Photo by RR Best
ALAH Baseball Awards
The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond baseball team held their awards’ banquet May 29. Pictured, left to right, are: Jeremy Plank, coaches award; Tyler Schuring, offensive player of the year, pitcher of the year, MVP, and second-team all-conference pitcher; Ross Ryan, defensive player of the year, second-team all-conference in-field; and Logan Conner, most improved.
Photo by Keith Stewart
OV Baseball Awards
The Okaw Valley baseball team held their awards’ banquet May 28. Pictured, left to right, are: Joe Jeffers, most improved offense, second-team all-conference outfielder; Stuart Morgan, most improved defense; Peyton Hagerman, Rip-5 award, first-team all-conference catcher; Devon Still, best pitcher, first-team all-conference pitcher; and Colton Sroka, big stick award, first-team all-conference outfielder. Not pictured is Drew Fruchtl who was named second-team all-conference infielder.
Photo by Keith Stewart
OV Bass Fishing Awards
The Okaw Valley Bass Fishing Team held their award’s banquet May 28, awarding Tyus Brooks (left) big bass of the year and MVP, while Corey Clark (right) received highest finish. Not pictured is Derek Herzog who received most improved.
Photo by Keith Stewart
SOV Boys’ Track Awards
The Sullivan-Okaw Valley boys’ track team held their awards’ banquet on May 28. Pictured, left to right, are: Alex Harvey, co-captain; Ethan Hill, co-captain; Zane Uphoff, varsity points leader; Adam Davis, co-captain; Ethan Lehman, co-captain; and Reagan Miller, co-captain, most improved. Not pictured is Lucas Morse, co-captain, Redskin award.
Photo by Keith Stewart
OV Softball Awards
The Okaw Valley softball team held their awards’ banquet May 28. Pictured is Amy Orris who received oustanding defensive player, MVP, and second-team all-conference catcher. Not pictured is Shania Whitrock, most improved and hustle award; Jessica Robinson, oustanding offensive player.
Photo by RR Best
Lighting the Luminaria
Hannah Schlieker lights luminaria before the ceremony at Friday evening’s Moultrie County Relay for Life at Sullivan High School. According to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Specialist Alicia Pettyjohn, 25 teams participated in this year’s Relay, raising $62,000, and the opening lap saw 30 survivors walk. Plans for the 2015 Relay for Life will begin forming soon. If interested in helping plan next year’s Relay, call Pettyjohn at 217-356-4861 or visit relayforlife.org/moultrieil
Photo by Keith Stewart
Perfect Attendance K-5
Peyton Pool (center) was recognized at Sullivan Elementary School’s final day assembly on May 29 for having perfect attendance from kindergarten through fifth grade. With 176 days in a school year, Pool attended all 1,056. He received several gifts for his perfect feat and is seen above with his mother Keri (left) and father Darrin (right).
Photo by Keith Stewart
Miss Lovington Contestants
The Miss Lovington Pageant will be held this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Lovington Methodist Church. Pictured from left to right: Beth Lambdin, daughter of Tom & Jennifer Lambdin; Ally Irwin daughter of Jon & Kelly Day; Cassandra Lambdin, daughter of Tom & Jennifer Lambdin; Nikki Evans, daughter of Jadon & Rosemary Evans; Mackenzie Williams, daughter of Larry Williams and Kim Willams; 2013 Miss Lovington Brittany Rader, daughter of Robert & Sheila Rader, is pictured center.
Photo by Keith Stewart
Junior Miss Contestants
Pictured, from left to right: Natalie Lambdin, daughter of Tom & Jennifer Lambdin; Kenli Nettles, daughter of Ryan Nettles and Christy Nettles; 2013 Jr Miss Lovington Janette Comstock, daughter of T.G. & Dawn Redfern and Willie Comstock; Jessica Renfro, daughter of Jim & Jennifer Erixon; Calista Clark, daughter of Chris & Michelle Clark.
Photo by Keith Stewart
Little Miss Contestants
Pictured, front row, left to right: Krystina Myers daughter of Nena & Timothy Fridge; Kikyo Brent, daughter of Jennifer Martin & Kevin Brent; Teagan Murphy, daughter of Wyatt & Tiara Murphy; Delanie Yantis, daughter of Rusty & Ali Yantis; and Halle Wardrip, daughter of Brad & Andrea Wardrip; Sammie Hawn, daughter of Cassandra Hawn; 2013 Little Miss Lovington Brynlee Moore, daughter of Jake & Jenny Moore; Makayla Hays, daughter of Tera Newberry & Tyler Hays.
Photo by Phil Dickens/Dickens’ Studio
Sullivan Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Sullivan high school graduating class. For more photos from the graduation
ceremony, visit www.dickensstudio.com.
Photo by the Tintype, Arthur, Ill.
Arthur-Lovington Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Arthur-Lovington high school graduating class.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
Okaw Valley Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Okaw Valley high school graduating class.
Photo by RR Best
Saluting, Memorializing
During the Memorial Day Service at Greenhill Cemetery Monday, members of Boy Scout Troop 39 salute those veterans who gave their lives while serving their country.