Article and photo courtesy of Kiwanis member Art Saunders
A packed house was in attendance at the noon luncheon of the Carmi Kiwanis Club last Thursday, October 8, 2015. The occasion was special recognition for Corn Days sponsors.
(Left to Right: Debbie Hoskins, Eric Rahlfs, Charles Martin, Chantele and Nick White, Jason Barnhart, Amanda Sallee-Nelson, Matt Lamont, Katelyne Wolff, Andrea Hays, Nancy Winter, Doug Hays, and Steve Winkleman)
Following the meal prepared by The Green Onion, President Alan Saunders prefaced the program by welcoming visitors and guests. Guests of Kiwanians were Pete Fulkerson and Brandon Bax. Jim Davis, Lt. Gov. of Div. 33 for Kiwanis reported on the I-I Dist. Governor’s Banquet recently held in Benton. Among the Corn Days Chairperson’s reporting, Holly Healy reminded Kiwanians of the King and Queen Reception Saturday at 6:00 at Cherry St. Annex. In recognition of the Corn Days Theme, “The Greatest Generation”, Bill Harmon, a World War II veteran, was given a standing ovation for his service to our country. And, finally, Saunders appointed Dave Johnson Weather Chairman for Corn Day and warned of dire circumstances if he fouled up.
Chris Myers, Chairman of Corn Days, and Nancy Winter, Chairperson of Fund Raising for Corn Days, welcomed those Corn Days Sponsors in attendance and thanked all sponsors for their vital financial support of Corn Days activities which made it all possible.
Winter, who emceed the program, began by recognizing her committee made up of Dr. Clint Taylor, Chris Myers, and Art Saunders. And, she again thanked our great businesses and citizens of our community who stepped up to support Corn Days. Following is a listing of those sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors: Contributing $2,000 or more and their representatives
Peoples National Bank — Amanda Sallee-Nelson and Matt Lamont
Huck’s – Charles Martin
Haley Production
First Bank – Andrea Hays and Katelyne Wolff
Botsch & Assoc., CPA’s
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust — Debbie Hoskins and Eric Rahlfs
Nancy J Winter, CPA — Nancy Winter
Dynamic Oilfield Services — Nick and Chantele White and Jason Barnhart
Sam’s Club / Walmart
The City of Carmi — Steve Winkleman and Doug Hays
Platinum Sponsors: Contributing $1,000
George N Mitchell Drilling Co.
Doug Winter Farms
Gold Sponsors: Contributing $500
Banterra Bank
Brown’s Fertilizer & Chemical LLC
Burnt Prairie Fertilizer
Campbell Enterprises of Illinois LLC
The Carmi Times
Cherry Street Automotive
Eastern Services
Elastec, Inc
Gillard True Value Hardware
Immediate Roustabout
Les Wilson Inc
Logo Graphics
O’Daniel Trucking Co
Pyramid Marble & Granite
Southern Illinois Custom Aerial
Wabash Christian Therapy & Medical Clinic
WROY-WRUL
White County Coal LLC
Silver Sponsors: Contributing $250
Albion Equipment Co
Barnett Ready Mix
Campbell Funeral Home
Cargill
Carmi Family Dental
Casey’s
Circle R Fertilizer
Citizens National Bank of Albion
Consolidated Grain & Barge
Cook Funeral Chapel
Cox Financial
CRHPC Carmi Health Center
Crop Production Services
Dillman Services Inc
Evergreen Drilling
Hale Body Shop
J & J Ventures – Gaming & Amusements
Jumpin Jimmy’s
Lamont Services LLC & Lamont Farms Inc
M & M Resources LLC
Marshall Electric Inc
Nikki’s Place
Plum Street Pharmacy
Rice Motor Company
R & T Therapy LLC
Rock Bottom
Ron Absher Auto Center
Scates Valley Inc
Slay’s Restoration
Southeastern Illinois College
Southern Illinois Lumber
State Farm Insurance – James Cook
Stendeback Family Funeral Home
Taylor Eye Care
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
The Social House
Tri State Butane
U Store U Lock Inc
Wabash Valley Service Company
Warren Service Company
White County Ford
Yesterday’s Drive-In
Bronze Sponsors: Contributing $100
A & S Enterprises LLC (Pundrake)
Aylsworth Surveying
Belford Coring Service
Carmi Lumber Co
Carmi Veterinary Clinic
Conley CPA
Dave Matheny Insurance Agency
Fechter Farms
Joe’s Lawn Care
Kay’s Printing
McDonalds
Renshaw’s Dairy Queen
Rush Appliance Inc
The Coffee Shop
United Energy Inc
W & W Truck & Trailer Sales LLC
Karger Collectibles
Stein’s Flowers
Merle Norman
If you see one of these sponsors, please be sure to tell them Thank You.
In conclusion, President Saunders stated next week’s luncheon meeting would be held at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall because of renovations at the Farm Bureau Building. He also reported that next week’s program will be a spokesman for the Evansville Iceman. He also reminded board members that the monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at noon at the Webb Hay House.
