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Good Behavior Brings Big Fun
Good behavior received a big reward for students at Sullivan Elementary School last week. Students got to have some good fun by throwing pies into the faces of teachers and administrators December 18. Above Ruby Haegen hits first grade teacher Eudora Drollinger square in the face with a cream pie.
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Hannah Wallen led the Lady Knights with 17 points over Shelbyville in Knights Classic Tournament play.
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Single Car Crash Kills Driver
A Newman man was killed in a single vehicle accident near Gays. At 11:44 p.m. Monday, December 14. The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Coles County Emergency Communications (CECOM) of a single vehicle crash on Illinois Route 16 near Gays.
The driver, James V Dodge 54 of Newman was killed in the crash when his vehicle struck two large wood poles that held a road sign.
Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed pronounced Dodge deceased at 12:08 a.m.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Moultrie County Coroner’s Office.
Photo by RR Best
Guest Conductor
The Sullivan Elementary and Middle School holiday program was presented to the public last week. Above young Wyatt Adams is so moved by the music he becomes the guest conductor.
Photo by Darian Hays
Lovington’s charitable non-profit Sparrows completed their annual gift giving program over the weekend. A dozen people gathered at the East End Tavern in downtown Lovington to wrap gifts for 120 children and 11 challenged adults.
The annual Christmas auction was held Dec. 5 with the funds raised used for the toy and clothing shopping for the 120 people on the Sparrow shop list. In addition to wrapped gifts which were delivered Sunday, Lovington residents were also allowed to choose from extra clothing and toys which were on display at the Lovington Ambulance Service Saturday.
Pictured is Sparrow volunteer Marsha Renfro putting final touches on wrapped gifts.
Windsor FFA Chapter Applies Vet and Food Science
The Windsor FFA chapter went to Clinton for the Vet and Food Science CDEs Dec. 2. Participants were Tucker Cripe, Bailey Fleshner, and Raymond Miller and activities included the proper carrying of a cat, filling a syringe, filling a prescription, tying a knot, equipment identification, and a written test. The team placed sixth overall.
Participants in Food Science were Owen Bridges, Mehria Khan, Kendra Reed, and Gage Sattler. The activities performed were aroma testing, food sanitation and safety scenarios, brand vs. off-brand identification, and a team product development activity. The team placed seventh overall.
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Windsor FFA participants (from left to right): Mehria Khan, Gage Sattler, Kendra Reed, Owen Bridges, Tucker Cripe, Bailey Fleshner, and Raymond Miller.
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Former Sullivan Principal
Stu Hott, Shelbyville basketball coach, has recovered from health issues and was back on the floor with the Shelbyville Rams last week. Hott was long time administrator in the Sullivan School District.
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State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has recognized Illinois High School students scholastic achievements for 2016-17. Okaw Valley High School had five students named Illinois State Scholars based on outstanding academic achievement. Those students are Gretchen Macklin, Nicole Miller, Charli Uhlrich, Nick Tipsword and Alex Martin.
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Windsor High School Homecoming Court
Windsor High School will host homecoming December 12 at the high school. Coronation will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the dance will take place from 8-11 p.m. The theme is Adventures in Wonderland.
Pictured is the homecoming court. Above: Back row (L to R): Sophomore attendant Brad Farmer, king candidates Todd Elliott, Mitchell Haddock, Tyler Kemper, junior attendant Travis Fox, and freshman attendant Beau Bennett.
Front row (L to R): Sophomore attendant Mikayla Haddock, queen candidates Breana Wiltermood, Mercedez Austin, Kristen Morlen, junior attendant Kaitlyn Armes, and freshman attendant Carson Cole
Photo by Mike Brothers
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots is growing in Moultrie County with collection sites such as the one at Los Potros on the square in Sullivan. Los Potros manager Honorio is taking donations and displaying Toys for Tots trains with donors’ names around the counter. Local chapter coordinator Ric Kenney (pictured right) explained folks may make donations at several locations around Moultrie County including EK Petro, Sullivan VFW, Red Apple Restaurant, Monical’s Pizza, Subway, Dolllar General Store, First National Bank, Scott State Bank and First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust. Toys for Tots works with Secret Santa in Sullivan and Sparrows in Lovington to help with their individual toy drives.