National my Social Security Week

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•April 6, 2016• Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, welcomes everyone to celebrate the third National my Social Security Week from April 4 through 13. Social Security will host numerous events and activities across the country to raise awareness about the benefits of establishing a my Social Security account. This secure, personalized account can be created at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. “For more than 80 years, Social Security has been there through life’s journey. We are helping to secure today and tomorrow with information, tools and resources to meet our customers’ changing needs,” said Acting Commissioner Colvin. “Join the more than … Read More

Neoga Outhits Knights

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•April 6, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights played Neoga Saturday, losing 12-2. Neoga scored five in the first inning and six in the second inning to take the wind out of the Knights, who scored in the fourth and fifth innings. … Read More

SOV Girls’ Track Hosts Home Meet

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•April 6, 2016• The SOV girls’ track team finished in third place with 39.5 points in the March 22 home meet. SOV highlights: First places-4 x 800 (Hogan, Elzy, McClure, Cravatta) in 13:25, the 4 x 200 (Turnbaugh, Wooters, Nuzzo, Risley) in 1:57 and the 4 x 400 (Risley, Marshall, Cameron, Nuzzo) in 4:35. Cameron also won 100 & 300 Hurdles in 18.4 & 53.7 while Ray won Long Jump at 14-9. Second places to Marshall- 800 in 2:40 and the 4 x 100 (Turnbaugh, Ray, Hill, Wooters) in 56.3. Third places to Bolin-Shot Put at 28-3, Hill-Long Jump at … Read More

Remember When? 4-6-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Participants in girls’ and boys’ basketball, football, swimming, pom pom squad and cheerleading were all recently honored during an awards night at Bethany High School. Juniors Greg Dickens and Steve VanLoon took top honors in football as Dickens was named the most valuable player on defense and best lineman, while VanLoon was chosen MVP on offense. Shelly Reed received an award for her participation in swimming competition. Alison Ferguson was the only senior to letter in girls’ basketball. Several Sullivan firemen and ambulance crew members were recently honored for years of service. … Read More

Sullivan Baseball Battles Tuscola in CIC Opener

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•April 6, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Redskins took a competitive 9-6 loss to open conference play against rival Tuscola March 30. Tommy Schibur was the starting pitcher for Sullivan but developed an oblique strain in the third inning. The injury forced head coach Troy Rogers to bring in Brett Tuttle for an extended relief appearance.  Coach Rogers noted the Redskins had been on a trying stretch schedulewise before the contest. “We played six games in six days to start the season. We had about a week off before today. That gave us some extra time off … Read More

Thinking About Health: Medicare’s Three-Day Rule Can Make Nursing Home Stays Expensive

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•April 6, 2016• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Judy Norblade, a retired marketing director, and her husband, Paul, a retired teacher, thought they had all their financial bases covered. They had Medicare, good supplemental coverage from a Medigap policy, a drug plan that paid for most of their prescriptions and long-term-care insurance for a nursing home they hoped they would never need. “I thought we were pretty well set for healthcare in our retirement years,” she said. Then the Norblades bumped head on into a notorious Medicare rule that has caught thousands of families off guard over the … Read More

Sullivan Singer Invitational Makes Comeback

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•April 6, 2016• By Kennedy D. Nolen For the News Progress After the Sullivan Singer’s cancellation of the annual invitational last year, the Singers knew they had to make a comeback, director Jeffrey Thomas said. More than 20 groups participated in the competition, and 4,000 spectators flocked to the SHS gym March 11 and 12. Singer’s alumni and school board member Jeff White was the emcee for the high school competition, and middle school principal Ted Walk hosted the junior high competition Friday evening. … Read More

Fundraiser Features David and the Giants

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•April 6, 2016• The benefit fundraiser for Leah Dolan, who is undergoing treatment for stage four breast cancer is noon- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. held at New Life Church, east of Sullivan on the Cadwell/Arthur Road. The public is encouraged to attend and enjoy a day filled with various entertainment  with a concert by David and the Giants at 6 p.m. David Rayborn, Clayborn Huff along with Keith Thibodeaux (Little Ricky from I Love Lucy) recorded 17 albums over 40 years and are back together for a reunion tour. … Read More

Impressive Lady Redskin Win Over Decatur MacArthur Following Tuscola Loss

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•April 6, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan softball had a tough start to conference play last Wednesday as the team fell in an away contest to Tuscola 7-1. However, the squad rebounded with an impressive 14-1 result over Decatur MacArthur on 15 hits in just four innings. Sullivan head coach Andy Wagner credited an improved approach at the plate with the offensive success. “We really emphasized our hitting approach this week. We changed a few approaches with a few of the girls, and we swung the bats a little bit better today.” Heidi Clements pitched both games … Read More

Second Place for SOV Boys’ Track at Home

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•April 6, 2016• The SOV boys’ track team finished in second place as a team last night behind Tuscola. St. Anthony was third and Cerro Gordo fourth. Meet results: 100 meter dash: First-Tyler Seip, Tusc 12.15; Second-Brandon Stewart, Tusc 12.16; Third-Jack Nuxoll, St. Anthony 12.57; SOVs Leighton Burcham, Tristan Carroll and Seth Bricker placed. 200 meter dash:First-Joe Lopez, Tusc 24.49; Second-Zane Uphoff, SOV 24.50; Jack Nuxoll, SAAN 24.84. 400 meter dash: First-Turner Hastings, Tusc 56.96; Second-Wyatt Lawrence, SAAN 58.31; Third-Noah Henricks, CGB 59.33. Cullen Dyer SOV was fourth. 800 meter run: First -Trent Ponder, Tusc 2:14.11; Second-Mitchell Sager, SAAN 2:20.66; … Read More