RJ DUNAVAN

preschool, and while she didn’t get to, Chew and her sister have fulfilled that dream.

Her mom and brother are also her motivators. “I picture them around us, supporting us. I know how proud they’d be,” she said.

Looking forward, Chew hopes one day to build a Montessori school on property she owns where children can go out and enjoy nature; she also wants to grow enrollment and expand the ages served.

The program, in its second year, serves children ages 3 to 6.

While her accomplishments are many, “I couldn’t do any of this without my husband,” Chew said.

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Tribune-Star/Joseph C.

Vermillion County commissioner RJ Dunavan’s goals are “to do good things and represent the people in a way they can be proud of.” Here, Dunavan poses for a photo in front of the Vermillion County courthouse in Newport on March 15.

By Sue Loughlin Tribune-Star

RJ Dunavan is quite accomplished for someone who just turned 27. He was elected to the North Vermillion School Board at age 21 and served two years, from 2016-18. He served on the Vermillion County Council for two years, from 2018-20. He is currently in his third year as Vermillion County commissioner.

■ In his third year as Vermillion County commissioner. Previously served on the Vermillion County Council and North Vermillion School Board.

■ Manager of Angie’s Country Kitchen, a family-owned business, and owns Improvement Properties, a real estate business.

■ First elected to North Vermillion School Board at age 21.