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Remembering Who We Are….18

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A Place for Everything

•July 24, 2024•

by Janet Roney

My German grandmother used to say, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” I try, but I am surprised and pleased when I find something of mine actually in its place. The MCCD was pleased when we found the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road and Hubbard’s Trace branches in their place, too.

In the early spring of 1999, the Moultrie County Corps of Discovery took several hikes in the woods along Jonathan Creek between the Masonic Home and Nelson Ford looking for evidence. On the first hike, we walked south from the IDNR parking cove at the top of the hill east of the Jonathan Creek bottom land (across the road from Reuben Chupp). After entering the IDNR woodland about ¼ mile south of the parking lot, we crossed a ravine and climbed another hill.  Read More

Retirement recognition

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•July 24, 2024•

Two very impactful individuals will be retiring this year, Christine Grohler being one of them. Grohler dedicated her life to teaching in Special Education in Sullivan Elementary School, spending 30 of her total 34 years teaching at Sullivan Elementary. Some other amazing thing that Grohler has done was she had started the first team of athletes to represent Sullivan at the Special Olympics, which is still active today. Read More

Windsor’s new principal

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•July 24, 2024•

Windsor School District is welcoming a new principal, Liz King. King grew up in Sigel, graduating high school in Teutopolis she went on to pursue education and received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Education and a master’s degree in Communication Studies from Illinois State University. Read More

Free paperback books

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•July 24, 2024•

The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is offering free paperback books to anyone in the community. Just right through the front entry on some tables and in boxes are the libraries very old and worn out books that they are no longer using. In return for the years of community interest, these books are now free for the public to make room for the new books. No limit per person and the books are restocked daily.

A Look Back…7-24-2024

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2014

The old horseshoe pits in Lovington’s Tom Conn Park held the memories of many residents as they watched or played horseshoes with friends and family. But last year the pits were removed to accommodate the new skate park. Yet, towards the end of the planning for the skate park project, Sara Gale approached the board to reinstall the horseshoe pits in a different location to keep alive the memory of her father Emmett Burcham, who was a champion thrower. Read More

“By The Well” Club

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•July 24, 2024•

Bethany has a new summer youth group every Wednesday at 7pm at C. P. Church, 219 S. Lincoln St. Ranging from middle school to high school, “By The Well” Club offers games, snacks, lesson and all around fun with peers. The youth group classes will be lead by Colten Lash.

Lovington Public Library August programs

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•July 24, 2024•

2nd - Kids craft form 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a paper plate camper.

5th & 19th - Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.

6th - Story time from 10-10:30 a.m.

9th - Lego time from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

12th - Adult Craft Club from 5-7 p.m. Bring whatever craft you are working on and join us. We will be sharing ideas and techniques.

13th - Tyke time from 10-10:30 a.m.

16th - Recipe Swap all day. This month we will be sharing our favorite 5-ingredient dinners.

20th - S.T.E.A.M time form 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read More

Back to School assistance

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•July 24, 2024•

The Moultrie County Outreach Food Pantry is having a sign-up for students and their families who may need assistance with getting school supplies for the upcoming school year. Sign-up forms must be filled out before August 2nd to receive help. Pick-up for all supplies will be on August 9th from 9am to 4pm at the Moultrie County Outreach Office. To sign-up for assistance please visit https://forms.office.com/r/YbhT8fkSkr and fill out your information for the best help for this school year.

Foam and Slime Party

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Photos submitted Foam and Slime Party The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library held a Foam and Slime Party last week as a reward to kids who read and filled out their book log for 5 consecutive weeks. Twenty-nine children attended the party and several others who had earned the reward were unable to attend. The library is grateful to the families that are taking advantage of the ten week summer reading program, and hope that it is helping to prevent the ‘summer slide’ until the kids go back to school.

Third Saturday Bazaar

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•July 17, 2024•

A monthly tradition from Arthur is paving the way to a fun weekend event that comes monthly, in support of local and small artisan vendors.

The 3rd Saturday Bazaar is a unique array of vintage, hand-made and locally made goods that starts at 9am and runs until 3pm in the afternoon. Though the market has been consistently going for 21 years, there is never a dull moment.

Every 3rd Saturday at the Otto Center, shoppers can expect a wide range of items, from clothing and jewelry to freeze dried candies and hand made crafts. Admission and parking is free for all and a traditional Amish Lunch served by Trivia Schrock is also available.