•February 27 2019•
Faith Family fellowship in Lovington is hosting the Rev. Tim Brown to minister for a three-night revival at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10. Read More
OVFFA Hosts Petting Zoo
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OVFFA Hosts Petting Zoo
The Okaw Valley High School FFA put on a petting zoo in the new ag complex recently. Students and teachers from the elementary visited throughout the day, and the students participated in a variety of activities. The FFA will end the week by going on a ski trip on Friday to Paoli Peaks.
Lake Land College Fall 2018 Honors
•February 27 2019•
Several area residents are included on the Part Time Fall 2018 honors lists at Lake Land College. On the President’s List are Makenna Green and Kara Yoder, both of Arthur; Jessica Gill, Madison Vogel, Elizabelth Herbord and Bella Benning, all of Bethnay; Bradley Edwards and Tiffany Renfro of Lovington; Kimberly McDonald, April Vandeventer and Addyson Diener, all of Sullivan and Shelby Lawrence, Morgan Bauer and Jonathan Trussell, all of Windsor. Ethan Smith of Windsor was named to the Dean’s List and Shelby Frederick of Arthur and Tiffany Wallace of Sullivan to the Honors List. Read More
Two Wins for OV Scholastic Bowl
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Two Wins for OV Scholastic Bowl
The Okaw Valley varsity scholastic bowl team finished the regular season with two wins against conference foes, LSA and ALAH. OV beat LSA on a tie-breaking question answered by junior Isaac Dickens 240-230. Then OV beat ALAH in another neck and neck match 270-240. OV finished the regular season with a 7-1 mark and will compete in the LOVC NW conference tournament Thursday. Seated from left: Lincoln Dickens, Isaac Dickens, Caleb Hildebrandt, Sarah Weber, Evelyn Ashley; back row: Clayton Bone and sponsor Carol Kanelos.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
•February 27 2019•
The 5th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Sullivan First United Methodist Church will be held in Friendship Hall 4:30-6 p.m. March 5. This event marks the end of Mardi Gras and the anticipation of Lent, which begins the next day on Ash Wednesday.
Everyone is invited to the celebration, which will include pancakes, sausage and drinks. Since it’s a party, all who come will eat free of charge.
Friendship Hall will be decorated in purple, green, and gold, with lots of beads. Word search challenges, coloring pages, and festive music will add to the party atmosphere.
Lake Land College High School Visits
•February 27 2019•
Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from high school to a college or university.
“Meeting with higher education professionals is a very valuable experience for students making the difficult but important decision about college and college life,” said admissions representative Pam Hartke. “We hope to answer the students’ questions and ease any anxiety they may have about this time in their lives.” Read More
Early Vote Or Vote By Mail
•February 27 2019•
The convenience of voting early is offered by the Moultrie County Clerk’s office before every election.
“A person no longer needs an excuse to vote early. Voting early in person at the clerk’s office or requesting a ballot to be mailed is being utilized more with each election. Not knowing what the weather will be like or whether a person may be ill on election day or simply the person just wants to vote early may be handled by either method.” stated county clerk Georgia England. Read More
Remember When? 2-27-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Forrest and Ruth Adams, both 97, celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary. Ruth said “ Although everything hasn’t been a bed of roses, we’ve had a wonderful 79 years.” An open house reception was held at Sullivan Living Center.
Mr. and Mrs. James William “Bill” Shasteen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house at the Sullivan American Legion.
Steve Loveall received his third $50,000 grant for his Okaw Valley Recycling operation from the Illinois Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. A photo shows Brandi Hanley, one of several high school students employed by Loveall. Read More
St. Columcille Lenten Fish Fry Begins March 8
•February 27 2019•
The Lenten schedule at St. Columcille Catholic Church located at 516 W. Jackson St. in Sullivan is Ash Wednesday, March 6, Mass with distribution of ashes at 5:15 pm followed by Exposition and Benediction at 6:15 pm.
Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent at 7 p.m. in the church—March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12.
Knights of Columbus Friday Lenten Fish Fry is 5-7 p.m. March 8 and 22 and April 5 in the St. Columcille Parish Hall. Read More
Energy Assistance Funds Still Available
•February 27 2019•
The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has energy assistance funding available for winter utility assistance. Any household that has applied as of October 1, 2018 or after would not be eligible to apply again unless they are being disconnected from their utility service. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter utility expenses.
C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications last October for the current program year 2019. To date in Moultrie County energy benefits totaling $132,147.00 have been approved for 252 households. The average payment per household was $524. Additionally, in Moultrie County 12 households received $8,628.00 in emergency reconnection assistance. The average reconnection assistance payment was $719. Read More