News Progress

Eagle Pond Duck Dinner (cont.)

•November 20, 2024•

By Janet Roney

I’m sure you’ve been anxiously awaiting my thoughts about the Eagle Pond duck dinner that Indian captive William Biggs described in his narrative about his travel through Moultrie County in 1788  I’ve spent some time pondering this. I first shared Bigg’s story with the readers of my “Kaskaskia Reflections” articles for the late Don Lewis’ short-lived Community Record newspaper twenty years ago. I’m still pondering it. It has kept me from worrying about really petty stuff.

•November 20, 2024•

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The Moultrie County Childcare Committee recently announced the awarding of grant funds to Proto-Tykes, a well-established childcare provider in the community, to support the construction of a new facility. This expansion will allow Proto-Tykes to increase its capacity, providing additional childcare spots for local families and helping address the county’s growing demand for quality childcare services. 

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Harold Jones was selected as Illinois ‘Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jones has been a teacher at Sullivan High School since 1944.

King’s Cafe in Lovington held their annual Thanksgiving dinner of Turkey or baked ham and all the sides with pumpkin pie for $1.00.

•November 13, 2024•

The phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert actually traces its origins to Europe. In fact, apples aren’t even native to North America, according to experts.

Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola® as truly American, but even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple-filled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine, and has since been replicated and reimagined in more ways than one might imagine. 

•November 13, 2024•

Allied Capital Title and The Giving Place are teaming up this chilly season to host a winter coat drive for Moultrie County. The drive, aimed to battle the cold for all ages and sizes, asks for new or gently warn winter coats or other winter gear for donation. The coats are made available for anyone within Moultrie County, those seeking winter gear or coats should visit ACT during business hours. The drive does not have an end in site so winter coats and other gear will be accepted at all times. There are two different drop off locations, the ACT building at 18 West Harrison Street in Sullivan between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm and The Giving Place drop off, located at 1102 West Jackson Street, Sullivan from 8-5. For more information on the coat drive call ACT at (217)728-7132 or email april.daily@actil.net.