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Lehman takes team player to new level

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•June 5, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

Lehman (center) listens to Coach John Bertetto during the pole vault prelims.

It was a cool Saturday evening in April when students and families gathered by Wyman Lake’s pier to take pictures before prom officially kicked off at 8:00pm. Having spent nearly twenty minutes taking pictures of all varieties, four track relay teammates came together for a photo. Seniors Easton England, Owen Hussong, Hayden Moody, along with sophomore Johnny Iacobazzi stood smiling as the 4x800m relay team. 

After several pictures were taken, a voice from the side said, “Now let’s get one with the number one alternate.” It was Rhett “Cowboy” Lehman. As he took his place in the middle of the four, he said, “I’m always ready at a moment’s notice.” Lehman’s mom, Erica Lehman, turned to the other parents and said, “It’s true. He is always ready.” With his signature cowboy hat, Lehman grinned at the cameras with his four other teammates. Read More

Pageants conduct Bingo prize drive

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•June 5, 2024•

The Miss Sullivan Pageants did a bingo prize drive for Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. They spent a few weeks collecting and this week, both Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel & Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel delivered the prizes to the senior center.

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Pictured L-R are Miss Sullivan Sarina Voegel, Jr. Miss Sullivan Miah Voegel and Mid-Illinois Senior Services Director, Kathi Garvey.

Living Wax Museum 2024

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Living wax museum
The Sullivan Elementary School 4th graders presented their annual end of the school year living wax museum projects last Tuesday. Each student was given the assignment of choosing a real life person, living or dead, who has had a positive impact on American culture and/or history. The students researched, put together a report about the person, and put together some kind of costume and booth presentation for the person they chose. 

 

Dementia: Understanding its complications and struggles

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•May 29, 2024•

Dementia is not forgetting that you left the car keys in your nightstand drawer; it’s forgetting how to open the drawer.

By Angela Hogan

What’s wrong with Sarah?

Sarah sat in her favorite chair, staring blankly at the family photos on the mantelpiece. Her husband, James, noticed her distant gaze and gently touched her shoulder to get her attention. “Are you all right, sweetheart?” he asked, with concern in his voice. 

She turned to James with a faint smile, her eyes showing a hint of confusion. “I’m fine, just a bit tired,” she replied. The growing frequency of these lapses weighed heavily on her mind. Deep down, she knew something wasn’t right, but the fear of what it might mean kept her silent. Read More

Poppys Day

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Poppys Day
The Sullivan American Auxilary was set up Friday at Kirby Foods selling poppies. Each year millions of Americans wear little red poppies in memory of those who have died in all wars and to assist in the rehabilitation of those Veterans who are now hospitalized suffering from wounds and illness. Pictured (l to r) is Emma Burdick and Mary Sims.

Several students excel in art and writing contest

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•May 29, 2024•

Several Sullivan students were honored April 28th for their entries in ‘Through Their Eyes: A Holocaust Art and Writing Contest’ sponsored by the Holocaust Education Center (HEC) of the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation. 

“The contest focused on honoring Holocaust victims, both Jewish and non-Jewish, along with resisters, rescuers and liberators,” noted Rebecca Lawson, contest coordinator and HEC co-director.

“We asked teachers to involve their students in the contest by creating artwork, poetry, prose, or film that would highlight their creative talents while helping them connect to individuals impacted by the Holocaust,” she added. Read More

Remembrance

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Photos by R.R. Best Remembrance A Memorial Day observance was held in Sullivan on Monday morning. Since 1971, when Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday, it has continued to be a dedicated day for honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. Over 1.3 Million Americans have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. The ceremony was led by the Sullivan American Legion.

All school track meet

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Photo by Jason Van Loon
All school track meet
Sullivan Elementary School kids competed in an all school track meet at Victory Field Thursday after school. Students competed in the softball toss, sprints and long jump, as well as other events. Pictured above is 4th grader Mia Martin. More photos are on our website at www.newsprogress.com

Road across Lake Shelbyville Dam closed due to maintenance

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•May 22, 2024•

The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru 12:p.m. on Friday, May 24th and again Tuesday, May 28th thru Friday, May 31st. The road should open each day at 5:00 p.m. The road will also be open for holiday weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic; however, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time. Read More