•November 30, 2022•
The United Methodist Women’s Christmas Bake Sale and Cookie Extravaganza will be held on Friday, December 9 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, across from the firehouse. There will be homemade cookies, breads, pastries, candies, pies, jellies and more. All proceeds support UMW missions.
•November 30, 2022•
A retirement celebration for Pastor Kevin D. Ray will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 10 am at the First Christian Church, 202 S. Broadway in Shelbyville. The featured speaker will be Pastor Wayne Kent and an appreciation tea will follow the worship service at 11:30 am in the church fellowship hall.
•November 30, 2022•
There will be a Senior Citizen Community Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 12 at 5 pm at the American Legion Hall in Findlay. If you are unable to attend and would still enjoy a dinner call Vickie Wooters at 217-972-8664 or Chris Coventry at 217-273-8529 and a dinner will be delivered to you. This dinner is sponsored by Findlay churches, Findlay Woman’s Club, Ladies Legion Auxiliary, Okaw Valley Middle School and American Legion.
•November 30, 2022•
Email your letters to Santa at santa@newsprogress.com
Deadline is December 8.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Hammond Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Ambulance Service. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Cob was born August 21, 1928, in Linter; the son of Corwin Lee Hill, Sr. and Virginia (Traxler) Hill. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Cob married Mary Lou Price on January 15, 1954, in Lovington; she preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. He enjoyed buying and selling bicycles and used cars. Cob loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, Greg (Becky) Hill of Lovington; grandson, Justin (Stacy) Hill of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Blayne and Emery; niece, Kim Murphy of Monticello.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother and 1 sister.
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Family Reading Night at Marrowbone
Public Library
Heidi Vander Burgh reads the book “Up The Creek” during Marrowbone Public Library District’s Family Reading Night on November 17.
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Story Time
Kathy Doty shows the illustrations in the book she is reading during Family Reading Night in Bethany. All of the guest readers during the program are staff at Okaw Valley Elementary School.
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Reading to the Comfort Dog
Harley Johnson reads to Theo, a comfort dog from Paw Print Ministries. Theo and his owner Melissa McKee talked about all of the places that Paw Print Ministries takes their dogs into to provide comfort and support for the ill, grieving, aged and victims of accidents or trauma. Each dog has it’s own Facebook page and can be followed to see where they go.
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Showing the Book Illustrations
Angie Russell points out a branch on the tree in the story that she read during Family Reading Night at Marrowbone Public Library. This year’s theme was “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.” There were 44 people in attendance. There were refreshments and everyone went home with a door prize.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Turkeys Donated to Moultrie County Food Pantry
Sullivan IGA meat department delivered 50 turkey breasts and 25 turkeys to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, November 21. Those who delivered the donation were (in no order): Mason Harner, Meat manager Seth Cobb, Blake Eller, Cameron Eccles, Timothy VanDeursen and Judy Sumner.
•November 23, 2022•
For the 30th year, the Coles County Barbershop Chorus (CCC) will present two concerts on Sunday, December 4th. The first performance will start at 3 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 4th Street in Charleston and the second concert starts at 7 pm at the United Christian Church, 200 E Lafayette in Mattoon. The 30 man chorus with three quartets and two ensembles will present the free one hour program with secular songs like Jingle Bells and spiritual songs such as Go Tell It On the Mountain, Carol of the Bells, Drummer Boy and O Holy Night. Several area men will join the chorus in singing a medley of Christmas favorites. Read More
•November 23, 2022•
The SOV Football Team recently held their awards banquet for the 2022 season. This year’s Team Award winners were:
Most Valuable Offensive Linemen: Wyatt Poyner
Most Valuable Defensive Linemen: Jace Rickey
Most Valuable Offensive Skill Position Player: Cooper Christensen
Most Valuable Defensive Skill Position Player: Aiden Ballinger Read More
•November 23, 2022•
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is inviting fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2023 awards is “Environmental Justice: A Healthy Environment for All!” focusing on understanding environmental justice and how it relates to healthy communities.
In addition to the annual contest for fifth and sixth grade students, Illinois EPA has launched its first annual High School Poster, Poetry, and Essay Contest. The theme for the 2023 high school program is “Environmental Justice: A Healthy Community for All – Uplifting Community Voices!” focusing on understanding the need for environmental justice and why voices from overburdened communities are vital to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Read More