•December 19, 2018•
In the front page story of the News Progress December 12, 2018 the headline incorrectly referred to CEFS Interagency. The story by Ellen Ferrera was in fact about the CEFS Moultrie County Outreach office.
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Second Chance Gym Opens
•December 19, 2018•
Second Chance Gym’s grand opening is 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 22 at 1225 S. Hamilton St. in Sullivan.
Owner Ben Booker got his second chance after getting injured as a Sullivan High School football player. He went on to become a professional body builder and trainer.
Located in the former Shopko Building now owned by The Vineyard Church, Second Chance Gym will offer special introductory pricing on Saturday only.
Gym membership includes 24-7 access to the gym which includes on demand training with Ben Booker’s LTF (live to fail) program. Membership also includes cycling on demand classes, full weight room, cardio, showers and more.
Visit www.secondchancelifestyle.com or call 217-543-2125.
Annual Toys for Tots Collects
•December 12, 2018•
The area Toys for Tots drive for 2018 has received tremendous support from the Piatt County area, Coordinator Eric Kenney pointed out.
Of the 280 toys collected for the annual program in Moultrie and Piatt counties Moultrie County collected some 96 toys from First National Bank in Sullivan plus Dollar General drop boxes in Sullivan and Bethany.
In Piatt County the Cerro Gordo led collection locations with the Dollar General collecting 134 toys at a single location,.
Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
•December 12, 2018•
The holidays are a time for friends, family and coworkers to come together in celebration.
Wherever you are—at an office party, a family member’s home or out at a bar—it is essential that you make the lifesaving choice to drive sober when the party ends.
To help spread the message about the dangers of impaired driving, Sullivan Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 police and sheriff’s departments across the state.
The goal is simple: Get impaired drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives.
This high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs Dec. 17 to Jan. 2. Law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.
It is aimed to drastically reduce impaired driving on the roads through an increased number of state and national messages about the dangers of impaired driving and more officers enforcing livesaving seat belt, speeding and distracted driving laws.
Sadly, statistics show much work must still be done to end impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 10,874 people were killed in the United States in drunk-driving crashes in 2017. That’s one person killed every 48 minutes. In Illinois in 2017, alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes claimed 349 lives.
This is why Sullivan Police Department is so committed to reminding drivers that impaired driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life or death.
Alcohol-impaired driving isn’t the only risk on the road. Drug-impaired driving is also on the rise. If drivers are impaired by any substance—whether alcohol or drugs— they should not get behind the wheel. Driving while impaired is illegal, period. If you feel different, you drive different. Drive high, get a DUI.
“We understand that during the holidays, people are running around, busily checking off items on their to-do list and attending parties. We need our community members to slow down and remember: It’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober—during the holidays and all year long. Impaired driving is a huge problem in Illinois, and, unfortunately, we’re seeing a rise in marijuana use and drugged driving too. Stay safe and stay sober on the roads.”
Downtown Christmas
•December 12, 2018•
Sullivan’s Old Fashioned Christmas Downtown Celebration is Friday, Dec. 14 from 4-7 p.m.
Dress warmly the the old fashioned celebration is filled with outdoor activities.
The Community Christmas Tree lighting on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn is at 6 p.m.
The family friendly event offers the Hardy Reindeer, carriage rides, visits with Santa at his house; a photo booth sponsored by Sullivan Spark under the pavilion on the square and Christmas music.
Holiday Deadlines
•December 12, 2018•
Holiday deadlines for the Moultrie County News Progress and The Fish Wrap for December 26, and January 1 are Friday, December 21.
All display advertising and news copy should arrive by noon on Dec. 21.
Classified advertising deadline remains at noon Monday, Dec. 24 for the Dec. 26 issue and noon Monday, Dec. 31 for the Jan. 2 issue.
Thank you and Enjoy the holidays!
Mobile Unit At Sullivan Library
•December 5, 2018•
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the library located at 2 West Water on Thursday, December 20 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or identification card need only present a current valid driver’s license or identification card. If the applicant is applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver’s license or identification card the applicant must present two forms of identification. To find out what documents are considered acceptable identification, call 217-782-7044 or visit the Illinois Secretary of States website at:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf.
Lake Shelbyville Water Control Public Meeting
•December 5, 2018•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 5) at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current water control plan for Lake Shelbyville, water control operations, and dam safety.
Engineering staff from the USACE St. Louis District office will present information about water control operations and procedures, and dam safety.
The Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center is located east of the Lake Shelbyville Main Dam at 1989 State Hwy. 16 in Shelbyville. For additional information, call our project office at (217)774-3951 X 2 or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil.
Class of 2020 Hosts Bazaar
•December 5, 2018•
The Sullivan High School Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday December 15 in the Sullivan High School gym.
Sponsored by the class of 2020, more than 40 craft vendors will be on hand during the day.
Also direct sales, bake sale, raffle, silent auction and concessions will be available.
Gift wrapping will also be available.
Santa arrives at 11 a.m. and will be available for photos until 12:30 p.m.
Community Christmas
•December 5, 2018•
Sullivan’s Old Fashioned Christmas Downtown Celebration is Friday, Dec. 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Dress warmly as the old fashioned celebration is filled with outdoor activities.
The Community Christmas Tree lighting on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn is at 6:00 p.m.
The family friendly event offers the Hardy Reindeer, carriage rides, visits with Santa at his house; a photo booth sponsored by Sullivan Spark under the pavilion on the square and Christmas music.
Enjoy the fun and get in the season spirit.