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Local Insurance Agent Graduates From Leadership Development Program

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Pictured are Chris Clepp and Ken Biedermann with graduate Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan. They were the Moderators of the LILI class.

•July 5, 2017•

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has announced that Elizabeth Houser graduated from the Leadership in Life Institute held in Springfield, Illinois. Sponsored by NAIFA, this prestigious program accepts a limited number of carefully selected applicants from among its members nationwide. Elizabeth completed the intensive course of study over a six-month period and was honored at commencement exercises held in Springfield, IL.

Based on the leadership writings of Stephen Covey, Jim Collins, John Maxwell, and Kouzes and Posner, the Leadership in Life Institute encourages personal growth and exploration. Students leverage new insights about themselves and apply cutting-edge leadership theory to develop leadership skills. Read More

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast

Monday, July 10 - Cereal bars, grape juice, milk
Tuesday, July 11 - Toast and sausage links, grape juice, milk
Wednesday, July 12 - Waffles, grape juice, milk
Thursday, July 13 - Strawberries and bananas, grape juice, milk
Friday, July 14 - Granola bars, grape juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch

Monday, July 10 - Hot dog on bun, tater tots, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, July 11 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peaches, dinner roll, milk
Wednesday, July 12 - BBQ pork sandwiches, french fries, pears, milk
Thursday, July 13 - Pork fritters, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Friday, July 14 - Ham and cheese sandwiches, carrots and celery sticks, banana, milk

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Monday, July 10 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, applesauce
Tuesday, July 11 - Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, whole grain wheat, pineapple cheese salad
Wednesday, July 12 - Roasted pork, zucchini bake, winter mix vegetables, whole grain wheat, peaches and bananas
Thursday, July 13 - Chili mac w/beans, spinach/romaine salad w/mandarin oranges, dressing packet, pears, dinner roll, pudding
Friday, July 14 - Hamburger w/mustard or ketchup, hot German potato salad, mexi-corn, bun, fresh fruit

Future Child Support Cases To Use ‘Income Shares’ Calculation

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•July 5, 2017•

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced today that the most widely used method nationwide to calculate child support will begin to be applied to new cases in Illinois starting July 1, following a bipartisan law signed by Governor Bruce Rauner last year. Child support orders established before July 1, 2017 will not change.

Under the “income shares” model, child support will be calculated primarily by looking at typical costs for families in similar circumstances. The income of both parents will also be factored in.

“With Illinois becoming the 40th state to adopt the income shares model, we will be using an approach that has become increasingly endorsed by experts and advocates in the field,” said Felicia Norwood, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Currently, child support in Illinois is calculated primarily based on the income of the obligor – the parent who owes payments – and the number of children. Read More

EIU Dean’s List Announced

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•June 28, 2017•

Six students from Sullivan were named to the Eastern Illinois University Dean’s List for the spring semester.

Included are Brittin N. Boyer, Biological Sciences; Summer M. McClain, Education/Professional Studies; Lucas B. Mossman, Lumpkin Business and Applied Science School of Business; Keaton A. Shumard, Arts and Humanities, Music; Kirk A. Whitaker; Arts and Humanities Foreign Languages and Kaleb B. Wood, Biological Sciences.

Bethany Class of 1967

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Bethany Class of 1967
Bethany Class of 1967 had their 50th Anniversary at the Publisher in Bethany on June 17th. Those in attendance were Jim & Sarah Carroll, Mike & Marge Brewer, Denny & Linda Fendley, Denny & Pete Ferguson, Larry & Liz Barnes, Velma Book Thomason, Mary Beth Carlyle, Dwaine & Jane Mescher, Sharon Clark Muzzy& Terry, Diane Kirkwood Philips and Dave, Tom & Cynthia Hoskins, Joe & Jane Russell, Doug & Cathy Ascherman, Floyd Beachy. Steve & Debbie Brown. Ron Kirkwood & Judi Seeley stopped by to visit.

Jeepin for Jessi Set

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•June 28, 2017•

Secret Santa is hosting their annual fundraising event at The Toy Bar on July 15 starting at 10 a.m. for sign ups then departing for the run at 12 p.m. for the annual Jeepin For Jessi Jeep Run.

Several stops will be made throughout the afternoon before returning to The Toy Bar around 5 p.m. A live auction event will be held aft 5 p.m. with a DJ providing evening entertainment. This year’s theme is Christmas Vacation with prizes awarded for best outfits.  Read More

Annual Strasburg Lions Club Homecoming 

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•June 28, 2017•

The Strasburg Lions Club Homecoming is set to hold their largest and most eventful homecoming ever with a three day event – July 7, 8, and 9. Bands will perform on Friday night, kids’ games and pedal pull, the Strongman Competition, and the tractor pull are just a few of the events coming to Strasburg throughout the weekend.

Dakota Danielle from Nashville, Tennessee will perform at 6 pm, and balloon art for kids starting at 6 p.m. will be available. The beer garden will be open starting at 7 p.m. and the headliner, Skyline, will take the stage at 8 p.m.  Read More

Grease is the Word at Relay for Life 

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•June 28, 2017•

Join the Relay for Life and flash back to the 50s and 60s Friday, August 11 at the Sullivan High School track.

“Grease” is the theme so slick back your hair, break out the poodle skirts and saddle oxfords because the night begins at 6 p.m. and continues till midnight.

The Relay for Life committee is currently looking for teams. To sign up and register go to www.relayforlife.org   Read More

Remember When? 6-28-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week

Two features are added to the Sullivan Fourth of July Celebration in 1992. A new carnival, Jackson’s United Shows, opens Tuesday and a pedal tractor pull is added to the weekend festivities. A $5000 gigantic fireworks display rounds out the day’s activities at Wyman Park.

Long time Lovington resident, Wendell J. Dahm, is the village’s first inductee into the Lovington Hall of Fame.

Lovington grocer Bob Aldridge was recognized as Citizen of the Year during presentations at intermission of the Junior Women’s Club “The Return of Almost Anything Goes”.

The Little Theatre on the Square production of Big River with music by Roger Miller, tells the story of Huckleberry Finn’s ride down the Mississippi River. Read More