•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.

•January 18, 2017•

Application forms and information pertaining to the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund have been distributed to area high school guidance counselors.

Scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Moultrie County and plan to further their education.

In 2016, the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund provided $4483 to area students. It is anticipated that a similar amount will be available for distribution in 2017.

Eligible students may contact their local high school guidance counselor.

•January 18, 2017•

Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute a truckload of food to families in need. The distribution will be held at Sullivan VFW (1146 State Highway 32, Sullivan) February 11 from 10-11:30 AM. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome. Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food.

All eligible residents of Moultrie County needing food are welcome to attend the Foodmobile distribution. To be eligible, a household must have an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, or approximately $3,746 per month for a family of four.

Other area Foodmobile distributions may be found by visiting the Foodbank’s website at www.eifoodbank.org and clicking “find help.”

•January 11, 2017•

There is an error in  the Bethany library story in the January 4  issue of the News Progress.  It is the collection of yearbooks that have been digitalized - not the class pictures.  Any Bethany high school graduate may now go to the website and view their yearbook. We regret the error.