OVHS Hosts Blood Drive

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•January 2, 2019• An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday, January 11 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany. Any healthy individual, age 16 through 75, who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating, and they must bring identification showing a picture and a signature. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. Every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood; a friend, a family member, or maybe even you. The need is real. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Grace Waelde

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Grace Waelde Grace Ellen ‘Gracie’ Waelde, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Entombment will be at a later date at Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Luke Waelde’s College Education Fund. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Mrs. Waelde was … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Edna Marie Goss

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Edna Marie Goss Edna Marie Goss, Sullivan IL, age 90, passed peacefully with her children at her bedside on Friday, December 28, at Mason Point, Sullivan, Illinois. Edna was born August 16, 1928, to Anson and Bertha (Kauffman) Miller, of Arcola, Illinois. Edna married Charles Goss Jr. of Nappanee, Indiana on August 20, 1950 and for 68 years, Edna and Charles lived life on the farm, raising 5 children, teaching them to love the Lord and a strong work ethic. Leaving family to cherish her memories are her husband Charles, and her children Donald Goss (Beverly) of Mattoon, Illinois, Robert … Read More

Recent Obituaries: George R. ‘Junior’ Harchous

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George R. ‘Junior’ Harchous George R. ‘Junior’ Harchous, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday December 26, 2018 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with John Plummer officiating . Visitation will be from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at a later date in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Lincolnland Hospice or to the Alzheimer’s Association. View complete obituary and send online condolences to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. George was born September 14, 1932 in Allenville, the son of George F. … Read More

Bicycle Gifts at SES/LGS

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Bicycle Gifts at SES/LGS
Nathaniel Gonzalez and Molly Owens were chosen at random from all the students at Sullivan Elementary School to receive new bicycles. The bicycle give away has been conducted by the French family for the past 29 years in Lovington and expanded to include Sullivan this year. Joc explained the family decided to include Sullivan this year since his daughter McKenzie is now a kindergartener at SES. Pictured in the top photo with their new bicycles are Abigail Franklin, Joc’s niece Austyn Scroggins, French with daughter McKenzie, nephew Lincoln Scroggins and bike winner Jacob Ayer. Below, bike winners pictured are Molly Owens, McKenzie French, Bike Give away coordinator Joc French and Nathaniel Gonzalez.

Arthur Fire District Delivers

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Photo furnished Arthur Fire District Delivers Members of the Arthur Fire Protection District and volunteers delivered 90 boxes of food and toys Saturday, Dec. 15 to families living in the fire district. Arthur FD has a roster of 34 firefighters, but on delivery day they got help. Most of the volunteers were college age young adults who have helped in the past and came back to assist again. … Read More

Sullivan Senior is Voice of Democracy Winner

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•December 26, 2018• Paige McLaughlin, a senior at Sullivan High School, was the first place winner in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy essay contest. McLaughlin will receive $100 for first place from VFW Post 6410 who sponsored the contest and will go on to compete at the district level. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. … Read More

Thinking About Health: Medicare Advantage Directories Are Full Of Outdated, Incorrect Information

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•December 26, 2018• By Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service The other day came a lengthy report (https://go.cms.gov/2StPAIu) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing worrisome findings for anyone with a Medicare Advantage plan or anyone thinking about buying one in the future. The findings are also relevant to anyone buying any kind of health insurance this year. The ominous takeaway? The information given to consumers in the provider directories is deeply flawed, often misleading, inaccurate, and “can create a barrier to care,” CMS said. Imagine choosing a plan based on the information stating your doctor is … Read More

Signs with KCC

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Photo by Mike Brothers Signs with KCC Alexis Britton signed a letter of intent to play softball at Kankakee Community College Dec. 12 before an audience of classmates at the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured during the signing front row: Amanda Britton (sister), Brian Britton (father), Alexis Britton, Sarah Britton (mother). Back row: Coach Katie Tate (SMS head & SHS assistant softball coach), Coach Keith Cooper (Kankakee Community College softball coach), and Coach Andy Wagner (SHS head softball coach). … Read More

Candidates File for Mayor and Commissioner Posts in the April 2, 2019 Election

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•December 26, 2018• Sullivan’s City Council candidates’ list was finalized with three people seeking the Mayor’s office. A drawing held December 21 determined ballot placement for canddiates in the April 2, 2019 election. Filing for Mayor: Incumbent Ann Y. Short, Richard R. Glazebrook, and William “Bill” Burger, Accounts and Finance commissioner: Abbey Sherwood challenging incumbent Mike Mossman. Public Health & Safety commissioner: Chuck Woodworth is challenging incumbent Grant Wade. Public Property commissioner: incumbent Michael E. Kirk., and challengers Michael C. Fowler and Austin Hunter. Streets & Public Improvements commissioner seat is open with Jerry Risley not seeking reelection. Candidates are … Read More