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Okaw Valley High School Homecoming Court: Row one: Mia Harris (Freshman Attendant), Kailey George, Kailynn Bobbett, Anna Wooters, & Bella Benning (Queen Candidates), Emileah Drake (Junior Attendant), Haven Caulfield (Sophomore Attendant). Row two: Tyson Montgomery (Freshman Attendant), Gavon Hargrove, Garrett Tippit, Sam Hagerman, & Parker Perrine (King Candidates), Addison Webner (Junior Attendant), Connor Wood (Sophomore Attendant)

•August 29, 2018•

Okaw Valley High School Student Council announces their annual Homecoming Week September 4-8. The overall theme to this year’s festivities is “Superhero”.
Each day will highlight a special theme at OVHS, and students are encouraged to participate accordingly.
The week kicks off with Tuesday as the students dress for “Superhero Day” where they are encouraged to dress as their favorite Superhero.
Wednesday’s theme is “Defend Your Class Day” with the “Powder Tuff” volleyball games beginning at 11:40 am followed by the “Powder Puff” football games. Thursday is “Dynamic Duo Day” when students will dress as their favorite duo or twins.
Friday is “SOV Spirit Day.” The classes will compete with homecoming float building during the day along with a schoolwide luncheon.
Other events on Friday will include the annual homecoming parade at 3 p.m. with line up at 2:30 in the high school parking lot.
This year’s parade will use the same route as the Bethany Celebration. The varsity SOV football game will begin at 7 p.m. on the Okaw Valley High School football field.
All week students will participate in window display boards at the Marrowbone Public Library, float planning/organizing, and various competition activities.
The week concludes on Saturday with the crowning of the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen at 7:45 p.m. with a dance following from 8-11 p.m. in the Okaw Valley High School gym (doors open at 7:15 p.m). Students from Okaw Valley High School and Sullivan High School are invited to attend the dance. There will an admission fee.
For more information regarding this year’s homecoming activities, contact the Okaw Valley High School at 665-3631.

•August 29, 2018•

Arthur is rolling out the giant cheese wheel in celebration of the 46th annual Amish Country Cheese Festival Sept. 1, 2, and 3.
More than 700 pounds of cheese will be sliced and served free to festival goers during this Labor Day weekend event.
The festival begins with a 6-11 a.m. Saturday breakfast at the firehouse. Kids may enjoy Arties Party Zone including Bertrand’s Petting Zoo, Colonel Klink, inflatables, pony rides and bumper cars.
Cheesy Hollow features the car, truck and motorcycle show at noon Saturday.
It is a weekend filled with everything cheese with the Big Cheese Jackpot Drawing at 3 p.m. Monday.

•August 22, 2018•

Coming Together for Sullivan will hold a community meeting at the Sullivan V.F.W. on September 5 at 6 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public, and participants are encouraged to bring positive ideas for the growth of Sullivan. Everyone welcome.

•August 22, 2018•

Sparrow’s Toy Run begins with sign up at Rusty’s in LaPlace from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 22.
Sign up fee for this benefit for Lovington families is a toy.
Participate in the 50/50 Secret Word Scramble and have fun while helping a good cause.
All toys donated will benefit Lovington families with the final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington.
Sparrows of Lovington is a non-profit group providing philanthropic services throughout the area for the past 20 years.
For more information contact Pam Anklam at 217/201-0662.

•August 22, 2018•

Due to the Monday, September 3 observance of Labor Day the Moultrie County News Progress and The Fish Wrap deadlines for display and classified advertising are noon Friday, August 31 for the Wednesday Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 6 editions of the News Progress and Fish Wrap. Thank you and salute to labor that made America strong.