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Sullivan Resident Writes Book on Genesis

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•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
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Ed Dixon, 80, of Sullivan, recently finished his fifth book which is about the first book of the Bible, Genesis. The book is entitled Genesis as Understood.
Dixon believes that Genesis is the most important book of the Bible. “Genesis is the foundation of the Bible,” he said. “It starts with the creation of the world.” He noted that according to Genesis, God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. Dixon went on to say that some people believe that the seventh day was Sunday while others believe otherwise. Read More

Jesse White Awards Adult Literacy Grants

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•September 29, 2021•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
Libraries in our area who were awarded grants are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00; Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is the Gammill Store in Gays. It was the original home of the 2 story outhouse. This photo was taken in 1971 by the Mattoon Journal Gazette. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

Safe Trick or Treat Signup

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•September 29, 2021•

Safe trick or treat will be held Friday, October 29 from 4 to 6 pm. Businesses that would like to give out candy should contact the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development to sign up by October 15. SCED member participate for free and non-members for $25.

Menu 9-29-2021

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Senior Peace Meal
For reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Oct. 4 - Sausage in Gravy, Hash Rounds, Orange Juice, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions & Bell Pepper, Biscuit
Oct. 5 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 6 - Beef Tortellini, Peas, Carrots, Tropical fruit Salad, Bread
Oct. 7 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Nantucket Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Oct. 8 - Goulash, Seasoned Greens, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Community Blood Drive

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•September 29, 2021•

Agri-Fab will host a blood drive on Tuesday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 809 S. Hamilton inside the meeting room. To donate, contact Taylor Rothrock (217)728-8388 ext 207 or Barb Werling at ext 281 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 to schedule an appointment. Masks and appointments are required.