Sandi Wirth
Sandi Wirth, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 in Mason Point in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services were 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery in Mattoon. Read More
•May 15, 2019•
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ track team competed in the Shelbyville Open Saturday.
The Knights placed ninth out of 23 teams with a score of 34.
Layton hall took first place in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 9:45.11 and second in the 1,600-meter run at 4:40.14.
Austin Romine placed third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:02.00.
ALAH is set to enter the Sullivan sectional meet Thursday, May 16.
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Macon Speedway Driver Spotlight I
Driver: Brian Dasenbrock; Hometown: Decatur; Age: 43; Family: Wife, Stephanie Dasenbrock, three boys, two girls; Day job: Concrete Foreman; Car Model and Number: Monte Carlo 08; How did your racing career start? Watching his uncle;
Racing history & accomplishments? Track Champion in 2017, been racing over 15yrs; Racing idol & why? Shannon Babb, cause he’s a good driver, and has many fans; Who’s your biggest fan? My wife; Can’t miss TV show?: Simpsons; Favorite movie? Six Pack; Any hobbies in addition to racing? Bowling, and hunting.
•May 15, 2019•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
I wanted to take the opportunity this week to share some information about different pieces of legislation at the state level that could affect local school districts.
There are a number of bills that are currently circulating in Springfield, some of which have passed either the House or the Senate, and some which are still in various committees.
The purpose of this article is simply to inform, and I will be as objective as possible regarding the various proposals.
One of the bills that could have the most significant effect on local school districts is SB 10 and HB 2078, which would increase the minimum teacher salary to $40,000 over the next five years. Read More
•May 15, 2019•
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ track and field team placed fifth with 48 points in the 15-team in the IHSA Class 1A Central A&M Sectional at Moweaqua Thursday, May 9.
Junior Kenli Nettles qualified for the state track meet in four events.
She placed first in the high jump, 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles and 200-meter dash.
She ran a personal-record time of 44.08 in the 300-meter hurdles and ran the 100-meter hurdles in 14.56. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan High School presented The Little Shop of Horrors on the stage of The Little Theatre-On the Square. Members of the cast include Jennifer Rogers as Chiffon, Molly Reeder as Chrystal, Joey Schaljo as Ronnettee and Mindy Ernst, Sara Mossman and Bobbie Pound as girls I, II, and III respectively. Others are Jake Haegen as Mushnik, Christina Harris as Audrey, Tony Armstrong as Seymour, Greg Yoder as customer I, Steve Book as Customer II, Adam Uhlarik as A Voice Not Unlike God’s and Joe Freese as the announcer. Ben Stone is cast in five roles: Orin, Bernstein, Snip, Luce, and Martin. Manipulating Audrey II is Mike Book and Leslie VanKeuren, and Brian Elder is the voice of Audrey II.
Nathan R. Hutchings of Sullivan was recently recognized as a second year scholar at Eureka College. This award recognizes the hard work and efforts students apply towards their college education. Read More
•May 15, 2019•
As summer kicks off and travel increases, Sullivan Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The seat-belt enforcement campaign will take place May 10 through 28, concurrent with one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year. Click It or Ticket enforces the proper use of seat belts and car seats to keep all motorists safe.
“Our officers see firsthand the tragedy when people do not buckle up,” said Interim Chief Andrew Pistorius. “It’s such a simple and effective way to protect yourself while traveling. As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, we want to make sure people are doing everything they can to stay safe when traveling.”
In Illinois, nearly 95% of motorists use seat belts, but a disproportionate number of fatalities still involve unbelted motorists and passengers. Seat belt use decreases even more for back seat passengers and for people traveling at night.
Sullivan Police Department will be taking a no-excuses approach, writing citations day and night. Motorists and passengers not wearing their seat belt will be ticketed, and those caught driving impaired will be arrested.
“Please help us spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed simply because they failed to buckle up,” said Interim Chief Pistorius. “Seat belts save lives, and every vehicle occupant—front seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up, every trip, every time.”
For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit BuckleUplllinois.org.
John Tipsword
John E. Tipsword, 83, of Bethany, passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 in his home in Bethany.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 15, 2019) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany was in care of the arrangements. Read More
•May 15, 2019•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday through Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, all Tuesday through Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 25.
All office and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, May 28. Read More
Photo courtesy Jeni Yantis
OVHS Senior Softball Players
Senior Softball Night was held on May 6. Seniors are Bella Benning, Madison Vogel and Kailey George.