Celebration to Honor Miller’s 100th to be Held Sunday

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•September 2, 2015• A celebration in honor of Coleen Miller’s 100th birthday will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 in the Collins Building at Mason Point in Sullivan. Miller, who was born Sept. 10, 1915, was secretary for McPheeter’s Loan Company and Citizen’s Abstract Company and spent many hours boating on Lake Shelbyville with her husband. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing and shopping. She married Irtys W. Miller, Sr., who is now deceased, Aug. 29, 1936. She is the mother of Sharon (Jim) Taylor and Irtys W. (Carol) Miller, Jr., both of Sullivan and … Read More

Third Quarter Surge Not Enough For Knights

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•September 2, 2015• It was a strong third quarter for the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights, but the 24 points scored wasn’t enough to offset the 60 scored by Villa Grove-Heritage team, Friday at Arthur. Returning letterman Tyler Smith led scoring with two touchdowns while sophomore Marcus Vanausdoll rounded out scoring with a TD adding an additional two points on the conversion. Will Cohan kicked the extra point following a Smith touchdown to complete Knight scoring for the evening. Smith led rushing for the Knights with 158 yards on five carries. Vanausdoll supplied 11 yards followed by quarterback Teddy Poe with eight yards. … Read More

Sullivan Golfers Compete in Moweaqua

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•September 2, 2015• Sullivan golfers traveled to Moweaqua August 27 finishing second to Arcola (157-161) bringing the varsity men’s team to 7-2 for the season. Shelbyville’s team shot 166 and Meridian 188 to complete men’s competition. For Sullivan Caden Ellis shot a 36 to match Arcola’s Clayton Miller and Shandon Hershberger at 36 strokes each. Redskin Tom Schibur shot 39,  Adam White (41), Joey Davison (45),  Leighton Burcham (45) and Eric Keller (48). … Read More

SOV Cross Country Teams Host Meet

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•September 2, 2015• Sullivan-Okaw Valley’s  cross country teams hosted a quad meet at Sullivan High School August 27 with the boys team finishing first with a 45. Teutopolis was second at 47, Tuscola third with 70 and Arthur-Lovington /Atwood-Hammond fourth with 73. Logan Hall of ALAH led all runners finishing in 17:00 minutes. For the Redskin runners JT Bland was top of the heap at fourth with 18:21. Isiah Plank came in seventh with 18:49; Logan Pedigo followed at ninth with 18:58; Jason Nuzo was 11th with a 19:58 effort and Charlie Goss 14th with 20:05. SOV individual times: Kyzer … Read More

Obituaries 9-2-2015: Jeff Hale

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Jeff Hale Jeff Lynn Hale, 56, of Charleston began his new life and departed from this one Sunday Aug. 30, 2015 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service beginning at 5 p.m. Jeff was born Feb. 26, 1959 in Tuscola to Roger and Loretta Mulvaney Hale. He was a graduate of Oakland High School and worked as a warehouse supervisor with Littlefuse for many years. He enjoyed watching sports, auto racing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. … Read More

Harboured Veterans Benefit

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•September 2, 2015• There will be a benefit for the Harboured Veterans organizations at the Sullivan V.F.W. from noon until 2 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 6. All proceeds will go to veterans of Moultrie County. Live entertainment and free yoga lessons will be offered during the event. There are no fees, but donations will be accepted. … Read More

Timberlake Scramble Results

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•September 2, 2015• Timberlake Golf Course Monday night scramble results for August. August 3: 1st place with 6 under par: Shane Russell, Cole Russell, Clint Marshall, Adam Dillard 2nd place with 5 under par: Quentin Ray, Van Sampson, Craig Guest, Mike Fleckenstein August 10: 1st place with 6 under par: Kevin Elder, Gage Elder, Adam Dillard, Clint Marshall 2nd place with 5 under par: Delano Yeakel, Jason Yeakel, Joey Fultz, Jerry Lane August 17: 1st place with 6 under par: Dustin Rawlings, James Rawlings, Clint Marshall, Adam Dillard 2nd place with 5 uner par: Quentin Ray and Van Sampson August … Read More