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Dr. Dust Speaks Dine with a Doc

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2019 by webmasterMarch 27, 2019

•March 27, 2019•

Senior Education Ministries, Inc. in partnership with the Sullivan community has scheduled Dine with a Doc ® -Sullivan on the first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Max J. Knight Community Building Banquet Hall Mason Point) located at One Masonic Way in Sullivan.
This month Dr. Glen Dust MD with Sullivan Family Care is the presenter.
Dr. Dust was born in Rockford and raised in Effingham. He attended St Anthony schools and graduated in 1974. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at Eastern Illinois University in 1977 and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1981. He completed his Family Medicine Residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan and became Board Certified in 1984. He became a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice in 1988.
Dr. Dust has been a medical director at nursing homes and a home for the developmentally disabled. He was a clinical associate professor at SIU Decatur Family Practice Residency Program for more than 15 years and was twice awarded ‘Teacher of the Year’. He has enjoyed helping to train nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students and family physicians. He has been a physician for Physician’s Choice Wellness, a medically monitored weight loss program. He is currently President of the Board of the Moultrie County Health Department.

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Special Session for Water Plant

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2019 by webmasterMarch 27, 2019

•March 27, 2019•

A special meeting of the Sullivan City Council will be held Monday, April 8 at 6:45 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street in Sullivan.
The purpose of the special meeting is for a public meeting regarding the proposed construction of a 1.5 MGD water treatment plant. The public is invited to attend and comment on such issues as economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues.

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The Mass Series at St. Columcille

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2019 by webmasterMarch 27, 2019

•March 27, 2019•

A six week DVD series on The Mass by Bishop Robert Barron will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 at St. Columcille in the Parish Hall, Sullivan and run for six weeks.
Join in for coffee and fellowship and learn about the Mass. Those who have questions, may call Gail Loveall at 254-4185.

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Snacks and Chats

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2019 by webmasterMarch 27, 2019

•March 27, 2019•

Two candidates for Sullivan city commissioner will hold an open meeting Sunday, March 31.
From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Streets and Public Improvements Commissioner candidate Peggy Hargis and Public Health and Safety Commissioner candidate Grant Wade will meet and talk about Sullivan issues at 1520 S. Patterson Rd. in Sullivan.
Both candidates encourage the public to join them for snacks and a chat before the Tuesday, April 2 elections.

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Cancer Benefit in Lovington

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2019 by webmasterMarch 20, 2019

•March 20, 2019•

The First Christian Church of Lovington is having a benefit for Lisa Clark, church secretary, who has been battling cancer for several months.
The benefit is to help the family with medical expenses.
The public is invited to attend the Sunday, March 31 meal from noon–2 p.m. A variety of soups, sandwiches, hot dogs and desserts is being served for a donation.
Gift baskets, gift certificates and other items will be available for a silent auction.
To donate an item for the silent auction or to make a monetary donation, call Jane Franklin at 217-873-4763.

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Certified Food Class Offered

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2019 by webmasterMarch 20, 2019

•March 20, 2019•

The Moultrie County Health Department is sponsoring a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department located at 1505 W. Hagerman St. in Sullivan. Seating is limited so those interested should sign up now. The class will provide certification for food service managers.
Preregistration is required. To sign up for this certification call 1-800-705-8204 or visit www.ctcfoodsanitation.com. For questions or to send a registration form you may also email Tisenburg@ctcfood.net.
The state of Illinois requires food service establishments to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager on the premises at all times food is being prepared. Food service Managers are required to complete an approved eight-hour training course and pass ANSI-CFM approved Certified Food Protection Manager exam. This exam is in included in the current course, and the certification is valid anywhere in the United States.
For more information on the Moultrie County Health Department’s events and services, visit www.moultriehealth.org and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moultriecountyhealth .

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Greenhill Cemetery Clean up Begins

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2019 by webmasterMarch 20, 2019

•March 20, 2019•

Starting the week of March 24 the city of Sullivan is requesting anyone with wreathes or grave blankets at Greenhill Cemetery to please remove them if you would like them saved.
Starting that week city employees will be clearing the cemetery of grave blankets, wreaths and other obstruction in preparation for the mowing season.

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OVHS Hosts Open House

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2019 by webmasterMarch 20, 2019

•March 20, 2019•

Okaw Valley CUSD #302 is hosting an open house for the public to view the newly constructed agricultural complex, science labs and sports complex.
The event is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at the facilities on the Okaw Valley High School campus.

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Haystack Supper and Auction

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019•

The 17th annual benefit auction and Haystack Supper is Friday, March 15 at the Otto Center south of Arthur.
The Haystack Supper is from 4-8 p.m with the auction beginning at 6 p.m.
In addition ice cream, soft pretzels and popcorn will be available as well as bake sale items and books.
Auction items will include furniture, quilts, tools, crafts, new items and gift certificates. Those interested in making donations may contact Lewis Otto 217-962-0596; Loyd Gingerich 217-273-0751 or Wayne Schrock 217-620-4267.
The event is sponsored by the Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry with proceeds going toward prison Bible studies.

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Battle of the Badges

News Progress Posted on March 13, 2019 by webmasterMarch 13, 2019

•March 13, 2019•

The Sullivan Police and Fire Department personnel will be facing each other in the Battle of the Badges, Thursday, March 14 at Sullivan High School.
Beginning at 6 p.m. the two basketball teams will be performing at 110% on behalf of the Sullivan Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. In addition to the game a hot dog dinner is available at 5 p.m. One dollar for half court shots and 50/50 tickets will be sold.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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