Photo by Crystal Reed
Building an Igloo
Sebastian Rhodes of Sullivan stands next to his partially completed igloo that he was building for his daughter Harlequinne Turner, who turned six on Sunday. To form the blocks for the igloo he used an 18 gallon tote.
•February 24, 2021•
Lake Land College recently announced that more than 400 part-time students earned academic honors for the 2020 fall semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed six to 11 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64.
A grade “A” is four points, a “B” is three points, a “C” is two points, etc.
The following part-time students have achieved these academic honors:
Bethany: Tina Clark, President’s List; Linda Primmer, President’s List
Kaitlin Funston, President’s List; Delaney Johnson, President’s List; Kalynn Teague, President’s List.
Findlay: Heather Totten, President’s List; Grace Brown, President’s List; Carleigh Bobbett, President’s List; Ciera Perry, President’s List.
Sullivan: Amanda Freese, President’s List; Tanya Hendrix, President’s List; Larry Gregory, President’s List; Madison Wall, President’s List; Emilee Elder, President’s List; Jerralee Goad, President’s List; Eleanor Diepholz, Dean’s List; Noah Bates, Honor’s List; Tabitha Kay, Honor’s List; Grace Yantis, Honor’s List.
Windsor: Scott Fleenor, President’s List; Robert Brown, Honor’s List.
•February 24, 2021•
Stress is a fact of life for farmers. Financial problems, uncertain market prices, farm transfer issues, production challenges, isolation and more are common sources of worry for those in the agriculture business and their families who are also more at risk since agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries.
Chronic stress can take a huge toll on your physical and mental health. Learn to identify common stressors, recognize symptoms, and access practical management tools and techniques to reduce the effects of unwanted stress with the Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset webinar. Read More
•February 24, 2021•
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston awarded numerous scholarships for the Spring 2021 semester. Those from the local area who received scholarships include the following:
Whitney Miller, of Sullivan, received the Manford Darnall Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund and Hannah Nowlin, of Atwood, received the Helen Feldkamp Memorial Scholarship. Both attend Lakeview’s Charleston Campus.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville, IL area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.
•February 24, 2021•
The 2021 19th District Spring Executive Committee of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at American Legion Post # 24, 705 Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL 61820, 217-356-5114.
Squadron Officers and members, as well as American Legion & Auxiliary members, are welcome to attend.
Please bring membership cards, Officer Certifications for the year, and any Squadron Consolidated Report Forms that you have as well.
•February 24, 2021•
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers that, beginning February 27, 2021, mandatory dialing will occur where all local calls made within the Illinois 217 Area Code will have to be placed using the 10-digit telephone number (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). That day, the 447 area code will be added as an overlay to the region currently served by area code 217 to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers for the area. An overlay is the addition of another area code (447) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (217).
The ICC ordered an area code overlay for the 217 Area Code on August 15, 2006, to be implemented upon the exhaust of available, unassigned 217 prefixes. An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code or telephone number. Read More
Hyllis Rhoades
Hyllis F. Rhoades, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday February 17, 2021, in Heritage Health in Springfield.
Celebration of Life services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sullivan First United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Fender officiating, assisted by Adam McReynolds. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. Read More
•February 24, 2021•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team picked up two more wins this week, including knocking off the No. 8 ranked Clinton Maroons.
Earlier in this month, Sullivan lost to No. 1 ranked Paris.
Thursday night, the Redskins knocked Clinton out of the top-ten state rankings with a 66-45 win.
After taking an 18-12 lead in the first quarter, Sullivan took advantage of an 18-9 run in the second quarter for a 36-21 halftime lead.
The Redskins extended the lead by six points in the third quarter, then held on in the fourth for the final score.
“This was a great team win against a good state ranked team,” said. Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “Emily White played the best all-around game I have ever seen her play. She was 7-for-8 from behind the arc this evening. We did a great job defensively and stuck to the game plan. I am so proud of these young ladies and how hard they continue to work knowing there is no post-season this year.” Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 1 - BBQ Pork Sandwich, Mini Potato Bakers, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Fruit Juice
Tuesday, March 2 - Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake, Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Combo
Wednesday, March 3 - Savory Sausage Stew w/Beans, Lyonnais Carrots, Biscuits, Scalloped Pineapple
Thursday, March 4 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Peas, Whole Grain Wheat, Overnight Fruit Salad
Friday, March 5 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Green & Wax Beans w/Pimentos, Apricots, Dinner Roll, Raisins
Hyllis Rhoades
Hyllis F. Rhoades, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away 11:30 p.m. Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Heritage Health, Springfield.
Celebration of Life services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Sullivan First United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Fender officiating assisted by Adam McReynolds. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany.
Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.
Hyllis was born October 5, 1924 in Dunn, the daughter of Walter Henry and Martha Clora Butts Daum. Hyllis, and her husband Virgil, founded and operated the Y-Drive Inn, located in Sullivan, from 1948 to 1965. She had a later career working in food service at the Illinois Masonic Home, until her retirement. Hyllis was a tireless servant for God, devoting herself to the mission of the United Methodist Church. As a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church of Sullivan, she was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and worked tirelessly in its kitchen, serving meals. As an active member of the United Methodist Women, she served as conference President and Treasurer. In addition to serving her church, she was also a Girl Scout Leader and involved with 4H. Hyllis was also a gifted and talented seamstress. For several years, she owned a fabric shop.
Hyllis married Virgil O. Rhoades on August 25, 1946 in Findlay at her parent’s home. Virgil preceded her in death on March 26, 1982.
Surviving are her daughters Dereatha ‘Dede’ Pratt of Springfield, Kay Schillo of Clarksville, Tennessee, Merry Rhoades of Glen Carbon and Amy Taylor of Springfield; grandchildren Jason Rachunok, Kristin Wicker Auterson, Tara Rachunok Szopinski, Brean Rhoades Schafer and Collin Taylor and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, twin daughters Karen Rhoades and Sharon Wicker and two grandsons, Travis James Rachunok and Owen Michael Taylor.