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SHS Homecoming Candidates

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Sullivan Homecoming Senior King and Queen Candidates front row from left: Ally Elzy, Alaya Bolin, Josie Orris, and Irie Dulin. Back row: Gabe McGregor, Brodie Goss, Caden Ellis, and Tim Lawyer. Homecoming Spirit week activites begin with American Monday on Oct. 1-dress patriotically; Tuesday is Generations: Day dress as class generation-freshmen: Babies ; sophomores: Tweens; juniors: Middle aged family and seniors: Elderly. Wednesday, Oct 3 is Tacky Tourist day, dressing as stereotypical tourists; Thursday is Redskin Rowdy Wear featuring red and black,; morning is day of service throughout Sullivan, afternoon pep assembly. Friday, October 5 is no school with float building wrap up from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Parade line up is 3:00 p.m. and it begins at 4:00 p.m. Football game is at 7:00 p.m. Saturday marks the completion of Homecoming week activities with the 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Coronation and dance from 7:00 - 10:00. p.m.

Local Candidates Express Views at SCED Hosted Forum

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•September 26, 2018•

By Mike Brothers

Local candidates were featured at the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development hosted forum held in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Sept. 20.
Amanda Standerfer of Sullivan was the forum monitor with each candidate asked previously submitted questions and given two minutes to answer.
Although the attending crowd was small, the News Progress Live FaceBook feed attracted more than thousand viewers.
Two Republican and two Democrat candidates vying for four county board four year seats attended the forum. They included incumbent Republicans Arlene Aschermann and David McCabe, incumbent Democrat Gary Smith and past Democrat county board chairman Steve Mayberry.
Neil Bryan was appointed to serve the remainder of Ron White’s county board seat and is running unopposed for a two year term.
Each county board candidate expressed a commitment to expanding tourism in an effort to grow the county economy as well as supporting development of a long range comprehensive plan for the future. Read More

Providing Accessibility: General Dacey Trail Hayride

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•September 26, 2018•

Those physically unable to walk the General Dacey Trail may join Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions on October 11.
This event features scenic hayride tours of the General Dacey Trail for all, young and old, who are physically unable to walk the trail on their own. Family or staff support is encouraged to ride along for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Tours arrive and depart from the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot in Shelbyville’s Forest Park. Read More

Twin Wins for OV Volleyball Team

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•September 26, 2018•

The Okaw Valley volleyball team defeated Arcola and Argenta-Oreana this past week to improve its record to 12-8 overall and 3-0 in the Little Okaw Valley Conference action.
Against Arcola Thursday, OV won in straight sets 25-17, 25-14.
Sadie Zimmerman finished with 20 assists and five digs, and Paige Coleman collected nine kills, 15 digs and two aces.
Kate Jeffers added eight kills and two blocks, and April Decesaro had 13 digs. Read More

Lynn Lowder is an SHS Alumni Lifetime Achiever

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•September 26, 2018•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

When Lynn Lowder was a young man, he asked his mother what he should do with his life. She advised, “Son, just help people.”
Retired Marine Corps Major Lynn Lowder has been doing just that, especially for veterans, his entire life.
On Oct. 6 he will receive the SHS Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
A 1964 graduate of Sullivan High School, he always knew he wanted to be a Marine so he dropped out of college his junior year at Northern Illinois University after an injury ended his football aspirations.
Lowder joined the Marines, and his drill instructor encouraged him to apply to Officer Training School to which he was selected.
In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Force Reconnaissance Company which penetrated deep into enemy territory. An operation that prompted his award of the Silver Star for valor.
After Vietnam, he returned to finish his undergraduate degree at Northern, obtain a law degree from DePaul and serve as a JAG officer for some 16 years. Read More

SHS Students Serve Lunch to Habitat Volunteers

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SHS Spanish Club, Student Council and Career English students served Moultrie County Habitat for Humanities and Care-A-Vanners lunch in the SHS Commons and presented each one a gift at the end of the first two weeks of the Conklin family build on Eden Street in Sullivan.

•September 26, 2018•

By Nails Carpenter
for the News Progress

Habitat for Humanity Care-A-Vanners were treated to lunch prepared and served by the SHS Spanish Club, Student Council and English Career Images students.
Pastor Paul McGhghy of the Moultrie Country Habitat explained Sullivan High School had reached out offering to join the group of volunteers serving lunches to visiting Care-A-Vanners.
During the six-week build in Sullivan volunteers, coordinated through the Sullivan Area Ministerial Assn., feed Habitat build volunteers a hot lunch every work day.
The three SHS student groups not only fed the work crew authentic Mexican dishes but also presented each member attending with a gift of appreciation.
Patricia King, Marsha Kirby and Rebecca Lawson’s students broke into groups serving the Habitat builders lunch, drinks, desserts and busing tables before presenting each volunteer with a gift bag. Read More

Obituary 9-26-2018: James Conklin

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James Conklin

James C. Conklin, 79, of Sullivan, died at 5:03 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Friday in the Sullivan Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Don Lusk officiating. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m Friday at the church. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Read More

ALAH Volleyball Team Captures Arcola Invitational Title

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•September 26, 2018•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

After a tough loss Thursday night against Cerro Gordo, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball coach Emily Crossman was concerned with going into a tough Arcola tournament.
Against the Broncos, her team played tense and did not rise to the occasion.
But the Knights responded to the challenge Saturday by winning their second-straight Arcola Invitational. Read More

Judge Candidates Provide Insight into Sixth Circuit

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•September 26, 2018•

Women’s role in politics is increasing, and the Moultrie County candidates forum in Sullivan featured one woman running against an elite court group.
Ramona Sullivan is the single female candidate for 6th Judicial Circuit Court Judge and explained the situation on the bench in central Illinois.
“Diversity is needed in the 6th circuit,” Sullivan said to the crowd gathered at the First United Methodist Church for the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development hosted candidates forum, Sept. 20.
Of the 14 judges in the 6th judicial circuit, Sullivan pointed out it is presently all white and all Republican, representing one perspective very well. Read More

Cookout Helps Construction

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•September 26, 2018•

A cookout to raise funds to replace a room in the future home of Matt and Nikki Nohren and family will be held 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 on the Sullivan IGA parking lot.
The menu includes brats, pork chops and ribeye sandwiches.
The cookout is sponsored by Sullivan Area Ministerial Association.