Sullivan Golf Team Conference Champs
Understanding Illinois: Chicago Mess May Trigger State Budget Pact
•October 7, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist I am going out on a limb to predict that Chicago’s fiscal plight, arguably even worse than that of the state, will force Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Mike Madigan into serious bargaining to ink a state budget. Somebody or something has to bring them together. This past week I “ran my traps” of savvy lawmakers and lobbyists to find out what was going on in the budget stalemate. To quote Edward G. Robinson, who played gangsters in old black-and-white movies, “Nobody knows nuttin’.” Even leading political pundit Rich Miller … Read More
A Strong Start Faded for Sullivan
•October 7, 2015• When Sullivan’s volleyball team hosted St. Teresa October 1, the team came out strong in the first game winning 25-23, then came up short the other two games 17-25 and 7-25. “The Redskins provided some hard-fought volleys as a team,” coach Krista Smith said. “The team unity keeps getting stronger and stronger.” Coach Smith noted that Abby Elzy provided excellent sets with Seleste Smith, Alyssa Marshall and Lizzie Green coming up with good defensive digs. Individual efforts on the Redskins team included Chloe Riley with two kills and one block; Jazmyn Jane provided two kills. Abby Elzy … Read More
ALAH Homecoming Coronation 2015
Decatur LSA takes Timberwolves
•October 7, 2015• Okaw Valley hosted Decatur Lutheran School Association in volleyball October 1 winning one game 25-21, then going on to lose the next two in the match 21-25 and 12-25. The team record is 9-8 for the season. Kristy Burford had two kills, one ace, one pass return and six digs; Kailyn Boyer had three kills, four aces and four digs; Madison Fox led the team with seven kills, two aces, two digs and one block shot. … Read More
Obituaries 10-7-2015: Brenda Beavers
Brenda Beavers Graveside services for Brenda K. Beavers, 78, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, were held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the Reverend Richard Coen officiating. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon presided over the arrangements. She passed away at 1:17 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Brenda was born February 12, 1937 in Sullivan, a daughter of Robert and Eileen Myers Sullivan. She married Larry Beavers, her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, August 24, 1956 in Sullivan. … Read More
Obituaries 10-7-2015: Ted Boyer
Ted Boyer Ted W. Boyer, 57, of Mt. Zion, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday October 5, 2015 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, with the Rev. Marge Overlot and Tim Dudley officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Prairie Home Cemetery in Moweaqua will be at a later date. … Read More
Fourth for Sullivan’s Eco-Meet Team
•October 7, 2015• Sullivan’s Eco-Meet team earned fourth place at the eco-meet at Camp Camfield October 4. Students took tests on pond ecology, edible and medicinal botany, and fungi against 15 other area schools. Sullivan team members were Ross Metzger, Trevor Elder, Katie Webb and Luke DeLong. … Read More
SOV Cross Country Hosts Tabor Park Run
•October 7, 2015• Sullivan Okaw Valley’s cross country teams hosted Taylorville, Central A&M, Bement and Pana in Tabor Park Tuesday, Sept 29 with the Lady Redskin runners finishing first with a 43 over Taylorville -44 and Central A&M – 57. The Redskin boys’ team finished second behind Taylorville with a 49. SOV’s Ashlynd Risley was fourth with a 21:42 time; Laine Cameron ran sixth at 22:19; Alyssa Marshall eighth finishing in 22:50; Cadisen Nuzzo finished 11th in 23:19; Josie Orris 14th running 24:01; Anne Hogan completed in 25:20; Madison Atchison -29:00 and Abby Elzy – 29:11 to complete to SOV … Read More