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Ag Center Moves Along
Okaw Valley students continued to move into the ag building this past week. They built chairs and tables and moved materials from the old classroom. Two new animals joined the farm this week as well with Ethan Macklin bringing in two of his sheep who will be having babies in the next few days.
Col. Bryan K. Sizemore, Commander of the St. Louis District for the Corps of Engineers, visited OVHS to take a look at the ag facility and discuss the Corps project.
The Traditional Sullivan Bakery open house ribbon cutting ceremony was held January 11, 2019. Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development coordinated the 10:00 a.m. event with owners Dorrie Donnals and Steve Jankowski initiating the grand opening cut while local dignitaries and friends gathered in front of the Harrison Street bakery.
•January 9, 2019•
Lake Shelbyville’s Fish Habitat Alliance is paying tribute to the success of improving the lake habitat with a banquet.
This first Fish Habitat Alliance banquet begins at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, feb. 23 at the Sullivan VFW.
Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. with a choice of chicken or steak. The evening will her filled with raffles, a silent auction, Bob Lamendolla will lead the live auction, children’s items will be available, a women’s table is featured as well as much more.
The proceeds go toward continued improvements of the fish habitat at Lake Shelbyville. For more information contact Chip Christensen at 217/728-2610; Bob Kerans 217/414-0093 or Kevin Robertson at 217/343-0132. Tickets may be purchased online at: TINYURL.COM/LSFHA2019.
Bob Doan
Bobby Gene Doan, 73, of Arthur, died at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2019 in OSF Sacred Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12 in Arthur United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday in Arthur United Methodist Church and also from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Shrader Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was born July 5, 1945 in El Paso, Texas, a son of Robert and Florence Green Doan. He married Arlone Albert in Oakley February 13, 1993, and she survives. Read More
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Jim Sides (right) stopped by the Traditional Sullivan Bakery to pick up some donuts for his wife, Sue, last week. Owners Dorrie Donnals and Steve Jankowski explain to Sides he will need to arrive earlier during Grand Opening Friday, Jan. 11 because the glazed donuts and maple squares are usually the first to go.
•January 9, 2019•
By Doz Baker
for the News Progress
The aroma of freshly baked goods wafted onto the Sullivan square again.
The Traditional Sullivan Bakery Grand Opening is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, and those wanting maple squares should arrive early.
“The maple squares and glazed donuts were gone by 7:30 this morning,” new owner Dorrie Donnals said after the pre-opening Jan 4.
Donnals and partner Steve Jankowski have acquired the 112 E Harrison St. bakery from Jo Beth and Jerry Risley and plan to continue serving the same bakery delights offered before.
“The Risleys have been wonderful support throughout the process,” Jankowski emphasized, noting their encouragement along with support from the community has helped.
“We haven’t changed anything on the menu,” Donnals emphasized, noting that two trays of the bakery’s signature maple squares were gone in an hour along with the fresh glazed donuts.
Although it has taken a few months to accomplish the reopening, Jankowski and Donnals had a desire to keep the bakery going as soon as the Riselys announced it was closing in 2018. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, January 14 - Chili mac, tossed salad w/dressing, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches
Tuesday, January 15 - Tyrkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, broccoli cauliflower bake, dinner roll, tropical fruit
Wednesday, January 16 - Chicken casserole, peas and carrots, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce
Thursday, January 17 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage and tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Friday, January 18 - Ham loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit
Jackie Moran
Jackie Lynn Moran, 67, of Allenville passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville. Read More
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Austin Romine drives to the basket against Oblong Friday night. He finished with 10 points.
•January 9, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team picked up its first win of the season against Oblong Friday night at home.
Oblong jumped out to a 6-3 lead to start the game, but a few minutes later, ALAH tied the game at six.
From there, the Knights rattled off 13 straight points to take a 21-6 lead minutes after the second quarter started.
Oblong made a small run later in the second quarter, but ALAH did not allow Oblong to get closer than eight points and eventually won 50-39 win. Read More
•January 9, 2019•
SHS art department is presenting Outstanding Works of 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 at Stifel Investments Services.
Roger W. Tice, vice-president/investments at Stifel at 11 South Main Street in Sullivan is sponsoring the show which will feature some 100 works of art prepared by Melissa Nichols’ students in the Sullivan High School art department.
•January 9, 2019•
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost a close Central Illinois Conference game to Shelbyville (14-2) at home Friday night.
After a tied first quarter, the Rams took a 3-point lead, 25-22, into halftime.
Sullivan countered in the third quarter outscoring Shelbyville 12-4 to take a 34-29 lead.
The Rams took back control in the final period outscoring the Redskins 17-8 to push ahead for the 46-42 win.
Caden Ellis and Ian Plank each scored 13 points for Sullivan.
Dalton Rogers collected a team-high eight rebounds to go with four points. Read More