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Nelson Aumann honored as former chairperson

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, Board of Directors recently recognized former board chair Nelson Aumann for his outstanding voluntary service to the Board of Directors. Nelson Aumann of Nokomis served on the C.E.F.S. board of directors for the past seventeen years where he served as board chair on the corporate board for fifteen years.

According to C.E.F.S. newly elected board chair, Jean Finley of Ramsey, “the C.E.F.S. board of directors thanked and praised Nelson for his passionate and distinguished volunteerism serving as a board member and board chair.”

Nelson Aumann stated that, “it was a true pleasure to work with C.E.F.S. board of directors, employees, volunteers and community partners. Aumann stated that, “he was proud to be associated with C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation and he wished the agency continued success with helping people and changing lives.”

According to CEO Paul White, “Aumann truly demonstrated his commitment to the community action movement through his voluntary service spending countless hours supporting and advocating issues which impacted the citizens of the local service area.”

C.E.F.S.’ mission is to provide opportunities for people through education and support to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. 

For information about the community action agency or programs contact the local C.E.F.S. Montgomery County outreach office in Taylor Springs at 217/532-5971 or in Litchfield at 217/324-2367 or the Effingham administrative office at 217/342-2193 or on the agency web site at www.cefseoc.org.

Estes - Blair Wedding

The marriage celebration of Brandon Estes son of Lance and Darla Estes of Dyersburg Tn, formerly of Ramsey and Mari-Kate Blair daughter of Brian and Penny Blair of Dyersburg took place on June 19th, 2010. The ceremony was held at The First Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN with Ministers Jay Stephenson, and Curt Sparks close family friends of the bride and groom.

Grandparents of the couple are Leo and Juanita Hayes and Maryalice Estes of Ramsey, Gene and Pat Blair of Dyersburg, TN and Blanche Castleman of Finley, TN.

Receives Doctorate degree

Kathryn Taylor of Greenville received her Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on Friday, August 6, at the 5:00 p.m. 2010 Summer Commencement Ceremony held in Shryock Auditorium.  Her degree in Education/Curriculum and Instruction was directed by Dr. D. John McIntyre.  Her dissertation was entitled “The Development of an Instrument to Measure Teacher Education Candidates’ Dispositions.”  Kathy graduated from Greenville College with a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education and received her Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. 

Kathy is presently Director of Graduate and Partnership Teacher Education, the Certification Officer, and an assistant professor of education in the School of Education at Greenville College.    

                    Horticulture Club Tends RGS Flowers
 

 RCHS Agriculture teacher Matt Eelusko brought his high school horticulture club to the Ramsey Grade School perennial flower garden for hand's on experience.
 

RAMSEY PATOKA NIPS BROWNSTOWN TO CAPTURE TOURNEY CROWN

Patoka Warriors won all three of their games to take first place in the annual season-opening Ramsey Baseball Tournament.

Coming into the third round of the round robin, Brownstown and Patoka were each 2-0, even as Ramsey and Mulberry Grove were 0-2. Patoka came up with a late inning run to beat Brownstown 6-5. Bombers were left with a 2-1 second place record.

Rams and Mulberry Grove likewise dueled down to the final run ending in a 6-6 tie! Each could claim third place but unable to prove it because it was called due to a time limit that ruled all six games.

Andrew Cunningham started on the mound for Ramsey against Mulberry Grove and helped himself to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. He slapped a home run with Tyler Pryor and Luke Webb on base who had singles. But the Aces struck back for two in the second and made it 3-3 in the third.

Rams fell to Brownstown in the first round. In the second round, the local diamond men were pounded by Patoka 1-12. Warrior hurler Clift held Rams to one hit. It was a double in the fourth inning by Luke Webb. He  was brought in by Nick Wodtka’s fielder’s choice.Tylor Knisley took the loss, his first.




                                           Weather Beater

Baseball and softball players don’t have to wait for snow to melt or diamonds to dry up now that they have a batting cage in the RGS all purpose room. From its off-duty place high above student traffic, the very large netted cage is lowered to the floor for practice. All teams were active on the fields and the cage stored when this photo was taken.

Varsity Rams tromp Odin

Monday, August 30 was the first volleyball game for Lady Rams this fall season and they opened at Odin at 6:15, regular game time.

JV loss 11-25, 25-19, 22-25
Most points earned: Jenna Hunt    16 with 12 aces; Ashley Blankenship 7 with 1 ace. Hits/Kills: Ashley Blankenship 4 hits/4 kills; Jenna Hunt 4 hits /5 kills.

Varsity won 25-23, 17-25, 25-17
Most points earned: Morgan Kelly 11 with 3 aces; Darien Carter 8 with 4 aces; Hits/Kills: Morgan Kelly 1 hit / 2 kills / 1 block: Angel McDonald 2 hits/3 kills /1 block.

Freshmen Rams  win first game

Ramsey played Morrisonville in their home court, Tuesday, August 31 for their first home volleyball game.

Freshman WON  25-19   25-17

Most Points earned: Monica Stokes 7 with 4 aces; Rhonda McDonald 9 with 3 aces; Sydney Lay     5 with 4 aces; Lauren Whitten  1 hit; Sydney Lay 1 kill; Rhonda McDonald  1 kill.

  JV   loss  17-25, 22-25

Most Points earned: Monica Stokes 5 with 1 ace; Elizabeth Hortenstine 4 with 2 aces; Jenna Hunt 6 with 2 aces; Kimberly Casey  1 kill; Ashley Blankenship   4 hits; Jenna Hunt 2 hits.

Varsity Loss 18-25, 25-22, 14-25

Most Points Earned: Jessica Carroll 6 with 2 aces; Morgan Miller 6 with 1 ace: Morgan Miller   3 kills/3 hits/4 blocks; Jessica Carroll 2 kills/4 hits/2 blocks; Cecelia Miller 3 assists; Darien Carter 5 assists.

Sports Schedules

RHS Varsity/JV Volleyball        

Sept. 2 C-H High School T 6:15       

Sept. 9   Mulberry Grove     H       6:15      

Sept. 13       St. Elmo           H       6:15      

Sept 16  Mulberry Grove     T       6:15      

Sept. 17   Beecher City       T       6:15      

Sept. 18 Windsor Tourney   T       8:00

JR High Softball Girls  

Sept. 3 Altamont Lutheran H       4:30      

Sept. 7 Stewardson-Strasburg T      4:00      

Sept. 8     @  Regionals       T       TBA

RHS Varsity Baseball

Sept. 2         Sandoval           H       4:30      

Sept. 8        Clay City          T       4:15      

Sept. 9      Beecher City        T       4:15      

Sept. 13    St. Anthony        H       4:30

Sept. 14 Mulberry Grove     T       4:15      

Sept. 15     North Clay        H       4:15

Sept. 18 Windsor Tourney   T       9:00

Boys JR High Baseball   

Sept. 3 Altamont Lutheran  H       4:15

Sept. 7 Altamont Lutheran T      4:15

Sept. 8   Mulberry Grove     H       4:00

Sept. 10        Patoka            H       4:15

Sept. 13   Morrisonville       T      4:15

Sept. 14      Regionals          T       4:15

GOLF

Sept. 3      Beecher City          T  4:00    

Sept. 10       Windsor             T  4:15    

                                                     Sept. 15 Ray-Lincolnwood      T  4:30    

                                                     Sept 16     Sandoval              T    4:15
 

Save the Tower

Several persons interested in saving the interlock railroad tower in Ramsey met Thursday, Aug. 26 at Ramsey Village Hall meeting room.

An agreement with the Village to exchange property with them was discussed and agreed upon. The tower received a 100’ x 100’ parcel where the caboose is now located. The Village received ownership of lots 37-38 in block 18 which is close to Route 51.

We would like to see more interest in saving this historical building. We meet the fourth Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. in the village hall. New people and new ideas are always needed and welcomed

Sydney Marie Campbell

Jason and Rachel Campbell of Bolivar, Missouri are parents of their first child, a daughter, born at 10:49 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Citizen’s Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, fifteen ounces and was 21 inches long. She has been named Sydney Marie. The mother is the former Rachel Hopwood.  Grandparents are Mark and Mary Hopwood (formerly of Fillmore) and Jim and Iola Campbell, all of Bolivar.  Great-grandparents are LaVeda Martin of Ramsey, Keith and Linda Hopwood of Bolivar, formerly of Fillmore, and Vernon and Faye Campbell, Halfway, Missouri.

Adilynn Marie Saunders

Bob and Heather Saunders of Poplar Bluff, Missouri are parents of their second child, a daughter born at 9:04 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She weighed six pounds, thirteen ounces and was 20 inches long. She has been named Adilynn Marie. The mother is the former Heather Hunt. Grandparents are Ben and Peggy Hunt of Ramsey; Mary Phillips and Bob Sanders, both of Pennsylvania. Welcoming her home are Chris, 19, Rachel, 16 and Alyssa, 9.

Harris - Burry Wedding

On Saturday, June 12, 2010 Kirstie Harris and Brant Burry were united in marriage at New Hope Church, Effingham. Kirstie chose her mother, Jodi Harris, as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were her sister- in-law, Natasha Harris, Altamont, Randi Nuelle, Lindsay Sterchi both friends of the bride from Effingham, and Kaela Fett, cousin of the bride from Murfreesboro, TN. Brant chose his two brothers Cameron Burry, Kansas City, MO and Justin Burry  of St. Louis, MO, as his best men. He also chose Tyler Sterchi, Effingham, and Taylor Hockman of Quincy, both friends of the couple, and Cody Martin, cousin of the Groom, as groomsmen. Olivia Eckhardt, Altamont, cousin of the bride was the flower girl.  Ring bearer was Tobias Burry, the groom’s Golden Retriever