Sullivan FFA Hosts Petting Zoo
•February 22, 2017• In celebration of National FFA Week, the Sullivan FFA will host the annual FFA Petting Zoo/Open House 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, February 23 in the Sullivan High School ag classroom and shop. Scovill Zoo will be on hand from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to exhibit some of their traveling zoo animals. The public is welcome. … Read More
Redskins End Season at Pana Regionals
•February 22, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team dropped its last two Central Illinois Conference games to Clinton and Warrensburg-Latham and then lost in the Class 2A regional to host Pana to end Redskins’ season. Against Pana Monday, Bryce Farris’s game-high 19 points and nine rebounds were not enough for the Bulldogs to overcome the Panthers. Farris kept his team in the game in the first quarter, scoring eight points to cut the Panther lead to 11-10. Sullivan stayed close in the second quarter but trailed 18-13 at half. … Read More
Mo. Co. Spelling Bee Held at The Little Theatre
•February 22, 2017• The 2017 Moultrie County Spelling Bee was held on at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan. Six students from Lovington and six students from Sullivan advanced from their school district spelling bees to participate in the county bee. The Moultrie County Spelling Bee champion is Aastha Patel of Sullivan. The alternate is Emma Edwards of Lovington. Sullivan participants were Aarya Patel (fourth), Aastha Patel (seventh) , Reagen Crouse (eighth), Paul Bates (sixth) Nicole Lofland (fifth). Lovington participants were Marilyn-Jean Hill (fifth), Emma Edwards (sixth), Josie Hale (sixth), Wyatt Hilligoss (sixth), … Read More
SOV Swimmers Place at Sectionals
•February 22, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Sullivan-Okaw Valley-Shelbyville boys’ swim team placed fifth in the 29-school IHSA swimming and diving sectionals at Champaign Centennial High School Saturday. Sullivan’s 200 Medley Relay team placed second with a time of 1:47.66. The relay members included Charlie Goss, Brodie Goss, Bryce King and Aiden Short. … Read More
Obituaries 2-22-2017: Allison Moon
Allison Moon Allison Virginia Moon, 50, of Trenton, Ill., born November 29, 1966 in Red Bud, Ill., a daughter of Ernest “Leroy” and Lola Sauerhage Koch of St. Libory, Ill., passed away at noon, Monday, February 20, 2017 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. with her family by her side. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 25 in Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main St. in Trenton with the Rev. Timothy Moon presiding. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday, February 25 in Moss Funeral Home. … Read More
Caregiving Services are Available at Senior Center
•February 22, 2017• Providing care for a parent, disabled child or spouse can often be a lonely and thankless job. For many it can be an overwhelming responsibility. But, it doesn’t have to be a burden thanks to services provided by the Caregiver Advisory Services Program (CASP) available at the Senior Center in Sullivan. Those providing care for anyone over the age of 60 or for an adult disabled child over 18 are eligible for these services. The caregiver advisor is available to schedule home visits, help identify specific needs, advise of service options available, follow up with emotional and technical … Read More
Beat the Winter Blues, That is Inside Recess ALAH Kindergarten Project
•February 22, 2017• Emily Crossman, Arthur Elementary School kindergarten teacher is raising funds through DonorsChoose.org to help students beat the winter blues. The Beat the Winter Blues, That Is Inside Recess has a $1210 goal and needs some $920 more to purchase unit blocks, Playstix, and Magna-tiles for inside recess. “Kindergartners are energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic learners. They come into the room ready to learn, move, and interact,” Crossman said. “The students are eager to try new skills, learn new concepts, and participate in silly activities. Kindergartners soak up anything and everything you throw at them,” she continued. “Watching them … Read More
Menus 2/22/2017
Senior Peace Meal Monday, Feb. 27 – Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Swissed beef pattie w/green peppers, onions, & tomatoes, brussels sprouts, macaroni & cheese, whole grain wheat, applesauce. Wednesday, March 1 – Salmon loaf, creamed peas, baked squash, whole grain wheat, strawberry oatmeal bar. Thursday, March 2 – Settlers beef & beans, corn, roll, warm sliced pears w/raisins. Friday, March 3 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, graham crackers, fresh fruit. Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Feb. 27 – Granola bars, peach juice, milk. … Read More
Obituaries 2-22-2017: Katie Yoder
Katie Yoder Katie Ann Yoder, 90, of Arthur died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 17, 2017. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 in Arthur Mennonite Church with burial in Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur handled arrangements. … Read More