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Facts for Families: Savory or Sweet Summertime Salsa

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•July 27, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

I love salsa!! My brother does also, and at his wedding reception, he even had a salsa bar with all his favorites! I want to share this article written by Illinois Extension intern Kelsey Smith, that is all about salsa. Kelsey says: whether you are a savory or sweet person, make fresh salsa your go-to snack this summer! Salsa is a versatile and nutritious condiment that offers many health benefits and hydration for your body. When it comes to salsa, most people think of tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and lime juice, but I challenge you to think outside the box and add your own flare using your favorite fruits and vegetables. Read More

Lake Land College Announces Full Time Honors List

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•July 27, 2022•
Lake Land College recently announced that nearly 700 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2022 Spring semester.
To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.8 – 4.0.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.65 – 3.79.
To qualify for the honor’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 hours in courses numbered 040 or higher per semester, excluding summer term, with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.64. Read More

Jesse White Extending Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates

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•July 27, 2022•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until December 1, 2022. The previous extension was set to end on July 31, 2022. As a result, expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits will remain valid until December 1, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. Read More

Obituaries 7-27-2022: Julie Faye Young

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Julie Faye Young
Julie Faye Young passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2022. She was the younger daughter of Ruth and Orville Young. Julie was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 20, 1957, and spent her childhood in Washington, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana campus where she formed many enduring friendships and met her future husband James W. Holaday, Jr. Read More

Obituaries 7-27-2022: Linda Leesman

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Linda Leesman

Linda Kay Leesman, 73, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Gays, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, July 29, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Branch Side Cemetery in Gays. Memorials may be made to the family. Read More

OVHS Spring 2022 Honor Roll

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•July 27, 2022•
Straight A’s
Freshmen: Grey Brault, Annabelle Cheatham, Chase Creviston, Aly Douglass, Reese Nichols, Lindsey Ozier, McKenna Phelps, Jorja Plummer, Ella Roley, Amelia Shonkwiler, Grady Sparks, Ivy Williams.
Sophomores: Gabe Benning, Cannon Bernstein, Averi Ehrmann, Jaydon Johnson, Delaney Miller.
Juniors: Grace Moeller, Stacey Orris, Karson Park, Danielle Simpson.
Seniors: Evelyn Ashley, Ikra Gunsoy, Savannah Hagerman, Mikhayla Ward.

High Honors
Freshmen: Rase Bennett, Benjamin Brown, Regan Coleman, Seth Forlines, Cameron George, Ulrich Harshman, Luke Jones, Landyn Porter, Carson Rucker, Reagan Russell.
Sophomores: Kaleb Burns, Gibson Dickens, Garrett Ferguson, Ryan Forlines, Hunter Garvin, Jacob Harlin, Madison Whitney, Ashton Wilderman, Aiden Williams. Read More

Letter to the Editor 7-27-2022

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•July 27, 2022•

I, Julie Kinert, as of July 21, 2022, have officially withdrawn my candidacy for the Moultrie County Board.
I decided to get involved with county politics after watching our tyrant governor during the pandemic, dictate and bully Illinoisians; especially those with small businesses. I felt that we, the public, no matter what party you support, needed to take back our rights and freedoms. During this time, I was given a unique opportunity to volunteer with our State Representatives and Senators.
The knowledge I gained was important and it lit a fire within me to share with the county. Many times, people, myself included, sit back and complain and think they can do a better job than the current elected officials. But most of the time, they don’t do anything about it. People want change but they don’t want to BE the change. I decided that I wanted to be the change. That included the change that was desperately needed in my own Republican party. Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is Wendall Dahm’s drug store window in Lovington showing paintings by Florence Long around 1965. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.