Antique Farm Equipment Used to Harvest Grain at Illinois Amish Heritage Center

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•July 13, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A piece of antique farm equipment was used to harvest a field at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center, 3.5 miles east of Arthur last week. According to Ed Yoder of Kemp, the binder, which is used to harvest oats, wheat and rye, had been in his family for a long time and was built in the 1930’s. The binder was powered by a team of four Belgian draft horses. The equipment had been sitting idle for 10 years. Two years ago in Iowa, Yoder’s father put up items including the binder for … Read More

All-Conference Honorees Announced

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•July 13, 2022• Millikin University, in conjunction with the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), announced the CCIW Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference team for Spring season of 2022. Each season the CCIW selects an Academic All-Conference Team. To be recognized, the student-athlete must be enrolled as a full-time student; must have participated on a team during 2022 Spring season; and must have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average. Athletes must have completed two semesters at their current institution before being eligible for Academic All-Conference Recognition. The list below is the team members from Millikin for the Spring … Read More

MCHGS July Program

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•July 13, 2022• Charles W. Shuman of Annandale, Va. formerly of Sullivan, will present “Our Kaskaskia River Adventure” July 21 at 7 p.m. at their new History Center. This will the first meeting held at the society’s new location at 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan. In June of 1953, Shuman and his brother’s, John and Paul, along with their father, Charles B. Shuman floated down the Kaskaskia River from Findlay to Chester on the Mississippi in their wooden outboard motor boat, “Ida”. It was an eight day boating and camping adventure that became a trip of a lifetime for these three … Read More

EIU Spring 2022 Graduates

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•July 13, 2022• Eastern Illinois University recently announced their Spring 2022 graduates. Graduates from our area are Eusebio Briseno and Kayli Worthey both of Arthur; Haley Caulfield and Hope Ruppert of Bethany; Ashley Dial of Findlay; Janelle Rafferty of Lovington; Sara DeVore, Lauren Fultz, Tate Fultz, Kylie Goss, Melissa McFadden, Jarod Merryman, Tanner Tarr, all of Sullivan; Mercedez Austin, Joel Beck, Emma Burdick, Luke Gilbert, all of Windsor. … Read More

Dalton City All Wheel Extravaganza

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•July 13, 2022• The 12th annual Dalton City All Wheel Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, July 31 from Noon to 5 pm in downtown Dalton City. This is a car, truck, motorcyle and tractor show. Registration is $15 and each entry includes a free t-shirt. Goody bags for the first 75. There will be food and entertainment, vendor booths, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and door prizes. There will be participant choice trophies and best of show. For more information contact Harley’s Hideout 217-874-2309, Shamrock Pub at 217-874-9701 or Bob Weltig at 217-413-9292. … Read More

SOV Trivia Night Fundraiser

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•July 13, 2022• There will be a trivia night fundraiser for the Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team on Friday, July 22 at the Sullivan American Legion. Doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6 pm and trivia starting at 7 pm. All participants must be 21 or older. Trivia reservations are $20 per person or $100 for a table of six. $10 pork chip dinner tickets are available at Sullivan High School office, Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office and Chip’s Marine. Awards and prizes for trivia winners, best themed table and most team spirit. Trivia reservations can be made by contacting … Read More

Recent Obituaries: William ‘Bill’ Rauch

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William ‘Bill’ Rauch William ‘Bill’ Rauch, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Thursday July 7, 2022 in Shelbyville Manor. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Windsor Cemetery with Mike Craig officiating. There will not be any visitation. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Bill was born May 26, 1932 in Sullivan the son of Frank H. and Daisy Jeffers Rauch. He retired from Caterpillar in Decatur. He was a bus driver for the Sullivan School … Read More

Menu 7-6-2022

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 July 11 – Grilled Marinated Chicken Patty, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Summer Fruit, Bun July 12 – Swiss Steak w/Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes, Tater Tots, Seasoned Cauliflower, Whole Grain Bread, Surprise Dessert July 13 – Brat, German Potato Salad, Corn, Black Bean, Tomato Medley, Peaches, Bun July 14 – Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, 5-Cup Salad, Whole Grain Bread July 15 – Chicken Alfredo, Buttered Peas, Diced Carrots, Romaine Salad w/Dressing … Read More

Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association Meets

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•July 6, 2022• The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met recently at the First United Methodist Church, Sullivan, IL. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests before leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Connie Dunscomb introduced Jim Barr, representing the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. He announced that Addison Graham, Sullivan, and a Special Education major at Illinois State University, was awarded the Area 5 State Scholarship. Connie and Jim spoke highly of Addison and stated that he had received many excellent letters of recommendation. Addison was unable to attend the meeting. President McKown urged members to look at the IRTA Website … Read More

LLC to Offer New Crime Scene Technician Program

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•July 6, 2022• Lake Land College will be offering a new Crime Scene Technician program beginning in Fall 2022. The program is offered as a one-year certificate stackable with other Criminal Justice programs. Crime scene technicians are in high demand with a 14% national growth according to Career Coach, and Lake Land College will be one of few institutions in the state to offer such a program. … Read More