Senior Peace Meal
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March 13 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit, Cornbread
March 14 - Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Romaine Salad, Spaghetti
March 15 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Three Bean Salad, Bread
March 16 - Steak Bites over Noodles, Hot Greens, Basil Carrots, Fruit
March 17 - Salmon Burger, Baked Beans, Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad, Fruit Crisp, Bun
•March 8, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
When Gib Van Dine recommended my next column consider Latin roots, I naturally started humming the entirety of Santana’s “Abraxas” album in my head.
You know you love a record when you remember which song comes next, which kicks off Side 2 and how it ends.
But Gib wasn’t talking about music.
He was talking about common Latin and Greek root words.
I’ll hand the keyboard over to Gib to explain. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Seven Sullivan residents spent the last week of February helping build Habitat houses in Clarksdale, Miss. They were Rev. Glen Stewart, Doug DeLong, Nellie Lehman, Jerry Dycus, Vonnie Johnson and Joe and Joan Pound.
Chris Crawford, an eighth grader at Sullivan Middle School, captured first All-Around as a level 5 competitor at the Champaign County YMCA gymnastics meet. Read More
•March 1, 2023•
Veteran Business Project is pleased to announce The Duchossois Family Foundation (TDFF) has donated $935,000.
The funding, spread over a three-year period, addresses projected expansion goals, provides technology and marketing support, and the hiring of additional business coaches.
“We deeply believe in the Veteran Business Project and their efforts to help launch the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs,” said Mary Ann Roeser, President of The Duchossois Family Foundation. “Small business is the backbone of the American economy and veterans are hard-wired for success in this arena – they just need access to capital, networking, and mentorship. The Veteran Business Project provides this critical support and much more.” Read More
•March 1, 2023•
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended the Revolution Talent Competition as their first competition of the year the weekend of February 11, 2023 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, Indiana. Twenty-three of the team members participated in at least one routine during this competition.
The following are their results:
Fourteen of the team members performed a solo. These were divided among various sessions based on age and skill level. Our soloists range in age from 5 to 15 and are Level 1 and Level 2 dancers. Receiving “Elite Gold” and 1st in the category for their solos were: Pearl Akins, Kaylee Hostetler, Aleena Ingram, Mara Inman, Gianna Krieger, Fionn Lynch, Zoe Lynch and Miah Voegel. Receiving “Elite Gold” ratings were: Gabrielle Carpenter, Synthea Doss, Avery Florey, and Adalee Foster. Sarina Voegel, received an Elite High Gold and 1st in the category for her solo. Natalia Beals received a 1st in the category and Platinum Rating for her solo. Read More
•March 1, 2023•
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults aged 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and the labor force.
“When I think about the people of Illinois, a couple of words come to mind: kindness, generosity, ingenuity, and perseverance. Each year, my administration is proud to honor four older adults who embody these values through service, education, arts, and labor by inducting them into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students or a community member who you can always find out and about lending a hand to others, we want to hear about the seniors in your life that make Illinois, Illinois.” Read More
•March 1, 2023•
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 158,010 deer during all 2022-2023 archery and firearm seasons that concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest of 146,438 deer for all seasons in 2021-2022.
During the 2022-2023 deer seasons, hunters took 45.04% females and 54.96% males.
Totals from specific seasons: Read More
•March 1, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Illinois Extension Media Communication Coordinator Emily Steele wrote a great article about a new program that has been happening in our area and I wanted to share it with you. Emily says: When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein – venison – is making its way from the field onto plates providing 24,500 meals so far through the University of Illinois Extension Deer Donation Program. The 12-county pilot program fights food insecurity by connecting hunters in East Central Illinois with meat processors and food pantries.
Extension staff made their first venison delivery to a food pantry in November. Since then, hunters have donated 6,137 pounds of venison, providing more than 24,548 meals. “Food prices are high, meat prices are high, and pantries are really struggling with getting meat right now. This is an opportunity for hunters to help their communities while doing something they enjoy and supporting local small businesses” says Extension SNAP-Ed educator, Michelle Fombelle. Read More
•March 1, 2023•
Lake Land College to host District-wide Mystery Activity
Lake Land College will host a mystery activity open to Lake Land College students as well as area high school students beginning March 13 and continuing through March 24.
Participants will take part in a fictional scenario in which a Lake Land College faculty member has gone missing. This scenario will include many aspects of a genuine crime drama, such as mock press conferences, suspects to interview, clues to uncover, lab work and many more elements that will contribute to the realism of the activity. Read More
•March 1, 2023•
By Nika Schoonover
Capitol News Illinois
Illinois House Democrats announced the formation of a cannabis working group Thursday that will aim to steer the burgeoning industry’s expansion in a business-friendly way while still satisfying the equity goals of the landmark 2019 legalization law.
The group is led by Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, who has sponsored numerous cannabis-related bills and is an outspoken advocate for racial equity.
The working group’s main priority, according to Ford, is to make sure individuals who have invested in the newly-created industry are successful. A part of that is to address the disproportionate impact the war on drugs had on communities of color, particularly when it comes to cannabis-related arrests. Read More