•March 8, 2023•
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 12, and the Red Cross reminds you to turn your clocks forward one hour and test your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by 50 percent. It is important to “Turn and Test” to help stay safe from home fires – the nation’s most frequent disaster. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
DCEO Celebrates Women’s HERstory Month
•March 8, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched its annual Women’s HERstory Month campaign — developed to celebrate and support women-owned businesses and future female founders throughout Illinois. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO is hosting events, launching a social media campaign, and sharing new resources to elevate and promote Illinois’ entrepreneurial women.
“DCEO is committed to uplifting communities who have historically faced barriers to business ownership, and we’re proud to spotlight and support women-owned businesses across our great state during Women’s History Month and beyond,” said Acting DCEO Director Kristin A. Richards. “In order to ensure Illinois remains the best place to live, work and do business, we continue to focus on supporting women as they continue to make progress and break glass ceilings.” Read More
Facts for Families: Illinois Extension FCS Professionals Help Area Residents to “Live Well”
•March 8, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is mental, social, emotional, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental, and intellectual. That’s the focus of Living Well Month, a national event in March promoting overall wellness and the education provided by Family and Consumer Sciences professionals to improve the lives of people, families, and communities.
“The Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences works through University of Illinois Extension to offer information that will help families achieve a positive, healthy lifestyle,” says Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator. “Whether you are trying to manage your diabetes through meal planning and exercise, make decisions about health care and insurance, or get tips on effective parenting techniques, Extension FCS has a research-based answer.” Read More
On Behalf of March Being Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
•March 8, 2023•
by Sarah Hudson Pierce
columnist
In honor of my precious mother, Marcella May Morris-Hudson, I wish to do my part to make the public aware of traumatic brain injuries, along with the Brain Injury Association of America, who has led the way in making the public aware of traumatic brain injuries.
I shall always remember when I first became aware of just how important it is that I share my story of my mother’s tragic accident, when she lapsed into a coma at the age of two, while her parents were living in an underground dugout in Woods County, Oklahoma where their family was in the Land Rush of Oklahoma in 1908. Read More
Lake Land College to Host Broadcast Communication Open House
•March 8, 2023•
The Lake Land College Broadcast Communication department will be hosting an open house Friday, March 24 from 12-2 p.m. The event will take place after Laker Visit Day and a light lunch will be served.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the college’s student-run FM radio station, WLKL 89.9, The Max Alternative; TV studio and production control room; and view professional audio equipment and state-of-the-art camera and video equipment as well as industry-standard digital editing software.
Registration for the event is now open at lakelandcollege.edu/visit. Read More
Menu 3-8-2023
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
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
A Return to Our Roots
•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
Remember When? 3-8-2023
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
Foundation Donates Nearly $1M
•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
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Attends First 2023 Competition
•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