Thursday, October 4, 2012

VOTING PRECINCTS & POLLING PLACES



Precinct / Polling Place

West -  West Town Hall, 3347 E 300th Ave., Mason

Mound 1 -  Altamont, Town Hall, 6 W. Adams Street, east room

Mound 2 -  Altamont, Town Hall, 6 W. Adams Street, west room

Mound 3 -  Municipal Building, 202 N. Second, Altamont

Moccasin -  Moccasin Town Hall, on E. 1600 Moccasin Rd

Liberty -  Kluthe Center, 100 Park Street, Beecher City

Mason -   Mason Civic Center, 861 E. Washington Street, Mason

Jackson -  Jackson Town Hall, North 890, East 900 Avenue

Summit 1 -  Pearson Building, 15170 N. Beach Road, Lake Sara

Summit 2 -   Pearson Building, 15170 N. Beach Road, Lake Sara

Summit 3 -  Community Building, 9282 East Park Avenue, Lake Sara

Summit 4 -  Community Building, 9282 East Park Avenue, Lake Sara

Banner -  Shumway Kluthe Center, East Front Street, Shumway

Watson 1 -  Watson Twp. Town Hall, 8730 N. US Hwy. 45, Heartville

Watson 2 -  Watson Civic Center, 103 N. Jackson, Watson

Watson 3 -  Effingham County Airport lobby, 14449 E. 1100th Ave.

Union -  Union Town Hall, 14990 E 300thAvenue

Douglas 1 -  St. Mary’s Hall, Green Creek, 20057 N. 1525th St. Eff.

Douglas 2 -  New Hope Church, 2210 N. Raney Street, Effingham

Douglas 3 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway, Effingham

Douglas 4 -  Effingham Co. Coop. Ext., 1209 Wenthe, Effingham

Douglas 5 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 6 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 7 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 8 -  Sacred Heart Parish Center, 407 S. Henrietta, Effingham

Douglas 9 -  Sacred Heart Parish Center, 407 S. Henrietta, Effingham

Douglas 10 -  First Baptist Church, 213 West Fayette, Effingham

Douglas 11 -  First Baptist Church, 213 West Fayette, Effingham

Douglas 12 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Douglas 13 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Douglas 14 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Teutopolis 1 -  Teutopolis Village Hall, 106 W. Main, Teutopolis

Teutopolis 2 -  Teutopolis Township Town Hall, 200 S. John Street, Teutopolis

Teutopolis 3 -  American Legion, 106 N. Plum Street, Teutopolis

Lucas -  Lucas Town Hall, 20950 E 300th Avenue

Bishop -  Kluthe Civic Center, 102 W. Virginia St. (W. entrance), Dieterich

St. Francis -  Municipal Bldg, W. Nat. Road (Rt. 40), Montrose

All polling places handicapped accessible.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Why I am a Democrat

By Joseph Sweet
Collier County (Fla) Democratic Executive Committee  



I am a Democrat out of gratefulness to those who struggled for justice before me and a sense of obligation to those who will come after me. 

I am a Democrat because I believe all Americans, not just the privileged, should have access to a quality education, excellent and comprehensive healthcare, affordable housing and a social network to aid us when the unthinkable occurs. 

I am a Democrat because I believe our country should have a strong and modern infrastructure and I am a Democrat because I believe we should be leading the world in protecting the environment, developing alternate sources of energy and spending our money wisely in projects that have made us great like NASA, the Hoover Dam and the Interstate Highway system. Projects like these, funded by all Americans, not only addressed their purposes well but also have allowed the entrepreneurs among us to build on our successes to become successful themselves. The endeavors of our government have melded well with private enterprise; they have engaged in a symbiotic relationship that has produced Teflon, Tang, the microchip and the Internet. The dynamic relationship between the two has created America’s greatness.
No American has done it alone; all have relied on the sacrifices and hard work of those who have gone before them. A Democrat remembers that this country was built by those “yearning to breathe free”, and believes in the idea of a “melting pot,” of Americans struggling to build a life for our families and ourselves.
A Democrat is concerned about the demise of the middle class and the erosion of benefits for middle class Americans. Our country is becoming more and more stratified with wealth accumulating at the top. Their accumulated wealth is being used politically, and to the detriment of America, to ensure that the stream of cash continues in increasing waves upward toward the wealthy and at the expense of middle class Americans.
A Democrat’s America does not seek to extract a profit from every human transaction, as our country currently seems to do. A Democrat’s America supports a free and fair market economy but we strongly believe in the just role of our government. In our increasingly complex society, we must ensure all Americans continue to enjoy affordable education, a protected environment, excellent health care, a safe and modern infrastructure and sound and sustainable energy policies. 

Despite the short sighted calls for tax cuts, the misuse of the word “socialism” and the memory challenged claims that government programs do not work, we need a strong government and a strong middle class to ensure that we continue to be a land of opportunity for all.
That is a Democrat’s America.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Election Returns

For President of the United States
BARACK OBAMA
1,002    92.95%
WRITE-IN 
76          7.05%
 For Representative in Congress, 15th Congressional District
ANGELA MICHAEL 
1,073     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Delegate to the National Nominating Convention
TOM ZEI (OBAMA) 
624     18.32%
DESIREE NICOLE DUSSARD (OBAMA)
628     18.43%
SARAH BIGLER (OBAMA)
729     21.40%
STEVE SCATES (OBAMA)
657     19.28%
BECKY AULT (OBAMA)
769     22.57%
 For State Senator, 54th Legislative District
DANNY L. STOVER
778   100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Regional Superintendent of Schools
(Bond, Effingham & Fayette Counties)
JULIE WOLLERMAN 
1,148    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Regional Superintendent of Schools
 (Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence & Richland Counties)
MONTE A. NEWLIN 
0 No Votes
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

CIRCUIT CLERK
BECKY JANSEN 
810     47.20%
PAM MATHY 
906     52.80%
 STATE’S ATTORNEY
DEBORAH NIEBRUGGE REIMERS 
1,250    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

CORONER
EDDIE F. WATSON 
162    10.15%
TANYA L. OVERBECK 
922    57.77%
THEODORE D. “TED” FIFER 
512    32.08%
COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District A
LEONARD WALDHOFF 
160    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District B
JAMES C. HAMMER 
212    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District C
KAREN LUCHTEFELD 
91    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District D
GENE R. JACKSON
152    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District G
DOUGLAS R. McCAIN 
152    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District I
REBECCA GOBCZYNSKI 
257    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

JUDICIAL- For Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District
 (To fill the vacancy of the
Honorable James K. Donovan)
JUDY CATES 
1,137    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)



Election Returns - Precinct Committeeman

MOUND #1
RAYMOND ROGERS 
29     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED) 

SUMMIT #1
SHIRLEY M. McEVERS
29    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

BANNER
LEONARD WALDHOFF 
11    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

WATSON #1
JEREMY PATNAUDE 
34    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

WATSON #3
LINDA C. REPKING 
55    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED) 

UNION
RANDY BECKER 
38     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #1
DANIEL NIEBRUGGE 
50     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #6
JAMES C. HAMMER 
75     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #8
GARY WEST, SR 
28     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS # 12
GENE R. JACKSON 
33     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED) 


TEUTOPOLIS #1
LEON GOBCZYNSKI 
53     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

BISHOP
AUDREY GRIFFITH 
59     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

Democrat Elected Officials

  • Effingham County Board Distric G-Doug McCain
  • Effingham County Treasurer - Steve Dasenbrock
  • Effingham County Board District C - Karen Luchtefeld

Effingham County Democrats Officers

  • Chairman - Audrey Griffith
  • First Vice Chairman - Dan Niebrugge
  • Second Vice Chairman - Allen Wente
  • Secretary - James Hammer
  • Treasurer - Shirley McEvers