Operation Enduring Support

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•October 6, 2021• Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Christmas care packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on December 6. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them. Suggested donations include: Beanie Babies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American Flags. … Read More

Obituaries 10-6-2021: Charles Sheridan

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Charles Sheridan Charles Henry Sheridan was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, as the sun rose on September 24, 2021, the day after his 76th wedding anniversary. He lovingly bid farewell to his treasured wife, Marjorie Hamblin Sheridan, his daughters, Cynthia (Robert) O’Connor and Patricia McCray, his three wonderful grandchildren, Jeffrey McCray (Kelley), Laura Boillot (Paul), and Michael O’Connor, and his great-grandchildren, Reece Charles McCray and Baby Boillot, due in December. … Read More

Local Master Gardeners Receive State Award

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•October 6, 2021• Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on September 10. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the work of the 2,700 volunteers who provide horticulture-related assistance to their communities. Master Gardeners are trained horticulture experts who serve their communities through service projects and delivery of educational programs. They “Help Others Learn to Grow” by providing research based horticultural information and sound management practices for home and urban landscapes. “Our local Master Gardeners play a vital role in our community”, says program coordinator Jenny Lee, “offering educational opportunities and answering … Read More

Okaw Valley Sports Briefs

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•October 6, 2021• Girls’ Golf The Okaw Valley girls golf team tied for fourth with a score of 418 in IHSA Girls Golf Regional hosted by St. Teresa at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur Thursday. Rohester won the regional with a low score of 350. For the Timberwolves, Okaw Valley did not advance in the IHSA tournament, Junior Bailey Bennett carded a 97 to advanced to the IHSA Sectionals as an individual qualifier on Oct. 4. Boys’ Golf … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Janet Wasson

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Janet Wasson Janet L. Wasson, 60, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 2:43 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home in Louisville. She was born on October 1, 1961, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Karen (Baugher) Rauch of Sullivan, Illinois. Janet worked at Quad Graphics, Effingham, as a machine operator. She enjoyed to travel, camping, outdoor activities, and loved humming birds. Janet loved her daughters very much and cared deeply for Nancy. She loved Bible Study and going to different restaurants. She is survived by her partner, Nancy Frazier; 2 daughters, Martha Bales of Monticello, and … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Elvin Click

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Elvin Click Elvin Edward Click, 64, of Sullivan, passed away 4:27 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Sullivan VFW for friends and family to Celebrate the Life of Elvin. No service will be held. Burial will be at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Elvin was born February 10, 1957, in Shelbyville; the son of Glen Arthur and Nellie Naomi (Clearwater) Click. He served in the United States Army. Elvin loved … Read More

Waterfowl Hunting Procedures Announced for the Okaw Wetlands

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•September 29, 2021• Due to high water this summer, all hunting in Okaw Wetlands and Whitley Potholes will be in accordance with statewide regulations. There will not be pit blinds or skid blinds available this year. The handicap blind in the Okaw Wetland will still be reservable this season, and is located in the same location as years past. Hunters not hunting in the handicap blind will have to follow the state minimum distance regulation of 200 yards between groups. For questions or to reserve the handicap blind contact Park Ranger Taylor Finks at (217) 774-3951 Ext. 7028 or at … Read More