March 25, 2015

The Lovington Public Library is again holding a “Spring Silent Auction” that will start on Monday March 23 at 10 a.m. thru Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. Patrons that come into the library may put down a bid for any or all of the nine baked items that will be displayed by a picture at this time. The patron that writes down the top bid by Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. will be called that same afternoon and may then pick the baked item up on Saturday April 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
All monies raised by the silent auction will be put toward summer program activities.
Another event that the library will host is a free blood pressure check on Friday March 27.
The Moultrie County Health Department will be providing the checks from 12:45-1:15 for anyone who would like to stop by the library. Those attending are also encouraged to bring a white elephant prize and play Bingo from 1-3 p.m. For more information call the Lovington Library at 873-4468.

March 25, 2015

The SOV girls’ track team will compete at the Illinois Top Times indoor meet Friday in Bloomington. There, the team is top ranked in several events, including Amanda McClain in the 200m (1st), 400m (1st), and long jump (2nd). Emily Neuhauser will enter ranked third in both the 60m and 200m, and the 4x200 relay team is ranked fifth.
Be sure to look in next week’s News•Progress for results.

March 25, 2015

Below are area church services that will mark the Easter holiday, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.

Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan
Community Good Friday Service  7 p.m.

First Christian Church in Sullivan
Maundy Thursday 6 p.m.
Good Friday prayer vigil 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday school 9 a.m., service 10 a.m.

Smyser Christian Church in Gays
Easter Sunday Services 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Sullivan Church of God
Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Service at Mason Point Knight Building 6:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday school 9 a.m., service 10 a.m.

First Christian Church in Bethany
Good Friday, 6 p.m.
Easter service, 10 a.m.

Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ
Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan
Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.
Good Friday Tenebrae service, 7 p.m.
Saturday service, April 4, 5 p.m.
Easter Sunday bible class 9 a.m., service 10 a.m.

New Life Church in Sullivan
Sunday service,  9 a.m.

Sullivan Southern Baptist Church
Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday bible study 9:30 a.m., service 10:30 a.m.

Allenville Christian Church
Easter Sunday service 10 a.m.

First United Methodist Church in Sullivan
Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m. reenactment of the Last Supper
Easter Sunday services at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

March 18, 2015

A Lovington Revitalization meeting with Mike Crews of Illinois Coalition Community Service is set for March 26 at 6:30 p.m.at the Lovington Public Library.
The public is invited. Discussions will center on a summer lunch program for the youth. Tony Schuering the V.P. of of Municipal Consulting Group will also be present to give information on TIF (Tax Increment Financing). Other topics of interest may be discussed.
The effort is looking for fresh, innovating ideas, or events that have been done in the past that may be rejuvenated. Volunteers are also needed and welcome.
For more information, contact Victoria Goacher at (217)728-1244. Mike Crews may be contacted at (217)414-2598 or crews@organizing-communities.org.  Tony Schuering may also be contacted at (217)679-3697.

March 11, 2015

Moultrie County 2015 Mobile Home Privilege Tax bills will be mailed March 13 and are due May 15. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, P.O. BOX 650, Sullivan, IL. 61951. They may also be paid at all Moultrie County Banks such as Hardware State Bank, Scott State Bank in Bethany, Dalton City and Sullivan, State Bank of Arthur, Arthur Community Bank, First National Bank of Arthur, First National Bank of Sullivan and First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust in Sullivan. Applications for the exemption based on the age of 65 and older and the disabled must be filed in our office. Office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday – Friday. If you no longer own a mobile home and received a tax bill or the information on the bill is incorrect, contact our office by calling 217-728-4032.  The delinquent penalty for mobile homes is $25 per month or any part thereof not to exceed $100.