Appreciation Through Check Donation

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$3,250 donation to SCEF presented at alumni dinner by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter For the Sullivan High School students who walked across the graduation stage in 1958, the passing of time has done nothing to lessen the gratitude they feel for the school and teachers that gave them so much 55 years ago. “I recall that our teachers always had time to help with educational issues. They were dedicated to their student’s educational success,” class member Gary Fish recalled. Of the 72 students who made up the class of ‘58, 13 attended the University of Illinois, while many others went … Read More

SOV Runners Compete in OVC Meet

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At SOV’s last appearance in the Okaw Valley Conference cross country meet before they begin competition next year in the Central Illinois Conference, the girls pulled away with a fourth place finish behind no. 1 and no. 2 state-ranked St. Teresa and Monticello, as well as state-ranked Unity. The girls edged out A&M for fourth by a score of 137 to 140.  … Read More

Lovington Board Selects New Board Member

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Also agrees to make part-time officer full-time  by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter In a special meeting called for October 15, the village of Lovington swore in new board member Jim McMahan and changed officer Jay Clark from part-time police officer to full-time, pending completion of required courses. There have been many changes to the board over the past year as three board members and a village president stepped down from their position. The most recent was Dave Eckel, whose service on the board was brief. Candidates to fill the vacated position were discussed in closed session at the board meeting … Read More

Sullivan Can’t Carry Momentum Against Hawks, Fall in Two

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Inconsistency continues to plague Lady Red by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After having one of their best games of the year at Monticello the Tuesday prior, Sullivan’s volleyball team had, what head coach Heather Lindenmeyer referred to, as their worst. “We just played awful tonight,” said the Sullivan coach. “We had a wonderful match against Monticello. We came out so aggressive. We were in system. It was just amazing to see that, so this loss is much more disappointing, because it’s probably one of the worst.” But signs of this worst-to-come match didn’t surface at the beginning. Sullivan took an early … Read More

Dodge Ball Tourney Nov. 2

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The junior class at Okaw Valley High School invites all first graders through adults to play in a dodge ball tournament Saturday, November 2. The proceeds will benefit prom 2014. For more information or to access registration forms, go to okawvalley.org. The registration deadline is Monday, October 28.

Halloween Parade Oct. 31

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The Sullivan AmBuCs will sponsor the annual Halloween parade on Sullivan’s square October 31 beginning at 6 p.m. The parade is free and open to the public. Those wishing to participate should be at the square by 6 p.m. Every participant will receive a king sized candy bar, and judges will choose seven of the best costumes, with no particular placements given. Each of the seven winners will receive a $20 prize. There will also be no categories for judging costumes. The parade is expected to conclude no later than 6:45 p.m. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: State Held Hostage for a Song

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist When big game goes lame, the jackals gather. The metaphor is a bit melodramatic, yet seems apt when the big game (Illinois) is destitute and the jackals (Motorola Mobility; Navistar, Ford, others, and now ADM) seek to chew off part of the state’s revenue in tax breaks. Agri-business behemoth ADM of Decatur is the latest to seek tax breaks from the debt-burdened state, in return for shifting 100 jobs from the downstate city to Chicago. … Read More

Lady T-Wolves Defeat AH

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After losing to Atwood-Hammond the Thursday prior, the Okaw Valley volleyball team hosted the Rajenes Monday night and made use of the home court advantage, winning in three sets 25-11, 20-25, 25-19. Shelby Dash had 14 digs for the Lady T-Wolves, while Mollee Decesaro made 20 assists. Amy Orris also posted 12 digs, while Megan Dash recorded nine kills. … Read More