•May 31, 2017•

Sullivan Township cemeteries’ records have been updated and are now accessible through the Gravediscover website.

Last year the Sullivan Township Cemetery board of trustees decided to transfer cemetery records to a computer based program.

All the original records were kept on paper with trustees worried that if those were destroyed, there would be nothing to go by.

With the cemetery having no full time employees it has taken about a year to get everything entered. At this time everything is entered based on those original records.

The site may be accessed at https://gravediscover.com/

For each gravesite the name, picture of tombstone, deed and obituary (if on record) are displayed. The township may upload pictures and other information by submitting to sullivancemetery@gmail.com. Trustees are reminding patrons this still is a work in progress, and they hope to keep improving the site.

Alex Menke has done much work in getting this program up and going and Judy Sumner has provided all the information on the cemeteries that she has.

Sullivan Township Cemetery trustees voted to make some improvements at the cemeteries for this year.

All the drives are going to be redone as well as flag poles and fences replaced and repaired. The improvements are all financed with funds the cemetery has saved.

Earlier this year the cemetery trustees voted to lower the tax levy for the township cemeteries.

Sullivan Township oversees eight cemeteries including Camfield, Carter-Ellis, Hampton, Liberty, Oak Grove, Pea, Souther, and Hampton Yarnell.

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast

Monday, June 5 - Waffles, apple juice, milk.
Tuesday, June 6 - Toast, apple juice, milk.
Wednesday, June 7 - Oatmeal, apple juice, milk.
Thursday, June 8 - French toast, apple juice, milk.
Friday, June 9 - Mixed fruit, Ritz crackers, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch

Monday, June 5 - Tacos, lettuce salad, peaches, milk.
Tuesday, June 6 - McRibs, green beans, applesauce, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, June 7 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple, rolls, milk.
Thursday, June 8 - Hamburger bake, corn, pears, bread & butter, milk.
Friday, June 9 - Hot dog on bun, french fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, June 5 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, whole grain dinner role, pears.
Tuesday, June 6 - Chicken salad, hearty vegetable bean soup, applesauce, orange juice, crackers, cake.
Wednesday, June 7 - Spaghetti pie, lettuce salad w/spring greens & dressing pkg., corn, bread stick, hot buttered apples w/cinnamon.
Thursday, June 8 - Focaccia crusted chicken, creamed peas & potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, melon salad.
Friday, June 9 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Midori blend veggies, whole grain wheat (1), whole grain graham cracker (1).

•May 31, 2017•

Kids’ Summer Fun Day is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 in Dalton City United Methodist Church located at 200 E. Freeland St. in Dalton City.

Activities include Christian Magician, Scovill Children’s Petting Zoo animals and Craft Corner.  Free refreshments include hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, brownies, and cold drinks.  Kids, parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome, and everything is free.

•May 31, 2017•

Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting free informational sessions for weight loss at 5:30 pm on Mondays, June 5 and 9 and at 8:30 am on Mondays, June 14 and 28 at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Center for Healthy Living, 1004 Health Center Dr., Mattoon.

The SBL Weight Management Program is a clinically monitored program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR (Health Management Resources) method, the nations’ leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. It is a proven weight loss program using an easy-to-follow, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors, along with individual guidance, group support and intensive lifestyle education.

For more information, please call 217-238-4774 or email weightmanagement@sblhs.org.

•May 24, 2017•

Registered voters in Moultrie County will receive new Voter Registration 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 who are deceased or have moved from Moultrie County. Jonathan Creek Precinct, Marrowbone 1 and 2 Precincts, and Sullivan 3 Precinct voters received new Voter Registration Cards at the time their polling location was changed and will not receive new cards at this time.

England urges voters to check their voter’s card and familiarize themselves with their districts and polling location. Voter’s should sign the new card and destroy the old card.

England is asking for voters’ assistance in returning Voter Registration cards that were delivered to individuals who no longer live at the address where the card was delivered. Should a household receive a Voter ID card for a member of their family or for an individual who once resided at that address but no longer does, mark on the Voter ID card “NOT AT THIS ADDRESS “. If you know the address to where the individual has moved write that on the card also. Place the card in the mail to be returned to the county clerk’s office. No additional postage is required. It is important that these cards be returned to the clerk’s office and not just destroyed, nor should they be given to the person listed on the card who does not live in that household. If the addressee on the card is deceased, notify the county clerk’s office in writing. The sole purpose of a purge is to have correct voter data for the election process.

Also, if an individual’s address has been changed by municipality or post office action, inform the county clerk’s office of said changes. England says that if a person had a Rural Route Box number that was changed by 9-1-1 addressing but their new voter card reflects an incorrect address, her office needs to be informed.

Registered voters who do not receive a voter’s card by June 12 should notify the clerk’s office at 728-4389.

England would like to reiterate the importance to change voter registration information whenever a person changes their name or moves, even if the move is across the street. If the address or name change is not made in a timely fashion before an election is held, the voter may be prohibited from voting a full ballot at the polls or may be required to Grace Period Register and vote at the County Clerk’s office.

The next election will be the General Primary March 20, 2018. If an individual is not registered to vote, now is the time to do so. Registration may be done in the county clerk’s office, with precinct committeemen and at all Moultrie County libraries. For information regarding registration qualifications call the county clerk’s office or visit their website at moultriecountyil.com