•February 1, 2017•

Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.

The last day to register to vote before the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, March 7 with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between March 8 through election day.

Anyone may register at the county clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, if a person is unable to come to the courthouse, they may call the county clerk’s office and arrangements for registration will be made.

All polling locations in Moultrie County are accessible to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Voting aids and assistance are available, if needed, in marking the ballot. If for some reason a person is unable to go to the polls on election day, they may call the clerk’s office and arrange for a Vote by Mail ballot. The last day a Vote by Mail ballot may be mailed out is Thursday, March 30, 2017. The last day to Early Vote in person at the county clerk’s office is April 3, 2017 with the exception of Grace Period Registration and Voting.

For further information concerning polling locations, Vote by Mail, Early Voting and Grace Period Registration/Voting, contact the Moultrie County Clerk’s office at 728-4389.

•January 25, 2017•

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Windsor Jr./Sr. High School has announced their December Students of the Month.  Gillian Sanders, daughter of Greg and Heidi Sanders, is the high school recipient.   She is involved in basketball, yearbook, FFA, student council, art club and is senior class president.  Sanders plans to attend Lake Land College to study criminal justice.  The Junior High honor went to Madison Pfeiffer, a seventh grader, who is the daughter of Stacy Quigley and Tony Pfeiffer. She plays volleyball and softball.

•January 25, 2017•

To spread awareness and motivate proaction, the Moultrie County Health Department will be receiving 100 radon test kits.

Individuals wishing to test their homes should contact the Moultrie County Health Department to obtain a kit. All costs for the kits, postage, testing and results will be provided free to the individuals who obtain and use the kits provided by the Health Department.

Radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas, comes from naturally occurring uranium in soil and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The only way to detect this toxic gas is by testing for it.

Test kits are available at the county health department and local extension office and may be purchased at hardware or home improvement stores. In addition, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency can provide you with a list of certified labs that sell kits and professionals who can test for you. You may call the IEMA at 1-800-325-1245 or visit them online at radon.illinois.gov.

If a home tests positive for radon, the MCHD will assist individuals in locating professionals who can help remedy the situation. Lowering the effects of radon in homes is an easy and effective method for reducing the risk of cancer to the people who live there.

•January 25, 2017•

County Clerk Georgia England has announced two more polling location changes that will be effective with the April 4 Consolidated Election.

They are Marrowbone 1 and Marrowbone 2 currently located at the American Legion Post #507 which will relocate to the Bethany Firehouse public meeting room. Sullivan 3 currently located at St. Columcille Catholic Church will relocate to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan.

Voters will receive a new Voter Registration Card in the mail the week of January 30 showing the new location and address.

Several locations were combined approximately 10 years ago; however, with all the election changes in the past five years, these combined precincts are in need of more space to allow for the election equipment and to accommodate the number of individuals voting.

England stated, “We are very fortunate in Moultrie County to have organizations, churches, village halls, etc. that are so willing to do whatever is necessary to help in the democratic process of elections. It’s been a pleasure working with the locations that have served our county for many, many years, and I am looking forward to working with the three new locations.”

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Jan. 23 - Ham & beans, copper carrots, cornbread, pears,
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Meatloaf, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green, whole grain wheat, applesauce.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Taco salad w/beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, taco chips, cake.
Thursday, Jan. 26  - Roast beef, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes & celery, Texas toast, overnight fruit salad.
Friday, Jan. 27 - Cheesy turkey burger, German potato salad, cauliflower &  pea salad, Texas toast, scalloped pineapple.

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Jan. 23 - Granola bars, peach juice, milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Waffles, peach juice, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 26  - Biscuits & gravy, peach juice, milk.
Friday, Jan. 27 - Pop tarts, peach juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Jan. 23 - Hot dog on bun, tater tots, Mandarin oranges, milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peaches, dinner roll,  milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Popcorn chicken, corn, pineapple, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 26  - Sloppy Joe on bun, green beans, pears, milk.
Friday, Jan. 27 - Fish sticks, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.