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Grief Support Plans Sessions 

News Progress Posted on August 16, 2017 by webmasterAugust 15, 2017

•August 16, 2017•

Grief Share, a weekly grief support group, begins Tuesday sessions from August 22-November 7.

Grief Share is a support group that provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Tuesday sessions from 6-8 p.m. are held at the First Christian Church, 1357 CR1200E in Sullivan.

There is a one time material fee, and scholarships are available for those who need. For more information contact Cheri Rich-217-728-7808; Betty Wilson-217-728-2291 or Deb Best 217-728-4289.

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Prayer Walk Planned

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2017 by webmasterAugust 8, 2017

•August 9, 2017•

The Sullivan Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk around the Sullivan schools at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 16.

This will be an opportunity for community members to pray for a safe, successful school year for those who participate in the educating of local youth: students, parents, teachers, aides, administrators, custodians, bus drivers and cooks.

All who are interested should meet in front of the high school. From there participants will walk from building to building. Those who can’t walk may drive in the various parking lots.

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C.E.F.S. Celebrates

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2017 by webmasterAugust 8, 2017

•August 9, 2017•

C.E.F.S. showcased their annual accomplishments in helping people and changing lives during the 52nd board of directors meeting held in Effingham August 3.

Jean Finley, board chairperson of the C.E.F.S. board of directors, stated, “The agency celebrated the achievement of customers, the tremendous work of the volunteers and board members, the hard work and dedication of the employees, and the community spirit of the community partners.” Further, chairperson Finley stated, “The agency recognized the 2017 family of distinction, the Miriam Ciro family of Effingham, which made a tremendous level of personal growth and achievement towards achieving economic security.” Chairperson Finley added, “Miriam Ciro’s successful participation in our agency programs exemplified our efforts in helping people and changing lives.”

C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Bushur stated, “During the 2017 annual board meeting 20 individuals and families were recognized who had overcome personal obstacles in achieving self-sufficiency. In addition, the agency recognized 10 organizations, community partners, and businesses that provided an outstanding level of community service to our agency during the past year.” Bushur further stated, “The agency honored nine outstanding volunteers for providing excellent volunteerism, civic engagement and community service to the agency. Two individuals were also honored with a Paul D. White Lifetime Achievement Award for a lifetime of dedication to helping those in need.”

C.E.F.S. awarded $8,000 in educational scholarships to three individuals pursuing post-secondary education degrees. The educational scholarship funding was provided by the Community Services Block Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Busher presented the 2017 annual report that highlighted the agency accomplishments achieved during the past fiscal year. CEO Bushur indicated, “Our Community Action Agency has met the mission of the agency by effectively serving the needs of people in the service delivery area.”

“The agency fulfilled the promise of opportunity by educating individuals and families, by empowering people to help themselves and each other and by improving their lives,” Bushur said. “We believe that people should have the opportunity to achieve economic security, and our agency programs and services made a real difference in the lives of residents in our service area.”

He added that 16,612 people in 7,650 unduplicated families received agency services, with the assistance of 137 local community partners and with the help of 3,910 volunteers providing 105,934 volunteer hours, the agency was able to provide local coordinated efforts to benefit people in need.

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is a comprehensive human service provider in  the service delivery area providing direct services, referrals and linkages to address the issues facing limited-income residents and providing local community solutions to meet those needs.

For more information about C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, visit the agency website at www.cefseoc.org or call the C.E.F.S. central office in Effingham at 217/342-2193 or contact your local county C.E.F.S. Outreach field office.

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First Methodist Pancake/Expo

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2017 by webmasterAugust 8, 2017

•August 9, 2017•

First United Methodist Church in Sullivan is hosting a pancake breakfast while offering visitors a chance to view the Honduras mission exposition from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, August 12.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit informational booths to learn about their nine- year mission with the church and community of LaCeibita, Honduras.

A free will offering will be collected for the breakfast.

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Okaw Farmers Coop Meets

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2017 by webmasterAugust 8, 2017

•August 9, 2017•

Okaw Farmers Cooperative is holding the 12th annual member and shareholders meeting Thursday, August 17 at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur.

Dinner will be served between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. preceding the 7 p.m. business meeting. Tony Brown, president of the board of directors of Okaw Farmers Cooperative, Inc. will outline goals for the company’s future.

General manager Dave Kieffer will discuss operations of the company.

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More 4-H Fair Champions 

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2017 by webmasterAugust 8, 2017

•August 9, 2017•

Additional Champions from Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair included: Grand Champion Heifer- Ashley Seegmiller, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer- Addison Stollard, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Sullivan

Small Master Showman- Caitlin Lewis, Camargo Champs, Tuscola

Jr. Master Showman - Quentin Day, Sunny Side Flea Flickers, Lovington

Large Master Showman- Adam Day, Sunny Side Flea Flickers, Lovington.

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Findlay Legion Auxiliary Hosts Blood Drive 

News Progress Posted on August 2, 2017 by webmasterAugust 1, 2017

•August 2, 2017•

The Findlay American Legion will host an American Blood Drive 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 in the Findlay American Legion Hall in downtown Findlay.

Appointments may be made online but are not necessary. Refreshments will be served.

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Relief Sale Ice Cream Social 

News Progress Posted on August 2, 2017 by webmasterAugust 1, 2017

•August 2, 2017•

The Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale’s annual ice cream social is from 5-8 p.m. Monday, August 7 will be held at the Arthur Community Building.

Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches will be offered along with cake and five flavors of homemade ice cream.

Donations will be accepted, and the funds raised will be used to cover pre-sale expenses such as advertising, paper goods, etc.

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Water Tower Removal Set

News Progress Posted on August 2, 2017 by webmasterAugust 1, 2017

•August 2, 2017•

If the wind doesn’t blow Iseler Demolitions, Inc. will be removing the old Sullivan Water Tower on Wednesday, August 9.

Delayed from the original removal date of July 12, Iseler plans to remove the old tower in one day.  Based in Romeo MI the 24 year old company $26,600 bid was the only one received for the removal.

The city is notifying all affected neighbors of the removal project.

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Registration Begins Thurs for Sullivan Schools

News Progress Posted on July 26, 2017 by webmasterJuly 25, 2017

•July 26, 2017•

Registration for Sullivan School District will be noon-7 p.m. July 27 in the Sullivan High School Media Center.

Registration will once again be online, and the computer lab will be available for anyone who needs access. School supply lists, physical forms and free/reduced lunch applications will also be available online. Letters regarding registration were mailed in late July.

Students who are new to the Sullivan school district and kindergarten students, who are not pre-registered, must come to the districtwide registration. Any physicals, birth certificates, free/reduced lunch forms or other necessary paperwork may be turned in on that day.

The online registration process accepts credit card and e-check payments through the RevTrak program. Any fees that are not paid online must be paid at the district-wide registration on July 27. Registration fees for high school students are $80 and fees for students in grades K-8 are $50. The technology fee for all fifth grade through 12th grade students receiving iPads is reduced to $20. In addition, high school students will be required to purchase a P.E. uniform. Uniforms will cost $15.50-$20.50 depending on size.

There will also be a $50 fee for any student enrolled in driver’s education. A participation fee will be charged to high school students who wish to participate in athletics. Students participating in football will be charged a $40 participation fee. All other high school sports will be charged a $25 participation fee. There is a family cap of $100 for athletic participation fees. The athletic participation fee will be waived for those students qualifying for free or reduced priced meals.

Families who automatically qualify for free/reduced price meals based on information provided by the Department of Human Services will be notified by mail. All other families may submit an application during the online registration process. Those students who qualify for free meals will receive an automatic fee waiver. Those who qualify for reduced price meals will pay a reduced registration fee ($24 for high school students; $15 for middle and elementary school students).

The first day of school for Sullivan students will be August 15. Due to a state mandate, this will be a full day of school. Elementary School will begin at 8 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m. Middle and high school will begin at 8:14 a.m. and dismiss at 3:15 p.m.

All students entering kindergarten, grades 6 and 9 must have a complete physical and immunizations updated by the first day of school. Those students who do not have physicals completed will be excluded from school until those forms are completed and returned to their respective building offices. If your child is entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade and has not yet started or completed necessary vaccinations, they are noncompliant and will be excluded from school on the first day. Contact the Moultrie County Health Department at 728-4114 for information regarding upcoming immunization clinics.

Due to the numerous outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough) which have occurred recently among school children in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Illinois State Board of Education, is requiring that all students entering grades six through 12 receive the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine or show proof of vaccination with Tdap vaccine prior to attending school.

All children in kindergarten, second and sixth grades must present proof of having been examined by a dentist before May 15. If a child in kindergarten, second or sixth grade fails to present proof by May 15, then the school may hold the child’s report card.

Children in kindergarten or upon first entry into an Illinois school beyond kindergarten are required to have an eye examination. Eye examinations must be completed by October 15.

Kindergarten students will need to provide a certified copy (courthouse copy) of their birth certificate if they have not already done so.

If you have any questions, call your child’s school.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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