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WSS Falls to Hardin Calhoun in Super-Sectional Action

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Megan Schlechte (No. 1) steals second base.

•May 29, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

After winning the Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Sectional championship Friday, the Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg fell in a pitchers’ duel against Hardin Calhoun in the Springfield (UIS) Super-Sectional Monday.
Monday, in a game that was moved from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. because of field conditions, the Hatchets had several opportunities but could not find the one timely hit needed to tie the game.
Hardin Calhoun scored in the first inning when Lucy Kallal’s soft infield hit put her on first base, and two wild pitches allowed her to advance to third.
Kallal scored on a groundout to take the early 1-0 lead.
WSS coach Craig Moffett was sure the team would overcome the deficit. After all, the fewest runs the Hatchets scored in a game this season were two against Goreville ,April 6.
And WSS fell behind in the same situation against Hardin Calhoun last season but battled back from a 2-0 deficit to win.
WSS pitching kept the Warriors from extending the lead.
But despite having a runner in scoring position in each of the last four innings, WSS just could not plate the one run needed to tie the game.
In the top of the seventh inning, Ava Bennett singled up the middle with two outs for the Hatchet’s lone hit. She advanced to third but did not make it home in the 1-0 loss. Read More

Sullivan School Board Approves Students’ Trip to Spain

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•May 29, 2019•
By Ariana Cherry
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Sullivan School Board approved a trip to Spain for Spanish Class students.
Students from Patricia King’s Spanish class approached the Sullivan School Board requesting permission to take a trip to Spain during the Spanish Holy Week (April 2020). A few of the Spanish class students presented well-prepared speeches explaining the trip to the board members.
The trip would cost $3,165 which would include boarding, dining and souvenir purchases. Students also told the board they would come up with ways to raise money for the trip.
They would like to bring the Spanish culture back to the United States and also be able to apply what they have learned in class. The board unanimously approved the trip, noting that the students would be responsible for the cost of the trip.
Sullivan Elementary School principal Daniel Allen reported that the students had their annual SEA track meet May 9 and this was the first year that the kindergarten students got to participate. The money made from concessions was put towards the SEA Scholarship which is awarded to a student pursuing education. Read More

Strasburg Lions Chicken Fry

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•May 29, 2019•

The Strasburg Lions Club will hold its annual chicken fry 4:30-7 June 2 at the Strasburg park. On the menu will be fried chicken, potato salad and cole slaw. Proceeds from the chicken fry go towards aiding the hearing and visually impaired, village projects, and park upkeep.

Signs to Attend Aurora

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Signs to Attend Aurora
Leighton Burcham signed his Letter of Intent to compete in Track and Field at Aurora University on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:45 p.m. in the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured during the signing are Leighton with parents Cheri and Brad Burcham of Sullivan.

Memorial Day Services 2019

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Memorial Day Services
Memorial Day services remembering those who died for the United States were held at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan at 8:00 a.m. Monday. Sullivan American Legion Post 68 honor guard (left) gathered for the traditional 21 gun salute while Boy Scout Troop #39 marches in. The Honor Guard led the Memorial Day march from the Sullivan square to Greenhill Cemetery for a formal service. The Honor Guard also conducted Memorial services at the Vetrerans Memorial at Wyman Park and at Moultrie County Memorial Park.

Friday Return for Lovington Junefest Fish Fry

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•May 29, 2019•

The Lovington Community Club will return to a Friday night fish fry this year at the request of the Lovington American Legion. The Community Club’s Junefest Fish Fry and the Lovington Community Fireworks will happen on Friday, June 14 because the Saturday date conflicts with the Legion’s monthly pork chop dinner.
The fish fry starts at 4:30 p.m. offering food, booths and entertainment in Tom Conn Park until 7 p.m.
The entertainment will continue at the field north of the Lovington Grade School until the sparks start flying after sundown.

Pancakes Served at Spin Event

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•May 29, 2019•
Illinois Amish Heritage is offering breakfast at the June 1 event.
As the spinning wheel turns, the history of Illinois Amish heritage is revealed in a Sheep to Clothing event Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New this year will be a pancake breakfast that will be served from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, and traditional Amish liverwurst will be served.
After that, Warren Catering will serve a lunch menu of porkchops, chicken salad, chips, a side, and drinks as well as hot dogs for the kids.

Nuzzo Fourth at State, Knight’s Hall is Seventh

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•May 29, 2019•

Two local athletes placed in the top 10 in their events at the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Meet in Charleston Saturday.
Redskin Jadon Nuzzo placed fourth in pole vault at 14 feet 6 inches, and Knight Layton Hall ran 3,200-meter in 9:47.03 for a seventh place finish.

Moultrie County Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed

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•May 29, 2019•
Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed May 24. The first installment is due July 2, 2019, and the second installment is due September 3, 2019.
Taxpayers should examine their tax bills including the back of the bill to make sure all of the information is correct. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office. Read More

Obituaries 5-29-2019: Celia Dickens

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Celia Dickens

Celia Dickens, 99, of Sullivan passed away at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Aspen Creek Assisted Living in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday June 12 in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More