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Mills Signs
Adan Mills signed his letter of intent to play football at Millikin University next fall. Pictured front row: Nicole Ingram, Adan Mills, Daniel Ingram, back row: Ella Mills, Alexis Ingram
Mills Signs
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LLC to Host Open House
•March 13, 2024•
The Lake Land College Broadcast Communication department will be hosting an open house Friday, March 22 from 12-2 p.m. The event will take place following Laker Visit Day, and a light lunch will be provided at noon.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Lake Land’s Broadcast Communication program as they tour the college’s student-run FM radio station, WLKL 89.9, The Max Alternative, along with the TV studio and production control room. Attendees will also have the chance to view professional audio equipment, state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and industry-standard digital editing software.
Registration for the event is now open on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.
“The open house is the perfect chance for guests to learn about the many career opportunities in this field and take a first look at the equipment and facilities they will get to use,” Greg Powers, speech communication/broadcasting instructor and director of broadcast operations, said. “Anyone interested in a career in broadcasting or related fields will gain a lot from attending this event.”
Students in the Broadcast Communication program can earn an associate degree leading to either immediate employment or transfer to a four-year university. Students can also choose among three certificate programs.
The Broadcast Communication program includes a wide range of opportunities both on-screen and behind the camera. Students can gain experience broadcasting live on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, anchoring a newscast, using equipment in the TV production control room and studio, creating a podcast, commentating on live sports events, using professional audio equipment, operating state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experimenting with industry-standard digital editing software.
For more information on the Broadcast Communication Open House or program, contact Powers at gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5335 or register on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit.
Senior Citizen Potluck
•March 13, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham will be furnished. All are welcome.
Area FCCLA Chapters Meet for Conference
•March 6, 2024•
submitted by Ginger Voegel
As part of National FCCLA Week, ALAH FCCLA attended the IL FCCLA Section 7 Winter Rally Conference in Charleston on Wednesday, February 14. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the approximately 100 participants at the event. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School students, Perla Juarez-cuevas, Logan Burgin and Kryssy Hutchins along with adviser, Ginger Voegel attended. Read More
Restringing the Loom
photo by Crystal Reed
Restringing the Loom
David Bell of Fairfield came to the Moultrie County History Museum on Wednesday, February 21 to restring a loom that the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society had donated to them. The loom will be incorporated into a future exhibit at the museum.
MSCRC Second Chance Employment Fair
•March 6, 2024•
The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC (MSCRC) would like to invite all area job seekers and hiring entities to their upcoming Second Chance Employment Fair. We are very excited to have the opportunity to host this event on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm at Building 1225 in Sullivan. Read More
Annual FFA Auction Held 2024
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Annual FFA Auction Held
The Annual Sullivan FFA and Alumni Auction was held at the high school on Saturday, March 2nd. They auctioned off over 100 items that had been donated from the community and surrounding areas. Students took what they learned in their agriculture classes and took to the community to work with companies to collect donations. Porky, the pig, traveled around the town to collect donations to be auctioned off that night. They would like to thank those who donated and to everyone who attended the auction and supported us this year.
Try a New Meat and Potatoes Dish this St. Patrick’s Day
•March 6, 2024•
St. Patrick’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to try authentic Irish cuisine as well as foods and beverages that have become associated strictly with the holiday (like green beer). It’s likely someone you know will be cooking corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day. But what if you’re among those who just doesn’t fancy the salted and pickled flavoring of this familiar favorite?
“Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes” isn’t exactly corned beef, but it can be a worthy alternative. It’s warm, filling and flavorful, and can be just the thing to eat on a chilly March day. What’s more, this rich beef can pair well with a dark stout like Guinness. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “The Healthy Slow Cooker” (Robert Rose) by Judith Finlayson.
Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes
Serves 8
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 ounces chunk pancetta, preferably hot pancetta, diced Read More
LLC Commencement Ceremony
•March 6, 2024•
Lake Land College will celebrate with graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.
“All of our graduates have accomplished so much, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with them at this year’s Commencement Ceremony,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. Read More
Giannoulias Advocates to Make Digital Driver’s Licenses & IDs Available
•March 6, 2024•
Continuing his commitment to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias is championing legislation to allow Illinois residents to start using digital driver’s licenses and state IDs.
Giannoulias’ backing marks the first time the Illinois Secretary of State’s office has supported such a measure, which now includes digital IDs as well as digital driver’s licenses. HB 4592 is sponsored by State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District) and State Senator Michael Hastings (19th District). If the bipartisan legislation passes, implementation could occur as early as next year.
“Smartphones have become convenient places to store everything from movie tickets, boarding passes and credit cards,” Giannoulias said. “With technological advancements and additional safeguards to make it the most secure and state-of-the-art system in the nation, we’re confident Illinoisans will soon have the option to ‘carry’ a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID.” Read More