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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Wilma Maxine Colclasure

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Wilma Maxine Colclasure

Wilma Maxine Colclasure, 75, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Arcola.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan, with Pastor Ed Stevens officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested, and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

Pastor Mike’s Pulled Pork

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•October 28, 2020•

Pastor Mike’s The Pastor’s Pig Pulled Pork will be at Sullivan First United Methodist Church across from the fire station on Saturday, Oct 31 at 10 a.m. Until sold out. Cost is $10 per pound. Call 728-4436 to pre-order. Leave your name, how many pounds needed and your phone number. Hot dogs and BBQ sandwiches to go available also. Proceeds to benefit Memorial Pavilion.

Sixth COVID-19 related Death

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•October 28, 2020•

It is with saddened hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) confirms a sixth COVID-19 related death of a Moultrie County female resident in her 50s.
“We would like to extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends and ask for their privacy during this difficult time,” Angela Hogan, Administrator for the Moultrie County Health Department, said. “The MCHD will release no additional information.”
To date, 411 Moultrie County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, which includes five previous COVID-19 related deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently placed Moultrie County under a “warning status” due to increased COVID-19 positivity rates among county residents. For the period ending Friday, October 16, 2020, Moultrie County’s positivity rate was 12.2% which exceeds the 8.0% limit.
The MCHD strongly advises individuals and businesses to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities by using these precautions:
• Watch physical distance and keep six feet from others.
• Wear a mask when in public places.
• Wash hands routinely.
• Above all, stay home if ill.
Information on area testing sites can be found online at dph.illinois.gov/testing.
For more information on the Moultrie County Health Department’s news, events and services, please visit www.moultriehealth.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moultriecountyhealth.

ALAH Boys Cross Country Wins Regional, Girls Place Seventh

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•October 28, 2020•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports

Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ and girls’ team competed in the IHSA Class 1A Cross Boys’ Country St. Teresa Regional in Decatur Saturday, Oct. 24.
The ALAH boys’ team won its meet, while the girls’ team placed seventh.
The boys’ team won the regional with 44 team points.
In his senior year, Knight Layton Hall won the meet with a time of 15:33.0
The Knights also placed three runners in the top ten spots. Read More

Sullivan Boys Cross Country Places Sixth At Regional

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•October 28, 2020•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Chrisman Regional Saturday, Oct. 24.
For the first time during the season, spectators were allowed to attend the meet provided they maintain social distancing, wore a face covering, and were not allowed on the course at any point.
The Sullivan girls’ cross country team did not have enough runners for a team score, but one Redskin, sophomore Tori Turnbaugh, advanced to the sectional meet in Decatur at Hickory Point Golf Course Saturday, Oct. 31. Read More

OV Boys Cross Country Places Ninth

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•October 28, 2020•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Okaw Valley boys’ cross country has had a tough and long year dealing with Covid restrictions and illnesses on the team.
But, according to head coach Bill Brown, the Okaw Valley runners pushed through the season and still made strides.
In the last meet of the year, the Okaw Valley team placed ninth out of 14 teams in the IHSA Class 1A Cross Country St. Teresa Regional in Decatur Oct. 24 Read More

Beware of Property Scams

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•October 28, 2020•

Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder Georgia England would like all property owners to beware of property scams. If you receive a piece of mail from a company called Property Site stating for a $95.00 fee you can obtain a copy of the Deed to your property….THROW IT AWAY! England states that a person may obtain a copy of their Deed from the County Clerk and Recorders office for a fee of $0.50 per page, with most Deeds being 2-4 pages.
Protect your property from property fraud by signing up for Property Fraud Alert. It is a free service offered by the Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder’s office and their associate recording vendor, Fidlar Technologies. For more information regarding Property Fraud Alert, and to sign up, go online to www.co.moultrie.il.us or contact the County Clerk and Recorder’s office.

Always be on the Lookout For Farm Equipment on the Roads

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•October 28, 2020•
By Katie Zelechowski
Illinois Farm Bureau

Harvest season is the time of year when some of the best aspects of Midwest agriculture can be experienced by all. Pumpkin patches and apple orchards in Illinois are open for visitors and the golden-brown fields of mature crops line rural roads across the state. But along with these markers of fall come the dangers of transportation incidents associated with harvest. Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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August 4, 1913, the Jonathan Creek Church held their annual clean up day. At that time the church was located on the west side of the road where the cemetery was and is located. In the front row is: Melvin Bolin and seated Guy Bolin. Middle row: Mason Piper, Betty Harris, Grace Bracken, Ora Crowdson, Nellie Bolin, Ella Bolin, Elsie Sullivan, Clara Davidson, John Bolin, Genie Powell, Ella Collins, Rose Bolin, Really Bracken, Bell Piper, Eudora Bracken seated. Back row: John Bracken w/broom, Belle Sullivan, Maud (Johnson) Everett, Oscar Piper & Jim Bracken. 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.