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OVHS Dual Credit
OVHS dual credit students attending the LLC open house were: Row 1 - Beau Atchison, Brody Bland, Garrett Tippit and Baylie Wagner. Row 2 - Connor Sheehan, Ethan Bartimus, Hank Yowell, and Cohen Collins
OVHS Dual Credit
Category Archives: News Briefs
Bats are Helpful in Mosquito Control
•March 7, 2018•
By Ellen Ferrara
for The News Progress
“Illinois has 12 species of bats, most of which are small or large brown bats,” Alysia Callison of Rock Springs Nature Center told the Mid-Illinois Senior Services audience Feb. 12.
The Sullivan based senior services center has contracted with the Macon County Conservation District for a series of monthly educational programs. These programs are offered free on the second Tuesday of each month.
Callison is Senior Program Naturalist at Rock Springs Nature Center and presented a lecture with slides on bats.
She explained that bats prefer to roost in caves, barns and other high places for protection from predators.
“So, if you see a bat on the ground, it is probably sick or injured, and you should leave it or call animal control,” Callison cautioned. Read More
OV Student Awarded National Scholarship
•March 7, 2018•
Cohen Collins, a student at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany launched his own lawn care company when he was just 15 years old.
Collins has grown his business throughout high school, serving almost two dozen satisfied customers while remaining focused on his school work and holding down a second job at a local woodworking shop.
And he was able to accomplish all of this while coping with learning and attention issues (dysgraphia and dyscalculia). Read More
Menus 3-7-2018
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, March 12 - Cereal bars, grape juice, milk
Tuesday, March 13 - Waffles, orange juice, milk
Wednesday, March 14 - Strawberries & bananas, Ritz crackers, milk
Thursday, March 15 - Breakfast bites, grape juice, milk
Friday, March 16 - Donuts, grape juice, milk
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, March 12 - Nachos, hamburger & cheese, lettuce salad, peaches, milk
Tuesday, March 13 - Chicken patty on bun, sweet potato fries, mandarin oranges, milk
Wednesday, March 14 - Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears, rolls, milk
Thursday, March 15 - Chicken salad sandwiches, carrots & celery sticks, banana, milk
Friday, March 16 - Corn dogs, french fries, mixed fruit, milk
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 12 - Saucy stuffed peppers, corn, lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), frugal bar
Tuesday, March 13 - Baked ham, mixed vegetables, frosted sweet potatoes, rye bread (2), overnight fruit salad
Wednesday, March 14 - Turkey pot roast w/carrots & celery, macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, melon chunks, whole grain wheat (1), cookie
Thursday, March 15 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, dinner roll, peaches
Friday, March 16 - Trout melt w/tartar sauce, buttered baby baker potatoes, creamy coleslaw, bun, warm baked apple
Dove’s Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training
•March 7, 2018•
Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place April 30 through May 16, Monday through Thursday from 1-5 p.m., in Decatur, at Dove, 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Room.
This 40-hour training is approved by ICADV, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It is being facilitated by two Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, one of whom is also an Illinois Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional. There is a fee for the training with some scholarships available. Read More
Windsor Students of February
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Windsor Students of February
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School’s February Students of the Month are Broronica Layton, daughter of Gloria Cothern and Larissa Carr, daughter of Wally and Jennifer Carr.
Layton is involved in Spanish Club and Eco Team and plans to attend Lake Land College. Carr is an eighth grader and participates in band, pep band, drum line and AV Club. Pictured from left: Larissa Carr and Broronica Layton.
OVHS Scholastic Bowl
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OVHS Scholastic Bowl
The Okaw Valley Scholastic Bowl team earned a third place finish in the LOVC Conference Tournament. The top four teams were Villa Grove, Cumberland, Okaw Valley, and Arcola. OVHS ends the season with a 10-3 record and played in the regional Monday, March 5 at St. Anthony.
Sullivan Women’s Civic Club News
•March 7, 2018•
Dakota Radford of the Douglas Hart Nature Center in Coles County was guest of the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club at their February meeting to review the center’s programs for adults, scout troops, youth groups, volunteer and family programming and the Friendship Garden Program. Read More
Workshop for Sullivan Art’s Club
•March 7, 2018•
Sullivan Art Club’s first painting workshop of the 2018 season will be held Saturday, March 17 at the St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corners of W. Jackson and McClellan streets. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot.
The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine at one of the area restaurants. Read More
Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Future Discussed
•March 7, 2018•
The Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will host a public meeting at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center at 6 p.m. March 20 to discuss the status and upcoming fish habitat projects.
Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance (LSFHA) is made up of fishing clubs, individuals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations looking to improve fishery at Lake Shelbyville. Read More