enter the contest.”
Webb’s story strikes close to home—her parents were drug addicts. Her mother was rarely home, and her weekends growing up were spent visiting her incarcerated father. She realized at a young age that this was the reality of her life, and she has never shied away from openly discussing these circumstances. Believing having a truthful and open approach to life is the best policy, she conveyed that in her essay. Read More
OV Art Students Design Vans
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Original OVHS Art student designs on Vans shoes.
•April 4, 2018•
Okaw Valley art students designed Vans for the Custom Culture Contest.
The design team of seniors Hannah Landreth, Natalie Jeffers, Danielle Lochbaum, sophomores Isaac Tipsword, Jeramiah Wood, Emileah Drake and freshman Caiden Hansen developed a custom shoe design for the 2018 Vans Custom Culture Contest.
OVHS artists including seniors Kaytlyn Hinton and Kyra Jackson, junior Jewel Smith and freshman Olivia Whitney painted the shoes. The art classes are taught by Jeni Yantis. Read More
Obituaires 4-4-2018: Shari Caine
Shari Caine
Shari L. Caine, 52, of Des Plaines, Ill. passed away March 30, 2018 in Winfield, Ill.
Private family services will be held. G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines, Ill. is handling arrangements. Read More
Sullivan Swimmer Makes All Area Swim Team
•April 4, 2018•
The Champaign News Gazette announced its 2017-18 boys’ all-area swim teams this past week.
Sullivan’s Brodie Goss, a junior, earned second team honors.
Goss placed in the top four spots in the area in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yard breaststroke.
He finished third in the area in the 100-yard butterfly with a best time of 56.56. Read More
Managing Concerns About Falls Program Comes to Courtyard
•April 4, 2018•
Catholic Charities of Decatur is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls on April 19-June 7, Thursdays 3-5 p.m. at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan.
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. Read More