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Sullivan Blue Dolphins Bring Home First Place

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Sullivan Blue Dolphins Bring Home First Place
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed in the Halloween Splash Terre Haute meet over Halloween weekend, bringing home the 1st place team trophy with 1700 points. The 2nd place team had 876 points. Head Coach Jason Drury said the amount of points accumulated for the team shows that it was a true team effort by all swimmers. Bringing home individual awards were 8 and under boys 2nd place Tyler Blickensderfer, 13-14 division 1st place Emily Crosier, 2nd place Johnathan Iacobazzi, Open division 1st place Madalyn Booker and Ethan Schmohe.

Menu 11-17-2021

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Nov. 22 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll
Nov. 23 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Nov. 24 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Nov. 25 - Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 26 - Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Sullivan Tumbler takes first place

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Sullivan Tumbler takes first place
Sylvia Dawkins of Sullivan earned a first place finish this past weekend on the double mini in Flora at their competition. Sylvia is in the age 10 sub-advanced level.

SHS Activity Member of the Month for October

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SHS Activity Member of the Month for October
Hannah Chance who was named SHS Activity Member of the Month for October. The Activity Member of the Month is chosen based on virtues of leadership, work ethic, academic achievement, service, and treatment of other students. Winners receive $20 in Sullivan Chamber Bucks and a certificate. “Hannah has been an absolute joy for the last couple months in the band room. Not only has she worked extremely hard to be a member of the color guard, she is also just now learning to play the saxophone and be involved in the band! I am extremely proud of her willingness to learn as well as her positive attitude. Hannah is a prime example of exhibiting life-long learning while being a great person in the classroom.” Mr. Tripp said.

SHS Athlete of the Month for October

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SHS Athlete of the Month for October
Sydni Waidelich who was named SHS Athlete of the Month for October. The Athlete of the Month is chosen based on virtues of leadership, work ethic, academic achievement, service, and treatment of other students and players. Winners receive $20 in Sullivan Chamber Bucks and a certificate. “Sydni consistently has a great work ethic both on and off the court. I have never seen her have a poor attitude with herself or her teammates. In tough, pressure situations on the court she keeps her composure and encourages her teammates. For the last part of the season she was out sick for about a week. When she came back, she stayed on top of her school work and hopped right back into the volleyball routine. Sydni is a great role model for younger aspiring volleyball players. She is the definition of a great student-athlete!” Coach Davis said.

Capital Recap: Pritzker Pushes Illinois as EV Leader at UN Climate Change Conference

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•November 17, 2021•
By Capital News Illinois

As global leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, over the past two weeks to discuss the effects of and potential policy solutions to climate change, Gov. JB Pritzker made the case in a pair of speaking events that Illinois is doing its part to counteract troubling climate trends.
It was the governor’s first international trip, which took him first to London to talk with business leaders, then to Glasgow to attend the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26.
“I’m here to say that in America’s heartland lies a state that’s taking strides to match the urgency of this moment,” Pritzker said, calling a recently-passed energy regulatory overhaul a “nation-leading climate plan.”
That climate bill, among several other provisions, aims to phase out carbon emissions in the state’s energy sector by 2045 by increasing investments in renewables and the state’s nuclear industry. Another goal of the climate bill and a follow-up business incentives package aims to put 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.
The international visit was also an effort by Pritzker, members of his staff and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly to tout the state as a fertile ground for electric vehicle manufacturers. Read More

Winter Brings New Opportunities for Plant Care

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•November 17, 2021•
Wednesdays just got merrier and brighter. Each week, University of Illinois Extension educators will share holiday plant and home landscape tips for winter.
The free online workshops begin Dec. 1 and include live, follow-along activities led by Extension educators Andrew Holsinger, Chris Enroth, Ken Johnson, and Katie Parker, Each hour-long session begins at 3 p.m. Register online at go.illinois.edu/GoodGrowingWinter21.
· Unique Plants for the Holidays | Dec. 1: Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift for that plant lover on your list, but don’t want to give them the typical poinsettia or Christmas cactus? Learn about some out-of-the-ordinary plants and how to grow them like plumeria, citrus, tea, coffee, and miracle fruit that can make great gifts for the plant enthusiast in your life, or yourself! Read More

Obituary 11-17-2021: Natalie McDowell

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Natalie McDowell

Natalie Susan McDowell, 54, of Monticello, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior,  Saturday, November 6, 2021.
All services are scheduled to be held at Monticello United Methodist Church: 2020 E. Washington, Monticello, IL 61856.  Visitation will be Friday, November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, November 20 at 11 a.m.  Interment is in Monticello Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Monticello United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Natalie was born February 1, 1967, in Decatur, to Kathleen (Brown) and James Mauck, Sr. She married Brian D. McDowell June 15, 1991, at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Read More

Sullivan American Legion Receives Recognition

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The Sullivan American Legion had a surprise visitor at their Veterans Day beef & noodle dinner. Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller showed up to present the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community. She was accompanied by her husband Illinois State Legislative Representative Chris Miller.

Recreation Area Closings

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•November 17, 2021•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 31st Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on November 19-21, 2021. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville that are closed for the season. As a safety precaution, Lone Point and Lithia Springs Campgrounds and all of Sullivan Beach, Wilborn Creek, Coon Creek, and Opossum Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to all automobile and pedestrian traffic from 2 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021 to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021.
This temporary closing includes boat ramps located within Wilborn Creek, Coon Creek, and Opossum Creek Recreation Areas. Boat ramps remaining open to serve lake users during this time period are Dam West, Lone Point, Lithia Springs, Whitley Creek, Wolf Creek and Eagle Creek State Parks. All primitive ramps are currently closed due to high water except for Bruce West Ramp.
For more information contact Lake Shelbyville Park Ranger Taylor Finks at (217) 774-3951 Ext: 7028.