Photo courtesy of Kathy Doty
Miss Sullivan Pageants Crowns New Royalty
On Saturday, November 12, Miss Sullivan Pageants held their pageant for 2022 in the Sullivan Elementary School gym. This year there were six contestants for Little Miss, one contestant for Junior Miss and three contestants for Miss. Pictured are Sullivan’s new royalty (from left to right): Junior Miss Sullivan Ellie Shain, Miss Sullivan Katilyn Kirby and Little Miss Sullivan Lydia Cummings.
•November 16, 2022•
Local artist and art instructor Ben Cohan will lead Sullivan Art Club’s November 19th painting workshop. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm at the St. Columcille Church hall located at the east end of the church at the corner of W. Jackson and McClellan Streets on Route 121. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. Read More
•November 16, 2022•
November 17th 3:45: Tales and Tunes with Trudy. New Story Time at the Arthur Public Library. Join Trudy in a fun and engaging time filled with movement, songs, books, and participation. Trudy is a former K-5 music teacher who enjoys making kids smile by providing a very warm and inviting environment where they can both learn and be silly as they explore the wonder of books and the joy of reading. Children of all ages are welcome. Read More
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SHS Illinois State Scholars
Sullivan High School recently announced their Illinois State Scholars. Students are (from left to right): Jack Woolen, Sydni Waidelich, Cassidy Short, Paul Bates & Raegan Sims.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Brownlee Signs with Lincoln Land Community College
Anabella Brownlee signed her national letter of intent for Lincoln Land Community College on Thursday, November 10. She plays travel softball for the Mattoon Cobra Fastpitch Softball team. Her softball career accomplishments include CIC All Conference Honorable Mention, Decatur Herald and Review All Area Honorable Mention, Offensive award her Junior season and a recipient of the Joe Marks award. As a junior her batting average was .367 with a .404 on base percentage, 28 runs scored, 36 hits and 25 rbi’s. She is the daughter of Josh and Valerie Brownlee.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
November 21: Sloppy Joes, Sweet Potato Cubes, Green Beans, Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Bun
November 22: Chicken Pot Pie, Tomato and Zucchini, Warm Fruit Compote, Biscuit
November 23: Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Cornbread, Dessert
November 24: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 25: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
•November 16, 2022•
Sullivan will have its lighted Christmas parade and other festivities on Friday, December 2. As part of the festivities, Dove, Inc. will be hosting a Santa’s Little Helper Workshop that day from 4 to 6 pm at the Masonic Temple, 107 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. There will be Christmas crafts for children to make, cookie decorating and also hot dogs and chips, cookies and hot chocolate. There is no admission fee, however donations gratefully accepted to support Dove’s Domestic Violence Program. There will also be events at the pavilion from 4 to 7. Activities will include s’mores, photo ops, buggy rides and Sullivan Singers Jr. will perform at 5:30. Santa will be at his house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. however visits will pause at 5:45 to accommodate him being in the parade.The lighted Christmas parade will be at 6. If you would like to be an entry in the parade lineup starts at 5 in the back parking lot at Sullivan Elementary School (east side facing the high school). No pre-registration required for parade entry.
•November 16, 2022•
Lake Land College selected 13 students from several applicants to participate in The Vibe for the 2022-23 academic year based on their passion for the college and demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Lake Land College developed this student marketing council called The Vibe to include a student voice in the college’s marketing and communication materials. Read More
Photos courtesy of Kim Drury
From left to right: Liam Donavan, Ethan Schmohe, Madalyn Booker, and Emily Crosier.
•November 16, 2022•
Submitted by Sara Cremeens
Photo courtesy of Kim Drury
Pictured is Bryce Badman.
Sullivan Blue Dolphins represented in the Lockport, IL meet on weekend of October 20. The high point winners: Open girls 1st place Madalyn Booker, 2nd place Emily Crosier; Open Boys 1st place Ethan Schmohe, 2nd place Liam Donovan; 8 & under boys 1st place Bryce Badman. Bryce Badman broke the 8 and Under Dolphin 500 freestyle record for 8 & under boys with a new time of 7:36.47. Madalyn Booker broke the Girls Open Dolphin 200 breaststroke record with a new time 2:27.94 as well as the record for the 200 IM with a new time of 2:12.33. Emily Crosier broke the 13-14 Girls 200 freestyle with a new time of 1:59.21, the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:21.40, the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:01.11, and the 200 IM with a new time of 2:16.52.
Photo courtesy of Kim Drury
Pictured left to right: Madalyn Booker and Emily Crosier representing Sullivan Swimming. They were high point winners at the meet.
•November 16, 2022•
Submitted by Sara Cremeens
Sullivan Swimming Co-op competed at the Oktoberfest swim meet in Lockport the weekend of October 20. The girls had an exceptional weekend. Senior Madalyn Booker brought home the 1st place high point trophy while Freshman, Emily Crosier brought home the 2nd place high point trophy. Individual results: Booker: 1st in the 50 free, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, 200 backstroke, 2nd in the 200 free. Crosier: 1st in 200 free, 100 free and 500 free, 2nd in 50 free, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 200 IM, 100 butterfly. Freshman Alivia Tippit, had a great weekend, swam eight events and dropped time in seven of the eight. For the sport of swimming that is a hard thing to do. Senior Audrey Summers represented well in four events to have an overall time drop of 14.00 in the 100 breaststroke.