Remember When? 10-26-2022

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25 Years Ago This Week The Bethany volleyball team ended its regular season on a positive note as they defeated Findlay for third place in the Meridian Conference Tournament. The Fillies made quick work of the Falcons, disposing of them in two games 15-10, 15-0. Bethany ended the regular season with a record of (10-14), (3-1) in the conference, good enough for a second place finish. The Sullivan-Bethany football team finished third in the Okaw Valley Conference after suffering a defeat by Monticello. The Sages beat the Redskins 21-0 in what was a very tough defensive game. Despite losing the … Read More

Former Director of Prairie Winds Recognized with Plaque

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•October 26, 2022• Virginia Darnell, who directed the Prairie Winds from Sullivan for 30 years, was surprised last Wednesday at Tanglewood Village in Decatur. Sullivan mayor Richard Glazebrook presented a plaque to her in recognition of her work with the group that performed for seniors in Moultrie, Douglas and Shelby counties. The Prairie Winds recently disbanded. … Read More

Food Pantry Candy Fundraiser Now Accepting Candy Orders

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•October 26, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Flesor’s Candy Kitchen will be accepting Christmas candy orders from Sullivan, Moultrie County, and surrounding county residents this year from now through November 22. Orders will be taken again by mail this year. Order forms have been mailed to past supporters of the fundraiser. Additional order forms are available at Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts and More, 7 W. Jefferson in Sullivan and at Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, 101 West Sale in Tuscola. … Read More

ALAH School Dist. Receives Highest Financial Score on Budget Audit

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•October 26, 2022• by Ariana R. Cherry NP Writer The boys’ high school golf team was recognized at the school board meeting Wednesday, October 19. The team has won four consecutive championships in the last two seasons, and they have not lost a conference match. Four of the eight players have played in the all-conference as well. The new grade school music teacher was introduced. Dr Jose Gobbo, who is a Brazilian native, has been splitting his time between Arthur, Atwood-Hammond and Lovington grade schools. He plays a wide variety of musical instruments such as piano, trombone, trumpet and saxophone. … Read More

SHS Junior Collecting Items for Kemmerer Village for Eagle Scout Project

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•October 26, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A Sullivan High School junior is working toward his Eagle Scout rank and has chosen to work with Kemmerer Village to support their foster care program. Aston Johnson has been involved in scouting for almost 10 years and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 142 at Stewardson-Strasburg. To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout a person must have a minimum of 21 merit badges and Johnson has 32. He has titled his project “Welcome Home” A Community Shower. Johnson has decided to work with Kemmerer Village because, through scouting, he has … Read More

Annual Beef Stew Dinner

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•October 26, 2022• Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual homemade beef stew dinner on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11:00am to 1:30pm in the church fellowship hall. This fundraiser “all-you-can-eat” dinner will include stew, roll or cornbread, jello salad, dessert and drink. The cost is $8.50 per person with family rates. Take-out will be available. The church is located at 3rd & D Streets and is handicap accessible. The phone number is 262-3386. … Read More

OV Veterans Day Event

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•October 26, 2022• Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Friday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15 am in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15 am. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and keynote speaker. The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. … Read More

Trick or Treat Hours and Activities

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•October 26, 2022• Arthur: Arthur Park District Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 29 from 3 pm to 5 pm Safe trick or treat Saturday, October 29 from 5 pm to 8 pm Safe trick or treat Monday, October 31 from 5 pm to 8 pm Bethany: BASO Safe Trick or Treat Saturday, October 29 from 4 pm to 6 pm on Main Street, Okaw Valley PTO will be sponsoring a costume contest with a parade, judges and awards. In case of inclement weather event will be moved to Okaw Valley Elementary School. Traditional Trick or Treat Saturday, October 29 from … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Alex Rothrock

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Alex Rothrock Alex Timothy Rothrock, 29, of Bethany, IL, received his coronation at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Jonathan Creek Christian Church, Sullivan, IL with Pastors Tim Henderson and Josh Mclain officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Burial will be at a later date in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL. Memorials may be given to Teen Challenge. Alex was born on April 21, 1993 in Decatur, IL, the … Read More