•April 28, 2021•
It is that time of year when many people are looking forward to their summer vacation plans. However, people may be wondering if this is finally a time when they can travel with minimal health risks, or if they may have to postpone adventures once again, just as they did last summer, when the global pandemic was still raging?
Though social distancing, sanitation and crowd limits press on this year, a few things have changed since last summer. After a year of living in a pandemic, doctors and the public in general have learned what is working and what is not in regard to managing surges and avoiding a rush on hospitals and health centers. In addition, at press time, various effective COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to millions of people, and another is potentially on the horizon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously sick. People who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things they ceased doing because of the pandemic. Many may wonder if that means traveling. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
That’s All I Have To Say About ‘That’
•April 28, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
A co-worker who fancies himself a gastronome posted a photo and description of his dinner the other night on Facebook.
The heart of his meal was a “rib-eye marinaded overnight in 2tbsp olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, finished with butter on the grill.”
Sounds scrumptious, but one of our copy editors posted: “Mmmmm, marinated steak.”
I inquired whether use of “marinated” was a passive-aggressive spelling correction.
Her response: “Nope. I love marinated steak and steak with marinade equally.”
So diplomatic. She clearly won that battle of quips.
It should be noted “marinade” traditionally was a noun and “marinate” the verb form, but in the past decade or so “marinade” has been gaining acceptance as a verb. Read More
A Perfect Match: Cinco de Mayo Meets ‘Taco Tuesday’
•April 28, 2021•
Cinco de Mayo gives people an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture, throw a party, or at the very least, go out and indulge in Mexican food.
Cinco de Mayo is mistakenly believed to honor Mexican independence, but Mexico actually celebrates its independence in September. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza during the Franco-Mexican war. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has nonetheless become a global phenomenon.
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year. That means Cinco de Mayo coordinates perfectly with the observance of “Taco Tuesday®.” For the past 30 years, the “Taco Tuesday” trademark has belonged to Taco John’s, a Wyoming-based fast-food chain. However, the Taco Tuesday phenomenon has spread, and now Taco Tuesday is a weekly occurrence across the country, and a big marketing opportunity for many regional restaurants - not to mention a perfect chance for families to gather around the dinner table to enjoy some tacos. Read More
The Basics of Lyme Disease
•April 28, 2021•
Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of people across the globe. The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States, and the northeastern portion of the country in particular, is understandable. Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, but the 2017 U.S. Geological Survey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast, mid-Atlantic or northern midwest regions. In spite of that, no one is immune to Lyme disease, regardless of where they live.
The World Health Organization notes that, in addition to the United States, there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in forested areas of Asian and in northwestern, central and eastern Europe, proving that Lyme disease is a global issue. With that in mind, it behooves everyone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting it.
What is Lyme disease? Read More
Family Conversation Starters
•April 28, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
During the Covid pandemic, households have been and still are spending more time together at home yet may not be having as much interaction with other extended family members and friends. Some families are experiencing additional stressors, while others may be enjoying a slower pace with less outside activities. Read More
Menu 4-28-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
May 3 - Sloppy Jo Sandwich, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Craisins
May 4 - Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Cinnamon Applesauce
May 5 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin
May 6 - Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad
May 7 - Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole Slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler
New LLC Student Trustee Elected
•April 21, 2021•
Lake Land College students elected engineering major Katherine “Katie” Greuel, Windsor, to serve as the student trustee for 2021-2022. In this role, Greuel will serve as a liaison between the student body and the Lake Land College Board of Trustees. She will also have the ability to make and second motions and will have an advisory vote on the board.
“I am very excited to be given this opportunity,” Greuel said. “I want to represent and speak for the students as best as I can.”
Greuel will officially be seated at the May 10 Lake Land College Board of Trustees regular meeting, taking over the role from Lucas Duduit, Pana. Duduit will be transferring to Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois in May 2021. Read More
Remember When?
25 Years Ago This Week
Mariko Hashimoto read a story to Sullivan first graders—first in English, then in Japanese. The Japanese visitor also demonstrated origami, the intricate and delicate art of paper folding sculpture, to elementary students. Hashimoto was visiting the U.S. for the first time with her boyfriend, Petty Officer Kurtis Thompson of Sullivan, who served aboard to the USS Independence. He visited the classes with her. Read More
Windsor March Students of the Month
Kimberley Henon
Zayne Szachnitowski
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Windsor March Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced the March Students of the Month Zayne Szachnitowski and Kimberley Henon. Zayne is the son of Josh Pitts and Kelsey Szachnitowski. He is currently a 7th grade student and enjoys listening to music and hanging out. Kimberley is the daughter of Jennifer Pierce and Jason Henon. She is currently a senior and plans to attend Western Kentucky University majoring in Equine and Veterinarian Sciences next year. She enjoys working and barrel racing.
Is It That That That Was One Too Many?
•April 21, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
There you have me repeating myself again.
Readers Mike and Gayle Politowicz feel (that) I am a serial abuser of “that.”
That is to say the word “that,” not this or that.
“Please help explain the word ‘that,’ which has us perplexed,” they wrote. “It is an overused word and if removed, most of the time, it would not change the intent of the sentence.”
They went on to explain (that) in a recent column — about “because” — I used “that” 17 times, and in eight of those cases it could have been eliminated without affecting the meaning of the sentence.
“The rest of the article could have used alternate words such as ‘which,’ ‘it,’ ‘the,’ or ‘this,’ for that matter,” the Politowiczes wrote. “If the word ‘because’ is disappearing, let’s do away with the redundant use of ‘that’ and we can all save some keystrokes.”
I should note Mike and Gayle’s criticism came wrapped in a compliment. I’m sure they appreciate I mentioned so and I eliminated three “thats” I ordinarily would have put in this paragraph. Read More