•October 20, 2021•
Smyser Christian Church is having Trunks for Treats on Saturday, October 30 from 5-8 pm at the church. There will be decorated trunks, candy, an obstacle course, bounce house, horse rides and food. The event is free. The church is located at 1521 Whitley Point Rd in Gays.
•October 20, 2021•
The No Kids Left in the Cold Coat Giveaway in honor of Margie Pondo is now accepting donations of new and clean used coats as well as hats and gloves. The coat giveaway was started 7 year ago and Margie Pondo joined about three years ago. Last May, Margie passed away. Last year they gave away 300 new coats and they anticipate 400-500 coats to be given out this year. They carry up to size 20 coats for children. They are also accepting individual donations so that they can shop for coats. The coat giveaway will be on Thursday, October 28 from 1 pm to 8 pm at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. They are also looking for volunteers to help the day of the event. To donate or for more information contact Jeri Davis at 217-859-2101.
•October 20, 2021•
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6410 at Sullivan continues to support fellow veterans and their families, as they have for the past seventy five years. Veteran members and the auxiliary work to respect the sacrifices and commitment of every soldier who has served in the military. This Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, will begin with the placement of the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier honoring present serving soldiers, veteran soldiers and those who gave their life. It is the hope of Sullivans’ Post #6410 that each of us take a moment to reflect and recognize the daily benefits in our life and offer up gratitude to those who did the job.
On Veterans Day Sergeant Major Richard Carroll will be speaking briefly to the audience gathered for the 7:00 pm Thursday evening drawing. Sgt. Major Carroll has served for nearly thirty years in the military. His decorations and medals are many including Desert Shield/Desert Storm 2004. The unusual career profile of Sgt. Major Carroll includes an interesting twist of leaving the service in the mid nineties, but then reenlisting in October 2001, just weeks after the 9/11 attack. Twenty years later Sgt. Major Carroll is one of Illinois Army National Guards Senior Enlisted Leaders. He brings with him a great deal to be respected and we hope to have him leave with our appreciation of his gift to VFW Post #6410 and the Sullivan community.
This event invites the public and veterans to join for the evening. All veterans, members and nonmembers are offered a free meal on Veterans Day. Every citizen is encouraged to reach out and offer respect to every soldier they come in contact with on Veterans Day and every day.
•October 20, 2021•
The annual PAHCE Co-County meeting will be held Thursday, October 21 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park, Arthur. Registration begins at 10:30 am with the meeting beginning at 11:00 am.
The morning speaker will be Rebecca Comstock, Coordinator at Moultrie County Dove Violence Center, who will speak regarding what Dove does for people and what her duties are. If you have any donations for Dove please bring them. Any items are greatly appreciated.
The afternoon program will begin at 1:00 pm with Arthur Police Chief Mark Goodman regarding spam and fraud. This is something that we all need to keep current information as it changes daily.
There will be a covered dish lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service. Drinks will be furnished. Preregister by calling the Extension office at 217-543-3755. Guests are welcome.
•October 20, 2021•
Play is an important part of childhood that helps children learn and grow. Through play, children learn about the world while practicing the skills that allow them to explore it. When we facilitate children’s play, we provide ideal learning environments that are rich with context and meaning. These joyful experiences motivate learning because play is fun, and fun is fuel for learning! Come play with us at C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program. We enroll all year round, if interested in completing an application, please call/text 217-663-7822 or complete an online pre-application at www.cefseoc.org/headstart
•October 6, 2021•
The 10th Annual Sullivan Fire Protection District all you care to eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be Saturday, October 16 from 6 am to 10 am at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 W. Harrison in Sullivan. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carry out is available. They will also have 5 lb boxes of sausage for sale for $20.
•October 6, 2021•
There will be a fish fry in memory of Orval Clayton and Kevin Horn on Saturday, October 9 at Allenville Christian Church. Serving begins at 3:00 pm and will finish around 6:00 pm. Menu will be fish, french fries, baked beans, hush puppies or cornbread, cole slaw, brownie or a medium sized cookie, bottled water, ice tea and coffee. The fish fry is not a fundraiser but donations are welcome and proceeds will go to the benevolence fund. Orval was born and raised in Allenville and passed away February 6, 2020 and Kevin passed Christmas Eve 2020. There will be music at the fish fry. They ask that if you plan to attend to please call 217-752-6290 or 217-254-3433 and leave a message with how many will be attending. The church is located at 201 S. Allen Street in Allenville.
•October 6, 2021•
Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Christmas care packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on December 6. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them.
Suggested donations include: Beanie Babies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American Flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, candy canes, gum, Gorilla Tape, body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2022 calendars and Christmas greeting cards.
We also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 18.
Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage has increased to $20.40 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our military, and they appreciate your support.
•September 29, 2021•
Linda Qualls, candidate for Moultrie County Clerk, is having a meet and greet at Catherine’s on Thursday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
•September 29, 2021•
The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay will be having a drive through fish dinner on Monday, October 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost per meal is $12.