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CEO Trade Show April 26

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•April 20, 2022•

The CEO class annual trade show at the Tuscola Community Building will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 5-7 pm . All nine students will present their own businesses. Come show your support for Urban Benefits, Kelly’s Kosmetics, Glotion: Candles by Kenzie, Tyson’s Lawn Care, Kuhns Employment, ZRO Promotional Content Creation, DSF Hauling, Kenzie’s Authentic Aromas, and Thomas Browns: Basketball Basics Camp. There will also be a food truck on site. “We have all worked very hard to put together this trade show and would love all the support from surrounding communities.” -Makenzie Herschberger. For further information please contact Hannah Myers or Mac Condill at hmyers@illiniprairieceo.com or mcondill@illiniprairieceo.com.

Rotary Club of Sullivan Golf Outing

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•April 13, 2022•

The Rotary Club of Sullivan has announced their annual fundraiser to support two youth programs: One Book One Sullivan and summer trip for Sullivan Middle School. A golf outing is scheduled for Friday, May 13th, at the Sullivan Country Club with a 1130 a.m. shotgun start. A box lunch will be included. Sponsorship levels: Single Golfer $65, Hole Sponsor $150, 4-some with hole Sponsor $300, and Friend of Rotary $75. Signup via email to joe@marvinkeller.com or srauch@mcbeacon.org. Checks may be made out to Rotary Club of Sullivan, P.O. Box 587, Sullivan, IL 61951. Rotary members include Ryan Barrick of Stifel, Garrett Brachbill of Scott State Bank, David Cole of Moultrie County Counseling Center, Bill Highland of Highland Real Estate, Linda & Rudy Huber of Lowman Ray Insurance, Joe Keller of Marvin Keller Trucking Inc, George Levi & Troy Rogers of Edward Jones, Reid Molzen of MOCO Bank, Stan Parks and Susan Rauch of the Moultrie County Beacon, Brad Pullen of First Mid, Lori Shasteen of American Family Insurance, Kurt VanDeursen of ACE Hardware, Ted Walk of Sullivan Schools, Mike Walters of Metro Communications, and Gerry Wood of Wood Insurance.

2022 Kayak Trail Run

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•April 13, 2022•

On Sunday, May 1, Noon, at Sullivan Marina’s upper parking lot, a kayak fundraising event is being held to celebrate the opening of the Kaskaskia Water Trail and to raise new funds to install new signage for another kayak trail down the Okaw River ending at Wilborn Creek. Entry fee is $35 per person and tickets can be purchased at lakeshelbyvillekayakrun.eventbrite.com. Entry fee includes transportation for person and kayak to starting point, welcome gift, water and snacks along route and two optional take-out points along route with transportation back to Sullivan Marina. For more information contact the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development at 217-728-4223 with any questions.

What is Early Head Start?

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•April 13, 2022•

The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program offers an Early Head Start (EHS) program, which serves pregnant women and infants and toddlers under the age of 3. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, help pregnant women access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through a weekly 90-minute visit for children 0-3 and a monthly visit for pregnant women. Also, twice per month, the program offers opportunities for parents and children to come together as a group for learning, discussion, and social activity. C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program enrolls year-round and there is no cost to families to participate in the program. If interested, call/text 217-663-7822.

Easter Egg Hunt

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•April 13, 2022•

A free Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 16 at Wyman Park, Sullivan, for ages 2 - 12. There will be scavenger hunt games, prizes, egg dyeing station and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance for pictures.
Activities start at 2 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 3 p.m. For more info please contact Amanda 217-460-0284 or Lacie 812-698-9948.

Photo ID Correction

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•April 13, 2022•

It has come to our attention that some of the names of those included in the picture of Joann Grove in the March 30 issue were not correct. We regret the error.

Correction

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•April 13, 2022•

In the April 6 issue of the News Progress there was a story about the recent school forum that took place. In the headline it was incorrectly stated that the district would be replacing the high school. What is actually being considered is the replacement of the middle school building which is 107 years old. Also the $10 million mentioned in the article is total project costs not the cost to maintain the building.

Spores ‘N More Mushroom Competition

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•April 6, 2022•

Spores ‘N More will be returning to Windsor on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm. As part of the festival there will be a mushroom competition with awards for biggest and smallest morel mushrooms until April 23. Measurements will include height and circumference around the thickest girth. Height+Circumference=Total Score. Mushrooms with uncut roots will be disqualified. Mushrooms must be morels found in the state of Illinois. Check in station is Lake Shelbyville Project Office, 1989 State Highway, Route 16 in Shelbyville. Hours are Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm, weekends by appointment. Call (217)774-3951 ext 2 for more information. Winner must be present at the announcement on April 23 at 1 pm at the Spores ‘N More soup lunch at the American Legion Hall.

Garage Fire in Bethany

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•April 6, 2022•

Bethany Fire Department received a page for a structure fire at 2:07 am on Saturday, April 2. It was a garage that was heavily involved. Crews were able to knock the fire down and protect the exposures. The cause is still under investigation at this time. Agencies that responded were Bethany, Sullivan, Mt. Zion, Findlay, Lovington and the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office.

Blood Drive

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•April 6, 2022•

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 1 to 5 pm at the Findlay American Legion, 216 E. South 2nd Street in Findlay. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.