It happened one summer...

Grain bin mishap at Sorrells' Elevator in 1994

1973

July - Westwood Acres Subdivision was developed by Gerald and Carl Murphy. The two new streets were named Lincoln and Maple.

July - The Hough family celebrated 75 years in the funeral home business in Raymond.

1978

July - The First National Bank celebrated their 75th anniversary. Raymond "Jiggs" Hough was President.
August - Construction began on the new ambulance shed on Rt. 48 near the water tower. 

1980

July - Bernard and Margaret Jenkins lost their home to a fire.

1983

June - The Raymond-Harvel Kiwanis celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a special dinner and awards program.

1986

June - Frank Doyle died, leaving bequests that benefited the entire community.

1987

June - The LHS Band went to Washington, D.C. and performed a concert for 5,000 people who were waiting to tour the White House. 

1990

July - Raymond won the "Governor's Home Town Award for volunteer work on Shoal Creek Golf Course.

1992

July - A propane tank blew up at the Pork Producers stand during the Raymond Independence Day Celebration, injuring Roy Weitekamp and Jeff Hampton.

Summer of 1993

The Mississippi and Illinois rivers rose to record levels over the summer. Many Raymond residents participated in sandbagging operations, and donated money, food, clothing, and supplies for flood victims.

Melvin and Helen Bruntjen were busy enjoying their seven new great-grandchildren who were all born within five months of each other.

1994

June - The community mourned the loss of Jessica Cray, the daughter of Joe and Judy Cray, who was killed in a farm accident. She had just completed 6th grade at Raymond Junior High.

August - The underground gas tanks at LHS were removed under the supervision of the EPA and State Fire Marshall. The cost of the project exceeded $197,000.

August  - A 28,000 bushel grain bin filled with wheat at Sorrells' elevator buckled and leaned toward the railroad tracks.

August - St. Raymond's Knights of Columbus #4696 dedicated a memorial at St. Raymond's Cemetery honoring all unborn children.

Lester Walch tending to the community planter in front of his store.

1995 

June - The Village Board purchased planters to "beautify" the downtown area.

June - Members of the Raymond United Methodist Church commemorated the church's Centennial year by burying a time capsule that was donated by the Hough family. Items placed in the time capsule included memorabilia from the Centennial celebration, Sunday School notes and class lists, and the present membership list. The church members hope the capsule will be opened in 2095.

August - The Pleasant Hill Christian Church sponsored a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico. Those who attended from Raymond included Evelyn, Natalie, and Sarah Boehme; John, Patty, Lacy, Dustin, and Dane Fletcher; and Judy Miles.

1996

July - Raymond celebrated "125 Years of Memories."