Record Crop on the Back Burner as Farmers Wait

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October 15, 2014 Corn and soy harvests at standstill with recent rains by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com John Doty and his son J.C. were two of few farmers out in the fields Monday afternoon. “I’ve ordered three weeks of nice weather, but I’m not in charge of that,” said John. “But I guarantee you, we’ll finish.” The father/son duo who were harvesting corn just east of Allenville couldn’t beat the rain that eventually moved in later that afternoon. So now they join the rest of their colleagues in checking weather forecasts, waiting, and looking out the window. And what most farmers … Read More

C.E.F.S. Recognizes Fleshner for Personal Achievement

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October 15, 2014 Submitted by Sue Sandschafer, C.E.F.S. C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently showcased their 49th year of accomplishments demonstrating the fact that community action helps people and changes lives. During the 2014 annual meeting, some very special people were recognized that had overcome obstacles in obtaining or maintaining self-sufficiency. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “This past year our programs and services truly made a real difference in the lives of residents of the community.” Trudy Fleshner first came into the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office in Sullivan in 1998 to get help with diapers, baby food and … Read More

Playoff Bound Redskins Hammer Rams 47-14

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October 15, 2014 First post-season in store since 01 by Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Sullivan Okaw-Valley Redskins bounced back strong Saturday night in a victory over the Shelbyville Rams. Senior quarterback Nick Frerichs put up a five touchdown game setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance for the Redskins. The win ends a decade old postseason drought as the Redskins move to 6-1 on the season, solidifying a playoff spot with two weeks left in the regular season. “Nick understands what we want done,” said SOV head coach Gerald Temples. “He is a great leader … Read More

Harlin, Again on to State

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October 15, 2014 Sullivan, ALAHA miss out by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Paige Harlin will, once again, be the only golfer in the immediate area to get out of sectionals and onto state. The Okaw Valley senior qualified, finishing ninth overall with an 87. She will now return to Red Tail Run in Decatur Friday October 17 to try and improve on last year’s 56th place and score of 185. Both Windsor and Arthur/Lovington-Atwood/Hammond/Arcola also had female golfers competing in the Tuscola sectional, but neither made it out. The Blue Devils’ Katie Greuel finished 19th individually with a combined score of … Read More

Historical Society Meeting Oct. 16

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October 15, 2014 The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center in Sullivan. The speaker for the evening will be Joan Pound of Sullivan and her program entitled “Moultrie County Men in the Civil War.” She will touch on topics such as: were there southern sympathizers in Moultrie County, the difference in the people in the northern and southern part of Illinois, what role did central Illinois have in Grant getting his start leading the troops, and how to quickly research a Moultrie County Civil War … Read More

Letters to the Editor: October 15, 2014

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An Argument for School Facility Sales Tax What do the counties of Shelby, Douglas, Macon, Christian and Champaign all have in common?  Each of them is collecting large funds as a result of having the county school facility sales tax in effect for each one of their schools and most of them border Moultrie County.  That means each time we shop in any of these counties we are contributing to the funding for their school buildings.  I encourage all of us to drive by and check out the new schools and/or new additions in Macon, Maroa, Decatur, Arthur, Champaign and … Read More

Obituaries 10-15-2014: Lawrence Noland

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Lawrence Noland Graveside services for Lawrence Edward Noland, 88, of Decatur were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. He passed away at 10:28 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. … Read More

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Oct.24-26

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October 15, 2014 Based on the Emmy Award-winning cartoon series of the `70’s and ‘80’s, “Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Jr.” follows Lynn, a young school teacher who is nervous about her first day of teaching. She tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of her personality emerge from the set and show her how to win her students over with imagination and music. … Read More