25 Years Ago This Week
Guy Little, founder of the Little Theatre, assisted in the preparation of an episode of The E! True Hollywood Story concerning the life and mysterious death of Bob Crane. Little provided the producers with material concerning Crane’s performance on the Little Theatre stage in 1971. Crane is best remembered for his role as Col. Hogan on the long-running 1960s sitcom Hogan’s Heroes. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan’s Water Department was notified by the Illinois Dept. of Public Health that it has been recognized for its public water supply’s high degree of compliance with the state’s Illinois Fluoridation Law maintained throughout 1997.
The Sullivan Singers captured the second place trophy and won best crew award in competition against eight other high school show choirs in the Westosha Show Choir Invitational in Salem, Wis. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Guinness World Records has determined the verb “set” has more definitions than any other word.
Some 430 senses of the verb are listed in the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989. It has the longest entry in the dictionary at 60,000 words — or the equivalent of a short paperback novel.
We’re a little tight on space (and I imagine consciousness) to explore that in this column. But for some reason it got me thinking about a boring little word with a multitude of wonderful and very specific synonyms: “walk.”
In the interest of writing descriptively, I utilize probably three or four dozen words when I try to sum up a person’s walk.
Perhaps it’s a bit on the voyeuristic side, but I like to people watch — wherever I am — and, of course, put a name to a gait.
Mind you, this is not a form of judgment but rather a vocabulary exercise for me. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 1, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.
An early opportunity at selected trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – opened March 18. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release fishing period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning April 1.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season. An additional 80,000 trout will be stocked for the fall trout fishing season, which begins in October.
The Illinois Catchable Trout Program receives funding support from those who use the program through the sale of Inland Trout Stamps. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. This 12-county pilot program fought food insecurity by matching hunters in East Central Illinois with meat processors and food pantries.
Extension is presenting a live online webinar summarizing the outcomes of the inaugural program on April 19, from Noon to 12:45 p.m. Information covered will include pounds of meat donated, number of pantries reached, and plans for next year. Representatives of The Master’s Hands food pantry and Morgan’s Meat Market will share their experiences participating in the program. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Now that we are all getting back out and attending events again, we need to find a happy medium with balancing “down time” with activities – especially with our children. This article was written by Extension Educator Susan Sloop and is a good reminder to allow children breaks. Susan says: Is your child forgetful, crabby, or constantly tired? He may be “overscheduled.” Would you be surprised to find your child’s day is as hectic as your own? People who study young children say that youngsters need time for unstructured activity—what adults sometimes call “free time” or “down time.”
Why is free time good for children?
· Health. A child’s body and brain need relief from demands and expectations. Rest and recreation help keep a child healthy and ready to learn! Read More
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Windsor February Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their February Students of the Month Gracie Brownlee and Izzi Cloe.
Gracie Brownlee is the daughter of Greg and Ashleah Brownlee. She is currently a senior and is involved in Student Council and Yearbook. She plans to attend Urshan College.
Izzi Cloe is the daughter of Darrell and Alison Hite. She is currently in 8th grade and is involved in Volleyball, Cheerleading, Softball, Scholastic Bowl, FFA, and Club 217 Volleyball. Izzi plans to one day become a Veterinarian.
•March 22, 2023•
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have announced that the state is launching a $29.6 million program to distribute more than 60,000 HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) purifiers to Illinois schools to help reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
IDPH is coordinating the program with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The program is funded by the CDC through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and is targeted for school districts that serve lower income communities and counties that have elevated air pollution counts. IDPH estimates almost 3,000 schools will be eligible for the program, covering 68 percent of school districts in the state. It will cover schools throughout the state, including Cook County, with the exception of Chicago, which has received a separate federal grant. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
The Partners of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are sponsoring a Spring Scrub Sale in St. Mary’s Assisi Room on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28-29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More
•March 22, 2023•
Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate their proposed classroom projects for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding. The fully online, nonprofit university is pledging up to $100,000 in grant money across four states for K-12 teachers who have innovative ideas that will further engage their students but need funding to help bring these ideas to life. Teachers can submit their proposed projects online at wgu.edu/fundmyclassroom through April 14. Selected classroom projects will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 8-12. Read More