Sullivan Residents Tie for First in Writing and Photography Contest

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•January 19, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Recently, a Sullivan High School student, her father and a retired Sullivan High School teacher received the news that they had tied for first place in the 2021 Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder/Sense of the Wild Contest. The team, which includes Natalee Hunter, Nate Hunter and Becky Lawson, won in the “essay with photograph” category in the Sense of Wonder theme. The essay was written by Natalee and Lawson while the photograph was taken by Nate. The entry which is titled “The Trees” was written about the trees located near the … Read More

Voter ID Cards Being Mailed

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•January 19, 2022• Registered voters in Moultrie County will be receiving new Voter Identification Cards within the next week. As required by law, the County Clerk’s office is in the process of completing a purge of Moultrie County voters. County Clerk Georgia England explained that a purge is done to help maintain voter registrations by keeping them current and up-to-date, and to eliminate voters that are deceased, or have moved from Moultrie County. England urges voters to check their voter card and familiarize themselves with their districts and polling location. This is particularly important for voters in Lowe Precinct and … Read More

Candidate Petitions Available

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•January 19, 2022• Nominating petitions for candidates planning to run in the June 28, 2022 General Primary Election are now available in Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England’s office. The first day to circulate petitions for established political parties and independent candidates began January 13, 2022. Filing period is March 7-11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The county-wide offices up for nomination are: four full year terms for County Clerk, Treasurer and Sheriff; and County Board members with nine seats available. Precinct Committeemen will be elected during the primary as … Read More

Candy Sale Breaks Record

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•January 19, 2022• The Moultrie County Food Pantry collaborated with Flesor’s Candy Kitchen again last year for their annual Food Pantry Candy Sale, donating 20% of their sales to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. The fundraiser broke a record again last year with the amount of candy sold and money donated to the pantry, with a record donation of $2,000.00 to the food pantry. CEFS Moultrie County Food Pantry thanks all donors and participants. … Read More

Ray named to Dean’s List

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•January 19, 2022• Zoe Ray of Sullivan has been named to the dean’s list at Greenville University for the Fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the GU Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Everett and Doris Elzy

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Everett and Doris Elzy Doris Elzy, 84 of Sullivan, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Thursday January 13, 2022 in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday January 17, 2022 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family requests that those attending the visitation and funeral to please wear a … Read More

Changes in Extension Wits Fitness Class Schedules

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•January 12, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Due to ongoing changes with the pandemic, there have been a few changes made to the Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Classes schedule and locations. At this time, classes will be (changes are underlined): · Every first Monday of the month at the U of I Extension office in Mattoon at 10:00 AM (except for January – there will be no class held.) · Every first Monday of the month at the Shelby County Senior Center at 1:00 PM (except January 3 will be January 10 due to holiday.) … Read More

Interesting Facts about Winter

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•January 12, 2022• The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice is on Sunday, June 20). Though it’s common to think of the winter solstice as an event that spans an entire day, it actually occurs for just a moment – specifically when a hemisphere is tilted as far away from the sun as it can be. Winter is widely known as the coldest time of the year in most locales, but that’s not the only thing … Read More

How to Care for Winter Birds that Visit your Yard

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•January 12, 2022• The pristine, white backdrop of a snowy winter day can be a wonder to behold. While fresh snow on the ground can make for awe-inspiring landscapes, the absence of greenery amid the starkness of winter poses challenges for animals that do not ride out winter in a state of hibernation. Several bird species stay in colder climates over the winter. Red-winged crossbills, snow buntings, bohemian waxwings, evening grosbeaks, and cardinals are just some of the birds one may find while gazing outside on a chilly winter’s day. Birding in the winter can be a rewarding hobby because, … Read More

Navigate Around these Four Winter Hazards

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•January 12, 2022• Fresh snowfall can bring a hush over any landscape and, temporarily at least, create a perfect picture scene. As idyllic as such landscapes can be, snow-covered sledding hills can pose various threats to outdoor lovers’ health and safety. Frostbite Frostbite occurs when the soft tissues of the body start to freeze. It most commonly affects the fingers, toes and nose. The Cleveland Clinic says single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures are cold enough to cause frostbite. Frostbite affects skin cells and tissues and can cause severe damage. Frostbitten skin turns black as cells die from freezing. Numbness and a painful … Read More