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Illinois Amish Heritage Center to host Sheep to Yarn to Quilts

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Sheep to Yarn to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, May 4 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. The event will feature sheep shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms, and quilting displays and demonstrations will complete the journey from Sheep to Yarn to Quilts. Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many of the activities being demonstrated.  … Read More

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Remembering Who We Are… 4

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

Remembering Who We Are… 4 Ice to Dust to Grass to Fire by Janet Roney The phrase, “Fly-over country”, often heard these days, implies that there’s nothing much to see in the Midwest, Moultrie’s home. Mile after mile of corn and bean fields do not inspire the uninformed.   Poor things! Any fool can see that the majestic Rocky Mountains or the peaceful sea shores are beautiful, but mountains and our continent’s edges are barriers, too. In contrast, on the Illinois prairie, the “sky’s the limit”. The prairie’s beautiful vastness is liberating and inspiring. It feels like you can see … Read More

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Obituaries 4-10-2024

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

Beverly Elzy Beverly Ann Elzy, 87, of Sullivan, entered the realm of heaven at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, April 6th 2024.  Per the family’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More

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Prenatal care matters for mom and baby

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• By Angela Hogan Prenatal care refers to healthcare and guidance for pregnant women before childbirth. It involves closely monitoring the mother’s and developing baby’s health and progress.  Ideally, prenatal care begins as soon as a woman suspects she is pregnant and continues throughout the pregnancy until delivery. Such care includes regular check-ups, tests, and visits with healthcare professionals. Why is prenatal care important?  … Read More

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Recipe: A nutty start to the day

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Pecan trees grow in various areas of the central and southern United States. Pecan trees are prized for their delicious nuts. There’s debate whether pecan is pronounced as pe-CAN (as in can of soda) or pe-CAHN, (as in con artist), and it varies depending on where you live. However, there is no debate that pecans can be versatile ingredients in both sweet and savory recipes. … Read More

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Menu 4-10-2024

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

Senior Peace Meal For Reservations  Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. April 15 – Chicken and Wild, Rice Soup, 3 Bean Salad, Carrot and Raisin, Salad, Fruit, Crackers April 16 – Ham Loaf with Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Pineapple Chunks, Bread/Roll April 17 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with, Brown Gravy, Peas and Pearl Onions, Broccoli salad, Bread/Roll April 18 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Squash, Seasoned Green Beans, Romaine Side Salad April 19 – Salsa Chicken , Tater … Read More

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Bingo

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.  … Read More

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Senior Services calendar of events

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• April 11: 10 a.m. exercise class, 9 a.m. CAS support group @ Arthur Library with Kim Weber April 12: Pool tourney April 16: 10 a.m. exercise class, 2:30 p.m. Dementia Friendly Open House at Elizabeth Titus Library April 17: 1 p.m. Wii bowling April 18: 10 a.m. exercise class, 12 p.m. Bingo with Sullivan Healthcare April 19: Pool tourney April 22: 1 p.m. WitFit with Cheri Burcham from U of I Extension Office April 23: 10 a.m. exercise class April 24: 1 p.m. Wii bowling April 25: 10 a.m. exercise class April 26: 1 p.m. pool tourney … Read More

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Townwide Rummage

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• The Sullivan Townwide Rummage will be held Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. There will be a cookout both days as a fundraiser by the Boy Scouts in the IGA parking lot. Watch the NewsProgress for sign-up forms closer to the date. … Read More

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Sr. Citizen Potluck

News Progress Posted on April 10, 2024 by webmasterApril 10, 2024

•April 10, 2024• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 11 am at Bethany library. Breakfast meals will be furnished. All are welcome.  … Read More

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Knee High by the 4th of July



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There is corn well above knee high by the Fourth of July in Moultrie County as the patriotic Lisa Shuman and Nancy Moore shows us. The photo was taken in a field east of Sullivan.


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