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January 16 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit, Cornbread
January 17 - Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Romaine Salad, Spaghetti
January 18 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Three Bean Salad, Bread
January 19 - Steak Bites over Noodles, Hot Greens, Basil Carrots, Fruit
January 20 - Salmon Burger, Baked Beans, Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad, Fruit Crisp, Bun
•January 11, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Lucy DelMonico sent me a printed ad that reads: “1 in 2 US adults have diabetes or prediabetes.”
“Is this correct or should it be ‘1 in 2 adults has diabetes’?” she asked.
First of all, that’s a sobering statistic that should encourage more people to participate in Dry January, especially if your drink of choice is a piña colada or a brandy Alexander.
The subject of the sentence is “one.” And “one” takes a singular verb. Oftentimes, people consider “adults” to be the subject. Not so. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan School Board was considering renovations to the high school weight room, upgrading of the high school and middle school cafeterias.
The meat dept. staffers at Jerry’s IGA won another major award from their company in the Midwest Regional Beef Roundup promotional competition for 450 IGA stores. Jerry’s finished fourth in the nation. Members of the department were Meat Dept. Read More
•January 4, 2023•
The cold, winter months can pose a risk to our physical health –including our immune system, heart, balance, skin, body temperature and more.
As cold weather, snow and ice become part of our everyday normal in the Midwest, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital offers the following information and guidance to help you protect and maintain your health this time of year.
“Winter weather and the extreme low temps that it brings can constrict your blood vessels and if you already suffer from certain conditions this could make that condition worse,” said Dr. Vinil Bhuma, chief medical officer at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. “Your immune system, heart, skin and potentially your musculoskeletal system are all at risk as we approach winter.” Read More
•January 4, 2023•
Community members can get excited about the 2023 growing season at the 13th annual Spring into Gardening event. This event offers expert gardening speakers, a silent auction, and a sales booth to get gardeners excited about gardening.
This year’s event will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, February 25 at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth Street, in Mattoon. Check-in will begin at 8 am. The cost of the event is $25 for those who pre-register and $30 at the door. Cost includes resources and refreshments throughout the morning. Read More
•January 4, 2023•
With cold weather settling in the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. Weather can change quickly in Illinois, so whether you’re driving a short distance or taking a longer trip, GettingAroundIllinois.com is an essential resource to keep you updated 24/7/365 on road conditions throughout the state all winter long. Read More
•January 4, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program is joining with local, state and federal partners, including Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health (DIOSH), to promote a four-part safety series webinar.
DIOSH is comprised of private businesses, local governments and, state and federal agencies focused on a range of health and safety issues in the workplace. Read More
Brief explanation of Assessment Office duties and Township Assessor duties
•January 4, 2023•
The Chief County Assessment Office and Township Assessors, by Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-55), must assess property based on 33.33% of the fair market value. The fair market value is set based on “good” sales in Moultrie County. Read More
•January 4, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
When was the last time you received a handwritten thank you note? Or sent one to someone else? How did it make you feel? This is a very timely article by Extension Educator Emily Schoenfelder about the importance of sending thank you notes and how to do it. Emily says: Here at the Connection Corner blog, we talk a lot about connection. We also talk a lot about gratitude. So, it should come as no surprise that any opportunity to combine both of these amazing things brings me particular joy. Thank you notes are just that! And as we enter the holiday season, we have so many opportunities to utilize them. Read More
•January 4, 2023•
by Sarah Hudson Pierce
Columnist
One of the best lectures I’ve heard about writing was at the East Texas Christian Writer’s Conference held at Marshall, Texas a few years ago.
The speaker emphasized that if a writer really wants to develop his talent the best place to start is newspaper writing.
I heartily agree, although I began writing poetry in 1981, while going through a nervous breakdown. At that time I didn’t realize that therapists highly recommend writing and journal keeping as a coping technique. Read More