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Sullivan Blue Dolphins finish out year, start the new year with a big splash

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025
The 10 and under swimmers posing outside the pool after competing in the Dunscomb meet.

•February 5, 2025•

Saturday, December 14th the Dolphins hosted the Bloomington Normal and Funky Fish Swim Team for the Christmas Jingle Invitational.

The following swimmers are the high point winners from the Christmas Jingle Invitational.  8u girls: Emme Kirkley 1st Stella Perrott & Natalie Rahn 3rd 8u boys: Owen Pogue 3rd 9-10 girls: Kinsley Eads 1st & Millie Hendry 3rd 9-10 boys: Jack VanUytven 1st & Bryce Badman 3rd 11-12: girls Avery Hess 1st & Micheala Blinkensderder 2nd 11-12: boys Jace VanUytven 1st & Mack Pogue 3rd 13-14: girls Addy Hendry 1st 13-14: boys Charles Guyot 1st Open age girls: Emily Crosier 1st, Emerson Risley 2nd, Cadence Schmohe 3rd Open age boys: Nathan Rafferty 1st, Grant Martin 2nd, Henry Woolery 3rd 

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Calendar of events

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. February calendar of events

February 5: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 6: 10:00 exercise class, 12:00 birthday party, 12:30 bingo with Abcor Health, Inc.

February 7: 1:00 pool tourney

February 10: 1:30 t-shirt quilt class with Barb (call to sign up-217-728-8521)

February 11: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 12: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 13: 10:00 exercise class

February 14: Valentine’s Day dance-12:00 refreshments, 12:30 Entertainment by One Duo - Door prizes (must be present), 1:00 pool tourney

February 17: Happy President’s Day. Closed.

February 18: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 19: 1:00 hand and foot cards, 9:00 - 12:00 SHIP services with Tawnya at the Lovington Library

February 20: 10:00 exercise class, 10:00-2:00 DMV at the library

February 21: 1:00 pool tourney

February 24: 1:00 WitFit presented by Cheri Burcham of U of I Extension Office

February 25: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 26: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 27: 10:00 exercise class

February 28: 1:00 pool tourney

Peace Meal Menu

February 6: Taco Salad with Meat, Lettuce, Spinach,   Beans And Tomatoes, Fruit, Whole Grain Chips, Salsa, Kitchen’s Choice Dessert

February 7: Southern Breaded Fish, Baked Beans, Corn, Sour Cream, Cucumbers, Bun

February 10: Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich, German Potato Salad, Scandinavian Veggies, Cinnamon Applesauce, Bun

February 11: Chili Mac, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Watergate Salad

February 12: Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with White Gravy, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Bread or Roll

February 13: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Delmonico Potatoes, Venetian Blend, Fruit, Bread or Roll

February 14: Tuna Salad, Potato Soup, Tangy Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit Salad, Bun

February 17: Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Cornbread, Kitchen’s Choice Dessert

February 18: Pizza Mac Casserole, Corn, Spiced Apples, Kidney Bean, Salad

February 19: Meatloaf, Ranch Mashed  Potatoes, Peas and Pearl Onions, Fruit, Bread or Roll

February 20: Mushroom Crusted Chicken Breast, Baby Bakers, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit Pudding, Salad, Bread or Roll

February 21: Vegetable Lasagna, California Blend, Fruit Crisp, Romaine Salad

February 24: Stuffed Green  Peppers, Buttered Hominy, Carrots, Raisins or Craisins

February 25: Fried Chicken , Hash Brown Casserole, Green Beans, Cherry Fluff, Bread or Roll

February 26: Pulled Pork with Mac  And Cheese, Beets, Breaded Tomatoes, Hot Fruit Compote

February 27: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Coleslaw, Bread or Roll

February 28: Veggie Burger, Malibu Vegetables, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Fruit or Salad, Bun

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“Tiaras & Ties”

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, February 15th, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This event is recommended for princesses aged 3 & up accompanied by their special guy. Dancing, a photographer, crafts, and refreshments are part of the fun.

A VIP Experience is available, including a catered dinner, a princess gift, a VIP dessert, early entry seating, and more. VIP registration closes on February 5th. VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m., and general admission doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/tiaras-ties. For more information or questions,

contact the dance studio at 217-728-9111

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Project HELP

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

The Okaw Valley School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided free of charge.

For an appointment for the March 13 and 14 screenings call Tracy Ryherd at 217-665-3541. The screenings will take place at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany.

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Recent Obituaries: Mary Grooms

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

Mary Grooms, 102, of Sullivan, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
Mary was born June 25, 1922 in Humboldt, the daughter of Oliver and Bessie Seeley Starwalt. She married John W. “Jack” Grooms in Humboldt on June 7, 1941; he preceded her in death on May 11, 2001.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Sphar of Phoenix, AZ; son, John R. (Debbie) Grooms of Sullivan; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Sphar of Phoenix, AZ; Angie (Steven) Avila of Mesa, Arizona; Kristen (Brad) Hubble of Leroy, IL; Nick (Dr. Heidi) Grooms of Sullivan; Tyson (Kasey) Grooms of Sullivan; great grandchildren, Haegan Baumann and Brooklyn Sphar; Kailey, Brayden, and Brock Hubble; Gabby, Grace, and Jack Grooms; Tucker and Kiley Grooms.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; brothers, Willard and Rex Starwalt; sisters, Esther Clark, Mona Von Behren, Opal Borror, Charlene Young, Hettie Reece, and Alice Speck.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola.
Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Sports Boosters or American Heart Association.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.hilligosssshraderfh.com

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Lovington participates in MAPPING program

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

•January 29, 2025•

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Lovington has enlisted the help of the MAPPING The Future of Your Community program through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University to take a proactive approach to planning for community and economic development. 

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Pork chop dinner

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

The Sullivan High school will be hosting the Boys’ Senior Night on Thursday, February 20th 5-7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $15, ticket sales are open.  

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Senior Night, contact stinebring@sullivan.k12.il.us.

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Basket Bingo

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

•January 29, 2025•

To raise funds for the 2025 Prom, the SHS Prom Committee will be hosting Bingo, including prizes, raffle, silent auction and a bake sale along with food and drinks available.   

The Basket Bingo will be held on February 21st in the high school commons. Doors for the event open at 5:30, game will begin at 6:30. Tickets for Bingo are $15 if bought by February 17th and $20 at the door.  

To purchase tickets contact a prom committee member or Marsha Kirby at kirbym@sullivan.k12.il.us.

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Sullivan Dance Studio’s competition team hosts preview show

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team hosted their annual Preview Showcase in Sullivan Elementary School’s Gym on Sunday, January 19. Friends, family and the public were invited to attend. Competition season for the team begins in just a few weeks and will continue through June. 

This year’s team members include (in no particular order): Hadlee Blakey, Sophie Elliott, Zola Krieger, Katie Plank, Aubrey Young, Natalia Beals, Blair Camp, Caroline Hobbs, Kaylee Hostetler, Tiffany Hostetler, Mara Inman, Gianna Krieger, Mia Lovett, Abigail Plank, Knox Weakly, Alayna Young, Sophie Foster, Tinley Krieger, Alayna Ard, Addi Finn, Brinnley Hobbs, Emma Hostetler, Aubrie Payne, Elizabeth Plank, Vaeda Spender, Lexi Yoder, Synthea Doss, Adalee Foster, Zoe Lynch, and Miah Voegel.

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Educational Lunch for Girls

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

•January 29, 2025•

On February 22nd from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in collaboration with Ameren Illinois will be hosting a “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ for all middle and high school students. Attendees can expect keynote speaker - Angela Heise, a SIUE computer science alumna who currently serves as Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Worldwide, public sector. There will be hands-on engineering activities in computer science, electrical/computer, mechanical, civil and industrial engineering. Continuing there will also be professional panelists, discussion with Q&A and intern/co-op info sessions.   

The event is free to attend with registration, registration must be done by February 2nd. Lunch will be provided.  

For more information contact SIUE at swesiue@gmail.com. To register for the event visit tinyurl.com/siueige.

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Okaw Valley’s Gabby Totten, a member of the CAM/OV Golf Team, celebrated senior night at the Moweaqua Golf course on September 25.


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