Board of Appeals Given Appreciation Bonus

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Decision comes after lengthy hearings on wildlife park •July 29, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Earlier this month the county board unanimously approved an appreciation stipend or bonus for the zoning board of appeals for the time spent deliberating and attending lengthy meetings regarding the Aikman Wildlife Park. The $100 bonus was given to four of the five board of appeals’ members, with Howard Sanders excluded since he did not attend the June meetings due to a conflict of interest. Those receiving the bonus include Tyson Grooms, Neil Hinkle, Paul Roney, and Mike Sheehan. “They spent a lot of time … Read More

Understanding Illinois: A Pox on Both Your Houses

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•July 29, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest  Columnist The relative handful who follow Illinois politics closely are captivated by the unresolved mano a mano tussle between Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Mike Madigan over the failure to enact a state budget. The policy outcome is not in much doubt: a somewhat trimmed budget and a bump back up in the income or other taxes, to be hammered out sometime before Labor Day. The open question is whether Rauner will, as part of the deal, achieve any of his “turnaround agenda” of business-friendly changes and votes on term limits … Read More

Growing Up in Sullivan: Our Neighborhood

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•July 29, 2015• by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist Many of my age group will remember the two small grocery stores on Blackwood St. One of them was Jake Marble’s grocery located just east of Seymour St. and the other, first known to me as Murphy’s grocery, was located just west of McClellan St. There wasn’t much difference in their size or the items they offered for sale, and today they would probably be categorized as convenience stores. Then, they were just neighborhood groceries owned by local proprietors who either lived next door or on the same property. From the time … Read More

Remember When? 7.29.15

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25 Years Ago This Week Chantel Scherer of Sullivan, a member of the Northern Illinois University golf team, was recently named NIU Sportswoman for 1990. She received her award for sportsmanship, academic and athletic contributions to the Lady Huskies golf team. Thirty-nine youngsters participated in the 1990 4-H Fishing Derby held July 10 in Wyman Park. Travis Bunch won a tackle box for catching the biggest fish, and Chelsey Peters won a bait box for catching the most fish. Other awards were won by Dane Jackson, who won a mini tackle for being the first 4-H’er to catch a fish; Karen … Read More

Department on Aging and State’s Senior Health Insurance Program Commemorate Medicare 50th Anniversary

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•July 29, 2015• In commemoration of Medicare’s 50th anniversary July 30, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) would like to encourage Illinois seniors and people with disabilities to learn about services provided by the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). This year, marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Amendments to the Social Security Act that established the Medicare program. “The Department on Aging supports SHIP’s role in assisting older adults and individuals with disabilities make informed decisions,” said acting director Jennifer Reif. “There are more than 250 existing local SHIP offices statewide with 1,000 dedicated counselors who are readily … Read More

Mobile Mammography Aug. 20

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•July 29, 2015• Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at SBL Sullivan Clinic August 20. The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free. The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome. To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van, call 1-800-639-5929. … Read More

Youth Scavenger Hunt Saturday in Sullivan

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•July 29, 2015• A youth scavenger hunt will be held at 9 a.m. this Saturday in Sullivan. Organized by Jeri Davis, the hunt will be open to those ages 12 and under. An adult is asked to be present to supervise any child participating. The hunt will officially begin after clues for the 15 or so treasurers’ whereabouts are posted at 9 a.m. on the Facebook page, “Sullivan Scavenger Hunts  –  Sullivan IL” . Prizes will not be hidden inside businesses, but rather outside in the open in a square area consisting of Park Drive (north boundary), Water Street (south boundary), Worth Street (east boundary), … Read More

Obituaries 7-29-2015: Pauline Briney

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Pauline Briney Pauline Briney, 90, of Findlay passed away Saturday July 25, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay.  Pastor Mike Reynolds and Pastor Kerry Cox officiated. Burial was in Wright Cemetery near Findlay. … Read More