Correction
On page 9 of today’s News Progress the Chamber ribbon cutting incorrectly identified the Reverie and Rule business. Our apologies.
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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.
Place Food in a Visible Location
•November 9, 2016•
Sullivan residents participating in Scouting For Food should place their food pantry donations in front of their door (in a spot visible from the road) by 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will pick up donated nonperishable food items and deliver to the Food Pantry.
Dora Township Moves Meeting
•November 9, 2016•
Due to Thanksgiving the Dora Township meeting in November we be held on Wednesday November 30th at 7:00, the rest of the meetings for the year will be held as usual on the last Thursday of the month at the Dora Township office.
Prairie Winds Performs Free Concert
•November 2, 2016•
The Prairie Winds of Sullivan will present a free concert in the First United Methodist Church Friendship Hall at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
The Prairie Winds is a not-for-profit group of 20 local singers and keyboardists whose ministry includes performing shows for area nursing homes and at senior residences.
“Those Were the Days” is the theme of their present show. A trip down Memory Lane follows a couple, Harold and Maude, as they reminisce about their courtship while listening to an old-fashioned band concert in the park.
Songs featured include a “Good Old Summertime” medley, a tribute to World War I, and selections from “The Music Man”.
The Prairie Winds are completing their 31st year “Sharing God’s Love Through Music”.
The public is invited to enjoy this hour of music, comedy and lots of fun.
The United Methodist Church is located at 216 W. Jefferson St. in Sullivan.
Time to Change Batteries
•November 2, 2016•
The Sullivan Fire Protection District would like to remind everyone that on November 6 to change their batteries in all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when they set the time back on their clocks!
SHS Footloose at Little Theatre
•November 2, 2016•
The Sullivan Singers and Sullivan High School will present Footloose November 4, 5, and 6.
Tickets may be purchased at the door,.
The story of Footloose follows the troubles of a small town outside of Chicago as the townspeople struggle to overcome a community tragedy.
With loud music, dancing, and all partying strictly against the law, a newcomer strives to bring the joy of dance back to the grief-stricken town.
Scouting for Food Drive
•November 2, 2016•
Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will hold their annual “Scouting for Food” food drive will be distributing bags this Saturday, November 5 & picking up bags with donations Saturday, Nov 12. .
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 12 for pick up. The scouts ask that the items are placed so they are visible from the road.