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Sullivan PTO Holiday Event
•November 23, 2016•
The Sullivan Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring a Holiday Vendor Event 9 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, December 3 in the Masonic Temple in Sullivan.
This vendor fair will offer a variety of direct sales including Perfectly Posh, Longaberger, LuLa Roe, Matilda Jane, Thirty-One, Tupperware, and Younique. There will also be craft items such as hair bows, tutus, and doll clothes.
Each vendor will have items up for raffle and people are encouraged to purchase raffle tickets with the proceeds going to the PTO which helps with a variety of expenses for the students in Sullivan Elementary School.
Mobile Mammography Available
•November 16, 2016•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Sullivan Clinic December 21.
The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free.
The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome.
These mobile mammography services are made possible in Moultrie County in part with funds from the Peoria Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van call 1-800-639-5929.
Mo. Historical Society Annual Dinner
•November 16, 2016•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 17 in Friendship Hall at Sullivan First United Methodist Church directly across from the Sullivan Fire Department.
Tickets may be purchased at The Heritage Center at 117 E. Harrison during open hours of noon to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday afternoons or at Stone and Stone Law Office at 303 E. Harrison St. in Sullivan during business hours. The deadline for dinner reservations is Monday, November 14 during business hours.
The speaker for the evening will be Mark Sorensen of Decatur. He will present “The History of Staley Football: Starchmen to Chicago Bears”.
Focus of the history is how and why a central Illinois starch factory owner would create a national sports team and how the team became one of only two of the original National Football League franchises still in existence.
Sorensen is a former history teacher and is the official Macon County historian. He is also the former Assistant Director of the Illinois State Archives and a past president of the Illinois State Historical Society.
Dues for the coming year may also be paid at the dinner.
Santa Has Sullivan Workshop
•November 16, 2016•
Santa’s Workshop is coming to the Sullivan American Legion 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
Santa will be present for pictures and visits before and after the city parade.
The event is sponsored by Moultrie County CADV and Dove, Inc.
Menus 11-9-2016
Senior Peace Meal
Monday, Nov. 14 - Sausage & gravy, tri taters, juice, biscuits, warm cinnamon baked apples.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Stuffed chicken breast, twice baked potato casserole, seasoned green beans & wax beans, roll, pumpkin parfait.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Fish sandwich w/tarter sauce, baked beans, mexi corn, bun, Mandarin oranges.
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, carrots, whole grain wheat, gelatin w/fruit.
Friday, Nov. 18 - Saucy riblet, macaroni & cheese, succotash, peaches, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Nov. 14 - Toast, watermelon juice, milk.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Cinnamon rolls, watermelon juice, milk.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Bagels, watermelon juice, milk.
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Cereal, watermelon juice, milk.
Friday, Nov. 18 - Waffles, watermelon juice, milk.
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Nov. 14 - Burritos/cheese sauce, lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges, milk.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Chicken strips, tater tots, pears, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Chili, carrots & celery sticks, peaches, cheese stick, crackers, milk.
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Fish on bun, green beans, Mandarin oranges, milk.
Friday, Nov. 18 - Pork fritters, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, dinner roll, milk.
Correction
Correction
On page 9 of today’s News Progress the Chamber ribbon cutting incorrectly identified the Reverie and Rule business. Our apologies.
Scotty B Fund Raiser Saturday
•November 9, 2016•
An all day fund-raising event will be held for Scott Buxton 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
Buxton, the owner of Scotty B’s, lost a leg to diabetes complications recently, and friends and family in Bethany are pitching in to help defray the expenses connected with his hospital stay and recovery.
The event will be held on west North, one block north of the water tower, in the neighborhood where Scotty B’s mobile food wagon is located. Down but not out, Buxton will start cooking on Thursday for the Saturday event.
There will be a bake sale and silent auction during the day with the band Slant Six scheduled to play in the afternoon.
Lovington SAL Decorates Cemeteries for Veterans Day
•November 9, 2016•
The Lovington Sons of the American Legion line the outside entrances of local cemeteries with American Flags to honor all veterans for Veterans Day Friday, November 11.
Flags for individual headstones are available for loan at the Lovington American Legion Post 429. The legion is open Monday through Saturday at noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Cemeteries decorated for Veterans Day include Hewitt, St. Isidore, Turner, Miller and Keller.
Red Cross Blood Drive
•November 9, 2016•
The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion noon-6 p.m., Friday, November 11.
Blood donors are encouraged to call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis, at 217-273-9456 to schedule. appointment.
Donors may also go to redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.
This is a critical time for blood donations. Blood supplies can be at critical low levels due to holiday traveling and vacations.
Walk ins are welcome and appreciated; however, having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate red cross staffing.