•January 4, 2017•

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, January 13 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany. Any healthy individual, age 16 through 75, who meets weight requirements may donate blood.

Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing a picture and a signature. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. Every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood.

This blood drive will be held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Okaw Valley High School Student Council.

By donating at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship! For more information regarding the blood drive or to make an appointment, please contact the Okaw Valley High School at 665-3631.

•December 28, 2016•

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard, and SSI Student Exclusion.

Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums.

The Social Security Act provides for how the Cost of Living Adjustment is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

•December 28, 2016•

Special services are scheduled at Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan for the New Years weekend.

Sat. New Year’s Eve Service, 5 p.m.

Sun. New Year’s Day Service, 10 a.m.

Free 30 minute visual Christmas service for the family. www.worshipforshutins.org

WHTO Channel 2, Terre Haute every Sun. at 7 a.m. CT

Lutheran Ministries Media, Inc.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Jan. 1 - Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 2- Swished beef pattie w/green pepper, onions and tomatoes, brussels sprouts, macaroni & cheese, whole grain wheat, applesauce.
Wednesday, Jan. 3 - Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas, baked squash, whole grain wheat, strawberry oatmeal bar.
Thursday, Jan. 4  - Settlers beef & beans, corn, roll, warm sliced pears w/raisins.
Friday, Jan. 5 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, graham crackers, fresh fruit.

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Jan. 1 - Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 2 - Waffles, peach juice, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 3 - Granola bars, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 4  - Warm apples, Ritz crackers, milk.
Friday, Jan. 5 - Pancakes, peach juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Jan. 1 - Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 2 - Burritos/cheese, lettuce, pears, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 3 - Chicken nuggets, peas, peaches, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 4  - Cheese  puffs, carrots, pineapple, milk.
Friday, Jan. 5 - Corn dogs, tater tots, mixed fruit, milk.

•December 21, 2016•

The offices of the News Progress will be observing holiday deadline schedules for Christmas and New Year’s weekends.

Advertising and news deadlines are December 23 for the December 28 edition of the News Progress.

Advertising and news deadlines are December 30 for the January 4, 2017 edition.