Growing Up In Sullivan: Visiting the Past – Anticipating the Future
•March 13, 2019• By Jerry L. Ginther NP Guest Columnist I’ll concede that viewing the past from my vantage point necessarily presents a somewhat different concept than the ones of my children and grandchildren. Most of them see those times as an adventure not unlike the TV episodes of “Little House on the Prairie.” What young boy would not appreciate going to town with his father in a horse-drawn wagon to load up supplies. When they were younger, they were thrilled by the adventure and dismissed the hardships and dangers that were common to that era. With the knowledge I … Read More
Scholarship For Educators
•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. … Read More
Obituaries 3-13-2019: Joan Hughes
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
GriefShare Offered at First Christian Church
•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
“Evil Things” Prompt Camel Tofu Exit Practice Venue
•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 … Read More
Wrestlers Place at State
•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
Sullivan Girls’ Track Team Returns Experience
•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, … Read More
Restaurant Opens at Sullivan Country Club
•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
Remember When? 3-13-2019
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 … Read More