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Macomb, IL – The start of construction is still months away, but Western Illinois University nonetheless broke ground on Tuesday, April 26 for its Performing Arts Center.
President Al Goldfarb, who received a standing ovation before he spoke during the ceremony, said it s taken a long time for the project to reach this point. I ve seen drawings that go back to the 1970s. So it is amazing how long this project has taken, Goldfarb said.
Goldfarb thanked former WIU administrator Tate Lindahl, who is providing a major contribution to help maintain the building. Tate has committed a very significant, seven-figure bequest that will underwrite the maintenance of the Performing Arts Center, Goldfarb said. It is a remarkable bequest and it is a remarkable commitment to this facility.
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George O. Baughman, 82 of Lewistown, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Graham Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1938 in Fulton County to Herbert and Neva (Smith) Baughman.
George was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.
Surviving is his cousin and caregiver, Kathryn (Dennis) Turner of Lewistown and several other cousins.
George earned a bachelor of science degree in 1960, and a master of science degree in 1967. He went on to teach business education and computer science at Lewistown High School for 33 years. George also taught accounting and computer science courses at Spoon River College in the evenings, and took additional coursework at Western and John Wood Community College. He also worked at an accounting firm and owned and formerly managed a farm.