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Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Banquet

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•September 14, 2022•

The Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance third annual banquet will be held on Saturday, October 1 at 4 pm at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL 32 in Sullivan. Doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm. The menu is steak or chicken dinners. Cost is $40 for single, $60 for a couple, $10 for minnow (age 16 and under), $150 for sponsor, $170 for sponsor couple and $1,000 for table sponsor. $10 price increase at the door. There will be raffles, silent auction and live auction. This event is limited to 250 seats. Tickets can be purchased online at https://LSFHABanquet.eventbrite.com. For more information contact Bob Kerans at 217-414-0093 or robert_kerans_559@comcast.net or April Stephens at 217-728-2610 or chipsmarine2@yahoo.com.

National Life Chain Sunday

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•September 14, 2022•

National Life Chain Sunday will be Sunday, October 2 from 2-3 pm in Sullivan. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 60 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. Signs will be available for participants to choose from to hold while they stand and pray will be available at the corner of Hamilton and Jackson Street starting at 1:45 pm. They ask that those participating stand or sit 6-10 feet or more apart so they signs will be easier to read. The event will happen light rain or shine and participants may bring a lwn chair if they are unable to stand.

Volunteers Needed for Barn Raising

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•September 14, 2022•

There will be a traditional barn raising for the Herschberger-Miller barn on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 from 9 am to 5 pm each day at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center. They are seeking volunteers for skilled and non-skilled labor. Skilled labor tasks will include assist in raising bents, installing mow floor, installing siding and installing roofing. Nonskilled labor tasks will include carry lumber, de-nail boards, paint siding, peg making, clean up and admissions. For more information call 217-202-2035. The Illinois Amish Heritage Center is located on Rt. 133 between Arcola and Arthur. Their address is 284 East Illinois Route 133 in Arthur.

Back to School Immunization Clinics

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•September 14, 2022•

The Moultrie County Health Department will be holding three back to school immunization clinics this month. On Tuesday, September 20 from 10 am to 12 pm and 3 to 6 pm, Wednesday, September 21 from 1 to 4 pm and Wednesday, September 28 from 1 to 4 pm. Call 217-728-4114 to schedule your student’s appointment. If you need an appointment to fit your schedule those can be scheduled as well. More information can be found at moultriehealth.org. The health department is located at 202 S. Main Street, Sullivan.

Phipps Named to Dean’s List

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•September 7, 2022•

Mason Phipps has been named to the summer dean’s list at Missouri State University. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).

MCHGS Program

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•September 7, 2022•

“The Nixon Sandwich And The Tonight Show Stories”. Stories about the day Richard Nixon spoke to thousands at Sullivan’s Buffalo Celebration during his Presidential campaign in 1960 will be presented by Steve Jenne on Thursday, Sept 15 at 7 p.m. at the Moultrie County History Center at 1303 Hamilton St., Sullivan. Jenne, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, was a Boy Scout acting as security during one of the biggest events in Sullivan’s history. He picked up Nixon’s half-eaten sandwich, took it home and put it in the freezer. Many years later, Jenne and the sandwich appeared on the “The Tonight Show” and “I Got a Secret” in New York, among other venues. “The Sandwich that Changed My Life”, a book by Scot England,well-known biographer to the stars and former Moultrie resident, will be available. The public is invited to attend and share memories about that big day.

Correction

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•September 7, 2022•

The football article that ran in the Wednesday, August 31 issue of the News Progress was written by Natalee Hunter. Her byline was unintentionally left out on that article. We regret the error.

Memory Loss Program

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•August 31, 2022•

On Tuesday, September 13 at 6 pm at the Effingham Public Library, Shannon Nosbisch of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness will talk about memory loss. Information to be shared includes the difference between normal aging, confusion caused by treatable medical conditions and memory loss/cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Other topics that will be discussed include how to seek a diagnosis, what to expect at your visit and why it is important to get a diagnosis as soon as possible and what researchers and doctors say is the best way to reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. To register for this free in person presentation register at effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464.

Featherling Graduates

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•August 31, 2022•

Branden Featherling of Sullivan recently graduated from the South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy. He was the class valedictorian and the recipient of the Top Show Marksmanship Award.