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Retired Teachers Award Grants
Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association awarded grants to three of nine ALAH applicants during the association’s luncheon. The three teachers receiving grants for ALAH were (l to r) Jann Harris, Stevi Stutzman, Denise Strack.
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Eclipse Ready
The staff and students at Lovington Grade School were ready to go Monday, August 21 as the clouds cleared for viewing the solar eclipse. Everyone kept their eyes cool with approved solar viewing glasses.
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Eclipse from OV
Students at OVHS participated in the viewing of the Great American Eclipse on Monday afternoon. All students and faculty were given proper eyewear to view safely. The pictures were taken from the ag department drone flown by Wes Wise.
Drone Photo by RR Best
Old Water Tower Disappears - The wind didn’t blow so Iseler Demolitions, Inc. removed the old Sullivan water tower Wednesday, August 9. The 24 year old Romeo, Mich. based company removed the tower by 3:00 p.m. for a $26,600 bid.
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OVHS/Corps Get to Work
Tanner Coleman and Dylan Holt, seniors at Okaw Valley High School, met with Corps of Engineer officials recently. They will participate in a year long work study in which they will work mornings with the Corps. The students will participate in a variety of projects around Lake Shelbyville. Coleman is the son of Tracy Coleman and Chrissy Grant, and Holt is the son of Mike and Candis Holt.
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New Faces at Okaw Valley CUSD #302
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 would like to welcome new staff members. From left to right: Superintendent, Kent Stauder, Okaw Valley Elementary Aide: Kara Thomas, Okaw Valley Second Grade Teacher: Mandy Stollard, Okaw Valley Fourth Grade Teacher: Ashley Christensen, Okaw Valley Third Grade Teacher: Kalyn Poland, Okaw Valley High School Science Teacher: Shelby Mueller, and Okaw Valley Resource Aide: Diana Seitz.
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Bethany Fire Protection District
On Saturday, August 12 the Bethany Fire Protection District put equipment on display outside the building as the public was welcomed inside during the annual open house celebration for refreshments from 4-7 p.m.
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Wins Festival Preteen Pageant
Okaw Valley seventh grader Grace Moeller was recently crowned Miss Preteen at the Illinois Preteen festival held during Decatur Celebration.
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Slip Sliding Away
Sophia Smith is making the most of the Sullivan Fire Department water fun day at Wyman Park. This the third year that the Sullivan Fire Dept. has organized a cookout and water day for park rec students. More than 100 children enjoyed the day. Firefighters grilled and served hot dogs, chips and drinks to all the students. All food was donated by Courtyard Estates, Sullivan IGA and Sullivan Elementary School. After lunch, the aerial truck was pulled over to the open lots by the park shed and the children got to slip n’ slide on giant tarps as the aerial truck sprayed down on them. Fire Department volunteers also had a sprinkler system set up which cast off water that became tiny mud puddles which the children enjoyed even more. One group even created a dam, where the sidewalk slopes down, using grass, sticks and other things they could find. They all left filthy and wet but the most heard comment: “This was the best Park Rec day ever!” See Page 11 of this week's issue. There are also more photos here.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Dalton City Car Show
Rick Schoonover of Decatur and his granddaughter check out Carl and Joyce Patrick’s 1947 Ford Coupe at the 7th annual Dalton City Car Show held July 23. Crowds and cool cars gathered on a hot summer day to enjoy festivities while many spent the afternoon in air conditioning at Harley’s Hide Out and the Shamrock which are main sponsors of the annual event.