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Sullivan Girls Basketball Team Seeks Deep Playoff Run

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Avery Still passes the ball last year during the sectional at Tuscola. Avery looks to help Sullivan beyond a Sweet 16 bid.

•November 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

For the last two seasons, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team has earned trips to the Sweet 16.
This season, the Redskins are eager for a chance to go deeper in the state tournament.
Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain believes her team should contend for a Central Illinois Conference championship, but her real goal each year is making deep runs in the playoff.
“Our ultimate goal is to be ready for post-season play and bring home another regional title,” McCain said. “These girls have experienced a lot of success over the past few years and are hungry to keep the tradition going. They have fallen short in the Sweet 16 the past two years, but I know they are motivated and want to go beyond the Sweet 16.”
The Redskins have a good blend of height and speed to go inside and outside scoring.
And as usual, McCain led teams will apply full and three-quarter court pressure, along with well-scouted half-court defensive schemes.
“We are pretty quick in transition and like to get up and down the floor,” she said. “We have a lot of offensive threats and several girls can score outside as well as around the rim. I think we are also a pretty good team defensively, and I think our height and length will cause some problems for other teams.” Read More

Santa Letters

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•November 20, 2019•

The Moultrie County News Progress is offering a chance to send letters to Santa.
Santa’s North Pole drop box will be placed in front of the Monroe Street office this week.
Plans are to publish all letters in The News Progress on Wednesday, December 18 to give Santa Claus time to figure out who has been naughty or nice.
Letters may also be sent to santa@newsprogress.com or by mailing to Santa Claus c/o News Progress PO Box 290, Sullivan 61951.
Letters should be received no later than Friday, December 13.

Obituaries 11-20-2019: Michael Calvin

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Michael Calvin

Michael Calvin, 66, of Gaithersburg, Maryland went to be with his father and brother on Saturday morning, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born in Charleston, Illinois to Robert and June Calvin. He was an All-State quarterback at Sullivan High School where he played for his father. He also excelled on the basketball court and as an all-around athlete in track and field. He then went on to play football and high jump at Eastern Illinois University.
Mike met the love of his life, Patricia Wells Calvin, while they were in high school. They both attended Eastern Illinois University, were married in 1974 in Decatur, Illinois, and spent the past 45 years happily married. Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•November 20, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

Sullivan Schools recently received the results of the Illinois Science Assessment. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is a new and innovative assessment that is based on the Next Generation Science Standards. Read More

Menu 11-20-2019

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, November 25 – Country friend steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Brussels sprouts, fruit juice, dinner roll
Tuesday, November 26 – Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, Waldorf salad, crackers
Wednesday, November 27 – Beef stroganoff over noodles, peas, tangy cole slaw, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit compote
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 – Closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Dove Financial Assistance

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Dove Financial Assistance, a program of Dove, Inc. is coming to Moultrie County to assist those seeking one-time financial assistance for an emergency need.
This program began serving clients on Wednesday, November 20, at the United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan. The hours will be Wednesday mornings, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
DFA is a joint effort of area religious organizations to give monetary support to persons who have emergency financial needs. DFA provides a systematic way to verify needs and provides a central location for persons seeking assistance. Those seeking assistance fill out an application which is reviewed and decisions to requests we can grant are determined, up to $300. Funds are distributed directly to the vendor. A person can be helped more than once. However, 365 days must pass before he or she may be granted assistance again.
The Coordinator also works with other service providers, making referrals and sharing other agency services with applicants.
Rev. Shane Hartman is the Coordinator for the program. DFA is also in Shelby and Macon County. The DFA phone number for all program is 217. 433.7435 and Dove’s website is doveinc.org.

Titus-Sentel Sale: Big Crowd; Bigger Money

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•November 20, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

The crowd packed into the Sullivan American Legion Friday, Nov. 15 saw the Winifred Titus Sentel Trust farms sell for $10,971,883.
Busey Farm Brokerage managed the sale of seven tracts totaling 928.1 acres of land north of Sullivan city limits.
The city of Sullivan did not bid on any of the tracts of farm land, although the city council did purchase the Titus Home located at the south end of Wyman Park earlier.
“An unbelievable crowd attended the sale,” Mayor Richard Glazebrook said of the event which drew some 150 people. “This is a tremendous blessing for the city of Sullivan. Winifred Titus Sentel demonstrated extraordinary vision when she made her decision in 1960.” Read More

Farm Credit Scholarship

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•November 20, 2019•

Farm Credit of Illinois is offering 42000 in agriculture scholarships.
Scholarships are available to high school seniors pursuing careers in agriculture. Recipients receive $1000 in 2020 fall semester and $1000 in 2022 fall semester.
Deadline to submit an application is Feb. 28, 2020. Apply at www.farmcreditIL.com/scholarship Farm credit serves the southern 60 counties in Illinois.

Saturday Crash Claims Sullivan Couple’s Lives

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•November 20, 2019•
Longtime Sullivan residents Bill and Jackie Protz were traveling home with granddaughter Jenna and her best friend Holly after watching the Vandalia football team in the state playoffs when tragedy struck.
According to the Illinois State Police District 18 report at 6:21 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Jackolyn C. Protz, 72, of Sullivan was driving a 2010 Toyota Sienna east on Hwy. 185 near Coffeen when a 2016 Ford F-150 driven by a 17 year old male of Harvel crossed into Protz’s lane hitting the Toyota head on. Read More