•May 15, 2024•
Students from the Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, Arthur Grade School, Atwood-Hammond Grade School, and Lovington Grade School recently participated in the 2024 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, the Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and the Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the competition aimed to encourage students to reflect on the question “Why Am I Proud to be an American?” Read More
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First graders visit Ballard Nature Center
On May 8, first grade students from Sullivan Elementary School attended a field trip as part of their studies in life science. After several weeks of studying different habitats around the world, 72 students traveled to Ballard Nature Center in Altamont, IL. For many of these students, this was a new kind of experience. They learned about the different types of birds that are native to Illinois and how they interact within their native habitats. This trip was solely possible due to a grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation. This grant is funded by the D.F. and M.T. Grohne Family Foundation and the Daniel F. and Ada T. Rice Foundation. Sullivan Elementary is grateful for this opportunity and for the support their students have been shown. More photos on page 11.
•May 15, 2024•
Sullivan Schools will be providing free meals to anyone 18 and under in our area. They plan to deliver door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals. This will occur one day per week with 5 days of meals per child. Meal delivery will begin the week of May 28 and run through August 9. Complete the form by 5pm on May 16 in order to allow for appropriate ordering of food and arrangement of delivery schedule. Everyone receiving meals will be contacted by May 28 to communicate your expected delivery date and time. They encourage all students to take advantage of this free program. Form can be found at: https://forms.gle/WAVchgZyZeKURX7K8
•May 15, 2024•
Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards.
Among the awards was the Leadership Award, presented to Deanna Clark, Bethany for leading student involvement and serving as TRIO ambassador and also the TRIO Student of the Year Award.
•May 15, 2024•
Windsor CUSD1 has announced their 10th year of serving up free summer lunch and fun at Windsor Elementary School in Windsor. This year’s program starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through Friday, August 2nd. Serving time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
WES offers an assortment of veggies, fruit, dairy and grains, along with the main items listed on the menu daily. Every meal includes a choice of milk or milk alternatives. Menu will be available on Windsor School Website and social media by May 17th. Menu is subject to change.
Hope House will be teaming up with them again this year to provide an line-up of Fun Summer activities.
•May 15, 2024•
An all vehicle show will be held Sunday, August 18 on Main Street in Windsor. Hosted by Legion Post 725, registration will be from noon to 2:30 with awards being presented at 3. Registration is $15 with all proceeds benefiting American Legion projects. For information call 217-962-9945 or 217-259-5333.
Photo by Zach Brewer
Northern Lights
Last Friday night, photographer Zach Brewer posed his son Finn and Nephew Oakley Denton with the Northern Lights filling the sky behind them about a mile north of Sullivan.
Carolyn J. England
Carolyn J. England, 75, of Tower Hill, passed away 1:22 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home.
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Seeley signs on to continue volleyball career with Lakers
Middle hitter Tessa Seeley signed last week to attend and play volleyball at Lake Land College next year. Seeley joined the varsity squad full time her sophomore year. Over those three years she accumulated over 350 kills. She also racked up close to a hundred blocks.
The Lakers are returning all but four players from last year. The team was 13-18 overall and 6-10 in their conference. Head coach Lainey Jackson looks to have a competitive team with the experience of returning players and the addition of key recruits.
•May 8, 2024•
The Thursday, May 16th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “My Memories of Growing Up in Bruce, Illinois” by former Bruce resident, Jimmy Stevens. He has many good stories he wishes to share, and hopes other Bruce natives will join him and participate in this special program.
The topic continues the series of entertaining programs about the small, but special country towns in Moultrie County. Previous programs about Lovington, Bethany, Arthur, and Allenville have been very well received.
The public is invited to attend this meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the History Center at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan.