Deadline to apply Jan. 24

Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter

programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide.

The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board is made up of made up of representatives from local government, Salvation Army, United Way, Catholic Charities and a former homeless person will determine how the funds awarded to Moultrie County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Barbara Waymire at 217-728-7721 for an application. Applications must be received by January 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Moultrie County EFSP Local Board has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation participating. Last year C.E.F.S. was responsible for distributing $2,800.00; as a result C.E.F.S. provided 59 meals and 17 households received assistance for lodging, with another five households receiving help with their utility bills in Moultrie County.

The re-organizational meeting for this year will be held at the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach office in Sullivan on January 29 at 9 a.m. For additional information, contact Barbara Waymire at 217-728-7721 prior to the time of the meeting.

Photo by RR Best
Paige Harlin goes for the layup with Emily Seegmiller threatening the block from behind.

McClain leads way with 9 points, 3 blocks

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

The last time Okaw Valley’s and Arthur’s girls played basketball, Karly Goodman went off for 25 points, and the Lancers dominated. This time was much different. The ‘wolves were ready.

“[Containing Goodman] was our goal,” said Timberwolves head coach Don Gardner stated. “We had a girl on offense last night in practice playing the role of Karly. Our goal was to shut her down, and she is a phenomenal athlete, kid, and shooter, and I didn’t want her to beat us again.”

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The Little Okaw Valley Conference girls' basketball tournament will begin Monday at Arcola. See below for complete pairings:

Due to the bad weather and very cold temperatures, the executive board of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society has decided to cancel their January 16 general Meeting.

In addition, it is the policy of the Historical Society to close the Heritage Center in the event of hazardous or extreme cold weather. Call 217-728-4085, Mary Storm at 217-728-4149 or Pat Cribbet at 217-728-2456 in the event of bad weather to be sure the Heritage Center is open before making the trip.

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 by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.

Upon request a list of deputy registrars will be given to anyone unable to come into the County Clerk’s office. Anyone may register at the County Clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse at 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day to register to vote before the upcoming election is Tuesday, February 18 (with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between February 19 to March 15). Requirements for registration are: 1. Be a U.S. Citizen; 2. Be a resident of your precinct 30 days prior to election day; 3. Have two forms of identification, one showing registrant’s current address; 4. Be 18 years of age by election day.

All polling locations in Moultrie County are accessible to persons with disabilities or the elderly. Voting aids and assistance are available, if needed, in marking the ballot. Those unable or who do not wish to go to the polls on election day may vote absentee. An excuse to vote absentee is not needed. This may be done in the office of the County Clerk or by mail. The last day an absentee ballot may be mailed out is Thursday, March 13. The last day to vote absentee in person at the County Clerk’s office is March 17.

For further information concerning polling locations, voting absentee, voter registration or voting for the elderly or disabled, call the Moultrie County Clerk’s office at 728-4389.