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Honors for Sullivan Runners

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Katherine Kite, Chase McClure, and Tori Turnbaugh were honored.

•October 23, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

Three Sullivan cross country runners earned All-Central Illinois Conference honors in the sixth annual championship meet Thursday (17th).
For the girls’ team, freshman Tori Turnbaugh placed sixth with a time of 20:38.89, and senior Katherine Kite ran a 21:08.38 for eighth place to earn all-conference honors.
For the boys’ team, Chase McClure placed eighth with a time 17:57.95 to earn the honor.
The boys’ team placed fifth overall with 95 points. Clinton won the meet with a score of two.
Other Redskin times included Peyton Pool’s 14th place at 18:48.64, Canon West’s 26th at 19:49.07, Paul Bates’ 28th at 19:58.22, Coen Foster’s 30th at 20:20.52 and Dawson Foster’s 45th at 23:29.28.
Sullivan, Bethany and Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond are scheduled to enter the Shelbyville Regional Saturday.

Obituaries 10-23-2019: Bill Crum

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Bill Crum

William Paul “Bill” Crum, 81, passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He had been a resident there for the past three years.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 21 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Oakland. Read More

Blue Dolphins Place at Olympia Meet

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•October 23, 2019•
The Blue Dolphin swim team competed at the annual 2019 Coach Schuber Invitational held in Olympia County, IL. Many athletes took the podium and placed in the top 6 overall for their age groups.
Girls 8 and Under: Addalyn Melvin 4th Place
Boys 8 and Under: Logan Booker 2nd Place, Landon Elder 5th Place
Girls 10 and Under: Alivia Melvin 1st Place, Cadence Schmohe 2nd Place Read More

Sullivan Golf Team Culture is About Working Hard and Getting Better

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•October 23, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan boys’ golf team placed 11th with a score of 353 at the IHSA Class A State Golf Tournament at the Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington Friday and Saturday.
“Going to state as a team is a great accomplishment,” Coach Ben Richter said. “I am very proud of all the hard work these guys have put in this year.
“At the state tournament we had a really good practice round and they had a lot of confidence going into the round on Friday,’ he continued.
One problem was at the tournament the team had a lot of trouble making putts. Read More

Haiti Benefit Auction Friday

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•October 23, 2019•

The Illinois Haiti Benefit Auction begins Friday, October 25 at the Otto Center in Arthur.
Open house at the Center located one half mile south of Arthur is at 4:00 p.m. with the bake sale operating from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Quilt inspection is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday.
Supper is served from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.- Mississippi Catfish meal, dessert and soft serve ice cream (carry out available).
The grounds open at 6:00 a.m. Saturday with breakfast buffet offered from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Menu includes eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, potatoes, coffee and more.
The all day Bake Sale opens at 7:00 a.m. offering breads, cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, donuts, fried pies, noodles, pies and tea rings.
The auction begins at 8:00 a.m. with furniture and specialty items. Tack, tool and miscellaneous auction is at 9:30 a.m. There is also a meat auction.
Lunch is served at 10:00 a.m. and includes chicken and hamburger sandwiches, salad, pizza, homemade pie, soft serve and homemade ice cream, soft pretzels, and drinks.

Sullivan Council Approves Trick or Treat Time, Amends Liquor Ordinance

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•October 23, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

Sullivan City Council met Oct. 15 at Elizabeth Titus Library establishing 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 for Trick or Treating.
In addition, the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development sponsors safe trick or treating in the business district starting at 4 p.m. with the Halloween parade concluding that event at 6 p.m.
The council amended the Liquor Code, allowing the liquor commissioner/mayor the authority to approve special event liquor sales outside the licensed establishment but inside the city limits.
City Administrator Dan Flannell explained the existing ordinance requires council approval for situations where holders of Class A, B or C licenses wish to have off-site sales. The amended ordinance allows quick approval and is limited to 24 hours. Commissioners Peggy Hargis, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood, Mike Fowler and Mayor Richard Glazebrook approved the amendment to the Liquor Code. Read More

Dove Lights Candles

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•October 23, 2019•

Dove invites you to join us for our 19th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony, “Journey to Justice”. At this service, we will mourn those who have suffered and died through domestic violence and celebrate with the survivors and those working to end the abuse. This ceremony takes place in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the United Methodist Church, 210 W. Jefferson, Sullivan. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include remarks from coordinator Mary Hughes, music, and the lighting of the candles.
For additional information, please call 728-9303.
Support Coats for Kids! Now through November 30th.

First Christian Church Prepares for Holiday Market

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•October 23, 2019•

The First Christian Church of Sullivan will hold their 2019 Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:00 to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Raffle tickets for a “Sullivan Redskins” quilt are on sale now. The 65” square quilt was designed and pieced by Sharon White, an FCC member, with shirts donated by church members & friends. Tickets are available at First Community Bank (see Kim Smith), at Cathrine’s Gallery, or see Judy Sumner. You can also purchase raffle tickets at the church office, where the quilt is on display, and all day at the Holiday Market until it ends at 1:30 pm. Read More

ALAH Knights Secure Playoff Eligibility in Back and Forth Match

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•October 23, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team secured playoff eligibility two weeks ago but could not secure an automatic playoff berth with a tough 42-34 road loss at Argenta-Oreana Friday.
The Knights stayed in the game with their offense that totaled more than 400 yards, but their defense gave up a couple big plays too many in a back-and-forth game.
“With the exception of their last touchdown, which was a 1-yard run, all of their other scores were long plays,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “For the most part, we bottled them up and didn’t give them much, but then they would bust a long one and take the momentum.” Read More

Three Win Week for Okaw Valley Volleyball

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•October 23, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley volleyball team won three games this past week.
The Timberwolves defeated Meridian, Cumberland and Sangamon.
Against Meridian, OV knocked off the Hawks 25-17, 25-13.
Grace Bunfill recorded 17 assists and two digs, and Kate Jeffers had seven kills and three blocks.
Macie Fleshner added eight digs and six kills, while Paige Coleman contributed four kills, seven digs and an ace. Read More