The local performance group Prairie Winds will present, “Salute the USA” on Sunday, November 3 at the Little Theatre in Sullivan.
The performance will begin at 2 p.m. and is free to the public. A tribute to veterans will be included.
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Obituaries Online
The News Progress has decided to begin offering obituaries that are received after we go to press, online and for free Wednesdays through Fridays.
Since the NP often times receives obituaries after we print the paper on Wednesdays, we formerly held those obits to run the following week. The dilemma, however, was if the visitation and/or funeral was held prior to our next issue, readers were not being given the information in a timely manner.
To alleviate this issue, we will be posting all obituaries received between each Wednesday through Friday on our website, www.newsprogress.com. These obituaries will include minimal information, including name, age, place of birth, and any visitation/funeral information. The complete obituaries will still run in our print edition the following week.
For more information or questions, call the NP at 728-7381 or contact Keith Stewart at keith@newsprogress.com.
Halloween in Windsor
The village of Windsor will have several Halloween events at the American Legion Saturday, October 26. The schedule is as follows:
2-3:30 p.m.–Scavenger Hunt, Sponsored by W.H.A.T. Signup is from 1:30-1:50 p.m.
4:30-6:30 p.m.–Cake Walk, Sponsored by the Girl Scouts
4:30-6:30 p.m.–Various Contests
Mini Purnpkin Decorating, Sponsored by Kris Marsland Art Class
Jack-O-Lantern Contest-Pre Decorated
Adult Class-Scary, Scariest, Funniest, Most Intricate
Children's Class--Scariest, Funniest, and Cutest
People's choice of all Jack-O-Lanterns to be judged between 4:30-6:30 p.m..
4:30-6:30 p.m.–Garrett-Baldridge Unit 725 American Legion Auxiliary Soup Supper (will include chili, vegetable, and potato soup, sandwiches, desserts all for a donation).
6:30 p.m.–masked parade. Those wishing to participate should meet at the library; the parade will conclude at the American Legion. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third places with a grand prize of $25. Categories are youngest, most original, TV and movie characters, ghost and goblins, witches, princesses, super heroes, military, oldest, and miscellaneous.
For more information including cost to enter the above mentioned events, visit windsorillinois.net.
Area Trick or Treat Hours
Arthur
Thurs., Oct. 31 5-8 p.m.
Bethany
Thurs., Oct. 31 6-9 p.m.
Dalton City
Thurs., Oct. 31 5-9 p.m.
Findlay
Thurs., Oct. 31 6-8 p.m.
Lovington
Thurs., Oct. 31 4-8 p.m.
Includes businesses from 4-6 p.m.
Residential 5-8 p.m.
Sullivan
Thurs., Oct. 30 & 31
Residential 6-8 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 31
SCED/Safe 4-6 p.m.
Parade: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
Windsor
Thurs., Oct. 31 6-8 p.m.
Rules of the Road Review Nov. 6
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the Sullivan area 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at the senior center located at 114 E.. Jefferson in Sullivan. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend.
The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations and also provides information on the vision screening.
For more information, visit www.cyberdriverillinois.com.
Ill. Judges Association Supports Pro Bono Week
The Illinois Judges Association is putting the focus on lawyer donated legal work by issuing a resolution recognizing October 20-26, as Pro Bono Week. According to IJA President Mary Schostok, “The judges in this state see daily that our citizens have unmet legal needs. Our judges are actively involved in promoting and support equal access to justice through support of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission and our efforts to provide education, advice, and representation to meet the increasing need. The Illinois Judges Association is dedicated to encouraging pro bono service and congratulates and thanks these volunteers by issuing this resolution.”
The resolution that was adopted by the officers of the Illinois Judges Association is designed to draw attention to the enormous amount of public service work done in communities throughout Illinois by lawyers and judges to improve the lives of their friends and neighbors. In 2012, more than 30,000 Illinois attorneys provided 2,142,527 hours of pro bono service through services to persons of limited means or the organizations who serve them and through providing training to lawyers who provide the pro bono services. Also, in 2012, Illinois attorneys and judges made monetary contribution to pro bono service organizations totalling nearly $16 million.
The fourth week in October has been designated by the American Bar Association as pro bono week as an effort to showcase pro bono work across the state and the country.
The resolution states “that the Illinois Judges Association recognizes the week of October 20-26, 2013, as Pro Bono Week, commends Illinois attorneys and judges for their ongoing pro bono contributions, and encourages judges to inspire attorneys to engage in pro bono work in order to make a significant difference in the lives of Illinoisans who would not otherwise have access to the legal system; and further urges all Illinoisans to recognize the contribution of the legal community helping those most in need.”
Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
There will be a household hazardous waste collection event held at the Coles County Airport 8 a.m.-3 p.m. October 26.
This collection event is for any Illinois resident. These free collection events don’t happen locally very often, with the last event in Coles County held in 2006.
For a complete list of acceptable materials, visit http://www.co.coles.il.us/hazWaste.pdf. For other information, call the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission at 348-0521.
Srs. and Heroes Breakfast Oct. 25
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will be hosting its 2nd annual Seniors & Heroes breakfast on Friday October 25 from 8 - 10 a.m. All area seniors are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet while visiting with members of the Sullivan Police Department, the Sullivan Fire Department, and the Moultrie County Sheriffs Department. Courtyard’s Dietary Manager, Melissa Hughes, and her staff will be serving biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, and fresh fruit. For more information contact Erika Piper at 728-4300.
Okaw Valley School District Announces Veterans’ Day Event
Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany Friday, November 8. A biscuit and gravy breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria, and a short assembly will follow at 9:15am. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students. The keynote speaker at this year’s assembly will be Lou Maxedon, Army veteran.
The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide the nation. OV would be honored if any veteran could join them to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have served the country.
If able to attend, call 665-3232 for a reservation.
Dodge Ball Tourney Nov. 2
The junior class at Okaw Valley High School invites all first graders through adults to play in a dodge ball tournament Saturday, November 2. The proceeds will benefit prom 2014. For more information or to access registration forms, go to okawvalley.org. The registration deadline is Monday, October 28.