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Spring concert
The Sullivan Elementary School Children’s Choir, 6th grade choir, Sullivan Singers Jr. and Sullivan Singers held their spring concert Wednesday, April 17 at the SHS gymnasium. The groups were led by Heather Pistorius, middle school and high school vocal music director and Courtney Leach, elementary school music director. The musicians were accompanied by Kelly Sullivan. Pictured is 4th Grader Hazel Crothers.
•April 24, 2024•
By Sharon Barricklow
Where Sullivan gets its energy and how to make sure it keeps coming was the main topic of discussion at the Sullivan City Council meeting last Thursday.
The council heard a presentation from representatives of the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency. The non profit IMEA currently acts as the agent supplying Sullivan’s electrical power with a contract through 2035. The agency is asking the council to consider adding years to the contract, making it effective through 2050. Kevin Gaden, President and CEO of the agency told the council the group hopes to make all power to its member communities renewable energy by 2035. Read More
•April 24, 2024•
The City of Sullivan has scheduled their clean up days for May 6th-12th. All items residents wish to have picked up should be on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their designated pickup day.
The city is split up into different zones to be picked up a designated day (see map). Also all residents on Jackson and Hamilton Streets will have pick up on Monday, May 6th. The southeast section is split down the middle of Water St., Lebanon St., and Patterson Road. Residents on the north side of Water St., the east side of Lebanon St. or on the north side of Patterson Road will be picked up on Thursday, May 9th. Residents on the south side of Water St., the west side of Lebanon St. or on the south side of Patterson Road will be picked up on Friday, May 10th. This area will also include all residents on the east and west sides of Patterson Road. Read More
Pot o’ Gold
This majestic sight was captured by Janelle Lewis Martin last Thursday in the southeast part of Sullivan.
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Annual Anglers Tribute to Veterans
The 2nd Annual Anglers Tribute to Veterans crappie tournament on Lake Shelbyville was held April 6 with 21 teams from all over Illinois and a team from Southern Missouri participating. Jim Garrett was the big winner with 8.68lbs, in 2nd place was Brian Cleland with 8.01lbs, in 3rd place was Andrew Dial with 6.00 lbs and in 4th place was Brian Burns 5.80lbs . Jim Garrett also had the big fish at 1.74lbs.
Pictured is event organizer Travis Highes (left) with tournament winner Jim Garrett.
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Commander Read with Harry Woolen.
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Commander Read with Russell Craig
•April 17, 2024•
Last week Commander Rick Read presented Harry Woolen his pin for 75 years of continued American Legion membership and Russell Craig his pin for 50 years of continued American Legion membership. The presentation was attended by many board members, officers and members at large as well as family and friends that came out to support these Veterans.
Photo furnished Okaw Valley High School Prom Court Okaw Valley prom will be held Saturday, April 20 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Coronation will take place at 7:15 p.m. Pictured: Front Row: Madison Whitney, Rissa Montgomery, Jade Crockett, Megan Roley. Back Row: Gabe Benning, Gibson Dickens, Dylan Miller, Jacob Morrison.
•April 17, 2024•
Why are children particularly susceptible, and what can parents do about it?
By Angela Hogan
Lead exposure is a serious health concern for children, with potentially devastating consequences. Unfortunately, its exposure in children can occur and accumulate almost undetected.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children at highest risk for lead exposure are typically under age 6, from low-income households, or reside in homes built before 1978.
Based on available data, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) currently recognizes most ZIP codes in Moultrie County as having an increased risk of pediatric lead exposure.
Parents and caregivers should be vigilant for potential sources of lead in their children’s environment. They need to remove or mitigate these exposure sources and know how and when to seek healthcare intervention. Read More
•April 17, 2024•
Tim Uphoff, Findlay HS Class of 1981, has been chosen for the Alumni Wall of Fame. To be nominated the individual must have been a graduate of Bethany, Findlay, or Okaw Valley. Nominations were based on an individual’s contribution to society and community, the betterment of mankind or occupational/endeavor recognition.
Tim will be recognized at the 2024 Okaw Valley Commencement. He joins prior inductees Mike Cohan, Ryan Fitzgerald, Sam Scott, Robert Disney Jr., Rita Florey, Sean Creviston and Brett Robinson.
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Adult Prom a royal success
Jake and Jerica Thrasher were named the King and Queen of the 2024 Sullivan Adult Prom held this past Saturday at the Sullivan American Legion. The Down Syndrome Awareness fundraiser, hosted by Ten-Seventy Entertainment and Josh Dinger with Northwestern Mutual, raised funds for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. The event this year raised $2,100. The DSDN supports families with children diagnosed with Down Syndrome from birth thru all phases of life, including hospital stays, IEPS and more.