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The Madison County Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is thrilled to announce that President & CEO Clayton Whitson was named as the recipient of the prestigious Executive of the Year award by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) at their annual conference held in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 7-9. The MCC also received two Excellence in Innovation awards for their work in helping educate students on non-traditional career paths in the community and helping lawmakers understand the needs of specific businesses by providing in-depth facility tours.

Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it? Signed: Spry Octogenarian Dear Spry Octogenarian: Since you have already reached your full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security’s purposes, you can earn as much income from working as you like without your monthly Social Security payment being affected.

The Duck Creek Players will present The Sunshine Boys this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the historic Elwood Opera House. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at duckcreekcenter.com/ shows.

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Dear Amy: I am an older woman, retired after a long career as a counselor. I am the oldest of five siblings.

I’ve heard of grief compared to losing a limb, and think that’s quite accurate. After a tremendous loss, you are never really the same again.

The Elwood High School was organized in 1888 by Mr. Herman F. Willkie, Superintendent of Elwood schools. At first there was a two-year; in 1893 the course was lengthened to three years, and in 1897 a four-year course was outlined. In the fall of 1890, Mr. T.J. Fitzgibbon succeeded Mr. Willkie as the sole instructor for the 42 high school students. By the fall of 1891, the enrollment had increased to 55, and Mr. Charles Meeks was appointed principal to assist Superintendent Fitzgibbon. Mr. Willkie applied for a commission in the winter of 1889-90, but this was not granted until the request was made again by Mr. Fitzgibbon. The State Board of Education sent Mr. L.H. Jones, Superintendent of Indianapolis schools to inspect the Elwood High School; as a result of his recommendation, Elwood secured a commission in 1892.