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Remember When? 5-17-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan High School presents the musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. Among the 65 member cast were John Flannell as J. Pierpont Finch, Jennifer Leslie as Rosemary, Nathan Hutchings, Karol Lane, Beth Martin, John Freese, Ben Stone, Sarah Shasteen, Toby Wiley, Dan Gott, Tony Armstrong, Venessa Vandeventer, Joey Freese, Greg Yoder and Jake Haegen.

Sullivan Festival of Stars featured entertainment from Sullivan Singers, Griz England and the 95Q Band along with a live forecast from the courthouse lawn by WAND TV weatherman Bob Murray.

Kim Wood was crowned Miss Festival of Stars. Merle Lash was first in the bake-off; Nancy Burcham won the Brownie division.The Warriors were the Class A three-on-three basketball champs. Shannon Cloyd, Rob Mowry, Justin Dunscomb and Don Gardner were team members.  Read More

Scholarships Received

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•May 17, 2017•

In the May 10 News Progress front page story: Sullivan Honors Students article two scholarship award winners were unintentionally omitted: Tatum Ellis was awarded the Barbara Steffens Scholarship and Jonathan Gavin was awarded the David Elzy Memorial Scholarship.

Sullivan Women’s Civic Club Honors Scholarship Recipients

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•May 17, 2017•

The Sullivan Women’s Civic Club met May 8 in the Moultrie County Senior Center. Since the club initially started in 1976, May is the designated birthday month to celebrate the many years the club has been organized. Since 1976, the club has granted $45,600 in scholarship awards.

Seniors receiving scholarships this year are Jazmyn James, Tabitha Kay, Mary Mackenzie Farley, and Ashlynd Risley. Scholarships were presented during Sullivan High School Awards Night by scholarship committee member Elizabeth Houser. The funds for these scholarships are proceeds from the annual homecoming chili supper.  Read More

4-H Sewing SPIN Club

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•May 17, 2017•

For those who have never sewed or those who have been sewing for years, a SPIN club can take the seamstress to the next level. A SPIN (Special Interest) Club offers kids a new way to explore topics that interest them.

SPIN Clubs focus on a single topic. They are a great way to introduce children ages 8-18 to a specific hobby or interest they might not otherwise have a chance to develop. In a Sewing SPIN club, the sewing machines and other supplies are provided along with screened and trained volunteers and everything needed to get started.  Read More

Heart Association Recognizes DMH Stroke Care

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American Heart Association recognizes DMH’s commitment to quality stroke care

•May 17, 2017•

Decatur Memorial Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Hospitals must achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month periods and achieve 75 percent or higher compliance with five of eight Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality measures to receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Read More

Menus 5-17-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, May 22- Breakfast bites, grape juice, milk.
Tuesday, May 23 - English muffin, grape juice, milk.
Wednesday, May 24- Warm apples, Ritz crackers, milk.
Thursday, May 25 - Coffee cake, grape juice, milk.
Friday, May 26 - Bagels, grape juice, milk.

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, May 22 - Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, carrot sticks, crackers, banana, milk.
Tuesday, May 23 - Sausage links, mashed potatoes, peaches, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, May 24 - Pork fritters, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, May 25 - Popcorn chicken, french fries, applesauce, bread & butter, milk.
Friday, May 26 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk.

Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, May 22 - Sloppy Joe, baked corn casserole, butter beans, bun, apricots.
Tuesday, May 23 - Ham slices, frosted sweet potatoes, peas, Texas toast, tropical fruit.
Wednesday, May 24 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain dinner roll, sunshine salad.
Thursday, May 25 - Taco salad w/taco meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream & taco sauce, pears, taco chips, layered lemon dessert.
Friday, May 26 - Turkey tetrazzini, California mixed vegetables, green beans, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.

Emma and Noah Remain Social Security’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2016

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•May 17, 2017•

Emma and Noah are again America’s most popular baby names for the third year in a row. This marks the fourth year at number one for Noah and the third for Emma. There is only one new name in the top 10 this year—Elijah, the first time he has ever reached the list of 10. Like a name, Social Security is with you through life’s journey, starting at birth when newborns receive their Social Security number.

Here are the top 10 boys’ and girls’ names for 2016:

Boys: 1) Noah, 2) Liam, 3) William, 4) Mason, 5) James, 6) Benjamin, 7) Jacob, 8) Michael, 9) Elijah, 10) Ethan.

Girls: 1) Emma, 2) Olivia, 3) Ava, 4) Sophia, 5) Isabella, 6) Mia, 7) Charlotte, 8) Abigail, 9) Emily, 10) Harper.

For all the top baby names of 2016, and to find where your own name ranks, go to Social Security’s website, www.socialsecurity.gov.

As is tradition on Baby Names Day, Acting Commissioner Nancy A. Berryhill encourages everyone to visit the agency’s website, enjoy the baby names list, and create a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. my Social Security is a personalized online account that people can use beginning in their working years and continuing through to the time they receive Social Security benefits.

Social Security beneficiaries can have instant access to their benefit verification letter, payment history, and complete earnings record by establishing a my Social Security account. Beneficiaries also can change their address, start or change direct deposit information, and print a replacement SSA-1099 online. People receiving Social Security can request a replacement Medicare card online.

Individuals age 18 and older who are not receiving benefits can also sign up for a my Social Security account to get their personalized online Social Security Statement. The online Statement provides workers with secure and convenient access to their Social Security earnings and benefit information, and estimates of future benefits they can use to plan for their retirement.

Please visit www.socialsecurity.gov to view the entire list.[/s2If]

Sangamon Reclaimed Inc. Honored

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•May 17, 2017•

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) named Sangamon Reclaimed Inc. as recipient of the Illinois Veterans’ Business and Appreciation Award for Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017. The Award was presented at the Sangamon Reclaimed location in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award highlights and honors the work of any business or organization in Illinois that has significantly helped veterans, and whose contributions to those who have served our country, are documented and deserve to be recognized. This award is designed to highlight and honor those businesses or organizations that go above and beyond the regular call of service to support veterans. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of their leadership, dedication, innovation, and impact in serving these heroes. Read More

Second Wettest April on Record

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•May 17, 2017•

The statewide average precipitation for April in Illinois was 7.01 inches, 3.23 inches above normal and the second wettest April on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.

Three of the top five wettest Aprils since the late 1800s have been since 2011, indicating a wetter trend in recent years. Read More