Photo by Crystal Reed
Hunting for Eggs
Children and their parents rush to collect eggs at the egg hunt held at Wyman Park last Saturday.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Egg Hunt at Wyman Park
An Easter egg hunt was held at Wyman Park on Saturday, April 16. Prior to the egg hunt there were activities including sack races, tug of war and dyeing eggs. Pictured is Julius Morrow dyeing an egg.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Collecting Eggs
A little girl reaches down to pick up an egg during the egg hunt at Wyman Park.
SHS Students Conduct Research
Students from Sullivan High School visited Booth Library on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on April 6. Students in the AP English Class were given a tour of the library, followed by research instruction. Librarian David Bell gave the tour and helped them research their individual topics. For more information on Booth Library, visit their website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Front row (from left to right): Madison Hopper, Khushi Sian and Caprice Smith. Second row: Clayton Schmohe, Alyssa Thompson, Lilly Graham and Kathryn Honchell. Third row: Morgan Wallace and Skyla Palmer. Fourth row: Jesse Kirk, Raimi Gardner, Joann Mathias and Sydney Williamson. Fifth row are Mrs. Cami Badman and Mrs. Annie McClellan.
•April 20, 2022•
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Sullivan High School Co-op swimming recently held a swim banquet. Front row: Zoe Conlin, Lilly Graham, Madalyn Booker. Back row: Asst Coach Megan Zindel, Isaac Chambers, Matthew Wesselman, Ethan Schmohe, Head Coach Jason Drury.
Sullivan High School Co-op Swimming of Sullivan, Shelbyville and Okaw Valley held the swim banquet Wednesday, April 13.
Senior Lilly Graham was named Captain and Most Improved for the girls. Junior, Madalyn Booker, earned the High Point award with her two second place podium finishes at Sectional.
Audrey Summers Junior and Freshman teammates Zoe Conlin and Linnea Graham were recognized.
Junior Ethan Schmohe was named Captain and earned the High Point Award.
Matthew Wesselman was awarded Most Improved and recognized for breaking the 500 freestyle record of 5:11.03.
Sophmore Isaac Chambers was recognized.
Windsor Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their March Students of the Month Logan Corrie and Dylan Curry.
Logan Corrie is the son of Valerie and Kevin Corrie. He is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in Scholastic Bowl and Basketball. Logan enjoys playing video games in his spare time.
Dylan Curry is the son of Lori and JR Curry. He is currently a junior and is involved in Basketball, Baseball, Student Council, FFA, Spanish Club and History Club. He plans to attend Eastern Illinois University after he graduates high school.
Pictured (from left to right): Logan Corrie and Dylan Curry
Photo by Crystal Reed
Library Easter Egg Hunt
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library had story time on Wednesday, April 13. Children were read a story about Easter eggs and then went on an egg hunt in the children’s area of the library. Pictured is Tynleigh Cowell who was one of the children participating.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Third Graders Board the Titanic
Jennifer Hostetler’s third grade class at Lovington Grade School boarded the Titanic on Monday, April 11. Students were assigned the name of a person who was aboard the Titanic and could dress in character. Students were also separated out by the social classes when boarding the ship to determine their seat. All of their school subjects for the day had a Titanic focus.
•April 20, 2022•
The U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business package delivery needs.
“USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.” Read More
Lynda Baker
Lynda Diane Baker, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville, with the Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to the Stephen Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund. Read More
Ladd Ashbrook
Ladd Ashbrook, 71, of Sullivan, passed away April 3, 2022, in his home. Read More
•April 20, 2022•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension
I have always had terrible vision. I have been wearing glasses and contacts since sixth grade, so I never take my vision for granted. I would like to share this article written by U of I student intern, Anum Paya about eye health and what you can do to preserve it. Anum says: Did you know that the eyes are the only organ in our body most exposed to our external surroundings? Due to this reason, people must understand the importance of taking care of their eyes and what they can do to ensure their vision is not jeopardized. Our sense of sight is vital out of all our senses because about 80% of the things we perceive from our surroundings are through our sight. Awareness of the dangers of the various conditions that can develop in the eyes is key to know about. Tips and techniques about taking care of your eyes will also help prevent these conditions from happening and potentially save a trip to the doctor! Read More