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Lady Redskins fall to Shelbyville

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•January 26, 2022•

In a very hard fought match-up last week with the Lady Rams, Sullivan just couldn’t quite come back in the fourth suffering a close 46-49 loss.
“I am so proud of the fight in this team. Every time Shelbyville made a run, we responded.” commented coach Sheri McCain.
Izzy Hay led the Lady Redskins with 15 while Shae Ellis and Skyla Palmer each reached double digit scoring with 11 each. Addison Stollard and Kiley Dyer each drained a three. Dyer also pulled down ten rebounds as did Hay.
“We had some key freshmen step up tonight for us late in the second half.” said McCain, “Even though it was a tough loss, these girls are getting better every game.”

Lady Timberwolves topple LSA

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•January 26, 2022•

Thanks to a strong third quarter, the Okaw Valley girls were able to come out with a tough 52-48 victory last Thursday in the LPC Conference Tournament. Mia Harris led the way with 24 points in the game.
Bailey Bennett reached double digits with 13, Megan Roley and Reagan Reedy each chipped in five, Rissa Montgomery scored four and Evelyn Ashley knocked down a free throw.
The Lady Timberwolves failed to take down Arcola in their Saturday night match-up of the tourney, dropping them to 9-15 on the season.

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Preview Showcase

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Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Hosts Preview Showcase
Sullivan Dance Studio hosted their annual Preview Showcase at Sullivan High School on Sunday,January 16. Friends, family and the public were invited to attend. Competition season for the team begins in just a few weeks. This year’s team members include: Pearl Akins, Natalia Beals,Everlie Bragg, Gabrielle Carpenter, Addisyn Carter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Adalee Foster, Sophie Foster, Claire Hampton, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Mara Inman, Gianna Krieger, Emma Lawrence, Mia Lovett, Elizabeth Owens, Addie Patterson, Avery Patterson, Aubrie Payne, Elizabeth Plank, Sadia Richardson, Macie Rodgers, Avery Smith, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel,Sarina Voegel, Wren Wall, Kylin Wehrle and Lyla Wright.

Dawkins completes first rudi pass

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Dawkins completes first rudi pass
Sylvia Dawkins,10, of Sullivan completed her first rudi pass in a competition over the weekend at a tumbling invitational held at Stephen Decatur Middle School.

ALAH High Honors and Honor Roll Semester 1

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•January 26, 2022•
Freshmen High Honors: Mitiku Appleby, Ryan Appleby, Maggie Benedict, Calahan Binion, Kendall Carnahan, Mackenzie Condill, Layla Deel, Lilian Edwards, Sara Herschberger, Caitlyn Hoots, Jewelyonna Hutchcraft, Kori Klay, Matthew Miller, Emmalee Nall, Alayna Plank, Dylan Price, Alex Rexroad, Riley Robinson, Lindsay Rohacs, Ava Sherwood, Rialynn Slaughter, Michael Stirrett, Alek Stutzman, Andrew Stutzman, Danaysha Stutzman, Jacob Tighe, Addison Yeakel.
Freshmen Honor Roll: Brook Bolsen, Mackenley Bowles, Kayla Johnson, Brett Menna, Jessica Miller, Micaela Perez, Arik Stutzman, Skyler Vorck. Read More

Obituaries 1-26-2022: William Tiberend

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William Tiberend

William (Bill) Tiberend passed away at home Saturday, January 15, after battling cancer for several months. Bill was born July 29, 1940, in Benton, Ill. to Beulah (Doty) and Theodore (Kaiser) Tiberend. He was raised on the farm, which he loved. Bill joined the Navy upon graduation from Benton High School in 1958. After his discharge, he settled in Benton and attended Southern Illinois University. He was married to Marcia (Fields), and they had two sons. He later married Leslie Lundy December 9, 1995. Read More

Obituaries 1-26-2022: Mary Stone

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Mary Stone

Mary Ruth Stone, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 25, at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 or Courtyard Estates Activity Fund. McMullin-Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary was born August 8, 1932, in Mattoon, the daughter of Bert and Blanche (Snapp) Highland. She married David Stone July 22, 1951, at Smyser Christian Church, and he preceded her in death July 16, 2011. Mary enjoyed gathering with family, and in her younger days, she hosted the Highland Family Thanksgiving at “the farm”. She always looked forward to the annual Highland Family Reunion. Mary loved spending time with her extended family at Courtyard. She had a very loving and special heart for her animals.
She is survived by her sons, Dan (Debbie) Stone of Marion and Scott (Linda) Stone of Harrison, Tenn.; daughter, Teri (Catfish) Stone of Sullivan; granddaughters, Hannah (Blake) Vayda of Georgetown, Tenn., and Sidney Stone of Harrison, Tenn.; brother, Jake Highland of Shelbyville; sisters, Betty Ward of Jackson, Mich., and Alda (Marvin) Fridley of St. Louis, Mo.; sister-in-law, Joan Highland of Sullivan and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bert and Dick Highland, and sister, Martha Schrodt.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com.