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Walk to End Alzheimers

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•September 11, 2019•

The seventh annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Sullivan V.F.W. located on Route 32 south of Sullivan.
Eastview Terrace of Sullivan, a Petersen Healthcare facility, coordinates the annual benefit with all proceeds donated to the National Alzheimer’s Association.
There is a huge live auction with auctioneer Andy Black starting at 7 p.m. and a silent auction as well.
A gun raffle for a Henry Big Boy Silver Lever .357 magnum, .38 special w 20” barrel will be held.
Ten Seventy DJ will rock the house following the auction.
A car show, bake sale, 50/50 Raffle, T-shirts and dinner specials are included.

Scams, Fraud and ID Theft Workshop

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•September 11, 2019•
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 25 at First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. The presenter is Josh Downs, Outreach Coordinator for Southern Region with the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office.
The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator at 774-4322.

Honor Blood Drive at Post 68

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•September 11, 2019•

The American Red Cross and the Sullivan American Legion will host an honor blood drive for River Helmuth, the daughter of Tony and Stephanie Helmuth.
River has endured many health problems, surgeries and blood transfusions in her short four year life.
The blood drive will start at 8 a.m. on the 14th and continue to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion. The American Red Cross is asking all who can donate and give, as blood supplies are critically low at this season.
To make an appointment call Drive Coordinator, Jeri Davis at 217-273-9456 or go to redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome; however ,having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing.

Okaw Valley Volleyball Remains Undefeated

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Photo by R.R. Best
Grace Bunfill sets the ball.

•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley volleyball team picked up three wins to stay undefeated this past week.
The Timberwolves defeated Sullivan, Cowden Herrick/Beecher City and Decatur LSA.
Against Sullivan last Tuesday, OV won in straight sets, 25-22, 25-18.
For OV, Kate Jeffers had a game-high 12 kills, as well as two blocks.
Paige Coleman collected six digs, three aces and five kills, and April Decesaro had nine digs and three aces.
Grace Bunfill tallied 20 assists, six digs, three aces and three kills, and Avery Bruns had three kills.
For Sullivan, Avery Still had seven kills, and Zoe Walton had six.
Emily White dished out 17 assists.
Monday night, Okaw Valley took Cowden Herrick/Beecher City in three sets. Read More

Harvest Field Market

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•September 11, 2019•

Buxton’s Garden Farm west of Sullivan on Hwy. 121 is holding Harvest Field Market from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
During the all day event pick out a pumpkin and enjoy vendor offerings that include crafts, home decor and more. Food trucks will be on hand, and the kids will have a bounce house as well as additional activities.

Sullivan Volleyball Team has Strong Showing at Mattoon Tournament

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

Avery Still helped lead the Sullivan volleyball team to more wins this season than the last three seasons combined.
After losing to Arcola in the season-opener, then to Okaw Valley last Tuesday, the Redskins finished the Mattoon High School Volleyball Invitational 3-2 Saturday.
Senior middle-hitter Still earned all-tournament team honors.
Sullivan defeated St. Elmo/Brownstown, Neoga and Heyworth.
The Redskins lost the first game of the tournament to host Mattoon 25-10, 25-17.
Still had three kills, and Jerra Goad had three digs. Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Golf Recognizes Seniors

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•September 11, 2019•
Sullivan girls’ golf team lost to Teutopolis in a dual meet and Clinton and St. Teresa in a triangular this past week.
Thursday, Sept. 5, against the Wooden Shoes, Alyssa Shriver led the Redskins’ scoring, followed by Erin Wallace, Abby Kirkwood and Lara Herschberger.
In the losses to Clinton and St. Teresa, Shriver again led Sullivan in scoring.
Erin Wallace, Herschberger and Abby Kirkwood followed.
The Redskins are scheduled to host senior night during a quad meet Thursday, Sept. 12, in which the team will be recognizing Wallace and Miriah Booker.

Findlay Enterprise is on the Web

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•September 11, 2019•

The Findlay Enterprise has a website thanks to former resident Mike Atkinson from Hanover, Pa.
Atkinson’s efforts to bring the newspaper that circulated in and around Findlay from 1899 through 1986 may be found at thefindlayenterprise.com.
He invites constructive criticism and may be reached at mta2@comcast.net or by calling (717) 655-0035.

Faith Lutheran Church Celebrates 50 years

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•September 11, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

The public is invited to celebrate a golden occasional at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 15 at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan.
The 50th anniversary service includes retired Pastor Joel Cluver, the first resident pastor at Faith, as the guest speaker. Retired Pastor Paul McGhghy will be in attendance.
Following the service all present and former church members are invited to attend a catered old-fashioned picnic which will include pony rides, a bean bag tournament, a cake walk and entertainment.
In the 1960s when a plan for a large medical complex in Sullivan fell through at the present church’s location the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church purchased the six-acre site on Route 32 south of Sullivan for future church development.
During the summer of 1969 representatives and pastors of five neighboring Lutheran congregations met in Sullivan. Grace Lutheran Church of Strasburg agreed to serve as the sponsoring congregation for the Lutheran mission venture in Sullivan and authorized Pastor Marvin Kammrath of Grace Lutheran in Strasburg to serve the group as pastor. The committee entered into an agreement with the Sullivan Church of God to occupy their former church building at Water and Van Buren streets. Read More

OV Golf Team Competes at Eagle Creek

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•September 11, 2019•
The Okaw Valley golf team finished 0-2 in a triangular against Mt. Pulaski (207-212) and Shelbyville (194-211) at OV Golf at Eagle Creek last Tuesday.
Miles Harlin finished with a score of 49, and Addison Webner shot a 50.
Cameron Sharp shot a 54, and Caleb Hildebrandt followed with a 58.
The Timberwolves are scheduled to travel to Arcola Monday then host Sullivan at Eagle Creek Tuesday.