Remember When? 7-21-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan City Council approved a $13 million appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 1996-97. The total appropriations are up about $246,000 from last years’ appropriations of $12,905,025 or less than 2 percent. Dean Byers of Sullivan, founder of the Lake Shelbyville chapter of the American Angling Assn., was honored with the Volunteers Service Award by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. The award is presented to the nominee who has significantly aided the fisheries resource and Division of Fisheries operation through his contributions. … Read More

COVID Vaccine Clinic

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•July 21, 2021• The State of Illinois is partnering with Marrowbone Public Library District for a free COVID vaccine clinic on Tuesday, July 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized and recommended for persons 12 years of age and younger. To schedule your appointment visit https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/IDPH/signupandschedule/embeddedschedule?vt=24629&dept=9001410010664. The library is located at 216 W. Main Street in Bethany. … Read More

LLC Athletics

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•July 21, 2021• The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognized many Lake Land College Student Athletes and teams during the 2020-21 season for both athletic and academic accomplishments. … Read More

Grammar Moses: I Have The Perfect Wife

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•July 21, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer So, I left the stove burner on the other day while engrossed in a novel over lunch. As I was cleaning up the dishes, I caught a whiff of natural gas — and quickly snapped it off. “Boy, I’m glad that was you,” my wife said, relieved that it was I — not she — who nearly blew us up. “It couldn’t have been me, because I’m much more perfect,” she added. Such is the dynamic in my house. This, of course, launched a discussion about whether one can be “more … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry

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•July 21, 2021• The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, August 4 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. You must sign up prior to July 28. Call 217-774-9546 during business … Read More

Local Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation To OVHS FFA

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•July 21, 2021• Local farmer Michael Reedy recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Okaw Valley High School FFA. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. … Read More