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Attention Mo Co Property Owners 

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•June 28, 2017•

Several property owners have reported that they have received notification from a company called Records Recovery Services out of Naperville, stating that a copy of the deed to their property may be obtained for a service fee of approximately $87.00.

County Clerk Georgia England stated that all a person needs to do to obtain copies of their property deed is to contact her office, and for a fee of 25 cents per page, the copy may be obtained.  Most deeds are two-four pages.

The county clerk’s office has never associated or provided documentation to Records Recovery Services.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Independence Day 

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•June 28, 2017•

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Secretary of State offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

All Secretary of State offices and facilities will be open for business on Wednesday, July 5.

Individuals may visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services facility and the hours of operation. In addition, drivers may change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers online.

Masonic Temple Hosts Camp

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•June 28, 2017•

Canvas Camp is an art day camp for kids that is offered July 10-13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Masonic Temple in Sullivan.

This is a perfect chance for children entering first grade through sixth to have a blast creating paintings, drawings, collages and sculptures with local artist and teacher Molly Reeder Foust.

For more information call 217/254-3324 or email mollyluvsart@gmail.com

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, July 3 - Poptarts, apple juice, milk
Tuesday, July 4 - Closed for Independence Day
Wednesday, July 5 - Mixed fruit, Ritz crackers, milk
Thursday, July 6 - Bagels, apple juice, milk
Friday, July 7 - Donuts, apple juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, July 3 - Bologna & cheese sandwiches, carrots & celery sticks, watermelon, milk
Tuesday, July 4 - Closed for Independence Day
Wednesday, July 5 - Turkey melt sandwiches, corn, mandarin oranges, milk
Thursday, July 6 - Chicken strips, cheesy broccoli, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Friday, July 7 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 3 - Fish Sandwich w/Tartar Sauce, Baked Beans, Herbed Peas, Bun, Pears
Tuesday, July 4 - Closed for Independence Day
Wednesday, July 5 - Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce, Buttered Corn, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Tropical Fruit
Thursday, July 6 - Shepherd’s Pie, Cucumber and Onion Salad, Biscuit, Graham Crackers (1), Hot Cinnamon Buttered Apples
Friday, July 7 - Pork Chop in Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Texas Toast, Melon Salad w/Grapes

Sullivan EIU Grads 

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•June 28, 2017•

The Eastern Illinois University Spring 2017 graduates from Sullivan include Brock A. Bales, Bachelor of Science; Christina L. Farley, Bachelor of Music; Amy L. Hooten, Master of Science in Education; Stephanie L. Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Education; Jennifer A. Klukis, Bachelor of Science in Education; Lucas B. Mossman, Bachelor of Science in Business; Nick K. Newberry, Bachelor of Science; Melissa B. Parrish, Bachelor of Arts; Colton B. Ray, Bachelor of Science; Azbije Sadikoska, Bachelor of Science in Business; Caitlin T. Snyder, Bachelor of Science in Education; Kirsten N. Taylor, Master of Science; Erika L. Tomczewski,  Bachelor of Science; Kaleb B. Wood, Bachelor of Science and Molly Yeske, Master of Science.

Newspaper Deadlines for Holiday

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•June 28, 2017•

Due to the Fourth of July falling on Tuesday the Moultrie County News Progress will observe early deadlines for the July 5th edition.

Deadlines for all advertising and news items is noon on Friday, June 30, 2017.

The newspaper business office will close Tuesday, July 4 to observe the holiday.

Thank you and enjoy the fireworks.

Senior Center Health Screens

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•June 21, 2017•

SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.

SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.

Mo-Do 4-H Holds Sewing Workshops

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•June 21, 2017•

The University of Illinois Extension Unit 19 Moultrie-Douglas 4-H is holding an intergenerational sewing workshop 9-11:30 a.m. July 8 at First Christian Church in Sullivan.

The workshop is open to tailors of all ages.

Those who have a sewing machine and the sewing basics may  bring them, but there will be extras on hand.

Contact Angie Welker for more information at 217-543-3755 or awelker@illinois.edu

Faith Lutheran Has Cookout

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•June 21, 2017•

Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan is having a cookout and bake sale at Sullivan, IGA 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

Ribeyes, brats and pork chop sandwiches will be served hot off the grill.

Proceeds go to the Creation Museum / Noah’s Ark Trip by Faith Lutheran Church.

Mobile Mammography Available Locally

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•June 21, 2017•

Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Sullivan Clinic July 20. To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van call 1-800-639-5929.

The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford, these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free.

The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome.