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Rotary Club of Sullivan Golf Outing

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•April 13, 2022•

The Rotary Club of Sullivan has announced their annual fundraiser to support two youth programs: One Book One Sullivan and summer trip for Sullivan Middle School. A golf outing is scheduled for Friday, May 13th, at the Sullivan Country Club with a 1130 a.m. shotgun start. A box lunch will be included. Sponsorship levels: Single Golfer $65, Hole Sponsor $150, 4-some with hole Sponsor $300, and Friend of Rotary $75. Signup via email to joe@marvinkeller.com or srauch@mcbeacon.org. Checks may be made out to Rotary Club of Sullivan, P.O. Box 587, Sullivan, IL 61951. Rotary members include Ryan Barrick of Stifel, Garrett Brachbill of Scott State Bank, David Cole of Moultrie County Counseling Center, Bill Highland of Highland Real Estate, Linda & Rudy Huber of Lowman Ray Insurance, Joe Keller of Marvin Keller Trucking Inc, George Levi & Troy Rogers of Edward Jones, Reid Molzen of MOCO Bank, Stan Parks and Susan Rauch of the Moultrie County Beacon, Brad Pullen of First Mid, Lori Shasteen of American Family Insurance, Kurt VanDeursen of ACE Hardware, Ted Walk of Sullivan Schools, Mike Walters of Metro Communications, and Gerry Wood of Wood Insurance.

2022 Kayak Trail Run

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•April 13, 2022•

On Sunday, May 1, Noon, at Sullivan Marina’s upper parking lot, a kayak fundraising event is being held to celebrate the opening of the Kaskaskia Water Trail and to raise new funds to install new signage for another kayak trail down the Okaw River ending at Wilborn Creek. Entry fee is $35 per person and tickets can be purchased at lakeshelbyvillekayakrun.eventbrite.com. Entry fee includes transportation for person and kayak to starting point, welcome gift, water and snacks along route and two optional take-out points along route with transportation back to Sullivan Marina. For more information contact the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development at 217-728-4223 with any questions.

What is Early Head Start?

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•April 13, 2022•

The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program offers an Early Head Start (EHS) program, which serves pregnant women and infants and toddlers under the age of 3. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, help pregnant women access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through a weekly 90-minute visit for children 0-3 and a monthly visit for pregnant women. Also, twice per month, the program offers opportunities for parents and children to come together as a group for learning, discussion, and social activity. C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program enrolls year-round and there is no cost to families to participate in the program. If interested, call/text 217-663-7822.

Easter Egg Hunt

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•April 13, 2022•

A free Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 16 at Wyman Park, Sullivan, for ages 2 - 12. There will be scavenger hunt games, prizes, egg dyeing station and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance for pictures.
Activities start at 2 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 3 p.m. For more info please contact Amanda 217-460-0284 or Lacie 812-698-9948.

Photo ID Correction

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•April 13, 2022•

It has come to our attention that some of the names of those included in the picture of Joann Grove in the March 30 issue were not correct. We regret the error.

Correction

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•April 13, 2022•

In the April 6 issue of the News Progress there was a story about the recent school forum that took place. In the headline it was incorrectly stated that the district would be replacing the high school. What is actually being considered is the replacement of the middle school building which is 107 years old. Also the $10 million mentioned in the article is total project costs not the cost to maintain the building.

Fourth Annual Putting Around the Country

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Fourth Annual Putting Around the
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The fourth annual Putting around the Country was held on Saturday, March 26. Money raised was donated to The Moultrie County Beacon. Pictured is Phil Ozier encouraging support for a fellow putter at the East End in Lovington.

Flying flags for heroes

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Flying flags for heroes
On Sunday, February 27, a ceremony was held at the monument at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. It was the laying of a wreath to honor our fallen heroes. Participating were the American Legion Honor Guard, the Sons of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. The name of the program is Flying Flags for Heroes. The purpose of the program is to lay a million flags at veteran’s graves this year. Please keep a veteran family member or friend in your thoughts and prayers.

Menu 4-6-2022

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Senior Peace Meal
For more information, call 1-800-543-1770

April 11 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Pickled Beets, Peaches, Crackers, Pudding
April 12 - Sweet & Sour Chicken , Oriental Vegetables, Cornbread, Pineapple, Whole Grain Rice
April 13 - Mostaccioli w/Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans w/Onion, Corn, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt.
April 14 - Ham Loaf, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Whole Grain Roll
April 15 - Closed for Good Friday
April 18 - Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Warm Fruit Compote, Orange Juice, Biscuit
April 19 - Chicken Patty, Baked Beans, Corn, Apricots, Bun
April 20 - Taco Salad w/Lettuce/Spinach, Beans, Tomatoes, and Salsa, Pears, Taco Chips, Pudding
April 21 - Roast Pork Loin w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Pineapple, Whole Grain Rice

April 22 - Pepper Steak, Romaine Salad w/dressing, Stir Fry Veggie Blend, Warm Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll

Sullivan Chamber Hosts Member Luncheon

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Sullivan Chamber Hosts Member Luncheon
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development hosted a member luncheon at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 on Tuesday, March 29. This was the first luncheon they have had since 2020 due to the pandemic. Pictured is guest speaker Cassie Yoder, owner of Cass Concepts who spoke on social media.