•May 9, 2018•

In 1967 the American Health Care Association established National Nursing Home Week to recognize the services and care provided by nursing homes throughout America. The name was recently changed to National Skilled Nursing Care Week, but it will continue the tradition of beginning on Mother’s Day each year.

The theme for this year is “Celebrating Life’s Stories”, and Mason Point cordially invites the public to participate in the week’s activities running May 13-19. Activity Director Leeanna Stickels has planned an exciting program and said, “My favorite part is getting to see the staff and community coming together, devoting an entire week to honoring our senior population and their diversity”.

While many of the programs are just for the residents, the public is welcome to attend all programs at the Knight’s building as well as the tram rides every afternoon at 3:45 from the Collins Building. The programs are:

Monday, May 14 10 a.m. - Celebrating Life Stories with residents and staff sharing stories. 2 p.m. - Chinese cultural performance by Jade Dragon

Tuesday, May 15 2 p.m.- Italian culture and craft with Felicia Parrott of Sunlight Studio.

Wednesday, May 16 2 p.m. - Scovill Mobile Zoo – petting zoo

Thursday, May 17 11 a.m. - Family cookout with Elvis and a car show, 6:30 p.m. Concert on the lawn with the Northenders.

Friday, May 18 2 Michels and Moyer Doggie Show – watch the amazing dogs do tricks.

“As the activity director I enjoy providing a wide range of festivities here on our campus. There is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week,”  Stickels added,

Mason Point serves more than 120 clients in various levels of nursing care and joins Eastview, Aspen Creek, Courtyard Estates and Sullivan Health Care in honoring those who serve in the skilled nursing care profession.

•May 9, 2018•

The 26th annual letter carrier’s food drive is Saturday, May 12.

Helping gather food for the local food bank, Sullivan Post Office letter carriers will pick up non-perishable food donations on Saturday.

Place non-perishable items in a container on the porch or near the mail box to facilitate the pick up. The U.S. Postal employees have volunteered in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive for the past 26 years helping thousands of local agencies such as the Moultrie County Food bank provide help to those who need it most.

•May 2, 2018•

A benefit cookout will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday May 5 at Sullivan IGA for Pastor Brandon Zoll of the Sullivan Church of God.

Ribeyes, brats and pork chop sandwiches are on the menu with the event sponsored by Sullivan Area Ministerial Ass’n. clergy.

In early November 2017 Pastor Zoll was diagnosed with a grade II astrocytoma, which has proven to be an aggressive growth in the brain. He underwent surgery Nov. 15 which removed 80% of the mass. Pastor Zoll has completed radiation and continues to receive chemotherapy treatments.

Donations may be given the day of the event. Proceeds of the event will be given to the Zoll family to cover expenses. Those unable to attend the event may mail their donations to Pastor Brandon Zoll at 114 E. Mattox Street, Sullivan, IL 61951.

•May 2, 2018•

The American Red Cross and The Sullivan American Legion will host a blood drive Tuesday, May 8th from 12 noon to 6:00 pm at the Sullivan Legion.

Donating blood is especially important. All Blood Types are needed. In America, every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood to sustain life. Every unit collected can help up to three patients survive.

Any healthy individual, ages 16 and older, who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before coming to donate. Donors must have a valid photo ID. Donors can save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using Rapid Pass the day of the drive. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete before the drive.

To make an appointment, please call drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Donors can also make an appointment online by visiting redcrossblood.org Walk ins are welcome, but having an appointment, decreases donor wait time and ensure adequate red cross staffing.

•April 25, 2018•

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 30 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany.

Any healthy individual, 16 through 75, who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating, and they must bring identification showing a picture and a signature.

All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. Every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood.

You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.

The drive is sponsored by the Okaw Valley High School Student Council. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Okaw Valley High School at 665-3631. Appointments may also be made online at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome.