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Greenhill Cemetery: Two Decades of Memories for One Man

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Kurk Grohler is digging his last grave at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan along with Kyler Lane (right). Kyler is grandson to Kurk’s first boss Mayor Leon Lane. Kurk will concentrate on his landscaping business while Kyler stays on with the Greenhill crew.

•April 5, 2017•

By Mike Brothers

Kurk Grohler has been working at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan for the past 24 years. Next week Grohler steps down to allow the new cemetery superintendent Herb Bricker to take over maintaining the 35 acre city cemetery.

“I’ve had three bosses, Leon Lane, Rick Dunscomb and Ann Short, and they have all been great to work for,” Grohler said, noting Leon Lane first gave him a chance to work for the city.

One thing for which Grohler is glad is that Lane’s grandson, Kyler, joined Grohler at Greenhill three years ago and will get to continue working under Supt. Bricker.

“Kurk has been more than a great boss; he has been like a second father to me,” Kyler Lane said of Grohler.

As Grohler prepared to dig what could be his final grave, he noted that most people think all there is to taking care of a cemetery is mowing. Read More

Double-header Win for Sullivan Softball

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•April 5, 2017•

The Sullivan softball team finished the week 2-1 with a double-header win against Decatur MacArthur and a loss to Tuscola.

The Redskins swept Decatur MacArthur 12-1 and 18-10 Saturday.

In the first game, Sullivan scored two runs in the third for a 3-1 lead and did not look back.

Sullivan extended that lead to 5-4, then tacked on nine straight runs.

Brooke Tuttle was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.  Read More

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Curtis Yokley

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Curtis Yokley

Curtis W. Yokley, 46, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Sullivan. Private family services will be held by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Curtis was born January 14, 1971 in Decatur, a son of Maxie and Bebbie Moran Yokley. He enjoyed drinking coffee and fishing.  Read More

OVHS Softball Improves Record with Villa Grove Win

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•April 5, 2017•

The Okaw Valley softball team defeated Villa Grove 10-3 to improve its record to 3-2 at Villa Grove/Heritage Friday.

“We came out flat on Friday against a good hitting Villa Grove team,” said Dave Benning. “However, I was impressed with our timely hitting especially by Natalie Jeffers, Kailyn Boyer, and Paige Robinson to tie the game and then put it away with three good rallies.”

VGH took a 2-0 lead before OV scored four runs in the third inning when Grace Harlin and Kayla Wheeler lead off the inning with back-to-back walks.

Natalie Jeffers hit a double down the left-field line to score Harlin and Wheeler to tie the game.

Paige Robinson walked and advanced to second when Jeffers stole bases on consecutive pitches. Read More

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Brian Cookson

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Brian Cookson

Brian W. Cookson, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 in his residence.

A memorial reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 in New Beginnings Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

Menus 4-5-2017

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, April 10 - Salisbury beef patty, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, whole grain dinner roll, pears.
Tuesday, April 11 - Chicken salad, hearty vegetable bean soup, applesauce, orange juice, crackers, cake.
Wednesday, April 12 - Spaghetti pie, lettuce salad w/spring greens & dressing pkg., corn, bread stick, hot buttered apples w/cinnamon.
Thursday, April 13 - Focaccia crusted chicken, creamed peas & potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, melon salad.
Friday, April 14 -  CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, April 10 - Granola bar, peach juice, milk.
Tuesday, April 11 - Strawberries & banana, Ritz crackers, milk.
Wednesday, April 12 - Muffins, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, April 13 - Toast, peach juice, milk.
Friday, April 14 -  Cereal, peach juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, April 10 - Nachos - meat & cheese, lettuce salad, pears, milk.
Tuesday, April 11 - McRibs, peas, Mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, April 12 - Hamburger bake, corn, pineapple, rolls, milk.Thursday, April 13 - Hamburger on bun, french fries, peaches milk.
Friday, April 14 -  Pork fritters, green beans,  mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.

Saturday Voting Encouraged

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Saturday Voting Encouraged
Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England and Deputy Clerk Penny Landrus marched the Sullivan square on Saturday, April 1 encouraging passersby to take advantage of early voting at the courthouse. By noon April 4 some 251 voters had cast ballots at the clerk’s office.

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Virginia Butler

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Virginia Butler

Virginia A. Butler, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3 in Penn Township in Moweaqua. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

SOV Track Teams Place Well in Area Meets

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•April 5, 2017•

The Sullivan-Okaw Valley boys and girls’ track and field teams competed in two meets this past week.

Girls’ Team

At the Macon Meridian Quad Thursday, the girls’ team competed against Warrensburg-Latham, Athens and Meridian.

Top finishers for the Redskins included Madalyne McPheeters, who placed second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 29.8.

Katherine Kite took second place in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:22, and Esther Miller high jumped 4’6” for second place.

The 4x400 and 4x200 took fist place with times of 4:41 and two minutes flat, respectively. Read More