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OVHS Welders Design Signs

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OVHS Welders Design Signs
The OVHS welding class recently finished a sign project for the USACE. Last fall Jon Summers of the USACE asked the welding class to design and fabricate new signs for the Lake Shelbyville region. Currently, the signs in place require yearly maintenance and repair because of rot and vandalism. In response to this problem the OVHS students created a steel powder coated sign that resist rot and destruction. Additionally, these signs are much more affordable, costing less than a quarter of what the current signs cost the USACE. Once the prototype was approved by the USACE Jon Summers put in an order for 75 signs to be made by the OVHS welding class over the next several years. This order gives welding students valuable hands on experience and saves the USACE valuable funds.

WHS Vendor Binga

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WHS Vendor Binga
The Windsor class of 2019 will host a Vendor Binga Fundraiser March 10 at Windsor High School. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the games start at 6. Tickets are on sale now from a senior class member or call Lindsay Smith-Sines at 459-2636. Tickets will be available at the door.

Lady Timberwolves Trio of Seniors

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The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team took the 2017-18 season all the way to the state finals at Illinois State University Redbird arena. The Lady Timberwolves trio of seniors Paige Robinson, Natalie Jeffers and Hope Ruppert display the fourth place trophy following the consolation bracket game with Lebanon Saturday. See the News Progress special section on Okaw Valley’s journey to state in today’s (Feb. 28, 2018) edition.

Abe Lincon’s Hat

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Abe Lincon’s Hat
Moultrie County Sixth Circuit Judge Brad Rau read Abe Lincoln’s Hat to Lovington Grade School kindergartners last Friday. The children’s book by Martha Brenner is recommended by the Illinois Judge’s Association and explains how Lincoln kept important notes in his top hat to aid his poor memory. The kindergartners quizzed Judge Rau on the slavery issue as well as expressing their delight that Lincoln grew a beard following his election as president.

State Finals for Okaw Valley

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State Finals for Okaw Valley
Coach Brad Ackers keeps the Okaw Valley girls’ team focused during Super-Sectional action against Mounds-Meridian in Salem Monday night. Elite Eight turned to Final Four as the Timberwolves travel to Redbird Arena in Bloomington for first round state final action against Stockton at 11:00 a.m. Friday.

Voter machine set up

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The Moultrie County Clerk’s office was busy Friday, Feb. 16 as Ken Gibson of Liberty Systems LLC set up the county’s voting machines. Early voting was delayed but has begun with Democratic Attorney General candidate Scott Drury approved for inclusion on the March 20 ballot. Gibson, along with assistants of the Liberty Systems team, had Moultrie County machines ready for use by Friday afternoon.

OVHS in WYSE’s Competition

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OVHS in WYSE’s Competition
Okaw Valley High School finished third at the annual WYSE Competition at Lake Land College Feb. 2. Senior Ethan Macklin finished second in chemistry and third in math, and senior Quinn Brooks finished third in engineering graphics. They advance to the sectional which will be held at EIU in March.

Captured Moments Captures Moultrie County’s History

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The cover of Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society’s new book “Captured Moments” features a photo of natural prairie in the county as it appeared to early settlers. Committee members are taking advanced orders starting Feb. 15. Above seated from left: Gail Price, Janet Roney, and Pat Cribbit; (standing) Joe Pound and Paul Stone.

•February 14, 2018•

By Mike Brothers

Captured Moments, the new pictorial history of Moultrie County, launches discounted pre-sales Feb. 15 at the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society Heritage Center in Sullivan.

The hardbound full color book covers Moultrie County’s history from Native Americans to 2017 with Janet Roney and Pat Cribbit putting together the 197 page pictorial history of the area in under a year.

“We have posted historic photographs on FaceBook and the post of the 1900s eclipse this year received 5000 hits,” Cribbit said. “So we knew people were interested.”

She has sorted through the thousands of photos from the historical society files to include 32 color photographs among the 300 featured in Captured Moments.

Roney and Gail Price discovered intriguing and sometimes controversial documents while researching the first four chapters of the narrative.  Read More

Tension Mounts

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Tension Mounts
There were tense moments on the court and in the stands for fans during Regional tournament action last week. Sullivan upset No. 3 seeded Greenville and No. 2 seeded Tuscola to win the Arthur regional, then upset No. 1 seeded Marshall in the sectional semifinals Monday night in Effingham. They play again at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. More on page 10.

Redbird snowbird

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Redbird snowbird
The Cardinal above is making the most of this snow laced snack of sunflower seeds. Snow covered ground and single digit temps in Moultrie County hinder regular bird feeding. Cardinals, like the many fans of the baseball team, are waiting around for spring training and a chance at another season.