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Remember When? 2-21-2018

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2018

25 Years Ago This Week

The Okaw Valley Recycling Center in Sullivan will be placing recycling containers in surrounding communities this week. Thus far there are 15 communities participating in the recycling program that is set to begin March 1.

Fire Chief Gerald Ward reports that Bethany Fire Protection Dist. responded to 60 incidents in 1992. His report included 12 fires, one of which was a combine fire, six medical emergencies, 12 vehicle accidents, three storm watches, five odor investigations, five appliance malfunctions, one missing person search and one alarm malfunction.

Bill Graven was recently honored for 30 years of service as a State Farm agent in Sullivan. Graven became an agent in 1963 after serving in the U.S. Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur “Junior” Rodman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at an open reception at Stan’s Steakhouse in Findlay. Read More

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Menus 2-21-2018

News Progress Posted on February 21, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2018

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 19 - Swiss beef patties w/green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, brown rice, corn, whole grain wheat (1), applesauce
Tuesday, February 20 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin rings, taco chips, cake
Wednesday, February 21 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned greens, Texas toast, plums
Thursday, February 22 - Stuffed chicken breast, baked onions, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pineapple pistachio pudding
Friday, February 23 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, February 19 - Poptarts, peach juice, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Waffles, grape juice, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - French toast sticks, peach juice, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Cereal, peach juice, milk
Friday, February 23 - Cinnamon rolls, peach juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, February 19 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, tater tots, pineapple, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Chicken strips, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - Tater tot casserole, carrots, pears, rolls, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Fish sticks, sweet potato fries, mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk
Friday, February 23 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk

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Menus 2-14-2018

News Progress Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 14, 2018

Peace Meal

Monday, February 19 - Swiss beef patties w/green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, brown rice, corn, whole grain wheat (1), applesauce
Tuesday, February 20 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin rings, taco chips, cake
Wednesday, February 21 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned greens, Texas toast, plums
Thursday, February 22 - Stuffed chicken breast, baked onions, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pineapple pistachio pudding
Friday, February 23 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast

Monday, February 19 - Poptarts, peach juice, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Waffles, grape juice, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - French toast sticks, peach juice, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Cereal, peach juice, milk
Friday, February 23 - Cinnamon rolls, peach juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch

Monday, February 19 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, tater tots, pineapple, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Chicken strips, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - Tater tot casserole, carrots, pears, rolls, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Fish sticks, sweet potato fries, mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk
Friday, February 23 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk

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Remember When? 2-14-2018

News Progress Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 14, 2018

25 Years Ago This Week

Congressman Glenn Poshard recently discussed legislative farm issues at the 75th annual Moultrie County Farm Bureau meeting.

Bob Boyer and sons, Ben and Ted of Bethany, have donated a total of 21 gallons (170 pints) of blood in the years that they have been donating.

Area students recently graduated from the DARE (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Awareness) program and celebrated with pizza parties. Winners of the DARE Essay contest are Bethany students Betsy Rowe, Jeremy Steimel, Carly Dodd and Blake Manhart; Lovington: Megan Murphy, Jeremy Wood, Casey Kincade, and Benny Ayer, and Sullivan students Angela Perry, Johnny Gillon, Kami Holt, Craig Negangard, Mary Reed and Zach Monroe.

Lori Moody, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Moody, has been named to the Dean’s List at Bradley University. Read More

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OV Elementary 4th Grade Student Spotlight

News Progress Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 14, 2018

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OV Elementary 4th Grade Student Spotlight
Name: Ethan King
Parents: Katie Miller and James King
Favorite things are Monical’s pepperoni pizza; also, apples, playing Mindcraft, watching Transformers and riding my bike with friends.
I like Okaw Valley because we have cool buckets to sit on. Learning math is a lot of fun. Our room has a sink to clean up after cool projects like crafts, painting or shaving cream. We also have new water fountains.

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Sisters Honored

News Progress Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 14, 2018

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Sisters Honored
Emma Henning (left) and Alicia Henning (right), of Washington both made the Deans Lists at their respective universities. Emma is a freshman at Indiana State University studying psychology, and Alicia is a senior at Eastern Illinois University, studying special education. Both are graduates of Washington Community High School and were honor students there. Alicia and Emma are the daughters of Bill and Tina Henning and the granddaughters of Mary and Bob Sims of Sullivan.

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SES Gold Slip Awards

News Progress Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 14, 2018

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SES Gold Slip Awards
Sullivan Elementary School awards “Gold Slips” to students who go above and beyond expectations.  The Gold Slip winners for the month of January (from left to right):
Dylan Ray took the time to pick up hoola hoops that had fallen off the wall during recess while other students walked past them.  
Gavin Helmuth was the only fifth grader to stop and pick up a pair of gloves that someone dropped. He stopped, picked them up, and attempted to find the owner. 
Kya Allen finished her math assignment early and rather than have free time on her iPad, she asked whether she could help a couple of her classmates who were struggling. 
Aubrey Martin noticed the incentives for the RESPECT board drawing were getting very low. She bought suckers with her own money so other kids would have a treat for being respectful.
Christopher Henry is always helping and looking after another student during P.E.

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Okaw Valley High School Fall Semester Honor Roll 

News Progress Posted on February 7, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 7, 2018

•February 7, 2018•

12th Grade:

Straight A

Evan Baumbarger, Tanner Coleman, Cohen Collins, Garrett Fritz, Grace Harlin, Kaytlyn Hinton, Kyra Jackson, Natalie Jeffers, Hannah Landreth, Ethan Macklin, Cameron Nickerson.

High Honors- 3.5 (no C’s) Read More

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Menus 2-7-2018

News Progress Posted on February 7, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 7, 2018

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, February 12 - Granola bars, very berry juice, milk
Tuesday, February 13 - Biscuits & gravy, very berry juice, milk
Wednesday, February 14 - Warm apples, Ritz crackers, milk
Thursday, February 15 - Cinnamon raisin biscuits, very berry juice, milk
Friday, February 16 - Mixed fruit, Ritz crackers, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, February 12 - Hot dogs on bun, tater tots, peaches, milk
Tuesday, February 13 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, rolls, milk
Wednesday, February 14 - Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, carrots & celery sticks, banana, crackers, milk
Thursday, February 15 - Fish on bun, green beans, pears, milk
Friday, February 16 - Krispitos, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 12 - Saucy stuffed peppers, corn, lima beans, whole grain wheat (1), frugal bar
Tuesday, February 13 - Baked bam, mixed vegetables, frosted sweet potatoes, rye (2), overnight fruit salad
Wednesday, February 14 - Captain’s crab cake, macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, melon chunks, whole grain wheat (1), cookie
Thursday, February 15 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, dinner roll, peaches
Friday, February 16 - Trout melt w/tarter sauce, buttered baby baker potatoes, creamy cole slaw, bun, warm baked apple

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Remember When? 2-7-2018

News Progress Posted on February 7, 2018 by webmasterFebruary 7, 2018

25 Years Ago This Week

Moultrie, Douglas and Champaign counties are pilot counties for a new farm safety program. The program is funded by a grant through the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

Deborah Preston is appointed as Moultrie County Circuit Clerk pro-temp, replacing Linda Johnson.

Former Moultrie County State’s Attorney John T Robinson joins in a partnership with Decatur attorney Joseph Vigneri.

Wilma Spencer of Sullivan is elected as the new president of the Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce. Patti Ketchmark, Bill Becker and Bob Corley were elected to three year terms on the Chamber of Commerce board. Read More

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Senior Expo a success



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On Friday, September 4th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) was abuzz with activity and a good time was had by all during MISS’ yearly Senior Expo. Local businesses attended to provide helpful information to local seniors, and the staff of MISS was on hand to answer questions, sign people up for services (including Medicare Part ‘D’ enrollments which are fast approaching), as well as provide a free lunch. Many local businesses and individuals donated a wide variety of goods to be sold at the Expo, with all funds raised going directly back into the services MISS provides to local seniors and a much-needed roof repair.


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