•April 10, 2019•
The Sullivan Summer Community Band is preparing to kick off a second season of performances and local musicians are invited to join.
Community Band Director Shaun Schaefers emphasized the community band will be open to incoming ninth-12th grade high school students as well as any adult community members who play an instrument.
“Last year we had 40 participants with an even mix of student and community members,” Schaefers said, encouraging more musicians to participate this year.
Interested musicians should sign up before May 13 online at sullivanband.wordpress.com/scb or contact Shawn Schaefers at schaeferss@sullivan.k12.il.us or call 217/728-8311 ext 1231
“This free opportunity is a great chance for students to continue to play fun music over the summer and a great excuse for older musicians to dust off their clarinets and play again,” Schaefers said.
Rehearsals beginning May 28 are from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Sullivan HS Band Room, concerts are 6:30 p.m. in Wyman Park. First concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 6.
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Lovington Rabies Clinic
•April 10, 2019•
The annual Lovington Rabies Clinic will be held at Lovington Fire Department noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
Fees are charged for one-year rabies vaccinations. Other vaccinations available for dogs are K9 Virus and Bordetella (kennel cough). Additional vaccinations available for felines are Feline Virus and Feline Leukemia. Microchipping is available for a fee.
County tags required for all canines in Moultrie County are available.
Proceeds from this clinic go towards food served during Lovington’s free Youth Summer Meals and Recreation program. The clinic is sponsored by Dr. Heidi Grooms, D.V.M., of Graham Veterinary Clinic, in Arthur and is organized by the Lovington Revitalization Coalition.
For more information, call or text Tamara McRill Chambers at (217)273-6349.
McDonald’s Construction Begins
•April 10, 2019•
McDonald’s Restaurant of Sullivan closes Monday, April 15 to allow for new construction.
Sunday, April 14 McDonald’s will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which will be the last day for the old building, owner Angie Matlock explained.
The existing building will be removed to the existing footprint, and a completely new McDonald’s with a dual drive thru will be built in its place. Construction timetable is expected to be seven weeks.
20th Smyser Easter Drama
•April 10, 2019•
Smyser Christian Church Student Ministries Easter Drama is a two hour program put on by 30 area high school students at 7 p.m. April 19 and 20.
The 20th annual drama “Believe” will be held at Smyser Christian Church, 1521 Whitley Point Road in Gays.
Because what you believe about Easter determines what you believe about Christmas, the students will take you through what is believed about Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection through the use of skits, dramas, praise music, and various artistic expressions.
Refreshments will be served and a love offering will be taken to support the youth’s summer conferences. RSVP is requested to 752-6896 or at smysercc.org/easter-2019.
Everyone is invited to Easter Worship Services at 8 and 10 a.m. April 21 at the church. Come at 9 a.m. for coffee and donuts and snap a family photo in front of one of the photo booth backgrounds available.
Sullivan Spark Town Hall
•April 10, 2019•
The Town Hall Meeting for Sullivan Spark (mapping program) will be Friday, April 26 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and presentations starting at 6 p.m. at 1225 Building in Sullivan.
Included from committees are slides/powerpoint presentation; one person from each committee will speak during the town hall presentation; booths representing four goals of Spark; a chance for volunteer sign up sheet for teams. People may give time, talent and treasure.
Check out what Spark is about, enjoy a taste of Sullivan, enter raffles and enjoy. Invite family, friends, and co-workers.
Celebrity Karaoke
•April 3, 2019•
Sullivan’s American Legion Post 68 will host a Celebrity Karaoke contest at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Legion. Admission will be $5.
Area celebrities including representatives from the Sullivan school district, Sullivan fire and police departments, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department, the Legion, and the community will battle for bragging rights in the contest.
Contestants, who will come with one prepared song, have been encouraged to wear costumes and appear with backup dancers and singers. Audience members will also be able to purchase singing opportunities before and after the contest.
Money raised at the event will be used to purchase Walk of Honor bricks for the 78 charter members of Post 68. The Walk of Honor will be built this summer around the Legion’s current flagpole. Biographies of charter members will be provided at the event, and people are encouraged to “adopt” charter members by sponsoring bricks.
Information on purchasing bricks for the Walk of Honor may be found on the Legion’s Facebook page or at the Legion.
Easter Egg Hunt Moves
•April 3, 2019•
The annual Sullivan Fire Protection District Easter Egg Hunt has moved to Courtyard Estates this year.
The Egg Hunt is at 3 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. This replaces The Courtyard Egg Hunt.
April Quarter Auction
•April 3, 2019•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their April quarter auction Wednesday, April 10 at Sullivan American Legion. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is the charity of the month.
Money raised will be used for members to attend FCCLA State Conference and Summer Leadership Academy. ALAH FCCLA has 26 high school members. Vendors at the event will include Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Fun with Dips, Tupperware, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Norwex, Avon, Clever Container, Revere Consignment, different craft vendors and more.
FCCLA plans to have baked goods for sale as well.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend, and there will be food available for purchase. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page or contact ALAH FCCLA adviser, Ginger Voegel at voegelg@cusd305.org or by phone 217-543-2146.
Benefit Auction For Beacon
•April 3, 2019•
On Friday, April 12 the annual Moultrie County Beacon Benefit Auction begins at 5:30 p.m.at the Otto Center, half mile south of Arthur.
Proceeds go to benefit the Moultrie County Beacon and needs of the clients. Auction items include new furniture, bicycles, toys and games, quilts, tools, wagon, storage building and various certificates.
In addition to the auction an evening meal is served from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with carryouts available. All day bake sale, soft pretzels and much more.
The Moultrie County Beacon is a non-profit agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
for more information contact David Kaufman at 217/543-2971 or Paul Cook at 217/620-0598.
First Sunday Services
•April 3, 2019•
Members of the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association are initiating satellite afternoon services at four local care facilities.
Area churches will begin conducting 30-minute worship services the first Sunday of each month in the afternoon. The services will begin Sunday, April 7.
Times and locations:
1:30 p.m. at Aspen Creek conducted by Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ
2 p.m. at Courtyard Estates conducted by Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Bethany
2:30 p.m. at Eastview Terrace conducted by Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ
2:30 p.m. at Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation conducted by First Christian Church, Sullivan
Family, friends and residents are welcome to attend any of the services at the homes and stay after to visit. All services will start promptly.
Come together to worship in prayer, scripture, a brief message and song, followed by more Christian fellowship with loved ones.