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One Book, One Sullivan Book Discussion

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•

One Book, One Sullivan will be holding an in-person discussion on this year’s book The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart on Monday, March 7 at 6 pm at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church.

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ALAH Student Council hosting Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 3 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the high school, 301 East Columbia St. in Arthur. To register go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by date to schedule an appointment.

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Glo Bingo To Benefit Down Syndrome

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•

Glo Bingo will be held on Saturday, February 26 at the Sullivan VFW, 1146 IL-32, Sullivan. Doors open at 4:30 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm. Cost is $30 at the door and includes 6 Bingo cards for 10 games, glow hat and dauber. $5 per additional 6 cards. Over $1,000 in cash prizes. There will be a cash bar, the VFW kitchen will be open and a bake sale by donation. Must be 18 or older to attend. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome. For additional information contact Lisa Ozier at 217-259-2918 or Rob Young at 217-728-2383.

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Preschool Roundup in Arthur

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•

The Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up will be held on Tuesday, February 22nd at the United Methodist Church. Please contact 217-543-2109 to schedule your child for this free developmental screening. Children ages 2-5 are welcome!

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Arthur CUSD 305 Vaccine Clinic

News Progress Posted on February 9, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 9, 2022

•February 9, 2022•

The State of Illinois is partnering with Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School to bring a free vaccine clinic to the area on February 15 from 4 to 7 pm at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School, 301 E. Columbia St. in Arthur. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized and recommended for persons 5 years of age and older. Appointments can be scheduled online at the Arthur CUSD website www.cusd305.org.

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Agri-Fab to host Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on February 9, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 9, 2022

•February 9, 2022•

Agri-Fab will host a community blood drive on Friday, February 18 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan inside the meeting room. To donate, contact Taylor Rothrock at (217) 728-8388 ext. 207 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Scheduling can also be done by calling ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Masks and appointments are required. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/24/21 are eligible to give at this drive.

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Cadwell Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on February 9, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 9, 2022

•February 9, 2022•

A community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, February 15 from 3 to 7 pm at 1533 CR 1900N, inside a donor bus that will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts in Cadwell. To donate, please contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/21/21 are eligible to give at this drive. Masks and appointments are required. A photo id is required to donate.

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Auxiliary Wine Expo/Vendor Fair

News Progress Posted on February 9, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 9, 2022

•February 9, 2022•

The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary is hosting their annual Wine Expo/Vendor Fair on Sunday Feb. 13th from 1-4pm at the legion hall. This is the 9th year for this event as fundraiser.
Three wineries in attendance that day that will offer wine tasting.There will also be a variety of vendors that will be set up that day with cash and carry items available. Food prepared by the S.A.L. will be available for purchase.
Entrance fee is $5 which includes wine tasting.

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Sheila Benton Rader Benefit

News Progress Posted on February 9, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 9, 2022

•February 9, 2022•

There will be a soup and sandwich benefit for Sheila Benton Rader on February 26 from 11 am to 6 pm at the Lovington Fire Department. Sheila has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Throat Cancer. She has been employed with Agri-Fab for 17 years and is a long-time resident of Lovington. All proceeds will go towards medical expenses. Food served will be chili and vegetable soup along with cold cut sandwiches, tea, lemonade and water. There will be 50/50 throughout the day and meat board raffles as well as a silent auction and bake sale. If you wish to donate an item for the silent auction contact Pam Anklam at 201-0662 or Tina Webb at 521-2514. If you wish to donate baked goods contact Martina Emrick at 413-0371 or Tina Webb at 521-2514. There is a facebook event with a link to go fund me if you wish to donate and cannot attend.

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Post Prom Seeking Donations

News Progress Posted on February 2, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 2, 2022

•February 2, 2022•

Sullivan High School Post Prom is Saturday, April 23, at the Sullivan Elementary School from 11:00pm-4:00am and parents of Class of 2023 are in the process of organizing activities. Post Prom is open to all eligible Prom students whether they attend or not. Post Prom committee is asking for monetary donations, gift cards or gift certificates or products from local businesses to be used for activities and prizes at the event. Monetary donations can be mailed to:

Sullivan High School
Attn: Class of 2023 Post Prom
725 N Main St, Sullivan, IL 61951.
Make checks payable to Class of 2023-Becky Ogle

If you have any questions, please email Heather Dendy, heatherdendy00@gmail.com

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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