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Benefit Cookout for Zoll Family 

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•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.

LGS Presents Spring Concert

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•May 2, 2018•

The Lovington Grade School fourth grade through eighth grade students will present their spring concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10 in the Lovington Grade School gymnasium.

Songs will include Hound Dog, Bruno Mars hit Count On Me, See You Again, Journey to the Stars, and many more.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Post 68 Hosts Blood Drive 

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•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.

Lovington Has Rabies Clinic

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•April 25, 2018•

The annual rabies clinic is at the Lovington Fire Department Saturday will be held 12:30-2:30 p.m. May 5.

Sponsored by Graham Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. Heidi Grooms D.V.M., the clinic gives Lovington pet owners a chance to take care of needed services while raising funds toward the Lovington Summer Youth Meals and Recreation program. The event is organized by the Lovington Revitalization Coalition.

The clinic offers the one and three year rabies vaccine, K9 virus and Bordetella (kennel cough) for dogs and rabies vaccine, feline virus and feline leukemia vaccination for cats.

County tags required for dogs are available for Moultrie and Douglas counties. Microchip services are also available.

Clinic questions may be texted or called to Tamara McRill Chambers at 217-273-6349.

OVHS Hosts Blood Drive 

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•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.

Captured Moments

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•April 25, 2018•

Captured Moments, the much-anticipated new photo history of Moultrie County, Illinois may be picked up or purchased at the Moultrie County Heritage Center, 117 E. Harrison in Sullivan during a special distribution day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26; or during the center’s regular hours every Monday and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

The book is the first published county history since the 1940s. It features hundreds of photos in color and black and white from the society’s archives and private collections, unpublished stories from the pioneer and Civil War era, and maps of early trails and historic sites in the county.

The book is Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society’s commemoration of the 175th anniversary of Moultrie County’s founding in 1843 and the bicentennial of the state of Illinois.

Local historians Pat Wilhelm Cribbet and Janet Shuman Roney are its co-authors.

Menu 4-25-2018

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Senior Peace Meal

Monday, April 30 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole grain wheat (1), apricots

Tuesday, May 1 - Savory sausage stew, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit cobbler

Wednesday, May 2 - Creamed chicken w/green onions & pimentos, peas, chunky applesauce, biscuit, orange bread

Thursday, May 3 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, buttered carrots, dinner roll, fruited gelatin

Friday, May 4 - BBQ driblet sandwich, warm black-eyed pea salad, macaroni & cheese, fruit juice, bun, fresh fruit

Correction

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•April 25, 2018•

In the April 18 page 1 News Progress story: A Chance to Lend a Helping Hand, Kristen Conlin’s phone number was incorrect. Volunteer sign up sheets are available at various locations in Sullivan or by calling Conlin at 217-962-1524 (correct number) or Rickelman at 217-273-5634 for more information. By the way Kristen became Amy in the photo identification. We apologize for the errors.

Preschool Hosts Open House

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•April 18, 2018•

Sullivan Preschool will hold its annual open house 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 27. Participants may take a tour of the facility, meet the staff and enjoy refreshments. The event is open to the public.

Dining in The Dark

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•April 18, 2018•

Come explore your senses as the Strasburg Community Action Network (SCAN) hosts a new style of culinary experience where you “Dine in the Dark.”

The fun and unique event will take place in the Strasburg Community Center, 105 E. Commercial St. in Strasburg at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22.

Dining in the Dark is a one of a kind culinary encounter of heightened senses. Without sight, we must reply on our other senses: taste, touch, and smell. Nothing unusual will be served. You may find everyday foods hard to identify without seeing them first.

A four course meal will be served in easy to eat fashion in order to avoid spills. After the meal, participants will express what they think they had for dinner, and then it will be revealed what was actually served. Everyone is asked to bring their own blindfolds. Milk, eggs, and fruit will be present in the foods served.

A limited number of tickets will be sold. For advance tickets, contact Angie Edwards at 217-644-3209 or Justin Krile at 217-246-1332. Tickets may also be purchased at the Shelby County State Bank in Strasburg, 1st National Bank in Stewardson, Edwards Crafts, Krile Auction or from SCAN members.