Category Archives: News Briefs

Master Gardeners Thank Rural King for Seed Donation

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•April 27, 2022•
Rob Stroud
Office Support Assistant
University of Illinois Extension

The University of Illinois Master Gardeners program thanks Rural King for their donation of thousands of seed packets that have helped the local community and will soon aid Ukraine.
The Master Gardeners of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties used part of the donated seeds for their outreach efforts and have been dispensing additional packets to other local organizations to support their community programs.
“The ripples keep spreading from your good deed. Thank you!” said Master Gardener volunteer Kathy Hummel. Read More

LLC Broadcasting Students earn Broadcast Sales Certification

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•April 27, 2022•
Several Lake Land College broadcast sales students recently earned certification as broadcast sales professionals from the broadcast training company, P1 Learning, in partnership with the Illinois Broadcasters Association’s Sales Training Program.
Over the course of four weeks, students completed a variety of online video courses, tests and assignments as part of the broadcast sales class in the Radio/TV Broadcasting program at Lake Land College. Read More

The Decaturian Takes Home 17 Awards at 2022 Illinois College Press Association Conference

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•April 27, 2022•
Millikin University’s student-run newspaper, the Decaturian, garnered several awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference, held March 18-20 in Chicago.
The Decaturian took home 17 awards in the under 4,000 circulation category at the ICPA conference, surpassing the Dec’s 15 ICPA awards in 2021. As an entire staff, The Decaturian won third place in General Excellence and third in the Sweepstakes category for points earned across all contest categories. Read More

IDNR Recommends Halt to use of Bird Feeders, Bird Baths through May 31

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•April 27, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) currently impacting some wild and domestic bird species.
While HPAI has not been detected in songbird species (passerines), IDNR recommends the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31, or until HPAI infections in the Midwest subside, especially those that waterfowl may visit. During spring, wild birds will have ample food sources while bird feeders are removed.
Further IDNR recommendations:
• Clean and rinse bird feeders and baths with a diluted bleach solution (nine parts water to one part bleach) and put away or clean weekly if they can’t be moved away from birds.
• Remove any bird seed at the base of bird feeders to discourage large gatherings of birds or other wildlife. Read More

LLC Recognizes Employees at Event

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•April 27, 2022•
Lake Land College recognized employees who will be retiring, those who have achieved years of service milestones, faculty award winners and peer-nominated Shine award winners at an employee recognition event in March.
Lake Land College congratulated the 2022 Lake Land College retirees including Vice President for Academic Services Jon Althaus after 30 years of service, Power Plant Mechanic Instructor/Coordinator John Gentry after 13 years of service, Administrative Assistant to Agriculture and Technology Cathy Montgomery after 23 years of service and Academic Service Specialist for the Dean of Guided Pathways Shelley ZuHone after 13 years of service. Read More

Letter to the Editor 4-27-2022

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Dear Editor,

This past Easter weekend I was driving my boys around town reminiscing about all the great memories in the town of Sullivan. We drove out to visit The Masonic Home. (I will always call it that). My Dad took us when we were children as well. We would visit the ice cream parlor, feed the ducks and swans, and always went to see the museum. There was always something about that place that just gave me a warm feeling. Read More

Menu 4-27-2022

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May 2 - Chicken and Noodles, Buttered Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Apricots, Roll
May 3 - Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Grapes, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Crisp
May 4 - Fried Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Corn & Black Beans, Oatmeal Apple Bar, Roll
May 5 - Swiss Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Kyoto Veggie Blend, Pears, Whole Grain Bread or Roll
May 6 - Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Rosy Applesauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Croutons

Is Wordle Invading your Dreams, too?

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•April 27, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

Like many of the people who populate my Facebook feed, I have fallen fully under Wordle’s spell.
I assume that if you’re reading my prattle you already play Wordle or at least know what it is.
If not, go to your nearest computing device and go to nytimes.com/wordle.
As addictions go, this one is relatively harmless. By its nature, you can’t overdose on it; the world is entitled to just one per day. And it actually is good for your brain.
As most people with addictive personalities go, however, you will search out substitutes, because (with apologies to Lay’s potato chips) no one can eat just one. And there are many thinly disguised pretenders out there. Read More

Remember When? 4-27-2022

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25 Years Ago This Week

Lovington High School students received a $4,000 prize for their outstanding participation in the Dist. 10 Illinois State Police safety incentive program Operation Cool. The program was designed to encourage seat belt use.
Sullivan Police officer John Love was awarded the Optimist International Law Enforcement Award in honor of his work with the summer youth program. Read More

Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Park 2022

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Photo by Crystal Reed
Hunting for Eggs
Children and their parents rush to collect eggs at the egg hunt held at Wyman Park last Saturday.

Photo by Crystal Reed
Egg Hunt at Wyman Park
An Easter egg hunt was held at Wyman Park on Saturday, April 16. Prior to the egg hunt there were activities including sack races, tug of war and dyeing eggs. Pictured is Julius Morrow dyeing an egg.

Photo by Crystal Reed
Collecting Eggs
A little girl reaches down to pick up an egg during the egg hunt at Wyman Park.