Photo by Crystal Reed
Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
River Helmuth and Santa Claus sit on an Amtryke during the blood drive held Saturday, September 18. 75 units of blood were collected during the drive.
Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
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OV Homecoming King and Queen 2021
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OV Homecoming King and Queen
The 2021 Okaw Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen, King Lincoln Dickens and Queen Mia Harris, were crowned on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Homecoming Dance.
Miss Sullivan Pageant 2021
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Miss Sullivan Pageant
The Miss Sullivan Pageant was held on Sunday, September 12 at Sullivan Elementary School. Pictured are the new 2021 Miss Sullivan queens: Miss Alexis Swaim, Junior Miss Wren Wall and Little Miss Emery Hill.
Showing Appreciation For First Responders
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Showing Appreciation For First Responders
The Sullivan Baking Brigade delivered a variety of treats to Illinois State Police, Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan Police Department and Sullivan Fire and Ambulance Department to show appreciation for all they do. The jumbo cards were made by the Spanish Club from Sullivan High School.
Civic Center Open House
Photo by Crystal Reed
Civic Center Open House
The Sullivan Civic Center held an open house on September 11. The event included vendor booths, games and activities. Pictured above is a safety demonstration that the Moultrie County Dive Rescue team did during the event.
Volleyball
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Volleyball
Redskin Alaina Moore made the Mattoon all-tourney team.
Chalk the Walk
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Chalk the Walk
Bo and Viola Neal stand near some of their chalk drawings that they drew at Okaw Valley Elementary School on Monday night.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Be Super This Year
Kala and Hank Cesar with Hank’s chalk drawing that he drew at Okaw Valley Elementary School. The Okaw Valley PTO sponsored the event that encouraged families to come chalk the walk prior to the first day of school.
String Art
Photo by Crystal Reed
String Art
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library had summer reading classes last week for kids in grades K-2 and grades 3-5. Classes were mandala sand art, mosaic tiles art, quill a rainbow and string art. Pictured is Hannah Taylor working on her string art project.
Walk Receives Award of Excellence
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Walk Receives Award of Excellence
Ted Walk, Superintendent of Sullivan Schools, received the 2021 Abe Lincoln Region Superintendent Award of Excellence. The Illinois Principals Association Abe Lincoln Region is comprised of Moultrie, Shelby, Macon, Piatt, Christian, De Witt, Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties. Mr. Walk was recognized at the annual Abe Lincoln Region Awards Banquet on August 2, 2021 in Decatur.
Sullivan Teen Competes In Triathlon
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Sullivan Teen Competes In Triathlon
Mae Dawkins, 13, of Sullivan competed in the Stoneman Sprint triathlon on Saturday, July 31 at Lake Springfield. The sprint consisted of a 500 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. Mae finished the race, along with over 400 people.