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Sullivan National Honor Society

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Submitted Sullivan National Honor Society Pictured is the ‘13-’14 SHS National Honor Society which recently inducted new members. First row, left to right: Rachel Stutzman, Alex Davison, Liam Bechtold, Emily Neuhauser, Brittin Boyer, Elissa Stewart, Maggie Plank, and April Shuman. Second row: Baylee Cohan, Christina Brown, Keaton Shumard, Dakota Clayton, Dylan Hart, and Drew Harris. Third row: Sponsor John Bertetto, Haylie Payton, Emmalee Hortenstine, Charlie Emel (new), Tori Floyd, Carlin Nuzzo (new), Liz Inman (new), Emily Stutzman (new), Alex Harvey, and sponsor Jamie Woodcock. Fourth row: Zac Mayberry, Alyssa Klukis, Shawn Cody, Zane Uphoff (new), Ross Metzger (new), Ryan Baker (new), Adam White (new), Evan Barker (new), and Brent Mauck. Fifth row: Patrick Hogan, Ethan Lehman, Adam Davis, Travis Hanson, Layne McMahon, Dale Corbin, and Keegan Kruckeberg. Not Pictured: Mollie Bowman

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Sullivan National Honor Society
Pictured is the ‘13-’14 SHS National Honor Society which recently inducted new members. First row, left to right: Rachel Stutzman, Alex Davison, Liam Bechtold, Emily Neuhauser, Brittin Boyer, Elissa Stewart, Maggie Plank, and April Shuman. Second row: Baylee Cohan, Christina Brown, Keaton Shumard, Dakota Clayton, Dylan Hart, and Drew Harris. Third row: Sponsor John Bertetto, Haylie Payton, Emmalee Hortenstine, Charlie Emel (new), Tori Floyd, Carlin Nuzzo (new), Liz Inman (new), Emily Stutzman (new), Alex Harvey, and sponsor Jamie Woodcock. Fourth row: Zac Mayberry, Alyssa Klukis, Shawn Cody, Zane Uphoff (new), Ross Metzger (new), Ryan Baker (new), Adam White (new), Evan Barker (new), and Brent Mauck. Fifth row: Patrick Hogan, Ethan Lehman, Adam Davis, Travis Hanson, Layne McMahon, Dale Corbin, and Keegan Kruckeberg. Not Pictured: Mollie Bowman

Busterball Winners

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Submitted by Don Rousser Busterball Winners Pictured is the first grade first place trophy winners from the Sullivan Blue Dolphin Busterball Tournament held March 29: Addison Stollard, Mason Booker, Claire Welch, Rhett Lehman, Gareth Coffer, and Elise Fleming. For full tournament results, click here.

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Busterball Winners
Pictured is the first grade first place trophy winners from the Sullivan Blue Dolphin Busterball Tournament held March 29: Addison Stollard, Mason Booker, Claire Welch, Rhett Lehman, Gareth Coffer, and Elise Fleming. For full tournament results, click here.

Lion’s Club Donation

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Photo by Keith Stewart Lion’s Club Donation Last month the Sullivan Lion’s Club donated $500 to the American Legion Post 68 Color/Honor Guard, who in turn was able to purchase several parkas and bomber jackets so that members could be adequately dressed when conducting ceremonies, including military rites. Pictured left to right are: Lynn Elder of the Lion’s Club, Mike Keown and Mike Grose (both of the color guard), Lynn Reed, president of the Sullivan Lion’s Club, and Bob Sims (also color guard).

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Lion’s Club Donation
Last month the Sullivan Lion’s Club donated $500 to the American Legion Post 68 Color/Honor Guard, who in turn was able to purchase several parkas and bomber jackets so that members could be adequately dressed when conducting ceremonies, including military rites. Pictured left to right are: Lynn Elder of the Lion’s Club, Mike Keown and Mike Grose (both of the color guard), Lynn Reed, president of the Sullivan Lion’s Club, and Bob Sims (also color guard).

Braden Welcomed to the Capitol

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Submitted Speaking on behalf of legislation that benefited local governments, Moultrie County Circuit Clerk Cynthia Braden was at the Illinois State Capitol on March 22.Circuit Clerk Braden was greeted by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) as she and other central Illinois clerks finished their testimony as part of a visit by the Illinois Circuit Clerk’s Association.

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Speaking on behalf of legislation that benefited local governments, Moultrie County Circuit Clerk Cynthia Braden was at the Illinois State Capitol on March 22.Circuit Clerk Braden was greeted by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) as she and other central Illinois clerks finished their testimony as part of a visit by the Illinois Circuit Clerk’s Association.

Spring Equinox

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Photo by RR Best Spring Equinox Last Thursday may have marked the official start to spring according to our calendars, but temperatures, so far, would suggest otherwise. Nonetheless, the cold temps didn’t stop our publisher and chief photographer Robert Best from grabbing this Vernal (spring) Equinox sunrise, which coincidentally enough lines up with Jackson Avenue in Sullivan.

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Spring Equinox
Last Thursday may have marked the official start to spring according to our calendars, but temperatures, so far, would suggest otherwise. Nonetheless, the cold temps didn’t stop our publisher and chief photographer Robert Best from grabbing this Vernal (spring) Equinox sunrise, which coincidentally enough lines up with Jackson Avenue in Sullivan.

An Eyesore No More

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Photo by RR Best An Eyesore No More What was the former Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce Building at 112 S. Hamilton was demolished last week. The building had sat empty for several years after serving as the home of several businesses and organizations including Habitat for Humanity. Dustin Lane of Sullivan bought the lot approximately six months ago with the intention of demolishing the building. Now with it gone, Lane says he is looking for businesses or individuals interested in moving to that location. Once serious interest has been expressed, Lane says he plans to install a new building. In the meantime, Lane has agreed to allow the Sullivan Fire Department to store building materials on the lot while they undergo an addition to their fire house, which is expected to be completed mid to late summer.

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An Eyesore No More
What was the former Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce Building at 112 S. Hamilton was demolished last week. The building had sat empty for several years after serving as the home of several businesses and organizations including Habitat for Humanity. Dustin Lane of Sullivan bought the lot approximately six months ago with the intention of demolishing the building. Now with it gone, Lane says he is looking for businesses or individuals interested in moving to that location. Once serious interest has been expressed, Lane says he plans to install a new building. In the meantime, Lane has agreed to allow the Sullivan Fire Department to store building materials on the lot while they undergo an addition to their fire house, which is expected to be completed mid to late summer.

Betsy England

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Photo by Keith Stewart Betsy England Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England (right) stands dressed in patriotic wear as Betsy Ross at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan during Tuesday’s elections. To her right (left), stands election judge Sharon White, who made the dress in a week using 10 yards of material.

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Betsy England
Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England (right) stands dressed in patriotic wear as Betsy Ross at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan during Tuesday’s elections. To her right (left), stands election judge Sharon White, who made the dress in a week using 10 yards of material.

Check Donation

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Photo by Keith Stewart Check Donation Sullivan girls’ basketball coach Sheri McCain was presented with a $120 check by Roger Bragg of E.K. Petroleum at last Thursday’s awards banquet. During the season, the company pledged $1 for every three pointer the team made. McCain was also recently named the IBCA Coach of the Year for the region and will be presented with her award in April.

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Check
Donation
Sullivan girls’ basketball coach Sheri McCain was presented with a $360 check by Roger Bragg of E.K. Petroleum at last Thursday’s awards banquet. During the season, the company pledged $3 for every three pointer the team made. McCain was also recently named the IBCA Coach of the Year for the region and will be presented with her award in April.

Visiting Booth

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Submitted Visiting Booth Students from Sullivan High School visited Booth Library on the campus of Eastern Illinois University recently. The students who were conducting research for argumentative papers on social issues took a tour of the library and were given a demonstration on finding resources both on the bookshelves and through the library’s online database. Pictured, front row from left to right: Noah Workman, Walker Byers, and Travis Hanson. Second row: Adam Davis, Macy Cornwell, and Hailey Moyer. Third row: Liz Inman and Alex Love. Fourth row: Baylee Cohan, Tori Floyd, and Kathy Albin. Fifth row: Christina Brown, Gaby Uphoff, and Rachel Stutzman. Back row: Patrick Hogan, Jesse Parra, and Alex Davison

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Visiting Booth
Students from Sullivan High School visited Booth Library on the campus of Eastern Illinois University recently.
The students who were conducting research for argumentative papers on social issues took a tour of the library and were given a demonstration on finding resources both on the bookshelves and through the library’s online database.
Pictured, front row from left to right: Noah Workman, Walker Byers, and Travis Hanson. Second row: Adam Davis, Macy Cornwell, and Hailey Moyer. Third row: Liz Inman and Alex Love. Fourth row: Baylee Cohan, Tori Floyd, and Kathy Albin. Fifth row: Christina Brown, Gaby Uphoff, and Rachel Stutzman. Back row: Patrick Hogan, Jesse Parra, and Alex Davison

Artic Blast

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Submitted by Don Rousser Arctic Blast Swim Meet The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 14-16 to compete in the Arctic Blast Meet hosted by the Terre Haute Torpedoes at Terre Haute South High School. High point winners included: 6 and Under–1st place Mason Booker, 2nd place  Jonathan Iacobazzi. 7-8 year old division–1st place Ethan Schmohe, 2nd place Madalyn Booker. 9-10 year old division–1st place Gabrielle Spain, 2nd place Noah Spain. 11-12 division–1st place Natalie Drury. 13-14 division–1st place McKenna Kull, 2nd place Dylan Sanders; Open Division–1st place Brynna Sentel, 2nd place Michaela Donnel, 1st place Grant King, 2nd place Bryce King.  The next stop is Regionals February 28 – March 2 for swimmers who qualified and then on to State Age Group March 13-16.

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Arctic Blast
Swim Meet
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 14-16 to compete in the Arctic Blast Meet hosted by the Terre Haute Torpedoes at Terre Haute South High School. High point winners included: 6 and Under–1st place Mason Booker, 2nd place  Jonathan Iacobazzi. 7-8 year old division–1st place Ethan Schmohe, 2nd place Madalyn Booker. 9-10 year old division–1st place Gabrielle Spain, 2nd place Noah Spain. 11-12 division–1st place Natalie Drury. 13-14 division–1st place McKenna Kull, 2nd place Dylan Sanders; Open Division–1st place Brynna Sentel, 2nd place Michaela Donnel, 1st place Grant King, 2nd place Bryce King. 
The next stop is Regionals February 28 – March 2 for swimmers who qualified and then on to State Age Group March 13-16.