Billy Woolsey
Billy Woolsey, 56, of Sullivan passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graham Chapel Cemetery in Allenville with military honors conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More
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OV Students Attend NJLB Event
Students from Okaw Valley attended the No Job Left Behind business luncheon April 20 at the Sullivan VFW. Students were able to meet with local business personnel and listen to testimonials highlighting a variety of local businesses. Pictured are those who attended along with Sullivan Chamber intern Kristy Burford, who is currently a senior at OVHS, participating in the job shadow program.
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OVHS Helps CORP
Okaw Valley students helped out with the Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville on Monday. The students spread 30 cubic yards of mulch, cleaned up the flower beds at the visitor center and Coon Creek, and trimmed back and cleaned the trials at Coon Creek. It was a beautiful day and a great opportunity for students to give back to the community.
Cautions Politicians About Rumors
•April 19, 2017•
Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England announced her run for reelection, while dispelling “coffee shop talk”, at the April 13 county board meeting.
England, who has been the Democrat County Clerk in Moultrie County since 2001, made the announcement while clearing the air of some political rumors circulating the local circuit.
“I am going to run in 2018,” England proclaimed. “I need to clear the air about some coffee shop talk that has been going around for the past couple of weeks,” she said, addressing the eight Republican/one Democrat board. Read More
•April 19, 2017•
The Sullivan-Okaw Valley girls’ track and field team competed in two meets this week.
In the Tolono Girls’ Invite Thursday, the Redskins placed three athletes in the top 10.
Laine Cameron placed seventh in the 300 hurdles with a time of 53.40.
Zoe Ray and Natalie Drury placed ninth in the long jump and high jump, respectively.
Ray jumped 14 feet and 8 inches, and Drury jumped four feet and six inches. Read More
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Lovington Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Lovington Easter Egg hunt was held Saturday, April 8 in the village park. Children from five age groups gathered at the park, hunting for Easter eggs and prizes. Grand prizes included a new bicycle giveaway sponsored by Sparrows of Lovington. Boys’ and girls’ bike winners include Tyler Wulff and Landry Wiley (1-3 yrs); Gavin Wylie and Isabella Black (kindergarten); Owen Hilton and Karah Helmuth (first and second); Zachary Barrett and Kikyo Brent (third and fourth); Colton Taylor and Morgan Walters (fifth and sixth).
•April 19, 2017•
The Sullivan-Okaw Valley boys’ track and field team competed in two meets this past week.
Thursday, the Redskins competed in the 13-team Macon County meet.
Several Redskins finished in the top three spots in their finals.
Jadon Nuzzo won the pole vault at 13 foot 1 inch, and Logan Pedigo followed in second at 12 feet and 1 inch.
Payton Westjohn won his finals heat with a time of 24.98, while Luke Bowman and Cullen Dyer were second and third in the heats.
Dyer also placed third in his finals head in the 400 meter at 1:00.93. Read More
•April 19, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan softball team finished the week with a 3-2 record.
The Redskins defeated Central A&M, Arcola and Shelbyville and lost to Clinton and Monticello.
Central A&M Friday
Irie Dulin recorded four RBIs on two hits to help the Bulldogs overtake the Raiders 14-9 in an error filled game. Sullivan scored seven runs in the first inning and two in the second to take an early lead and did not look back.
Jordan Bassett, Brook Tuttle and Dulin each had two hits. Bassett also had two RBIs. Madison Wall pitched seven innings and struck out four. The Raiders made eight errors while Sullivan had four.
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•April 19, 2017•
Moultrie and Douglas Home and Community Education members Marilyn Dufford of Sullivan and Josephine Marner of Arthur attended the 92nd Annual Illinois Association for Home and Community Education Conference at the Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center March 14-16.
Through the years trends and needs have changed. First known as Home Bureau Federation, then Homemakers Extension Association, today it is Home and Community Education. Read More
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, April 24 - Granola bars, grape juice, milk.
Tuesday, April 25 - French toast, grape juice, milk.
Wednesday, April 26 - Donuts, grape juice, milk.
Thursday, April 27 - Cinnamon raisin biscuits, grape juice, milk.
Friday, April 28 - Toast, grape juice, milk.
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, April 24 - Burritos & cheese, lettuce salad, pineapple, milk.
Tuesday, April 25 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk.
Wednesday, April 26 - Fish sticks, tater tots, corn, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, April 27 - Tater tot casserole, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk.
Friday, April 28 - Corn dogs, french fries, mixed fruit, milk.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, April 24 - Sloppy Joe, baked corn casserole, butter beans, bun, apricots.
Tuesday, April 25 - Ham slices, frosted sweet potatoes, peas, Texas toast, tropical fruit.
Wednesday, April 26 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain dinner roll, sunshine salad.
Thursday, April 27 - Taco salad w/taco meat, beans, lettuce, cheese & tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, pears, taco chips, layered lemon dessert.
Friday, April 28 - Turkey tetrazzini, California mixed vegetables, green beans, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.