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Facts for Families: Coping with Back to School Anxiety

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•August 3, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

School will be starting again before we know it, and although it can be exciting, it can also be a little intimidating and scary for some children. Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley has written a great article about this topic and shares some tips for families to prepare for school. Tessa says: anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric diagnosis in school-age children worldwide. Anxiety may appear in different forms, including separation anxiety, social phobia, generalized anxiety, panic with agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific phobic disorders causing numerous problems in their lives.
Several issues can develop due to untreated stress, including lower academic achievement, increased difficulties with peers and parental relationships, poor self-esteem and intensified negative self-perception. Some anxiety is normal but be aware of the extreme. Transitioning back to class as summer ends can be a stressful time for children and parents. Read More

Sullivan Fire Department Visits Park Rec

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Sullivan Fire Department Visits Park Rec
The Sullivan Fire Department visited Park Rec at Wyman Park on Thursday, July 28. The department did a cookout for participants and then sprayed water from the ladder truck so the children could play in the water.

Ag Program at Library

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Ag Program at Library
Amanda Sanner (right) presented an ag program at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 26. The program was about vegetables and what part of each vegetable is eaten. Children made a craft to help them remember what part of the vegetables you eat. Sanner is pictured above with Mara Inman (left).

Tabeling Project on Route 32 South Progressing

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Representatives for the Tabeling Project, Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, City of Sullivan and a local business owner visited the Tabeling Project on Route 32 South last Tuesday morning. Front (from left to right): Laurrie Minor, Director of Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development; Susie Inman, owner of Susie’s Sweets, Brooks Inman. Back Row (from left to right): Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Austin Tabeling, Operations Manager for the Tabeling Development and Storm Joop, Project Manager for Tabeling Development.

•August 3, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Last week representatives for the Tabeling Development, Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and a business owner gathered at the site of the project to check on its progress. According to Austin Tabeling operations manager for the Tabeling Development, they are currently accepting rental applications for 2 and 3-bedroom units for January 2023. The units are listed on Zillow and apartments.com. Read More

Illinois Farmer to Ag Lawmakers: Farm Credit Reforms Needed

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•August 3, 2022•
By Timothy Eggert
FarmWeek

One of Adam Brown’s most painful financial decisions was selling the first tractor his father rode.
“While that was a difficult and emotional step to take, the survival of my farm for the next generation is my top priority, just like it was for the generation that passed it on to me,” Brown told federal lawmakers July 14, his voice cracking.
But trading the 1950 Ford Ferguson T20 for cash was not enough.
“I still needed some help to keep things running and the loan programs that were available for young, beginning and underserved producers came through for me in one of the most difficult and stressful times of my life,” he said. Read More

Golf Outing

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•August 3, 2022•

Lake Land College’s Laker Athletics will host its annual golf outing fundraiser on Sunday, August 14 at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon, Illinois.
Registration and lunch will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
The two-person scramble will include the green fee, cart fee, lunch and giveaway for a total of $75 per person. Read More

Millikin Letter Winners

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•August 3, 2022•

Millikin Track and Field Team Names Letter Winners
Millikin Track and Field Team recently named their letter winners. Sophomore Madalyne McPheeters of Sullivan received her second letter.
Millikin Women’s Basketball Team Names Letter Winners
The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced award and letter winners for the 2021-22 season. Freshman Emily White of Sullivan received her first letter.

Dalton City Car Show

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Great Day For A Car Show and Barbecue Competition
Vehicles and barbecue were side by side in Dalton City on July 31 during the car show.

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All Wheel Extravaganza
The car show in Dalton City this past Sunday is called an all wheel extravaganza and they mean it. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and even a Hot Wheels Cadillac could be seen on display. Pictured are a 2016 Hot Wheels Cadillac and a 2000 Harley Softtail motorcycle.

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Car Show In Dalton City
A car show was held in Dalton City on Sunday, July 31. Pictured is a 1955 Ford F100 that was brought by Dorothy Durflinger.

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Smoke N Rods BBQ Competition
Along with the car show in Dalton City on Sunday there was also a barbecue competition. Pictured are Cindy Whitby and Kurt Fenton who competed in that event.