Seeing the Fruits of Labor Pay off in July

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July 2, 2014 by Kim Ridel Master Gardner Columnist I spent a week back west with my family this past week and it was a wonderful get-a-way. On my first day there, we visited a public garden in downtown Las Vegas and within minutes I could feel my fingers, hands, and arms swelling. I couldn’t believe what my body was doing to me—I just kept thinking, “I’m a gardener, I can’t be allergic to this place!” I never did find out what my body was reacting to, though the swelling went down within a few hours after leaving the garden. … Read More

Lake Land College Recognizes Students at Annual Banquet

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July 2, 2014 Lake Land College honored its students’ achievements at the annual Student Recognition Banquet held recently in Mattoon. More than 130 students were officially recognized at the event hosted by the Student Government Association. Students were recognized for their academic achievements, elected offices, and organizational roles for the academic year.  … Read More

Disaster Drill to be held during Mo-Do Fair

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The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) and the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) will conduct a drill at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fairgrounds 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 10. The drill is being conducted to meet state emergency and disaster requirements. Emergency response and communication will be tested as part of the drill. In the event of a real emergency, fair attendees should proceed to the Mobile Command Unit located on the west side of the fairgrounds to request assistance. … Read More

Dawson Returns to CEFS as Outreach Coordinator

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July 2, 2014 Replaces Waymire, who is promoted to director by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation announces the return of Kristy Dawson to the Moultrie County C.E.F.S office as outreach coordinator after Barbara Waymire was promoted to position of Outreach Director in the Effingham office. Waymire had served as Moultrie County coordinator for four years. … Read More

Obituaries 7-2-2014: Sylvia Martin

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Sylvia Martin Sylvia F. Martin, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday  in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Hammond FD Hosting Annual Fourth of July Breakfast

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The Hammond Fire Department will hold their annual 4th of July pancake and sausage breakfast on Friday, July 4, from 6-10 a.m. at the firehouse, 103 East 3rd Street. This is an annual fundraiser breakfast for the fire department. Cost is by donation. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Equipment will also be on display. All proceeds from the breakfast will go towards purchasing new firefighting/rescue tools and equipment. … Read More

Moultrie County School Honor Rolls

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July 2, 2014 Fourth quarter honor rolls have been announced for the following schools: Lovington Grade School Two eighth graders, three seventh graders and three six graders received “A” honors for the fourth quarter at Lovington Grade School. They include Samuel Renfro and Kolby Rickman, eighth grade; Hunter Day, Sean Evans and Katelyn Gingerich, seventh grade and Natalie Lambdin, Norene Mast and Kenli Nettles, sixth grade. … Read More

A Look Back at Moultrie’s Contribution

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July 2, 2014 County’s men fought in Civil War’s largest battles by Tom Emery Illinois supplied the fourth-highest number of men to the Union during the Civil War, sending some 259,000 men to the Northern cause. An estimated 773 of them came from Moultrie County, whose men fought with valor in some of the war’s most significant battles. Moultrie County men fought in some of the state’s top regiments and in the war’s largest battles. Company E of the 21st Illinois Infantry was predominately a Moultrie County company, which had the distinction of serving under Ulysses S. Grant in his … Read More

Harvey Named New Manager for Mo-Do Farm Bureaus

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July 2, 2014 Tyler Harvey of Villa Grove has recently been named the new manager for the Douglas and Moultrie County Farm Bureaus. Harvey obtained a B.S. from Illinois State University in 2007 with a major in general agriculture and a minor in history and then continued at Illinois State earning a master’s degree in agricultural education and leadership.  He started his career with the Illinois Farm Bureau in November of 2011 when he was hired through the county manager trainee program. Harvey has been the county manager of the Lawrence County Farm Bureau for the past two years.  … Read More