by E. Scott England
Falling on the heels of the shocking announcement that Sullivan was ending the SOV co-op, the two schools met for a regularly scheduled conference showdown. Always a good game in and of itself, this time, heightened emotions and tensions took center stage as the two teams clashed on the court.
Read MoreThe Lord of the Hollow Sycamore Tree
by Janet Roney
…Now, I’m not saying someone couldn’t live inside a hollow sycamore tree. I’m not doubting the old Bond County history that tells all about “Old Kenson” or “Old Henson”, the hermit who spent most of the War of 1812 holed up in one while the rest of the settlers cowered behind the walls of Hill’s Fort or high-tailed it back to Kentucky. Old Kenson/Henson was clever. Each time he left the tree to hunt for food, or whatever, he returned by a different route so the Indians couldn’t track him.
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Marvin Voyles
Marvin G. Voyles, 76, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Gays, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 in Hope Health Care, Lehigh Acres, Florida.
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Judith Pierce
Judith Ann (Donnell) Pierce, 82, of Windsor, passed away 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home.
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Mary Grooms
Mary Grooms, 102, of Sullivan, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
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Lowell Elder
Lowell Elvin Elder, 83, passed away February 5, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 24, 1942, in Sullivan, Illinois to Everett and Thelma (Stirrett) Elder.
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Glenda Bolin
Glenda Jean Bolin, aged 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 18, 1948, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Glenda’s life was characterized by her selfless devotion to her loved ones, her creative spirit, and her loving nature.
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In January, Okaw Valley’s administration released details on their participation in a new initiative aimed at reviving manufacturing in east central Illinois that, at the same time, promised to revitalize how individuals become proficient in trades before entering the workforce. The initiative, being called the Student Learner Program, places students with novice level experience in specific trades, gained through their time at Okaw Valley, into paid internships at local businesses that encompass the trade in which they are interested.
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The Sullivan Singers Jr and Sullivan Singers competed February 8th at the Troy Buchanan Show Choir Invitational in Troy, MO. Both groups won 1st runner up in their respective divisions. They will next compete at the Manteno Main Event on February 14-15 in Manteno, IL.
Sheep to Clothing to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms and quilting.
Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many activities. Children can learn basic sewing skills. Additionally, there will be games and activities, pony cart rides, and a petting zoo.
A delicious farmers breakfast of pancakes, old-fashioned liverwurst, and grilled sausage will be offered for a fee starting at 7:00 a.m. The event is from 9:00 - 3:00.
Visitors can buy lunch, which will include lamb kabobs (a big hit in 2024!) along with other food options. A bake sale featuring homemade bread, cakes, and pies along with homemade ice cream will also be available.
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