On Friday October 24, the Lovington Public Library District will be having a Family Harvest Party from 6-7:30 p.m. The library will be hosting a “Family Fun Night” with snacks, games, stories to be read, art projects and some prizes. Costumes are not required in order to attend but the public is encouraged to come and have a fun night as a family. For more information, call the Lovington Public Library at 873-4468.
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Lovington Trivia Game on for Another Week
October 22, 2014
During the Lovington Homecoming Weekend, the Lovington Public Library District provided a Lovington Trivia game that was enjoyed by Alumni This game is still available to participate in for another week.
The public is encouraged to stop by the library and take the trivia quiz to see how much they really know about Lovington. Patrons can then visit the back meeting room to check his or her answers.
Area Trick or Treat Hours 2014
Village of Arthur
Friday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
Village of Bethany
Friday, October 31, 6-9 p.m.
City of Sullivan
Oct. 30 & 31, 6-8 p.m.
SCED Safe Trick or Treat-Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m.
AmBuCs Halloween Parade-Oct. 31
5:45 p.m.-Line up on the square
6:15 parade begins
*if weather does not permit, parade will be held in SHS gym
*10 cash prizes will be awarded after parade
Sullivan Southern Baptist-Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m.
*Bible events will be acted out; candy will be handed out in each room.
Blood Drive Nov. 11 at Legion
October 22, 2014
The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the Legion on November 11. Appointments may be made from 12-6 pm by calling drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Walk ins are welcome, but making an appointment ensures that waiting time will be reduced and adequate staffing is available.
Sullivan Author to Host Series of Book Signings
October 15, 2014
The public is invited to attend any of the following book signings by author E.M. Burtcheard of Sullivan:
October 10, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan
November 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Moultrie County Senior Center in Sullivan
November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby County Senior Center, located at 325 N. 9th St. in Shelbyville
The title of the featured book is “The Long Ride”, the story of two young girls who came west on the infamous Orphan Trains. The girls meet when they are each thrown into the jail of an unscrupulous sheriff on false charges. Their escape leads them on a trail across Texas where they meet other travelers they join with. One of the accumulated group will die at a river crossing.
“The Long Ride” is a western fiction, the fourth book written and first published by Burtcheard, who is a student of western lore, Native Americans, and the Civil War. Brutcheard has written two other unpublished western fiction books while studying history at Lake Land College, Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods, and EIU as well as several children’s works. Burtcheard lives near Sullivan, and books may be purchased on Amazon, with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Fund.
Historical Society Meeting Oct. 16
October 15, 2014
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center in Sullivan. The speaker for the evening will be Joan Pound of Sullivan and her program entitled “Moultrie County Men in the Civil War.” She will touch on topics such as: were there southern sympathizers in Moultrie County, the difference in the people in the northern and southern part of Illinois, what role did central Illinois have in Grant getting his start leading the troops, and how to quickly research a Moultrie County Civil War ancestor. A social hour will follow the meeting with refreshments being served.
As always all general meetings are open to everyone, not just members.
Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11, 12
October 8, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a Youth Deer Hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 11 and 12. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously closed for the season. As a safety precaution Lone Point Campground, excluding the boat ramp and Walleye Group Camp, Coon Creek Campground H Leg and portions of G Leg, and all of Wilborn Creek, Opossum Creek and Whitley Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 10, 2014 to 7:00 p.m. October 12.
These closings include boat ramps located within Opossum Creek, Wilborn Creek and Whitley Creek Recreation Areas. Ramps remaining open during this period include those in Dam West, Lone Point, Lithia Springs and Bo Wood Recreation Areas, Wolf Creek and Eagle Creek State Parks and all secondary ramps.
For more information contact the Lake Shelbyville Environmental Stewardship Department at (217) 774-3951 ext 7049.
Secretary of State Offices to Close Oct. 13
October 8, 2014
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities that are normally open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day.
Driver Services facilities that are normally open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed on Saturday, October 11.
All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Tuesday, October 14.
Retirement Party Planned for Outgoing Sheriff
October 8, 2014
A retirement party open house will be held Friday, October 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Moultrie County Sheriff’s office for outgoing sheriff Jeff Thomas.
Thomas is not seeking reelection this November and will instead be retiring after 41-plus years of service.
For more information, call 728-4386.
Chosen Ones in Concert Oct. 19
October 1, 2014
Southern Gospel recoding artist, The Chosen Ones, will be appearing on Sunday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 219 S Lincoln in Bethany.
The Chosen Ones are celebrating 40 years in gospel music, having begun their ministry in 1974. They have sung throughout the United States and abroad, performing over 160 personal appearances annually as well as appearing on Gospel Music Television. They have released over 20 recordings, which have included four national radio releases. Their latest recording, “So Blessed” was released in August 2012. To learn more about heir ministry you can visit www.thechosenones.org
For more information about this event, please contact. M. Smith at 217-433-1014.