•March 13, 2019•
The Alpha Phi Chapter off Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators, is offering a $500 scholarship.
An applicant must be a junior or senior in college or a graduate student in the field of education.
Applications may be picked up at the Sullivan Middle School, 713 N. Main St. in Sullivan.
Questions concerning the application may be directed to Ellen Feeler at 217-259-4722. The deadline for the application is April 27, 2019.
Joan Hughes
Joan Matheson Hughes, 89, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Private family graveside services were held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
GriefShare is a grief support group that meets Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. March 19 through June 4.
Meetings are at the First Christian Church, 1357 CR1200E in Sullivan.
After the funeral, often friends and family want to help but don’t know how.
That is the reason for GriefShare, a network of 12,000 churches worldwide offering grief support. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
By Bad Bad Leroy Brown
for the News Progress
When local musicians Jeremy Nolen, John Scott, Scott Mast and Cody Brumfield started “Camel Tofu” a year and a half ago, it was all in fun.
And the punk/rock band has gained a following for their original music over the year and will be playing at the East End Bar in Lovington on March 16.
But what happened last week has the band somewhat perplexed.
Camel Tofu and three other local bands practice on the second floor at the former Brown Shoe Factory.
In a text message from building owner AB Seals, the band was kicked out of the second floor practice location citing that “Evil Things” were happening in the building because of their presence. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
Over the weekend freshman, Brady Foster competed in the IWCOA State Wrestling Championship Tournament in Springfield.
Competing with the top 35 freshmen and sophomore athletes in his weight class, Foster finished his two days of bouts standing on the podium. He placed seventh in the state and went 4-2 for the weekend. Read More
•March 13, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Redskin coach Kali Taylor, in her 11th year, will have to rely on her seniors and returning letter winners “to raise the bar as we progress throughout the season.”
“We are hungry to add to the team success that we had last year and to have our underclassmen step up to score points in their events,” said Taylor. “We also have a goal of scoring points in every event that we compete in.”
We have six seniors and eight returning letter winners.
Top returning scorer from last season, senior Esther Miller, returns from a junior year in which she qualified for state in three events.
At the Charleston Invitational at Eastern Illinois University Saturday, Miller third in the 400-meter dash in a time of 1:02, and she also placed fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 32 feet 11 inches.
“She is already off to a great season as she achieved her second best career performances at the EIU indoor meet,” said Taylor. “She and Zoe (Ray) have been named co-captains, and I once again look to them to lead the team.” Read More
•March 13, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
The newest restaurant to open at the Sullivan Country Club is Fairways Family Restaurant which will be operated by Shelly Sheppard.
She also operates the Atwood Downtown Diner and the Cafeteria in Arthur.
“John contacted me to open here, and we will be serving the same menu as at Atwood,” she explained. “We will also be providing catering to private events here, and we have 27 already scheduled.” Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Ana Endara, an exchange student from Panama who officially graduated from a private school in Panama in December, came to the United States to earn her second diploma. She is staying with host family Homer and Joyce Russell. In Panama she eats rice, meat, potatoes and some spicy foods. Ana said while in Sullivan she ate fast food at least four times a week. She has enjoyed basketball season, and she also enjoys studying and listening to music. Her favorite classes are U.S. History and Advanced Biology.
Pennies for the Potties has paid off. The Little Theatre-On the Square will begin its renovation of its restrooms soon. The board also has plans for moving the doors and constructing a new concession stand. Read More
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Brynna Sentel is pictured with Swimmer of the Year plaque.
•March 13, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
In her freshman year on the Franklin women’s swimming and diving team, Brynna Sentel was one second away in the 100-yard backstroke from qualifying to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving National Championships.
Sentel, a Sullivan High School graduate, took that experience, as well as advice from her coaches, and channeled it into a new goal.
“My goal this year was to make it in the 500 freestyle because all throughout last year I focused on that so much it seemed like something that was going to be more realistic for me to make it in,” Sentel said. “And even through this season, my coach was like, ‘I think the 500 free is your best shot’ so I was constantly working toward that.”
During her sophomore year swimming for Franklin, Sentel racked up several awards.
She broke Franklin’s record and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s (HCAC) record in the 500 freestyle (4:54.99) and 200 freestyle (4:54.99) and earned HCAC championships in those events in Terre Haute Feb. 14-16.
She also won the 100-yard backstroke in 57.66 for the championships trifecta and was twice named HCAC Swimmer of the Week.
“We have a mid-season taper,” said Sentel. “I knew with the time I had then that I had a chance at swimming at nationals, but I didn’t know until I swam at our conference meet (that she qualified for nationals). When I swam the time I got, I knew I had a pretty good chance at getting in.” Read More
•March 13, 2019•
Sullivan high school language and composition student Ally Elzy is a top ten state winner in the NPR “This I Believe” competition.
According to NPR Illinois, “This I Believe” Illinois is an annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors, an expression of where their minds are as they prepare to enter the adult world. Starting as a five minute radio program hosted by Edward R. Murrow in 1951, “This I Believe” gave contributors the chance to write a short essay articulating what they believe. Since then, the idea has been adopted by NPR Illinois.” Read More