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Sparrows Annual Gift Giving Program, 2015

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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.

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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

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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. Photo Submitted Windsor FFA participants (from left to right): Mehria Khan, Gage Sattler, Kendra Reed, Owen Bridges, Tucker Cripe, Bailey Fleshner, and Raymond Miller.

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.

Former Sullivan Principal

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Photo by RR Best 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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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.

OV State Scholars

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Photo submitted 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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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.

WHS Homecoming Court 2015

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Photo furnished 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

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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

Toys for Tots

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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.

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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.

Santa Arrives in Sullivan 2015

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Photo By RR Best Santa Arrives It was a frosty arrival by horse drawn carriage for Santa Claus to the annual Sullivan Hometown Christmas Parade on December 5. Sponsored by Petersen Health Care the parade kicked off from the high school parking lot at noon and ended with Santa taking children’s Christmas requests at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 . Faith Lutheran Church/ Thrivent Financial sold dog and cat treats in front of Little Theatre to raise money for Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. First Christian Church gave away hot chocolate and coffee on the south side of the square.

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Santa Arrives
It was a frosty arrival by horse drawn carriage for Santa Claus to the annual Sullivan Hometown Christmas Parade on December 5. Sponsored by Petersen Health Care the parade kicked off from the high school parking lot at noon and ended with Santa taking children’s Christmas requests at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 . Faith Lutheran Church/ Thrivent Financial sold dog and cat treats in front of Little Theatre to raise money for Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. First Christian Church gave away hot chocolate and coffee on the south side of the square.

Flying High

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Photo by RR Best Flying High Okaw Valley Timberwolves Pierce Bradford flies high for a block as the team faced Georgetown La Salette at home Nov 23, losing 65-48.

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Flying High
Okaw Valley Timberwolves Pierce Bradford flies high for a block as the team faced Georgetown La Salette at home Nov 23, losing 65-48.