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Corrections

News Progress Posted on September 5, 2018 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2018

•September 5, 2018•

Apologies to Moultrie County Democrats who attended the Bethany Town Hall meeting featured on the front page of the Aug. 29 News Progress. Stuart Wade was past Moultrie County Democrat Central Committee Chair. Tim Singer is current Democrat Central Committee Chair.
William Weber is Kevin Gaither’s Campaign Chairman who appeared in the photo and not Jim Gaither. I should have known better, and I apologize for the errors.
I wish I could promise it will never happen again, but I cannot.

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Golden Goose Lays Eggs Oct. 7

News Progress Posted on September 5, 2018 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2018

•September 5, 2018•

To enter the Sullivan High School Class of 1968 raffle, purchase Golden Goose numbered eggs for $10 each or eleven (11) eggs for $100.
The Golden Goose will lay her numbered eggs at 12:30 pm October 7 at the Sullivan American Legion.
The owners of the first three numbered eggs the Golden Goose “pops” out will be the winners of $500, $400 and $300 respectively.
All remaining proceeds will go to the Redskin Achievement Award Fund.

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Sparrow’s Toy Run Sept. 22

News Progress Posted on September 5, 2018 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2018

•September 5, 2018•

Sparrow’s Toy Run begins with sign up at Rusty’s in LaPlace from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 22.
Sign up fee for this benefit for Lovington families is a toy.
All toys donated will benefit Lovington families with the final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington.
Sparrow’s of Lovington provides philanthropic services throughout the area.For more information contact Pam Anklam at 217/201-0662.

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Sol Del Mar Celebrates

News Progress Posted on September 5, 2018 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2018

•September 5, 2018•

Misaei has your menu and a seat ready at the new authentic Mexican restaurant on the square in Sullivan, Sol Del Mar.
From 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 Mariachi band Zelaya will perform as part of the Grand Opening Celebration.
Sol Del Mar Mexican Bar and Grill is open Sunday-Thursdays 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Lovington Hosts SAIL Workshop

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2018 by webmasterAugust 29, 2018

•August 29, 2018•

SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the A B Cs of Medicare on Tuesday, September 18t from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Lovington Public Library.
The presenter is Mervet Adams. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322.

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Superhero is OVHS H.C. Theme

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2018 by webmasterAugust 29, 2018

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Okaw Valley High School Homecoming Court: Row one: Mia Harris (Freshman Attendant), Kailey George, Kailynn Bobbett, Anna Wooters, & Bella Benning (Queen Candidates), Emileah Drake (Junior Attendant), Haven Caulfield (Sophomore Attendant). Row two: Tyson Montgomery (Freshman Attendant), Gavon Hargrove, Garrett Tippit, Sam Hagerman, & Parker Perrine (King Candidates), Addison Webner (Junior Attendant), Connor Wood (Sophomore Attendant)

•August 29, 2018•

Okaw Valley High School Student Council announces their annual Homecoming Week September 4-8. The overall theme to this year’s festivities is “Superhero”.
Each day will highlight a special theme at OVHS, and students are encouraged to participate accordingly.
The week kicks off with Tuesday as the students dress for “Superhero Day” where they are encouraged to dress as their favorite Superhero.
Wednesday’s theme is “Defend Your Class Day” with the “Powder Tuff” volleyball games beginning at 11:40 am followed by the “Powder Puff” football games. Thursday is “Dynamic Duo Day” when students will dress as their favorite duo or twins.
Friday is “SOV Spirit Day.” The classes will compete with homecoming float building during the day along with a schoolwide luncheon.
Other events on Friday will include the annual homecoming parade at 3 p.m. with line up at 2:30 in the high school parking lot.
This year’s parade will use the same route as the Bethany Celebration. The varsity SOV football game will begin at 7 p.m. on the Okaw Valley High School football field.
All week students will participate in window display boards at the Marrowbone Public Library, float planning/organizing, and various competition activities.
The week concludes on Saturday with the crowning of the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen at 7:45 p.m. with a dance following from 8-11 p.m. in the Okaw Valley High School gym (doors open at 7:15 p.m). Students from Okaw Valley High School and Sullivan High School are invited to attend the dance. There will an admission fee.
For more information regarding this year’s homecoming activities, contact the Okaw Valley High School at 665-3631.

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Early Deadline for Newspapers

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2018 by webmasterAugust 29, 2018

•August 29, 2018•

Due to the Monday, September 3 observance of Labor Day the Moultrie County News Progress and The Fish Wrap deadlines for display and classified advertising as well as news are noon Friday, August 31 for the Wednesday Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 6 editions of the News Progress and Fish Wrap.
The business office will be closed Monday, Sept. 3 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 4.
Thank you and remember labor built America.

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Arthur Cheese Fest Weekend

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2018 by webmasterAugust 29, 2018

•August 29, 2018•

Arthur is rolling out the giant cheese wheel in celebration of the 46th annual Amish Country Cheese Festival Sept. 1, 2, and 3.
More than 700 pounds of cheese will be sliced and served free to festival goers during this Labor Day weekend event.
The festival begins with a 6-11 a.m. Saturday breakfast at the firehouse. Kids may enjoy Arties Party Zone including Bertrand’s Petting Zoo, Colonel Klink, inflatables, pony rides and bumper cars.
Cheesy Hollow features the car, truck and motorcycle show at noon Saturday.
It is a weekend filled with everything cheese with the Big Cheese Jackpot Drawing at 3 p.m. Monday.

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Menus 8-29-2018

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2018 by webmasterAugust 29, 2018

Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, September 3 - Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 4 - Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, Texas toast, apricots
Wednesday, September 5 - Baked spaghetti, tossed salad w/dressing packet, chunky applesauce, whole grain wheat, oatmeal raisin cookie
Thursday, September 6 - Chicken parmesan, zucchini bake, cucumber and onion salad, dinner roll, cake with fruit
Friday, September 7 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, peaches

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Coming Together

News Progress Posted on August 22, 2018 by webmasterAugust 22, 2018

•August 22, 2018•

Coming Together for Sullivan will hold a community meeting at the Sullivan V.F.W. on September 5 at 6 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public, and participants are encouraged to bring positive ideas for the growth of Sullivan. Everyone welcome.

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Spring concert



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Photo by R.R. Best

On Tuesday, April 28th, under the direction of Dr. Ian Kinkley, Band Director, the Sullivan Band Program presented its symphonious Spring Band concert, titled “Evening Escapes,” which showcased the magnificent and diverse talents of the Sullivan 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands, combined with the Sullivan High School Band and Jazz Band. 


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