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BFD Ghost Rally Has the Clues

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•September 25, 2019•

The Bethany Fire Dept. Ghost Rally begins in the Okaw High School gym Saturday, October 12.
Line up is at 4:00 p.m. with the rally beginning at dusk.
Come one, come all for a night full of spooky fun and adventure!
Jump into your cars with friends and family collecting all the clues to solve the mystery along the backroads of Bethany.
There are raffle drawings and concessions adding to the fun with all proceeds going to the Bethany Fire District. Find the event on Facebook or call 217/259-9953 for more information.

Mobile Mammography At Beacon

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•September 25, 2019•

Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be hitting the road at area county health departments and banks in October.
The van will be at Moultrie County Beacon, Sullivan on October 21.
To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van at a location near you, call 1-800-639-5929.
The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free.

Homecoming Chili Supper

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•September 25, 2019•

The annual Homecoming Chili Supper, sponsored by the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club is Friday, Oct. 4 at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.
This annual fund raising event’s proceeds go to the club’s Sullivan High School scholarship.
Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. and continues through 7:00 p.m. In addition to the chili supper SWCC will half hold a 50/50 Raffle.
The menu choices include: Chili or potato soup, hot dog, dessert and drink; chili or potato soup, dessert and drink; or hot dog dessert and drink.

SHS HC Parade

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•September 18, 2019•

The students of Sullivan High School are extending an invitation to join them in the annual homecoming parade.
The theme for the floats is decades, as each class float will have a different decade for their theme.
The parade steps off at 4 p.m. October 4.

Drive to Help Christ’s Pantry

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•September 18, 2019•

Lovington area residents are given a chance to participate in a food drive on Saturday, October 5.
The Food and Cash Drive benefits Christ’s Pantry and will be held in the middle of Lovington from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5.
Food and monetary donations may be taken to the Lovington American Legion prior to the event. Hours are from Mon-Sat. and at 1:00 p.m. Sundays.
Donations may also be mailed to Christ’s Pantry c/o Sparrows at P.O. Box 742, Lovington, IL 61937.
For more information call Barry at 217/433-6123.

SAL District Meets at CG

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•September 18, 2019•

The 2019 19th District Fall Executive Committee of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at American Legion Post # 117, 220 W Wait St, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818, 217-763-6653.
The Fall Executive Committee Meeting of the 4th Division of the Illinois, Sons of The American Legion, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the Rantoul American Legion Post # 287, 1132 N Century Blvd, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866, 217-893-3401. (Please RSVP at filup54@gmail.com for lunch)
As official meetings of the 4th Division & 19th District, any Division or District business may be considered.
Squadron Officers and members, as well as American Legion & Auxiliary members, are welcome to attend.
Please bring any membership cards, Officer Certifications for the year, and any Squadron Consolidated Report Forms that you have as well.

Show Choirs Red Carpet

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•September 18, 2019•

The Sullivan show choirs will present: The Red Carpet Revue at the Sullivan High School.
The Red Carpet Revue is held at 7: 00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and again at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online @ sullivansingers.org

Walk to End Alzheimers

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•September 11, 2019•

The seventh annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Sullivan V.F.W. located on Route 32 south of Sullivan.
Eastview Terrace of Sullivan, a Petersen Healthcare facility, coordinates the annual benefit with all proceeds donated to the National Alzheimer’s Association.
There is a huge live auction with auctioneer Andy Black starting at 7 p.m. and a silent auction as well.
A gun raffle for a Henry Big Boy Silver Lever .357 magnum, .38 special w 20” barrel will be held.
Ten Seventy DJ will rock the house following the auction.
A car show, bake sale, 50/50 Raffle, T-shirts and dinner specials are included.

Honor Blood Drive at Post 68

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•September 11, 2019•

The American Red Cross and the Sullivan American Legion will host an honor blood drive for River Helmuth, the daughter of Tony and Stephanie Helmuth.
River has endured many health problems, surgeries and blood transfusions in her short four year life.
The blood drive will start at 8 a.m. on the 14th and continue to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion. The American Red Cross is asking all who can donate and give, as blood supplies are critically low at this season.
To make an appointment call Drive Coordinator, Jeri Davis at 217-273-9456 or go to redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome; however ,having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing.