•January 29, 2020•
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only.
The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois. Read More
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SHS Girls Basketball Strong in CIC Tournament Play
•January 29, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team improved its Central Illinois Conference record to 5-0 against Central A&M last Thursday, then entered the CIC Tournament Saturday with a win against Meridian.
Against the Hawks in Macon, the Redskins won its first game of the CIC Tournament 61-37.
Sullivan wasted no time taking a lead with a 23-7 first-quarter run and never looked back.
“The ladies started off really well tonight,” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “I think we relaxed a little bit in the third quarter when Lilly went out with an injury. They did a nice job pushing the ball up the floor in transition and causing turnovers on defense.”
Emily White exploded for 27 points, including three 3-pointers, nine rebounds and six steals. Read More
Menu 1-29-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 3 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots & onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, tropical fruit
Tuesday, February 4 - Chili mac, tossed salad, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches
Wednesday, February 5 - Chicken tetrazzini, peas and onions, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce
Thursday, February 6 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Friday, February 7 - Baked ham, frosted sweet potatoes, midori blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pears
Thompson Focuses on Ways to Tackle Teacher Shortage
•January 29, 2020•
As Illinois leaders work on solutions, ROE #11 Regional Superintendent Kyle Thompson is teaming with area legislators to make the path to becoming a teacher easier.
Thompson believes one barrier that should be removed is the relatively new edTPA.
Short for Education Teacher Performance Assessment, the edTPA was written into the Illinois School Code in 2015. It requires student teachers to complete a series of arduous tasks while they are student teaching, most notably videotaping themselves while teaching in the classroom. Upon completion, the student teachers are required to submit their evidence to Pearson, a third-party evaluator. Read More
Democratic Forum for 15th Congressional District held in Charleston
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Forum for the 15th Legislative District candidates from left: Erika Weaver, Dr. Craig Morton, John W. Hurley, Jr., and Kevin Gaither.
•January 29, 2020•
By Ellen Ferrera
for The News Progress
The primary elections are just months away and the first Democratic candidate forum for the 15th Congressional District kicked off at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library January 26 at 2:30pm. The public meeting room was filled to capacity.
The Democratic candidates seeking the nomination are Kevin Gaither, John W. Hursey, Jr., Dr. Craig Morton and Erika Weaver.
Kevin Gaither grew up in Sullivan, IL where he was involved in his grandfather’s farm, was a journalist, played the pipe organ for church and was actively engaged in efforts to pass a school referendum.
He served in AmeriCorps in poverty-stricken neighborhoods in Indianapolis and was elected to serve on federally mandated healthcare advisory boards there. Moving back to the 15th District in 2013 Gaither returned to community involvement. In 2018 he ran for the Democratic nomination for the 15th District. His grassroots campaign won 62% of the vote through common sense messaging focused on the entire 15th District. Read More
Optometrist Joins Dr. Boyd at Sullivan Eye Care
•January 29, 2020•
Dr. Robert Blumthal, O.D. joined Dr. Jamison Boyd at Sullivan Eye Care Clinic recently.
Bringing 39 years experience serving central Illinois patients Optometry needs Dr. Blumthal sees patients in Sullivan on Wednesdays and at Tuscola Eye Clinic on Thursdays.
Last fall Dr. Boyd ran into Blumthal at a meeting in Champaign and explained he could use another doctor at the Sullivan and Tuscola clinics.
Always active in the area Optometry Association Dr. Blumthal knew Dr. Boyd and his practice, even back in the days when Dr. Best was still active. So he agreed to help out.
Not only is Dr. Blumthal serving Sullivan and Tuscola patients but he keeps an active practice in Paris while also keeping office hours at Prairie Eye and Lasik Center in Springfield. Read More
Letters to the Editor: 1-29-2020
•January 29, 2020•
Not Pleased with Delivery Service
Dear Mr. Best,
I am renewing my paper-but I am not pleased with my service.
I am receiving my paper a week or week and a half after printing. Read More
Sullivan Dance Studio Previews Show
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Sullivan Dance Studio Previews Show
On Sunday, February 2, 2020, Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team will hold their annual Preview Show in the Sullivan Elementary School Gym. The public is invited to see the dancers perform their competition routines. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the showcase will begin at 1:30 p.m. A free-will donation is being accepted for admission. Members of the SDS Competition Team are from Sullivan, Shelbyville and Arthur. Dancers range in age from 4 to 14 and include: Michaela Blickensderfer, Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, Oliver Florey, Adalee Foster, Sophie Foster, Alexa Gaede, Lillian Hood, Aleena Ingram, Kimberely Krutsinger, Emma Lawrence, Charlotte Martin, Elizabeth Owns, Avery Renfro, Macie Rodgers, Korry Thilker, Miah Voegel, Sarina Voegel, Lily Woolery and Lyla Wright. The team will compete in four different competitions between now and April. They will end their season with the Sullivan Dance Studio Spring Recital in June.
Two Strong Wins and a Cold Start for ALAH Girl’s Basketball Team
•January 29, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team defeated Cerro Gordo/Bement twice but lost to Villa Grove/Heritage this past week.
Monday night, the Knights took down the Broncos for the second time in two days
In a regular-season LPC game, ALAH defeated CGB in Arthur.
After taking an 18-6 first quarter lead, the Knights held on for the 44-29 win.
Mackenzi Bowles scored a team-high 14 points and 11 rebounds to go with three assists. Read More
Superintendent-Y-Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk
•January 29, 2020•
By Ted Walk
Supt. SCUSD #300
Though we are still at the beginning of the new semester at Sullivan High School, now is the time that we look towards the future schedules of our students.
We approved course description changes at our most recent meeting of the Board of Education. Read More