•September 12, 2018•
The Sullivan American Legion is hosting a Winery Bus Trip on Sunday, September 30th.
The bus will leave the Legion parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Visits tp Forsee Vineyard in Coffeen, Sheedy Shores Vineyard in Loami and Cooper Hawk in Springfield will be made.
Limited seats are available. For more information or to reserve a seat call Tina Bolsen 217-620-8185.
•September 12, 2018•
Meet the candidates running in the Tuesday, November 6 election at the Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan.
Meet local, district and statewide candidates and learn Moultrie County candidates’ views. During the closed forum candidates are asked previously reviewed questions by a panel moderator.
The public is invited to attend the event, which is sponsored by Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development and the Moultrie County News Progress, free of charge.
•September 12, 2018•
Lovington firemen are serving pancakes and sausage at the firehouse 6-9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.
Donations will be accepted at the door. Everyone is invited to enjoy breakfast and thank those volunteering to protect the community.
•September 12, 2018•
The Sullivan High School junior class is offering pulled pork sandwich, macaroni & cheese, drink and dessert at the football game on Friday, September 21.
Serving times are 5-6:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Tickets may be purchased in the high school office. Proceeds benefit SHS prom.
•September 5, 2018•
The First Mid Bank and Trust of Sullivan annual customer appreciation cookout is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 28th.
The northeast parking lot is open for free lunch of pork burgers, chips, cookie and a drink. While enjoying lunch on First Mid register for a chance to win a door prize.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.