Das Clubhaus Offers A Taste of Germany in Sullivan

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•June 15, 2016• Das Clubhaus offers a taste of Germany in the scenic new dining room at Sullivan Country Club. From the canopied entry way, into the foyer displaying Don Frevert’s nutcracker collection and photos of his wife Rose’s, grandparents’ restaurant in Germany, the focus is relaxed dining in an inviting atmosphere. Frevert is approaching the grand opening of Das Clubhaus and pointed out one of his favorite features in the dining room view. “There is a beautiful view from every seat in the room,” Frevert said, explaining that helped his decision to undertake the project. “My wife came from … Read More

Remember When? 6-15-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Lt. Darin K. Via of the United States Navy Medical Corps was graduated May 18 from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences during commencement ceremonies at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Six Moultrie County students have been named to the spring semester deans’ lists at Eastern Illinois University. They are seniors Braidy Walter Miller, Jody Lynn Schmidt and Caprice A. Scherer. The other three are juniors Jill Ann Flannell, Jeffrey Lynn White and sophomore Kari S. Horsman. Kris Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stubblefield of Sullivan, … Read More

Obituaries 6-15-2016: Helen Vanskike

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Helen Vanskike Helen M. Vanskike, 96, of Decatur died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday June 7, 2015 in Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Decatur with burial in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care in Decatur handled arrangements. … Read More

Dancing Is An Outlet To Changing Lives

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•June 15, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Melissa Weaver Krieger caught the “dancing bug” at the very young age of two when she took a tap class. After that, she couldn’t get enough, and neither could her mother who opened up a dance studio in Sullivan when Krieger was seven. Krieger began spending all her time at her mother’s studio where she would take classes, watch and admire the more advanced dancers and help the instructors with the beginners. It seemed to be that the art of dancing had danced right into her heart. Krieger also found … Read More

Millikin Hosts Showchoir Camps of America

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•June 15, 2016• Millikin University will host the 37th annual Showchoir Camps of America (SCA) from Sunday, June 19, through Saturday, June 25, on Millikin’s campus. Founded by Millikin alums Dwight Jordan ‘76 and Susan Boroian Moninger ‘78, Showchoir Camps of America brings in top clinicians to teach youth ages 11-18 about singing, choreography, dancing, jazz, hip hop and acting. Dwight Jordan and Susan Moninger have combined their philosophies and talents as award-winning music educators to create one of the most highly respected camps of its kind, by combining a non-competitive, positive environment that motivates, challenges and inspires. Students can … Read More

Our Father’s Day Celebration at Coyote Cabins

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Faith Lutheran Invites Public •June 15, 2016• A free music and arts festival offers family friendly overnight fun at Coyote Cabins June 17 and 18. “We were looking for a way to have an event to welcome everyone,” John White of Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan began. What has developed is a variety of musical performances with Saturday night featuring Firebox, the popular Effingham based bluegrass band heading the bill. White emphasized the Christian based music from local bands throughout the day will blend with the sounds of DJ Top Hat and the Rockin Tater Show. Finishing the evening entertainment … Read More

Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Called Out

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•June 15, 2016• Families will no longer be victimized by life insurance companies that refuse to pay death benefits, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. His remarks came after the General Assembly approved legislation pushed by Frerichs that requires insurers to use the federal Death Master File list to confirm if a policy holder has died and the death benefits have not been paid. The legislation is needed because not all life insurance companies pay death benefits when they know or should have known the policy holder has passed away. “It is clear that the purpose of a life insurance … Read More