Menu 9-22-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Sept. 27 – Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Roll, Cranberries Sept. 28 – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Seasoned Green Beans, Roll, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Sept. 29 – Saucy Ham Loaf, Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Cornbread, Overnight Fruit Salad Sept. 30 – BBQ Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Texas Toast, Chunky Applesauce Oct.1 – Chef’s Choice … Read More

Letter to the Editor 9-22-2021

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Dear Editor, All towns, like yours I’m sure, like to know when out-of-towners like me have a very pleasant interaction with local people. It was so nice in fact that it makes me want to visit your area! I hope your readership will enjoy hearing about my experience working with Linda in the County Clerk’s office! … Read More

Emergency Preparedness Seminar

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•September 22, 2021• The Arthur Public Library and Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps will present an Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, October 2 at 1:00 pm. Masks must be worn at all times and seats will be limited so reservations must be made by calling 217-543-2037. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Jean Cruit

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Jean Cruit Jean Cruit, 92, of Sullivan, formerly from Dalton City, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Friday in Aspen Creek, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Gail Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or to Aspen Creek. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Masks are suggested for the visitation and funeral. Jean was born February 10, 1929 in Decatur, the daughter of Franklin and … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Peter Van Hook

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Peter Van Hook Peter Van Hook, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:34 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 9:00 a.m. Sunday at the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, rural Sullivan with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the church. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Van Hook was born on March 26, 1933 at Sullivan, Illinois, the son of Donald and Elinore Hagerman Van Hook. … Read More