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Sullivan Holiday Parade Nears 

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•November 8, 2017•

Entries are being sought for the 2017 Hometown Holidays Parade in Sullivan. Petersen Healthcare will host this year’s parade Saturday, December 2.

The parade will kick off at noon from the Sullivan High School rear parking lot. Line up will begin at 10 a.m. and continue till the parade begins.

Local civic organizations, groups, churches, antique cars and truck owners, horseback riders, and businesses are encouraged to participate in this year’s event.

The parade will travel south down Hamilton Street and turn east at Jefferson Street then travel around the town square, turn north on Main and return to the high school.

Parade organizer Jeri Davis is hoping to have more than 100 entries. The parade will culminate with Santa Claus arriving by horse drawn carriage. To enter call Davis at 273-9456 or email her at horseluver79@hotmail.com.

Until They All Come Home

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•November 8, 2017•

Until They All Come Home, the military family support group of Moultrie County, is preparing care packages for military personnel deployed overseas.

Anyone who has or knows someone who is serving in the military and will be away from home over the holidays may send names and addresses to Linda Qualls in Sullivan at linnysueq@yahoo.com

Names and addresses should be received by Nov. 30 in order to prepare the packages and get them mailed the first week of December.

Collection locations include: Wood & Mayberry Law Office, 200 W. Harrison St., Sullivan, Sullivan Fire Protection District, 115 W. Harrison St., and First Community Bank of Moultrie County, 1 S. Main St., Sullivan.

Secret Santa Seeks New Toys

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•November 8, 2017•

Operation Secret Santa is gearing up for the upcoming holidays. Volunteers will host a toy drive through the Sullivan Police Department.

The group is asking for new toys only which may be dropped off 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. November 20-25.

Secret Santa will host a drive-thru toy drop at the Sullivan Police Department 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25.

Harvest Dinner and Bazaar

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•November 1, 2017•

The CWF Harvest Dinner & Mini Bazaar is Sat., Nov. 4

at the Lovington Christian Church.

Crafts and baked goods are featured from 5–7 p.m. A meal of ham and turkey will be offered with all the trimmings.

Scouting for Food Drive

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•November 1, 2017•

Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will hold their annual “Scouting for Food” food drive and will distribute bags Saturday, November 4. The bags with donations will be picked up Saturday, Nov 11.

Sullivan residents are asked to place nonperishable food items or paper products in grocery bags at their front door or porch by 9 a.m. November 11 for pick up. The scouts ask that the items are placed so they are visible from the road.

ALAH HS Honors Veterans

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•November 1, 2017•

The faculty and students of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School and the Arthur Grade School extend an invitation to all veterans for the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 10.

Students would like to take time to honor those who have served our country and have given us the freedoms we have today. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. in the new high school gymnasium. There will be a special seating section for veterans and their family.

The FCCLA will provide a meal at 12:15 p.m. in the old gymnasium as well as refreshments after the program for veterans.

RSVP by November 8 to Wendy Leenerts at 543-2146 ext. 320 and indicate whether you will be attending the meal as well.

Sullivan Holds Blood Drive

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•November 1, 2017•

The Sullivan American Legion and American Red Cross will host a blood drive November 14 at the Sullivan Legion.

The drive will be open from noon to 6 pm. During the holiday season, blood supplies can be critically low. Every donor is needed. One unit of blood can help save up to three people.

To schedule your appointment, you may go to redcrossblood.org to find this drive or call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis at 273-9456.

Walk ins are more than welcome, but having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing.

SHS Students Plan Veterans Day Program 

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•November 1, 2017•

The Sullivan High School Career English class is organizing the Veterans Day program again this year. It will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in the high school gym (after the SES assembly).

Lunch will be served following the event. If possible, veterans who plan on attending may RSVP to lawsonr@sullivan.k12.il.us or 728-8311 ext. 1274.

Veterans are asked to arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. for a photo.

Smyser Church Trunk or Treat

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•October 25, 2017•

Smyser Christian Church is hosting “Trunk or Treat” 4-6 p.m. Sun. Oct. 29 on the Sullivan American Legion parking lot at 8 E Strain St. in Sullivan.

Church members will be handing out candy from their decorated trunks to the “trunk or treaters.” There will be pony rides, photos, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks.

All children and their families are invited. There is no cost to participate. For more information call 217-752-6896 or go to www.smysercc.org.