The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan will hold a gingerbread man decorating event 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec.11. All ages are welcome. Parental supervision for children five and under is required as is pre-registration by calling 728-7221.
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Girl Scouts Collecting for Tornado Victims
A tornado relief donation drive organized by the Sullivan girl scout troops will conclude this Saturday.
Items that are needed include personal hygiene supplies, winter apparel, blankets and pillows, teddy bears, batteries, and baby items. These may be dropped off at Sullivan Fire Department, Mike Kirk’s Real Estate, American Legion Lounge, Sullivan VFW or Sullivan IGA.
Monetary donations are also appreciated and may be mailed to Springfield Service Center, 3020 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703.
For more information contact troop leaders Ashley Finfrock at 217-565-0474 or Heather Dendy at 217-460-1491.
Holiday Parade Dec. 7 in Sullivan
Petersen Health Care will host the annual Hometown Holidays for its third year.
The parade will begin at noon Saturday, December 7 with the line up will starting at 10:30 a.m. behind the Sullivan High School. The parade route will start at the high school, go south on Hamilton St. to Jefferson St. then turn east and up around the square, then back north on Main to the high school.
The Vineyard Church will pass out hot chocolate on the square before and during the parade. To register to be in the parade, contact Angie Clawson at 217-728-4394 ext 1200 or email aclawson@masonpoint.org or Jeri Davis, co parade organizer, at 217-273-9456.
Other events happening December 7 include the second annual Reindeer Fun Run to benefit the Sullivan Singers Boosters Club. There will be a one mile Deer Dash and the 5K Reindeer Run. Registration forms are available at www.sullivansingers.org.
Dove will hold its second annual Christmas Festival and Santa’s Workshop 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the American Legion at 8 E. Strain St. in Sullivan. Santa will be present for visits both before and after the parade. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, crafting tables for the children, face painting and a 50/50 drawing. Hot dogs, nachos, hot chocolate, pop, and coffee will be available for purchase.
The event is sponsored by Moultrie County CADV and supports the Moultrie County Domestic Violence Program.
Community Thanksgiving Service Sun.
The Sullivan Community Thanksgiving service will be held at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church this Sunday.
Deadline Changes
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the NP is asking that all obituaries and legal notices expected to run in next week’s edition be turned in by 5 p.m. Friday. For questions, call our office at 728-7381.
“Foodmobile” Food Giveaway In Sullivan Dec. 14
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Eastern Illinois Foodbank are teaming up to distribute a truckload of food from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank to hungry area families. The distribution will be held at Sullivan High School 9-11 a.m. December 14. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome (see below).
The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to areas of chronic or extreme need. Through the program, local companies and organizations are invited to contribute toward a one-day distribution of food and optionally participate in the distribution process. The cost to partner with the Foodbank on a Foodmobile distribution is $2,500.
The foodmobile distribution comes at a critical moment for area residents. Data released by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks, shows that a staggering 15% of people in eastern Illinois are considered food insecure, which means they sometimes lack adequate access to food. More shockingly, over 20% of children are food insecure. (http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-studies/map-the-meal-gap.aspx)
“The number of people in eastern Illinois struggling to get food on the tables has been on a 10-year climb,” said Jim Hires, Executive Director at the Foodbank. “Eastern Illinois has been hit especially hard. We are so grateful to Blue Cross Blue Shield for their commitment to helping the hungry through corporate giving and service.”
All eligible residents of Moultrie County needing food are welcome to attend the foodmobile distribution. To be eligible, a household must have an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, or approximately $3,631 per month for a family of four. Full eligibility criteria are listed below. Other area foodmobile distributions may be found by visiting the foodbank’s website at www.eifoodbank.org and clicking “find help.”
For maximum monthly income per eligible household see the table below (for each additional member over eight, add $620.
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Monthly Income | $1,771 | $2,391 | $3,011 | $3,631 | $4,250 | $4,870 | $5,490 | $6,110 |
Double House Blessing Sunday
The Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a double house blessing this Sunday, November 17 at 3 p.m.
The homeowners and Habitat for Humanity board members will attend the blessing of 614 S. Hope Lane with new homeowner Vicki Rhoades and 616 S. Hope Lane with new homeowner Brenda McHenry.
Both homeowners will be presented with the keys to their new homes along with a Bible and American flag. Pastor Gene Godfrey will bless the homes, and board member Gary Smith will officiate at the ceremony. The public is encouraged to attend in celebrating with the new homeowners.
Health Department Breaks Ground Tuesday
The new Moultrie County Health Department will break ground at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 12. Located south of the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, the ground breaking will include appearances by State Senator Chapin Rose and Representative Adam Brown. The public is encouraged to attend. Following the ground breaking, refreshments will be served at the library.
Trivia Night Saturday
The Sullivan Singers Boosters are holding a trivia night fundraiser this Saturday at the American Legion, beginning with registration and table decorating at 6 p.m.
The trivia session will begin at 7 p.m. with prizes being awarded to the winning team as well as the best themed table.
There will also be a 50/50 drawing, prizes for trivia, and more. All proceeds will go towards the 2013-2014 show choir season.
For additional information, contact Rikki Ray at rayr@sullivan.k12.il.us or Christine Grohler at 433-0635 or at cgrohler@hotmail.com
Care Packages for Military Service Personnel
The local organization, Moultrie County Until They All Come Home, is requesting the names and addresses of those who have relatives currently serving either here in the U.S. or abroad. It is asked that if you have previously submitted this information, to resubmit it so the organization may cross-reference it with what they currently have on file.
If the individual is stationed overseas, the organization then requests the country and/or base in which he or she is located. In addition to providing the name and address, the organization is asking for a list of items he or she might need or use.
For more information contact Linda Qualls at 728-7369.