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Foodbank Distribution in Sullivan December 6

News Progress Posted on November 26, 2014 by webmasterNovember 26, 2014
November 26, 2014

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute a truckload of food to hungry area families at the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 located at 1146 State Hwy 32 in Sullivan 10 a.m.-noon December 6.
All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome (see below). Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. Read More

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Annual Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade December 6

News Progress Posted on November 19, 2014 by webmasterNovember 19, 2014
November 19, 2014

The annual Hometown Holiday’s Christmas parade sponsored by Petersen Health Care will be held Saturday, December 6 at noon. Read More

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Country Breakfast and Bazaar Sat.

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The Allenville Christian Church ·will hold their annual country breakfast & bazaar 7-11 a.m. Saturday, November 15.

The menu will consist of biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, egg casserole, hashbrown patties, waffles, fruit, juice, milk & coffee. There will be homemade cakes, pies, rolls, candy and misc. craft items. A suggested donation for both adults and children under 12 will be collected with proceeds used to help pay for extra parking area. Read More

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Historical Society’s Annual Dinner Nov. 20

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their year end annual dinner, Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan.

Tickets for the dinner may be purchased at the Heritage Center until 4 p.m. Nov. 17.

The speaker for the evening will be John Biedler who will be portraying Commodore Stephen Decatur. Biedler portrays the Commodore in full uniform and regales his audiences with stories of the life and military service of Stephen Decatur. Read More

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Bethlehem Walk Sunday

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The Windsor United Methodist Church is inviting the public to the Bethlehem Walk on Sunday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7 pm.

The walk will display Wisemen, shepherds, angels and more. Samplings of period foods will also be available. Read More

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Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunt Volunteers Needed

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lake Volunteers Association at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 25th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities November 21, 22 and 23. Read More

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October was Wetter Than Average for Illinois

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The statewide average precipitation for October in Illinois was 4.5 inches, which is 1.2 inches above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Read More

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Lake Shelbyville Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Public Meeting

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a meeting with the public to discuss the current Water Control Plan, the 2015 Water Control Operations and Dam Safety at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13. Read More

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Thanksgiving at Sullivan SBC

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

The Sullivan Southern Baptist Church invites the public to come eat thanksgiving day, November 27. A traditional thanksgiving meal will be served between 12:30 - 2 p.m. Read More

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Art Club Holds Final Workshop of the Year

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2014 by webmasterNovember 12, 2014
November 12, 2014

Sullivan Art Club’s final workshop of the year will be held on Saturday, November 15 at the First United Methodist Church hall located at the corner of Jefferson and Hamilton Streets. Artist Dee Siegmund from Mahomet will demonstrate the use of transparent oils to begin a painting, a method that can be used with a variety of subjects. Read More

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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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