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Blue Pinwheel Symbol
•April 10, 2019•
Blue Pinwheels are the theme for April at the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD), and they symbolize more than just the windy spring days that typically dominate our central Illinois weather. Blue Pinwheels are also the symbol for National Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month. The pinwheels represent the whimsy, joy and innocence of childhood which is often lost when child neglect and abuse occurs.
Child neglect and abuse comes in many different forms and can be inflicted from a variety of sources and exposures. Anyone who is responsible for the care or well-being of a child under the age of 18 years is capable of committing intentional and unintentional actions that can cause physical, mental, emotional or even sexual abuse to a child. Though the abuse may not be immediately recognized, the damage caused by the abuse can last a lifetime.
The MCHD encourages all Moultrie County residents to advocate and care for our children. Following are 10 suggestions for becoming a more effective child advocate:
For Parents and Caregivers: Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

There was a break-in at the Moultrie County Sheriff’s office. State Police investigators from Effingham have been assigned to the case. Sheriff’s Sgt. Rieck Kendall said that the burglary occurred in the jail’s basement. He said that items were taken but has declined to provide additional details.
After scoring only one run in a loss to Shelbyville, the Sullivan Redskins baseball team turned the tables and defeated Arcola 10-1. Jason Wildman picked up the win against Arcola. He pitched four innings, giving up four hits and one unearned run. He struck out eight. Andy Wagner went two-for-three with a triple and an RBI. Steve Book and Tim Lowry each had two RBIs. Read More

•April 10, 2019•

By Supt. Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300

Sullivan High School Students have the opportunity to spend a portion of their day, not just learning about various jobs and careers, but through specific sites and locations to see what some area jobs and careers really entail.
By enrolling in a class called “Workplace Experience” students are placed with area businesses during which they are either employed at a location or spend volunteer hours there.
Depending on student schedules, they may spend up to half of their school day garnering real-world experience.
Placements for students have included sites such as Agri-Fab, Hydro-Gear, Metro Communications, Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development, Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital, and many, many more.    Read More

Extra vigilance comes amid rash of ISP vehicle collisions
•April 10, 2019•
With National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starting today, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 100 city and county law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers to put down their phones and focus on driving. In April, motorists will see increased patrols and enforcement zones across Illinois to ticket drivers using handheld devices.
“On any given day, you can glance into the next vehicle and see a driver texting, talking or scrolling through social media on their phone,” said Cynthia Watters, bureau chief of IDOT’s Safety Programs and Engineering. “If your attention is anywhere other than on the road, you’re driving distracted, and it can be deadly.”
Over the past decade, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3,166 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017. Read More