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Mobile Food Pantry

News Progress Posted on October 12, 2022 by webmasterOctober 12, 2022

•October 12, 2022•

The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, October 26 from 4 to 5 pm at the Sullivan United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all not only residents of Sullivan. Deadline to sign up is by 4:30 pm on Friday, October 21. Call 217-728-4436, 217-855-3933 or 217-728-3933 to sign up. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to household size on Friday, October 28 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Methodist Church in parking lot across the street.

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Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on October 12, 2022 by webmasterOctober 12, 2022

•October 12, 2022•

Mid-State Tank will host a blood drive on Thursday, October 27 from 7 to 11 am at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road inside a donor bus. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.

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Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck

News Progress Posted on October 12, 2022 by webmasterOctober 12, 2022

•October 12, 2022•

There will be a Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck on Wednesday, October 19 at 11 am at the Bethany Firehouse. Bring a covered dish. Ice tea and coffee furnished. All are welcome.

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Windsor Homecoming 2022

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

•October 5, 2022•
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Windsor Homecoming
Pictured are some shots from the Windsor homecoming parade last Wednesday.

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Sullivan Homecoming 2022

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

•October 5, 2022•

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Sullivan Homecoming
Pictured are some shots from the Sullivan homecoming parade Friday.

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SOV defeated by St Teresa

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

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SOV defeated by St Teresa
SOV Redskins were defeated by St Teresa Bulldogs on Friday, September 30th 63-12. The game started with the bang for the redskins as Aian Fryman caught a touchdown pass from Cooper Christiansen on the first play from scrimmage. The Redskins scored another touchdown in the first quarter but the rest of the game belonged to the bulldogs. The 12 points the Redskins scored are the most given up by St Teresa all year in a single game. SOV is now 4-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play. They travel to Shelbyville this Friday night to face the undefeated Rams

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Harvest Field Market

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

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Crafty Girl Co-Op
Rachel Humes and Chelsea Bryant of Crafty Girl Co-Op were one of the vendors during the Harvest Field Market on Saturday, October 1. Not pictured is Micaela Wylie.

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Balloon Art
Magnolia and Tynleigh Cowell hold the butterfly balloon sculptures that were being created by a balloon artist at the Harvest Field Market held at Buxton’s on Saturday, October 1.

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Playing Amongst the Pumpkins
Asher Anderson was busy checking out all of the different varieties of pumpkins and gourds at Buxton’s Garden Farm this past Saturday.

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Lovington Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

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Lovington Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
A chili cookoff fundraiser was held on Saturday, October 1 at the park in Lovington. Six people entered their chili in the contest. Winners were first place: Rick Anklam, second place: Shawn Evans and third place and People’s Choice award went to LeRoy Floyd. The $250 meat bundle raffle winner is Angie Krapf.

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OV Middle School Teacher Receives Grant

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

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LaVonne Chaney, Principal Ross Forlines (receiving award for Corrie Stauder), Jim Barr, and Jane McKown.

•October 5, 2022•
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 40,000. On September 20, 2022, Corrie Stauder was awarded his IRTAF grant check. Read More

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OVES Educator Receives Grant

News Progress Posted on October 5, 2022 by webmasterOctober 5, 2022

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Principal Heidi Vander Burg and Erin Barker.

•October 5, 2022•
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 40,000. On September 20, 2022, Erin Barker was awarded her IRTAF grant check. Read More

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