•October 27, 2021•
The American Legion Parade and Soup Supper in Windsor is on October 30 not October 31 as previously listed in News Progress and the Fish Wrap.
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Epilepsy Support Group
•October 27, 2021•
The Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources will present an epilepsy support group on Thursday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at the Moultrie County Beacon, Inc, 401 West Water Street in Sullivan. Masks are required. Social distancing will be practiced. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Snacks will be served. For more information call Leanne at 708-465-2368 or Stephanie at 815-673-5574.
SHS Honors Art Paintings on Display
•October 27, 2021•
Paintings by the Sullivan High School Honors Art Class are currently on display on the main floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse.They will be on display until November 5.
Trick or Treat Days and Times
•October 20, 2021•
Arthur: Trick or Treat Sunday, Oct 31 5 pm to 8 pm
Bethany: BASO Main Street Trick or Treat Saturday, Oct 30 4 pm to 6 pm and trick or treat 6 pm to 9 pm.
Findlay: trick or treat Saturday, Oct. 30 6 pm-8 pm and American Legion Auxiliary Halloween Supper Friday, October 29. Ladies Auxiliary serving food from 5 pm to 7 pm, Costume judging starts at 7 pm.
Gays: trick or treat Sunday, Oct. 31 6 pm-8 pm
Lovington: Safe trick or treat Friday, Oct 29 4-5:30 pm, costume judging at Grade School. Trick or Treat hours 4 pm-8 pm
Sullivan: Safe trick or treat October 29 4 pm to 6 pm, AMBUCS Halloween parade around the square Oct 29 at 6:30 pm. Trick or Treat October 29 and 30 6 pm-9pm.
Windsor: Trunk or Treat at the park Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 5 pm-7pm, Trick or Treat Oct 29 6 pm to 8 pm. American Legion Parade and soup supper Oct 31, parade starts at 6:30 pm at library, judging at Legion at 7 pm
Nowlin Receives Nursing Scholarship
•October 20, 2021•
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Fall 2021 semester.
Hannah Nowlin, of Atwood, received the Carroll and Luise Snyder Scholarship Fund Scholarship. Nowlin attends Lakeview’s Charleston campus.
Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded based upon criteria established by the donor as well as the financial need and/or academic merit of each applicant.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville, IL area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.
Trunks for Treats
•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.
Coat Drive and Giveaway
•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.
Sullivan VFW Post 6410 to Host Speaker
•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.
PAHCE Co-County Meeting
•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.
Head Start
•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