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SHS Hosts Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on October 17, 2018 by webmasterOctober 17, 2018

•October 17, 2018•

The Sullivan High School Student Council will host their first blood drive of the year on October 31 from 9:30-2:30 in the high school gym.
Contact Marsha Kirby at 217-728-8311 ext. 1280 to set up a time or walk-ins will be welcomed.

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Chili Cook-Off at First Baptist

News Progress Posted on October 17, 2018 by webmasterOctober 17, 2018

•October 17, 2018•

The First Baptist Church will host a chili cook-off following church service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Serving will begin at 11:45 in Fellowship Hall.
Bring your favorite chili to be judged or act as a judge and sample the entries.
The public is invited to attend.

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Mt. Zion Church Holds Bazaar

News Progress Posted on October 17, 2018 by webmasterOctober 17, 2018

•October 17, 2018•

The Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church is having a Bazaar and Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the church in Mt. Zion.
The Bazaar opens at 8:00 a.m. lasting until 7:00 p.m. or until supplies last.
A soup supper will be served from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will include: chili, beef vegetable, vegetarian vegetable and potato soups; relish, cheese and crackers, corn bread, desserts, and drinks are all included.
There will be a string band playing at 5:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m.

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Trunk or Treat in Dalton City

News Progress Posted on October 17, 2018 by webmasterOctober 17, 2018

•October 17, 2018•

“Trunk or Treat” for children in costume will be 4-6 p.m.,October 28 in the side yard at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 E. Freeland St.

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Lovington Holds Free Fall Festival

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

•October 10, 2018•

The Lovington Revitalization Coalition will hold the 4th Annual Lovington Fall Festival Weenie Roast on Sunday, October 14. This free event will be held 4-7 p.m. in the Lovington park.
There will be activities for all ages including a pumpkin carving/decorating contest and bobbing for apples. Gail Wolfe will be offering free rides in his horse-drawn wagon from 4-5 pm.
Youth activities include sack races, pumpkin races and games. Races will start at 5 pm. Games will include candy corn bowling, pumpkin putt-putt golf, corn cob ring toss and more.
Free food and beverages for the public will include hot dogs, chips, sides, hot chocolate, water and s’mores.
For more information about the festival and for pumpkin carving contest entry forms, see the “Putting Back the Love in Lovington” Facebook page.

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Sullivan IGA Has Cookout

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

•October 10, 2018•

Sullivan IGA is showing its appreciation to area police, fire department and first responders offering free grilled ribeye sandwiches Friday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Barry Golden and the meat department crew will have the grill smoking in the Griffin’s BBQ wagon on the parking lot during the 2018 Beef Stampede. Visitors will get a chance to purchase freshly cooked ribeye sandwiches as well as get a chance to guess the weight of the Lehman family’s award winning Hereford Heifer. The two closest guesses will win four 3/4 inch thick ribeye steaks.
Central Illinois Toughest Putt is back! A hole in one is good for a free ribeye sandwich.
Special guests are the Sullivan Okaw Valley Redskins football team. Drop by to meet the team, their coaches and wish them luck in Friday night’s game.

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SCED Safe Trick or Treat

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

•October 10, 2018•

October 19 is the deadline for businesses to register for Safe Trick or Treating in Sullivan from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 31.
Sponsored annually by Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Safe Trick or Treat participating locations are marked with the orange Jack-O-Lantern in the window.
The AmBucs Halloween Parade on the square follows Safe Trick or Treating at 6:30 p.m.

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Menus 10-10-2018

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

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

Monday, Oct. 15 - Chicken Pot Pie w/Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Biscuit, Sliced Pears
Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Mostaccoli w/Meat Sauce, Winter Mix Vegetables, Tossed Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Tangy Pork Chopee w/, Vegetables over Brown Rice, Green Beans, Rye, Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices
Thursday, Oct. 18 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Venetian Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat, Seasonal Dessert
Friday, October 19 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Creamy Coleslaw, Peanut Butter Crackers, Raisins

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Post 68 Car Show Returns

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

•October 10, 2018•

The Sullivan American Legion Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is Sunday, October 21 on the lawn of Post 68 on Main Street in Sullivan.
The Sons of American Legion will be grilling out, and drinks are available in the club room, with beer tasting from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Registration is from 10 a.m.-noon with awards presented at 3 p.m. For more information contact Tina Bolsen at 217-620-8185 or Bob Sims at 217-454-0730.

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Habitat House Blessing Friday

News Progress Posted on October 3, 2018 by webmasterOctober 3, 2018

•October 3, 2018•

The Sullivan Habitat for Humanity house blessing for Patricia and David Conklin in the Moultrie County Habitat subdivision on Eden Street will be at 5 p.m. Friday, October 12.
The national Habitat for Humanity Care-A-Vanners finishing crew will be on hand along with Moultrie County Habitat and family volunteers for the key presentation and blessing program.

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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