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Methodist Church hosts GriefShare

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•January 4, 2017•

A grief support group will be held each Wednesday Jan. 11 through March 29 at 5:45-7:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan.

GriefShare is a network of more than 12,000 churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support. The program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from grief. There are three key parts to the GriefShare experience including a video seminar featuring leading grief recovery experts, small group discussions and a personal workbook with personal study exercises.

A freewill offering dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. each week for participants and their families. There is a one time material fee; however scholarships are available. Childcare will be provided for children ages nursery through fifth grade.

To register contact Connie Dunscomb at 217-433-0581 or Karen Goss at 217-273-8903.

Learn more about GriefShare at www.griefshare.org.

With the new year comes new changes

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•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.

Secretary of State Offices Closed Monday

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•December 28, 2016•

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and driver services facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, January 2.

Facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 31, in observance of New Year’s Day.

New Year’s Services

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•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

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Holiday Deadlines

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•December 28, 2016•

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

Advertising and news deadlines are 5:00 p.m. December 30 for the January 4, 2017 edition.

Menus 12-28-2016

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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.

Holiday services at area churches

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•December 21, 2016•

Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan:
Sat. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5 p.m.
Sun. Christmas Day Service, 10 a.m.
Free 30 minute visual Christmas service for the family.
www.worshipforshutins.org
Also on WTHO Channel 2 Terre Haute Sundays at 7a.m. CT
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First United Methodist Church, Sullivan:
Sat. 5:00 p.m. service Christmas Eve
Sun. 10:30 a.m. service Christmas Day

St. Isidore Catholic Church, Bethany:
Sat. 10:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve
No mass Christmas Day

Smyser Christian Church, Gays
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service
Sun. 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day service

Holiday Deadlines

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•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.

Elizabeth Titus Library Winter Operations

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•December 21, 2016•

It’s starting to look as though winter has finally arrived. The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library staff wants to remind patrons that certain circumstances may call for the library’s closure in order to ensure patron and staff safety.

Power failure, no heat, snowfall of six inches or more, hazardous icing conditions, or a police advisory that travel is hazardous are just a few of the circumstances that may require closing of the library.

When closure becomes necessary, the director or the person in charge will notify local radio (Decatur WEJT 105.1FM or WDZ 1050AM) and television stations (WAND in Decatur and WCIA in Champaign) so the public may be aware of the closing. Those uncertain whether the library is open or closed due to weather, should call the library (728-7221) prior to traveling there.

Menus 12-21-2016

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Swedish meatballs w/gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Cheese tortellini alfredo w/ham, buttered peas, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain wheat, pears.
Thursday, Dec. 29  - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, Texas toast, peaches.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Beefy vegetable soup, creamy cole slaw, fruit salad, crackers, peanut butter pie.

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Dec. 26- CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Pop tarts, peach juice, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Cereal, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 29  - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Toast, peach juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Chicken patty on bun, green beans, peaches, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Tater tot casserole, corn, pineapple, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 29  - Hot dog on bun, french fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk.