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Marcus  Primmer

Marcus “Marc” Harlan Primmer, 66, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Moweaqua, IL, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL with his loved ones by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Lockart-Green Funeral Home, 301 East North First Street, Findlay, IL with Pastor David Dolan officiating. Burial will take place in Locust Grove Cemetery in rural Assumption. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Marc was born February 23, 1953, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Robert and Emma Lou (Morris) Primmer. He was a 1971 graduate of Findlay High School and obtained his associates degree from Lake land College in Mattoon, IL. Marc farmed in the Findlay and Moweaqua area and worked as a welder at Caterpillar in Decatur, IL. He enjoyed working on his 1968 Camaro, following NASCAR or any type of racing and woodworking. He was a lifetime NRA member and enjoyed collecting and shooting.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Primmer of Sullivan, IL; father, Robert H. Primmer of Findlay, IL; daughter, Melissa (Nicolas) Lenz of Bloomington, IL; siblings: Scott (Martha) Primmer of Cerro Gordo, IL; Susan (Danny) Boehm of Shelbyville, IL and Patty (Randy) Evans of Indianapolis, IN and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lou Primmer and brother, Allen Primmer.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mason Point for taking great care of Marc.

Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Marc’s honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.

How Cool is That?

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How Cool is That?
The Sullivan Fire District provided a water soaked end to the eight week Sullivan Summer Parks and Recreation program July 26. Firefighting volunteers gave the 155 kids some good water related fun at Wyman Park last Friday, then shed their fire helmets and coats for tongs and aprons, cooking for and serving the whole gang. The cooperative program between Sullivan Park District and the Civic Center is directed by Jake and Melissa Haegen.

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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In July 1938 a “cyclone” passed through Allenville and caused considerable damage. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

Special City Council Meeting

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•July 31, 2019•

The Sullivan City Council will have a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 at the First United Methodist Church.
Purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action, if any, on the manner of distribution of the assets of the Winnifred Titus-Sentel Trust, including farm real estate and Titus Manor property.
This is a change from the announcement at the July 22 meeting at Building 1225 stating at the regular August 12 city council meeting the tabled motion to request the courts sign the Titus Manor and 923 acres of farmland directly to the city would be acted upon.

Steam Threshing Days Offers Amish Appetite Pleasers

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Horsepower doesn’t always require spending $3.00 a gallon to keep moving. Visitors to the Amish Heritage Center’s Steam Threshing event will find horsepower is good for lots of chores around the farm.

August 2-3

•July 31, 2019•

By Chic Friar
for the News Progress

The Steam Threshing days set for August 2-3 at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center near Arthur will feature a chicken supper 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, August 2.
The supper will feature chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles, green beans and drink and is being prepared by Terry Warren Catering of Sullivan. The show runs from 1-8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3.
New this year will be a horse treadmill and broom corn threshing. The horse treadmill is used to transfer horsepower to operate a variety of machinery via a power shaft coming direct from the treadmill. Also new this year will be broom corn threshing and broom making. Read More

Author Visits Lovington

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•July 31, 2019•
Author Pam Saxelby will be at the Lovington Public Library from 2-3 p.m. Friday, August 9.
Saxelby is a children’s author and will do a reading and a project with the kids.
All ages are welcome to attend. Saxelby’s story hour will also coincide with National Book Lovers Day. The library will have refreshments and activities during the day. Read More

Magic Quilts are Given from the Heart

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Debbie Preston with the “Friendship” quilt she made for her husband.

•July 31, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
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Debbie Preston has made more than 300 quilts since 2005, and all of them have gone to charities such as Dove, the Fire and Police Departments, American Legion and the Health Department.
Some have traveled around the world to children in Africa and beyond but always only for charities.
It all began, she says, with her grandmother, “She made quilts, and I taught myself to knit and crochet. I began quilting seriously in 2005 and made a quilt for my mother-in-law, Thelma Preston,” Prestion recalled. “When she died, the quilt came back to us.”
She showed the lovely, time-worn quilt her grandmother made for her and continued, “I wrapped my young son in this when he was upset or afraid or sick and he told me it always made him feel better. I told him that was because Grammy sewed love into every stitch.”
Her grandmother’s quilt had the “wedding ring” pattern and reminded me of the treasured quilt I have from my grandmother who made it with such love even with crippled hands. Grandma’s pattern was called “flower garden” and was made from pieces of her chintz dresses. We then shared tearful memories of our grandmothers and their quilts. Read More

Menu 7-31-2019

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, August 5 - Chicken enchiladas, baked beans, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, August 6 - Pulled pork sandwich, baby baker potatoes, vegetable blend, bun, mandarin oranges
Wednesday, August 7 - Chili mac w/beans, spinach romaine salad w/dressing packet, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Thursday, August 8 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cauliflower/pea salad, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Friday, August 9 - Turkey/cheese sandwich w/mayo packet, lettuce and tomato slices, summer salad, bun, peaches

Good Stuff

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Sullivan Fire District created a water park at Wyman Park to close the eight week Sullivan Parks and Recreation program. Firefighters put on a cookout for the 155 participating kids. Above: Konyr Meador opens his chips, Aaliyah Osborn winks her approval and Alayja Jackson digs in to lunch at the Park Dist./Civic Center summer program.

Dr. Cecil Todd to Speak at New Life Church

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•July 31, 2019•
Dr. Cecil Todd of Branson West, Mo. will speak at New Life Church at 10 a.m. Sunday, August 25.
As the founder of Revival Fires, he has witnessed more than three million souls come to Christ all over the world. He is probably best known for his ministry as an evangelist, crusader, TV minister and revivalist, but he also served as pastor of four churches over the first dozen years of his life’s work for God. Read More