•November 8, 2023•
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Lake Land College as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. This is the sixth time Lake Land College has received this recognition. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. Read More
•November 8, 2023•
The Partners of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are once again sponsoring the annual Christmas Extravaganza. The craft sale will take place in the St. Mary’s Hospital Assisi Room on Thursday, November 16, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Extravaganza will feature homemade bakery items, handcrafted Christmas items from the Partner’s crafters, and gently used items in Santa’s Closet. Read More
•November 8, 2023•
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is proud to launch National Caregiver Month, a special initiative to recognize and celebrate the remarkable caregivers who provide unwavering support to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the state of Illinois. This annual event, celebrated throughout November, aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of caregivers, emphasizing their critical role in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s.
Caregivers are the unsung heroes in the fight against Alzheimer’s, and their dedication and compassion make a profound impact on the quality of life for individuals living with this challenging disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter believes in the power of acknowledging and celebrating these exceptional individuals who selflessly care for their loved ones or work tirelessly in professional capacities to support those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Read More
•November 8, 2023•
I’d like to tell you that reading this column will make you feel better, and that might not just be wishful thinking.
It might, however, offer the equivalent of patting you on the hand and assuring you that everything will be all right.
Hey, I’ll take it.
My book publisher passed along a story written by the Daily Mail’s Deputy Science Editor, Xantha Leatham, that explores the physical manifestations of encountering poor grammar.
In her story, she cites researchers at the University of Birmingham (England) who brought in 41 British English-speaking adults (that’s Britons who speak English rather than people who speak British English) who listened to 40 speech samples, half of which contained grammatical problems. Read More
2013
Area schools, American Legions and the Sullivan VFW recognized veterans with their own unique programs. Francis Drummond Jr. spoke to Danielle Braiding’s fifth grade class about his service in the Navy about the USS Monrovia.
Cathrine’s Custom Framing and Gallery had its ribbon cutting.
The third annual Insect Day for first graders at Sullivan Elementary was held. After a week long reading series on insect, four first grade teachers in Sullivan arranged for an activity filled day full of learning, exploring, and researching the crawly critters. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each November, thus kicking off a holiday season that lasts until January 1. Though many see November as the start to a festive time of year, there’s even more interesting and fun facts about the eleventh month of the year.
1. Like various other months on the calendar, November has something of a misleading name. November gets its name from the Latin word “novem,” which means “nine.” But today November is the eleventh month of the year. So is November a misnomer? Not exactly. November was the ninth month on the early Roman calendar. However, when the Gregorian calendar was adopted and the Julian calendar was abandoned, November kept its name if not its spot in the monthly pecking order. Hence, November is still known as “November” even though it’s now the eleventh month of the year and not the ninth. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country.
The first Armistice Day was observed in 1919. Despite that lengthy history, the general public may still have questions about Veterans Day.
When is Veterans Day observed? Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Millions of people insist no holiday meal is complete without some pie for dessert. Pie served with coffee certainly makes for a fitting end to a holiday meal, and hosts can serve any type of pie and still end up with some satisfied guests.
Though pie afficionados typically have their own go-to pie, pumpkin pie is especially popular at the holiday dinner table. Hosts who want to cater to the masses can serve up the following recipe for “Pumpkin Pie” courtesy of Emily Luchetti’s “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books). Featuring homemade pumpkin purée and cream, this recipe is sure to make guests happy this holiday season. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Lake Land College will host a WIOA Stakeholder Engagement Session on Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on campus at 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon. The event will be held in Webb Hall, room 081.
The session at Lake Land is one of several happening throughout Illinois in response to the state developing a four-year plan for its workforce development system. The goal is to continue an inclusive, systemwide process of implementing lessons learned from various efforts over the past several years. Read More
•November 1, 2023•
Rural King Farm & Home Store recently announced the launch of its new scholarship program, designed to empower and support aspiring students in pursuit of higher education. This program is part of a larger education initiative which focuses on providing avenues for continued education, growth, and professional development for our associates and in this case, their dependents.
The Rural King Scholarship Program is comprised of scholarship opportunities with two exceptional partners, Eastern Illinois University, and Lake Land College. Both organizations will be offering in-person and online scholarships providing unique educational opportunities to our associates and their dependents who meet the eligibility criteria across all our 130+ locations companywide. Read More