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First Place for OV Seventh Team
The Okaw Valley seventh grade basketball team took first place at the Connie Casey Tournament for the second straight year.
First Place for OV Seventh Team
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Kayakers Kick Off Run at Denham’s Pit
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Lake Shelbyvile Water Trail Flows
•October 2, 2019•
On Sunday, September 15, more than twenty kayakers gathered at Denham’s Pit near Allenville to launch Lake Shelbyville’s first Kayak Run. The weather was nearly perfect for the event which kicked off at 1 pm. Kayakers had transportation available for both them and their kayaks from the Sullivan Marina to the launch site. Kayakers were able to spot dozens of pelicans and herons, three bald eagles, and numerous other wildlife as they navigated their way down approximately nine miles of the Kaskaskia River and Lake Shelbyville.
A subgroup of the Sullivan Spark Parks and Recreation Committee hosted the event. It raised over $500, which the group hopes to use to help install a launch ramp near Denham’s Pit to make it easier to launch kayaks and possibly other watercraft. An overarching goal for the group is to formalize a Lake Shelbyville Water Trail including sites along the Kaskaskia and West Okaw rivers that lead into Lake Shelbyville. Read More
Domestic Violence Awareness
•October 2, 2019•
Moultrie County Candlelighting Ceremony is Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m.at the United Methodist Church 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan.
The ceremony is in conjunction with October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.
“In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed.
That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989 the U.S.Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since with NCADV providing key leadership in this effort.”
excerpt from 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
During this month of observance, each of the counties in Dove’s service area will have a local Candlelighting Ceremony to mourn victims, celebrate survivors, and commend those who join us to take a stand against this crime.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence - ICADV- Certified Training will be offered:
Fall 2019 Dove Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training
Registration continues through noon, Friday, October 11
October 28, 29, 30, 31, November 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, & 13
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.in the Dean Simcox Conference Room
For registration information, contact Barb Blakey at 428.6616.
A few FY’19 statistics
Adults served, 589
Children served, 140
Hours of counseling advocacy for victims, 9,315
Bednights of shelter, 4,054
Clients housed in Shelter, 182
Orders of Protection, 265
Hotline calls, 2,510
Volunteers, 40, Volunteer Hours, 1,520
For additional information, please call 428.6616 or visit the web site at www.doveinc.org.
Knights Win Big in Homecoming Match
•October 2, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
For the first time since 2014, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team won its homecoming game.
And the team did it convincingly.
The Knights scored in every quarter of the game to overwhelm Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon 51-0.
ALAH scored 14 points in the first quarter and tacked on 21 points in the second to take a 35-0 halftime lead. Read More
Drive to Help Christ’s Pantry
•October 2, 2019•
Lovington area residents are given a chance to participate in a food drive on Saturday, October 5.
The Food and Cash Drive benefits Christ’s Pantry and will be held in the middle of Lovington from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5.
Food and monetary donations may be taken to the Lovington American Legion prior to the event. Hours are from Mon-Sat. and at 1:00 p.m. Sundays.
Donations may also be mailed to Christ’s Pantry c/o Sparrows at P.O. Box 742, Lovington, IL 61937.
For more information call Barry at 217/433-6123.
Lady Timberwolves Take Care of Arcola
•October 2, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
After three weeks of match after match, the Okaw Valley volleyball team competed in only one match this week.
Last Tuesday, the Timberwolves took care of Arcola in straight sets, 25-10, 25-18, to win another Little Prairie Conference matchup.
Kate Jeffers led OV with four blocks to go with four kills, and Macie Fleshner tallied six kills, three digs and two blocks.
Grace Bunfill dished out 21 assists, two aces and had six digs, and April Decesaro had seven digs. Read More
Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•October 2, 2019•
By Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
For many in our community, the events of this past Friday will never be forgotten. The families of those who lost their lives will never be the same, and many others will be changed forever. From the emergency personnel who responded to the event to every parent whose heart stopped as they heard the news, you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
It is amazing that in the midst of tragedy, we often see goodness shine through. The amount of support that our school and community has experienced has been astronomical. The list of people to thank seems endless. The care and sensitivity demonstrated by the first responders on the scene could not be paralleled. Read More
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Receives Grant from Conagra
•October 2, 2019•
Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) today announced a $33,000 grant from Conagra Brands Foundation to help provide food to children and families in need. This significant grant will enable EIF to increase its cold storage capacity by 600 square feet in order to source, store and deliver additional fresh and frozen product.
“Hunger affects people from all walks of life in every county of the United States, including eastern Illinois,” said Jim Hires, President & CEO of Eastern Illinois Foodbank. “With the Conagra Brands Foundation’s commitment, we will be able to better serve children and families who may not know where they will find their next meal.” Read More
Okaw Valley Elementary Launches Innovative Kindness Program
•October 2, 2019•
OVES is launching the innovative Choose To Be Nice program this year to create a lasting culture of kindness that will influence the entire community.
With age-appropriate curriculum, practical lessons and fun activities for the entire school, the program shows students how to fundamentally improve their interactions with others.
The comprehensive program starts with a simple promise to be nice. Students and faculty, are invited to make the promise and sign a colorful banner and received a promise band to make it official. The banner is hung prominently in the school as a reminder to everyone. Read More
OV Boys’ Golf Places at Lincoln Prairie
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The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team placed second in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Golf Championship Saturday.
•October 2, 2019•
The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team placed second in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Golf Championship Saturday.
Senior Addison Webner shot an 88 for third place.
Monday night, OV lost to Meridian 187-192.
Addison Webner was medalist with a score of 43.
Other OV scored included Miles Harlin 44, Dalton Milligan 52, Trey Hall 53, Caleb Hildebrandt 54 and Seth Webner 59.
The OV boys’ golf team is scheduled to host regional action at 8 a.m. Monday at Eagle Creek.