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Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness

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•January 1, 2025•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their January Quarter Auction on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Moultrie County Illinois PAWS is the charity of the month (find them on Facebook at “Moultrie County Illinois PAWs”). 

Moultrie County PAWS uses funds for companion animals in need of discretionary care and treatment. They also assist in identifying and returning stray animals to their owners. Money raised will also be used for spay and neutering for cats and dogs. Bring dog or cat treats or food for a free $1 bidding number (one number per person). A bake sale will also be part of raising funds for the organization.  

Vendors at the event could include: Pampered Chef, Plunder Jewelry, Avon, Tastefully Simple, Color Street Nails, Jordan Essentials, Scentsy, jBloom Jewelry plus different vendors with tumblers, t-shirts, wreaths, earrings, wind spinners, potholders, signs, garden stakes, décor, soy based candles and melties, and more. 

Doors open at 5:00 for supper with Griffin’s Catering. The pulled pork meal has advance tickets for sale plus individual meals can be purchased that night. The Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

LLC to host St. Louis Cardinals Caravan

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•December 25, 2024•

Lake Land College will host the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan at noon on Sunday, Jan. 19, in the Lake Land College Field House. 

 This event gives fans the opportunity to interact with members of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, including current and former players, broadcast talents and other familiar faces. Children 15-years-old and younger will also receive one autograph from each current and former player in attendance at the event.

 Doors will open at the Field House at 11 a.m. with the event beginning at 12 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and admission includes two hot dogs, a drink and a bag of chips.

 Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at the Lake Land College Field House Athletics Office. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event. No preferred seating will be available.

 For more information, call Lake Land College Athletics at 217-234-5333.

Uphoff wins ag award

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•December 25, 2024•

Findlay farmer Troy Uphoff took home another award this year as he won the National Corn Growers Association award for best conventional non irrigated field, averaging over 385 bushels per acre. 

While Uphoff credits good seed and good weather, 2024 wasn’t his only award winning year. He has consistently been in the top finishers the last four years. He will receive his award in March.  

January Quarter Auction

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•December 25, 2024•

The January Quarter Auction will be held at the Sullivan American Legion on January 8. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., auction starts at 6:30 and supper is being served from 5:00-7:00. The January auction will benefit Moultrie County Paws. 

The meal will include pulled pork BBQ, macaroni and cheese, green beans and loaded nut free brownies. Meal cost $10 per person or $35 for a family pack, dine in or carry out. For tickets call Tina Bolsen at the American Legion 217-620-8185 or Lisa Griffin, Griffin’s Catering, 217-620-4003 (call or text).

There will also be a bake sale and vendors.

Early deadline

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•December 25, 2024•

Due to New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday paper has been moved up. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.

This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.

LLC celebrates associate degree nursing graduates

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•December 18, 2024•

Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony. 

The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework. 

Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan.

Christmas candle special

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•December 18, 2024•

Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas candle lighting with special music featuring “Collage of Faith” on Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. All are welcome to join this celebration. Light snacks will follow in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets in Hammond and is handicap accessible.

Christmas toy and treat drive

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•December 11, 2024•

The Moultrie County Animal Shelter has began their 2024 Christmas drive for both treats and toys for the animals in their care. The second year of this drive asks for donations for the pets at the shelter, while home to both cats and dogs has posted wishlists for their fluffy friends. All donations will directly benefit the pound pets at the shelter.  

The wishlist provided for the critters includes bones, Pupperoni treats, dog canned food, cat canned food, kong toys, tug ropes, slow feeder bowls, kitten canned food, cat litter and dental sticks. Donations can be made at the Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital front desk during office hours between 8am and 6pm Monday- Friday and 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.  

For more information on the toy and treat drive email the animal hospital at kvah61951@gmail.com or call (217)728-7974.

Family reading night

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•December 11, 2024•

Windsor Elementary School is calling on Santa’s little helpers for a family reading night on Thursday, December 12th from 5-6pm. During the family reading night, families can expect a photo with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, games and a scavenger hunt.  

For more information on the family reading night call (217)459-2636.