Recent Obituaries: Billy Joe Robbins

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Billy Joe Robbins Billy Joe Robbins, 87, of Bethany, passed away 7:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, rural Bethany.Billy was born February 10, 1936, in Pine Knot, KY, the son of Jesse and Elsie (Anderson) Robbins. He married Arletta McDaniel on August 10, … Read More

MCHGS Presentation Focuses On Flora and Fauna of Lake Shelbyville

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•March 22, 2023• by Crystal Reed Members of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society and other attendees heard a presentation on Flora and Fauna 1963 to Present at Lake Shelbyville on the evening of Thursday, March 16. The program was presented by Brock Key and Makayla Tinker, both Natural Resources Specialists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville. Key began by sharing a brief history of the lake. Lake Shelbyville was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938, and then World War II happened. Authorization was granted then from the Flood Control Act of 1958. … Read More

Remember When? 3-22-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan’s Water Department was notified by the Illinois Dept. of Public Health that it has been recognized for its public water supply’s high degree of compliance with the state’s Illinois Fluoridation Law maintained throughout 1997. The Sullivan Singers captured the second place trophy and won best crew award in competition against eight other high school show choirs in the Westosha Show Choir Invitational in Salem, Wis. … Read More

Take A Walk on the Wild Side

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•March 22, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Guinness World Records has determined the verb “set” has more definitions than any other word. Some 430 senses of the verb are listed in the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989. It has the longest entry in the dictionary at 60,000 words — or the equivalent of a short paperback novel. We’re a little tight on space (and I imagine consciousness) to explore that in this column. But for some reason it got me thinking about a boring little word with a multitude of wonderful and very … Read More

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 1 at 58 Locations Statewide

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•March 22, 2023• The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 1, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at selected trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – opened March 18. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release fishing period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning April 1. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season. An additional 80,000 trout will be … Read More

ALAH Board of Education Approves the District to Seek Bids to Repair School Parking Lots

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•March 22, 2023• by Ariana R. Cherry Superintendent Shannon Cheek spoke with members of the Board of Education about the school parking lots and their condition at the most recent meeting held Wednesday, March 15. What, originally, he thought would be a simple fix at the Atwood-Hammond Grade School will actually be much more of a significant repair after a closer look. The area near the playground and east lot where most people usually park is estimated to be around $61,000. Cheek also said the staff area parking lot was estimated to be a bit lower at just $10,500. He … Read More

Learn How to be Part of a Successful Deer Donation Program

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•March 22, 2023• In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. This 12-county pilot program fought food insecurity by matching hunters in East Central Illinois with meat processors and food pantries. Extension is presenting a live online webinar summarizing the outcomes of the inaugural program on April 19, from Noon to 12:45 p.m. Information covered will include pounds of meat donated, number of pantries reached, and plans for next year. Representatives of The Master’s Hands … Read More

Facts for Families: Give Kids a Break

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•March 22, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Now that we are all getting back out and attending events again, we need to find a happy medium with balancing “down time” with activities – especially with our children. This article was written by Extension Educator Susan Sloop and is a good reminder to allow children breaks. Susan says: Is your child forgetful, crabby, or constantly tired? He may be “overscheduled.” Would you be surprised to find your child’s day is as hectic as your own? People who study young children say that youngsters need time for unstructured activity—what adults … Read More