After harvesting a 125-acre field of corn in four hours, neighbors and friends took a break. This group is among about 30 helping the family of Mike Mouser of Carlock, who died at age 67 in June. From left are Jim Hinshaw, Ray Mohr, Duane Marquis, Dan Kelley, Dale Hinshaw, Jim Kelley, Greg Kelley, Bill Kelley and Jeff Marquis.
NORMAL, Ill. — The reason 20 farmers rallied together with five combines, five grain carts, seven trucks and plenty of other support to harvest one field on a hot September Monday was simple.
After harvesting a 125-acre field of corn in four hours, neighbors and friends took a break. This group is among about 30 helping the family of Mike Mouser of Carlock, who died at age 67 in June. From left are Jim Hinshaw, Ray Mohr, Duane Marquis, Dan Kelley, Dale Hinshaw, Jim Kelley, Greg Kelley, Bill Kelley and Jeff Marquis.