•May 20, 2020•
Okaw Valley High School has been offering a “Did you know?” social media project over the last school year.
These items were included recently:
The 2020 Senior Okaw Valley High School baseball players were 69-19 in their high school career entering the 2020 season?
Did you know OVHS has a brand new athletic complex which consists of a brand new baseball field?
Did you know that since the beginning of the 14-15 season, which ended in a 4th place finish at state, the baseball team has a record of 120-31... a .741 winning percentage?[/s2If]
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A Shout Out to SHS Alumnus Amanda Glazebrook
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Amanda Glazebrook is pictured.
IBCA Hall of Famer
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
While the Basketball Museum of Illinois in Elburn is currently closed because of the pandemic shutdown, the Museum’s Twitter account gave a shout out to Sullivan alumnus Amanda Glazebrook.
On May 11, the Museum’s Twitter account posted three photos of Glazebrook, who is an IBCA Hall of Famer, with the follow tweet.
“During the 1990-91 season, Amanda Glazebrook, playing pt. guard, led Sullivan H.S. to the State Title going 35-0. From 1987 -1991, Sullivan was 105 -14. Amanda attended ISU & had 239 assists. We are proud to call her an IBCA Hall of Famer.”
After playing at Illinois State University, Glazebrook returned to Sullivan to coach the high school varsity team.
In the 2001-02 season, an Amanda Glazebrook coached team lost to Teutopolis in the Decatur sectional. Read More
New Human Resource Director for West & Co.
•May 20, 2020•
Christine Ward has joined West & Company, LLC as Director of Human Resources. Chris has an extensive background in human resources, as well as experience in the areas of information systems, quality assurance and control, project management and training methodologies. As Director of Human Resources, Chris will be devoting substantial time to the current issues relating to FFCRA and CARES, both for West & Company’s internal needs and also to serve as a resource for clients. She will also be working with the management group in developing a convenient online payroll processing option for new and existing clients. Chris will also be tasked with overseeing the Firm’s social media presence as well as assisting with marketing and special projects. Read More
Mental Health is Important Everywhere, Every Month
•May 20, 2020•
Moultrie Counseling Center in Sullivan deals with mental health issues on the front line every day. Now more than ever is a time for awareness.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and comes at an appropriate time, as we are all struggling on some level with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the virus, anxiety about the pandemic is contagious, so we need to work to maintain our own emotional equilibrium.
This is especially true for so many on the front lines of COVID, including behavioral health professionals. We are proud to recognize Mental Health Month and celebrate the behavioral health heroes on the front lines.
The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
According to a recent article written by Jean Holthaus, LISW, MSW, mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew. Read More
Townwide Rummage
•May 20, 2020•
The annual Sullivan Townwide Rummage Sales is scheduled for Friday, June 5 and Saturday June 6.
As people gather together again to shop for great deals and or get rid of stuff that is no longer needed
Listings will be placed in the June 3 edition of the News Progress.
Sign up free! Return the form in the newspaper to Sullivan IGA, The News Progress at 100 W. Monroe or email to: rvl@newsprogress.com by May 29.
Theta Psi Scholar
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Theta Psi Scholar
April Decesaro, daughter of Kim and John Decesaro, is a 2020 graduate of Okaw Valley High School. Theta Psi, the Bethany philanthropic chapter of Psi Iota Xi, has awarded a $500 scholarship to April. She plans to attend Lake Land College to pursue her goal to become a Registered Nurse. April’s overall objective is to become a Nurse Practitioner specializing in mental health.
Obituaries 5-20-2020: Carolyn Rozanski
Carolyn Rozanski
Carolyn Ruth Rozanski was born December 22, 1938, and lived life well until May 15, 2020. Carolyn was a strong woman with a gentle demeanor, giving heart, graceful disposition, and glorious love for the Lord. In her early years, she was a “beautician,” helping women all around southeast Michigan look their best. Later, she drove a school bus, shepherding children safely from home to school and back again. Read More
Early Deadline for Newspaper
•May 20, 2020•
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2020. The News Progress and Fish Wrap offices will be closed to observe the commemoration in memory of those who lost their lives in service to the United States.
The advertising and editorial deadlines for the May 27 edition of the News Progress and May 28 edition of The Fish Wrap are noon Friday, May 22, 2020. Thank you.
Remember When? 5-20-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
For the past 25 years the Sullivan School Dist. and Sullivan Civic Center cooperative program has taught hundreds of students swimming and water skills. This year more than 250 third, fourth and fifth graders participated in the two week sessions.
Instructors are Sue Weaver, Jennifer Bunderle, Bill Highland from the Civic Center plus Don Typer and Michelle Highland from the school staff.
Bobbie Bone, Carrie Wildman and Amber Romine all won individual events at the Clinton track and field meet.
The Lady Reds scored 108 points to edge out host Clinton who finished with 100 points.
Bone won the 100 in 12.9 seconds, finished second in the 200 in 26.5 and was third in the high jump with a 4’10” leap.
Wildman won the 300 hurdles in 51.9 seconds and finished fifth in the high jump at 4’8”.
Romine won the discus with an 81 foot 4 inch toss, ahead of Bone’s 80 foot 10 inch toss. Read More
Obituaries 5-20-2020: George Ruff
George Ruff
George W. Ruff, 88, of Hammond passed away 11:53 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington, with Military Rites by the Lovington American Legion Post #429. Memorials may be made to the St. Michael Catholic Church in Bement or to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service. Read More