•November 15, 2023• Team IMPACT was founded as a collaboration between Darby Poe of the Moultrie County Counseling Center and Kali Taylor of SHS as a way to meet the needs of CUSD 300 students. Personal hygiene products, clothing, and miscellaneous items have been collected and donated by the community as a way of helping students achieve maximum success. … Read More
•November 15, 2023• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 recently presented awards to several Sullivan students who competed in their 2023 Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest. Junior Taylar Mercer won the 11th and 12th grade art division with her piece entitled “A Proud Veteran.” Her drawing combines two images of John James. According to her creator’s statement that, “He was an African-American World War II veteran who was denied an officer position for 76 years due to his race. After 36 years of retirement, he was recognized and rewarded his officer bars. He wore them with pride.” Judges … Read More
•November 15, 2023• Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal is to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will announce their 2023-2024 community-wide book title on Tuesday, November 21st at 2:05 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The students hope that the community will share the joy of books as much as they do. The following is a list of the top 4 selections: City Spies by James … Read More
•November 15, 2023• The Lincoln Prairie Conference has announce the football all-conference teams. First team-offensive lineman were Jacob Tighe, ALAH (unanimous) and Lucas Floyd, Sullivan-Okaw Valley. Cooper Christensen of Sullivan-Okaw Valley was named to first team-quarterback. Aian Fryman of Sullivan-Okaw Valley was named to first team-running back. Aiden Ballinger of Sullivan-Okaw Valley was named to first team-wide receiver. Nathan Tighe of ALAH was named to first team-defensive lineman. Maddix Stirrett of ALAH and Demarkus Moore of Sullivan-Okaw Valley were named to first team-linebacker. Aiden Ballinger of Sullivan-Okaw Valley was named to first team-defensive back. Kaden Herschberger of ALAH was named … Read More
•November 15, 2023• Summer Melton, sophomore at ALAH, was named to first team. Jules Crockett, junior at Okaw Valley, and Tessa Seeley, senior at Sullivan, were named to second team. Karaline Vanausdoll, sophomore at ALAH, and Kiley Dyer, senior at Sullivan, were honorable mentions. … Read More
•November 15, 2023• Sparrows Unlimited is seeking donations for their Annual Christmas for the Kids Auction which will be held on Saturday, December 2 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Donations are currently being accepted at Jerry’s East End or by calling Barry Morgan at 433-6123 or Pam Anklam at 201-0662. All proceeds generated from the auction benefit local Lovington families. … Read More
•November 8, 2023• Opportunities to entertain or visit with family and friends abound during the holiday season. Dessert is always a big hit during festive occasions, and the following recipe for “Pear and Chocolate Frangipane Tart” melds many popular flavors. Frangipane is an almond-flavored cream. In this recipe from “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small) by Maxine Clark, it is paired with decadent chocolate and sweet pears. Pear and Chocolate Frangipane Tart … Read More
photos by Crystal Reed Ambucs Halloween Parade The Sullivan Ambucs held their annual Halloween parade on the evening of Tuesday, October 31 on the square in Sullivan. Halloween parade winners were Shrek and Fiona-Rob and Michelle Young, Rainbow and Friends-Adah Ray-Allen, Lindsay Ray and John Paul Livergo, Spongebob and Friends- Maci Roggers, Wren Wall and Hannah Taylor, Skeleton Unicorn Inflatable-Charllttee Martin, The Loki Family-Zane, Kinsley, Beretta and Sam Black, The Chicken (Hey Hey from Moana)-Lydia Hayse, Lighted Elf-Hope Conner, Greek Goddess and God-Miriam and Simon Parri, Pirate-Koda Polley and Ghost Face from Scream-Trey Grimm. … Read More
•November 8, 2023• by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins opened their short course season with the OKtober Swimfest meet in Lockport, IL. SBD brought home a combined total of 350 points giving them an overall third place finish out of the eight teams competing The team was excited to be back in the pool, and we saw multiple heat wins and time drops from our swimmers. The following were High Point Winners: 10 & Under boys 1st place Tyler Blickensderfer 2nd place Mack Pogue Open Girls 1st place Emily Crosier 2nd place Cadence Schmohe Open Boys 1st place Isaac … Read More