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Lovington Public Library November News

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•November 8, 2017•

Wee Readers Storytime is held 10:45-11:15 a.m. Thursday mornings. Themes are Nov. 2: “Foxes”; Nov. 9: “Turkeys”; Nov. 16: “Be Thankful”; Nov. 23: library closed for Thanksgiving; Nov. 30: “Trains”

“Make It & Take It” this month a Thanksgiving craft noon-3 p.m. Friday, November 3.

From 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m on Mondays Knot Just Knitting is held at the library. needleworkers, crafters and all skill levels are also welcome. Jan Voss will be on hand to teach anyone who is wanting to learn to knit or crochet. Current projects she is also teaching include a crocheted “Cabbage Patch Kid” hair hat for children and crocheted Santas. Out of town participants and walk-ins are welcome.

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, November 13 - Peaches, Ritz crackers, milk
Tuesday, November 14 - Toast, orange juice, milk
Wednesday, November 15 - Coffee cake, orange juice, milk
Thursday, November 16 - Nutrigrain bar, orange juice, milk
Friday, November 17 - Donuts, orange juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, November 13 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, rolls, milk
Tuesday, November 14 - Macaroni and cheese, peas, pears, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday, November 15 - Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk
Thursday, November 16 - McRibs, carrots, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk
Friday, November 17 - Chicken, bacon, ranch pasta salad, veggie sticks, banana, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, November 13 - Sloppy Joe sandwich, German potato salad, brussels sprouts, mixed fruit, bun, orange bread
Tuesday, November 14 - Meatloaf, creamed peas and potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini, dinner roll, Hawaiian salad
Wednesday, November 15 - Sweet and sour chicken w/vegetables over brown rice, fruited gelatin, whole grain wheat (1), warm fruit crisp
Thursday, November 16 - Saucy riblet, mac and cheese, warm black-eyed pea salad, blueberry muffin, apricots
Friday, November 17 - Salisbury beef patties, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, fresh fruit

ALAH FFA Officers Attend Leadership Training School

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•November 1, 2017•

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Pictured are ALAH FFA Officers Adam Hingson, Zane Crist, Katie Gingerich, and Colton Romine who attended the Section 17 FFA LTS.

The Section 17 FFA Leadership Training School (LTS) was held October 3 at Allerton Park in Monticello. The four ALAH FFA officers who attended were vice president Colton Romine, sentinel Adam Hingson, reporter Katie Gingerich, and historian Zane Crist. The officers were split by office and talked with the section officers about duties and responsibilities. They were then split into different groups by numbers to complete different team building exercises. The exercises included trust, communication, and problem-solving activities. - Submitted by Katie Gingerich.

ALAH FFA Feeds Farmers

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•November 1, 2017•

The ALAH FFA, along with Farm Credit Services, fed local farmers at the Cadwell Elevator September 28. The students who took some time out from school to help were Zane Crist, Rachel Kinney, and Kolby Schable. The students made pork burgers and wrapped them in foil. They put the sandwiches, condiments, cookies, and napkins in paper bags and handed them out to farmers as they came through the elevator. This event is sponsored by Farm Credit every year. - Submitted by Katie Gingerich

Domestic Violence Victims Remembered At Candlelight Ceremony

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Pictured is award recipient Judy A. Baker and DOVE coordinator Mary Hughes.

•November 1, 2017•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church was hushed and darkened except for the light over the altar as Mary Hughes lit a single candle.

The Domestic Violence Program Coordinator at Dove, Inc., then welcomed some 70 people to the 17th Annual Candlelight Ceremony in honor of victims of domestic violence.

This observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s central message was that no one is immune from domestic violence – not the young, the wealthy, men or the aged.

“A woman is assaulted every six seconds, one in five teenage girls are assaulted or abused and 43% of college women are assaulted,” Hughes reminded the audience emphasizing children are often the victims of domestic violence. Read More

DMH Shines a Light on Lung Cancer 

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•November 1, 2017•

Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Institute will host a Shine a Light event Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur, 210 W. McKinley Ave.

Shine a Light is part of a national campaign to bring hope, inspiration and support for those impacted by lung cancer and those at risk.

Decatur will join 200 communities across the country in hosting a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event in partnership with Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA). Read More

OVHS Cast Presents Clown Car

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OVHS play cast members Kate Jeffers (Saccharine the Clown), Natalie Jeffers (Detective Gertrude Peterson) and Gavon Hargrove (Detective Nick Winters) rehearse an interrogation scene from the OVHS fall play “Clown Car”.

•November 1, 2017•

The Okaw Valley High School Drama Club will present the play “Clown Car” at 7 p.m. November 2-4 in the OVHS gym.

In this classic whodunit written by Mark Aloysius Kenneally, dozens of circus clowns pile out of a car. One doesn’t.

Gertie and Nick are two detectives who thought they had seen it all. But they find out that when you’re interrogating suspects such as Chuckles, Pozo, and Backwards Bobo… clowns can turn out to not only make you laugh, but also… drive you crazy.  Read More

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, November 6 - Granola bar, pear, milk
Tuesday, November 7 - Strawberries and bananas, Ritz crackers, milk
Wednesday, November 8 - English muffins, pear juice, milk
Thursday, November 9 - Cereal, pear juice, milk
Friday, November 10 - French toast, pear juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, November 6 - Nachos, meat and cheese, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, November 7 - Corn dogs, french fries, pears, milk
Wednesday, November 8 - Hamburger potato bake, corn, peaches, rolls, milk
Thursday, November 9 - Fish sticks, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Friday, November 10 - Krispitos, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, November 6 - Gold N Spicy chicken breast filet, potato casserole, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, peaches
Tuesday, November 7 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, pineapple tidbits, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, November 8 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), cranberry oatmeal, cookie
Thursday, November 9 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, applesauce
Friday, November 10 - Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, dinner roll, cake with fruit

Remember When? 11-1-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week

The Sullivan Police Dept. is sponsoring a bicycle safety blitz to warn bicyclists to obey the rules of the road. Sullivan Police Chief Joe Thompson said his department will stop school-age bicyclists who are breaking safety laws. Warning tickets or tickets may possibly be issued, he said, if bicyclists are continually stopped for offenses.

Ranging from 179.7 to 225 bushels per acre, the average yield of the Moultrie-Douglas county corn variety plot was 202.03 bushels of corn per acre. This compared to 130.5 bushels per acre the previous year.

Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $9,388 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. United Way of America will provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent for the national fund allocation. Read More

The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Infants 

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•November 1, 2017•

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is giving parents and caregivers a few reminders that can help prevent tragic accidents. Sleep suffocation and SIDS are leading causes of death for children one year old or younger, but DCFS Acting Director B.J. Walker says following these simple tips could help save the lives of Illinois’ precious infants.

• DCFS advises against co-sleeping. It is especially dangerous when a parent or caregiver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or is particularly tired. Read More