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Moultrie County Retired Teachers
Association 2021 Scholarship Recipient
Carlie Towle, is the high school scholarship recipient for 2021 of the Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship. She plans to attend college to major in Elementary Education this fall. Pictured is Carlie Towle (left) with Karen Edwards.

•June 30, 2021•
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met June 2, at the First Christian Church in Sullivan. President Jane McKown opened the meeting by welcoming members both in person and via Zoom, as well as guests. She asked the members a few humorous questions about the time they spent at home during the Pandemic. She also read selections from the book, Apples of Gold, and the book of Psalms. She then led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Karen Edwards introduced Carlie Towle, the high school scholarship recipient for 2021, who spoke to the members about her plans to attend college and to major in Elementary Education this fall.

LaVonne Chaney spoke to members about several current topics of interest. The IRTA is now in partnership with the Illinois Principals Association. The Area 5 Conference will be held virtually. The recent state budget fully funds the pension fund. Primary elections are being moved, and Moultrie County may be affected by recent redistricti Read More

Senior Peace Meal

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

July 5 - Closed for Independence Day
July 6 - Spaghetti w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Seasoned Green Beans, Roll, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
July 7 - Saucy Ham Loaf, Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Cornbread, Overnight Fruit Salad
July 8 - BBQ Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Texas Toast, Chunky Applesauce
July 9 - Baked Chicken, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Tropical Fruit
July 12 - Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruit or Juice
July 13 - Brat, Baked Corn, Seasoned Steamed Cabbage, Bun , Pears
July 14 - Chicken Salad, Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Summer Salad, Assorted Crackers, Watermelon
July 15 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat, Pineapple Cheese Salad
July 16 - Steak Burger, Baked Beans, Creamed Peas, Bun, Melon Salad

•June 23, 2021•
The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry will be hosting Camp Invention’s 2021 children’s camp program “Recharge!” July 12 through 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The program offers children entering grades kindergarten through sixth grade the opportunity to experience innovative and hands-on STEM activities. Read More

•June 23, 2021•
The following students received scholarships and awards from the generous organizations and universities listed:
Kassidy Bissey- Arthur Order of Eastern Star
Brayden Borntreger- Arthur Woman’s Club, Illinois College Excellence in Education Scholarship, READY for Success Scholarship
Mackenzi Bowles- LFSC Jim Guthridge Memorial, George & Cora Betts, Georgine B. McDonald, MaryAnn Hillyard, Michael William Collins Memorial, John Craig Watkins Memorial, Robert & Leila Lorenson, Pheasants Forever Tom Innes Memorial, Arthur Education Association, Arthur Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Varsity Club, Hammond United Methodist Church, Atwood Hammond PTO, Lake Land College Athletics Read More

•June 23, 2021•
The Arthur Rotary Club is hosting the 2021 edition of the Freedom Celebration Fireworks. Priority seating wristbands are on sale now in advance of the celebration. Priority seating is along the lane south toward the t-ball diamond, on the gravel lot south of the main diamond, and in the fenced area on the north side of the football field. Read More