JEFFERSONVILLE - With half the number of athletes as the other top contenders, Southwestern needed to make every point count if it was going to win the school's first sectional title in track & field.

For Theresa de Lamerens, sewing is a challenge, a passion and somewhat of a family tradition. The Madison resident and Ohio native has been sewing since she was a young girl. She was taught by her mother and great-grandmother, both of whom had a knack for arts and crafts.

Interim Superintendent Steve Gookins recommended Tuesday night that Madison Consolidated Schools close both Dupont and Anderson elementary schools before next school year.