[December 28, 2013]      

Pictures by Curt Fox, Nila Smith and submission from Chris Coyne State Farm

Red tulips bloom in the heart of the city thanks to the Plant the Town Red group.

A piece of the old Illinois Traction System

Darlene Wick was the center of attention as she was honored at a party at Friendship Manor. Wick is recently retired from the IOOF Management Corp., the part of the Odd Fellows that manages Friendship Manor as well as other Odd Fellows living centers in Illinois.

 

Breakfast at the Oasis for the Cruise into Main Street 5K

Dom Dalpoas at one of the last events at the Oasis before the fire

 

An elaborate new playground debuted in Atlanta — the result of winning a Cause an Effect grant from State Farm Insurance. The Atlanta Park Board members and community volunteers labored for three weeks in March to prepare the ground and assemble the equipment. State Rep. Rich Brauer attended the debut celebration, noting the hard work by volunteers.
 

At the homecoming parade
 

At the Dan Tackett Bluegrass Festival