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Recent Obituaries: Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin

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Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin

Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home.Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Jackie was born on September 5, 1943, in Kirksville, IL; the daughter of Cecil G. and Mary Lucy (Frederick) Drake. She married Stanley A. Guin on March 15, 1968, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the States Attorney’s Office. Jackie was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church.She is survived by her son, Bret (Cindy) Guin of Sullivan; daughter, Kristin Guin of Sullivan; sister, Nancy Glick of Sullivan; step-grandchildren, Morgan McDevitt, Miles McDevitt, Ian McDevitt, Jordan Walters and Gavon Hargrove. Jackie is also survived by 4 step-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Dave Drake and son-in-law Terry Hargrove.Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Classic show

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The Bethany car show this year had an amazing turn out, lining both sides of the downtown block with many different makes and models. From sports cars to classic vintage models there was something for everyone’s taste.

Remembering Who We Are……15: More Sunken Roads?

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•July 3, 2024•

by Janet Roney

I am convinced that the western branch of the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road, the most important French fur trade trail in central Illinois in the 1700s, crossed the Kaskaskia at Nelson Ford. It was the best Kaskaskia River ford between Cooks Mills and Shelbyville. No old maps show its precise route through the county, but bits and pieces of information lead to that conclusion.   Read More

Sullivan’s annual Dash & Bash becomes another staple of summer fun

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Group photo by Natasha Felter
SSMA car show
Pictured are SSMA club members (in no particular order) Joe Scribner, Eddie Davis, Kenny Davis, Tom Key, Chad Shain, Justin Wilson, Chris Davis, Marissa Davis. Not pictured: Richard Spencer, Kent Spencer, Dave Newby, Phil Banks, Andy Scribner, Dave Miller.

•June 12, 2024•

Since 2017, Sullivan has been actively planning and producing the annual Bash and Bash. The Dash and Bash is a family friendly day long event in Sullivan where fun is in the name. The event started bright and early at seven for the 5k run/walk registration for the race, which started just an hour later at eight. Closer to ten the car show registration opened and just thirty minutes later the Legion had a tent set up outside where food was served, lemonade shakeups were also opening at the same time. By this time it is 11, getting closer to lunch and with more people arriving another guest food option arrived. Pretzels from a pre-order pick-up were now available to be picked up inside the Legion. The afternoon was overall the best part of the whole day. Once it stuck noon, the beer tent was opened and DJ Iceman provided some of the crowds favorite music. The Duck Derby had a great go, there was a bit of a rough start with some wind issues and the ducks not wanting to all leave the designated area on launch. On the Sullivan Dash and Bash facebook page there is a past live video of the duck derby that happened on Saturday. Read More

“Bo” Wood Recreation Area boat ramp closed

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•May 22, 2024•

The Bo Wood Recreation Area Boat Ramp will be closed May 22 - May 24. The closure will not allow access to Bo Wood Boat Ramp area. These closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Whitley Creek Ramp can be used as the alternative ramp for this area.  

These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the public while contractor finalizes work.     

The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of parking lot and ramp closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.

Former Prairie Farms Dairy CEO Awarded Honor

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•December 13, 2023•

In recognition of his lifetime of exemplary leadership and service in the agriculture industry, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) honored Ed Mullins, former CEO of Prairie Farms Dairy, with the 2023 Charles B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 2-4. The award is the highest given by IFB.

Mullins began his career in the food industry in 1968 with Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. During his 10 years with the company, Mullins was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 15 months in Southeast Asia and served as a military police officer.

After returning from the army, Mullins worked as general manager of PepsiCo in Marion for two years before joining Prairie Farms Dairy in 1980. There, he began a 42-year career, working up through the ranks and serving in many leadership positions before taking on the role of CEO in 2006. He was the company’s 4th CEO since its inception in 1938. Read More