Obituaries 8-15-2018: Jim Dwyer

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Jim Dwyer James T. ‘Jim’ Dwyer, 75, of Sullivan passed away at 8:25 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 in his residence. Celebration of Life Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Jim was born March 7, 1943 in Quincy, the son of James T. Dwyer, Jr. and Margaret Thieman Dwyer. Jim earned his Bachelors in Education from Quincy College and his Masters of Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Jim was a teacher, a football and wrestling coach and an administrator in Quincy, Argenta, Assumption and Sullivan. Jim was a member … Read More

County Board Appoints State’s Attorney, Accepts Farm Bid, and Limits Time on Storage Containers

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Townships Get Windfall •August 15, 2018• By Mike Brothers The Moultrie County Board appointed Tracy Weaver as State’s Attorney to complete Jeremy Richey’s term to 2020, accepted Clint Robinson’s bid to rent the county farm and voted to limit the time shipping and storage containers may be in one place to 14 days. County board chair Dave McCabe appointed assistant state’s attorney Weaver, noting the Republican Central Committee recommended the appointment at the December 3, 2017 meeting. Weaver previously practiced in Cole’s County and has moved to Sullivan to complete the term of office. Unanimous approval was given the appointment. … Read More

Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival

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•August 15, 2018• The sixth annual Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival, hosted by Mackville Bluegrass, will return to The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur Saturday, September 1. Bands will be picking from noon to 10 p.m. The festival line-up features IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominee and most-awarded winner, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, as well as the 2016 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass. Back by popular demand, The Harmans will perform once again this year. Rounding out the schedule are Cornfields and Crossroads from Indianapolis and host band and local … Read More

Windsor FFA Hosts Breakfast

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•August 15, 2018• The Windsor FFA Chapter is kicking off the year hosting a breakfast 6-10 a.m. Saturday, August 18 in the Windsor park. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs and sausage. Children ages 0-12 may participate in the pedal tractor pull. Bessie bingo squares are on sale with a chance to win $500 that evening. … Read More

DMH Sullivan Medical Central Receives CARF Accreditation

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•August 15, 2018• Decatur Memorial Hospital’s outpatient medical rehabilitation program has again attained the highest level of accreditation available by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF’s three-year accreditation includes a rigorous on-site peer review process for treatment of single discipline adults, single discipline children/adolescents, multi-discipline adults, and multi-discipline children/adolescents. These DMH outpatient rehabilitation facilities were surveyed and accredited: DMH Rehabilitation Center, Forsyth Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, East Gate Physical Therapy , Sullivan Medical Center. … Read More

Findlay Blood Drive Milestone

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•August 15, 2018• The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted an American Red Cross blood drive, Tues. Aug. 7 in the Findlay American Legion Hall in Findlay. There were 20 people who responded to the plea, but the goal of 19 was missed. Only 17 pints were collected. George Bollinger reached a milestone of 20 gallons by giving his 160th pint of blood. The next drive will be Oct. 3. … Read More

Obituaries 8-15-2018: Michael Smith

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Michael Smith Michael Paul Smith, 67, of Rantoul died Aug. 11, 2018 in OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by McMullin-Young Funeral home in Sullivan. Smith was born Aug. 20, 1950 in Decatur, the son of Lonnie and Imogene Martin Smith. … Read More

DMH Medical Group Welcomes Urologist

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•August 15, 2018• Michael Kottwitz, MD, has joined the DMH Medical Group and will start seeing patients at Urology Associates of Decatur, located on the campus of Decatur Memorial Hospital at West Hay Medical Center, Suite 200. Dr. Kottwitz’ surgical care includes: Adult general urology, Kidney stones, Urinary symptoms for enlarged prostate, Urinary incontinence, Erectile dysfunction, Vasectomy. Dr. Kottwitz has special interest in minimally invasive surgery and is trained in the da Vinci® XI™ Robotic Surgical System. He completed his Urology Residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call … Read More