•November 23, 2022•
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Lake Land College students signed 10 new apprenticeship agreements with four local businesses including Hydro-Gear in Sullivan, KC Summers Auto Group in Mattoon, North American Lighting in Paris and Quad Graphics Marketing LLC in Effingham at a signing event on campus Wednesday, November 16.
These agreements are in addition to several already existing apprenticeship agreements with local businesses such as The Equity in Effingham and 3Sisters Logistics in Teutopolis. Read More
Let’s Have a Convo About Fauxhawks
•November 23, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
It’s been many years since I’ve played Scrabble.
“Hey, do you feel like beating the pants off me at Scrabble?” is not generally something I’m asked by friends or family members. I’m not sure why.
Games of chance, mixed with strategy, better describes our field of play.
I remember perhaps the last time my sister and I engaged in battle I played the word “ka.”
It was disputed. This was decades ago. We didn’t have a Scrabble dictionary, and we didn’t have Google, either.
Turns out, Jenny, “ka” IS in the Scrabble dictionary. I know, because in doing some research I looked it up.
Nanny-nanny-foo-foo!
I apologize for my lapse into middle school taunting. Sort of. Read More
Remember When?
25 Years Ago This Week
Area radio personality Gerald E. “Griz” England announced his intention to run for the office of Moultrie County Clerk.
The Sullivan/Bethany Scholastic Bowl season opened when the JV team traveled to Carlinville to play in an invitational tournament, and one of the two teams placed third in the contest. The team of J.C. Fitzgerald, Corwin Holder, Karen McGhghy, Georgene Nunne and Lynnae Robinson finished third in the tournament with a 7-2 record for the day. Read More
Miss Sullivan Pageants Crowns New Royalty
Photo courtesy of Kathy Doty
Miss Sullivan Pageants Crowns New Royalty
On Saturday, November 12, Miss Sullivan Pageants held their pageant for 2022 in the Sullivan Elementary School gym. This year there were six contestants for Little Miss, one contestant for Junior Miss and three contestants for Miss. Pictured are Sullivan’s new royalty (from left to right): Junior Miss Sullivan Ellie Shain, Miss Sullivan Katilyn Kirby and Little Miss Sullivan Lydia Cummings.
Sullivan Art Club Workshop November 19
•November 16, 2022•
Local artist and art instructor Ben Cohan will lead Sullivan Art Club’s November 19th painting workshop. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm at the St. Columcille Church hall located at the east end of the church at the corner of W. Jackson and McClellan Streets on Route 121. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. Read More
Arthur Public Library Events
•November 16, 2022•
November 17th 3:45: Tales and Tunes with Trudy. New Story Time at the Arthur Public Library. Join Trudy in a fun and engaging time filled with movement, songs, books, and participation. Trudy is a former K-5 music teacher who enjoys making kids smile by providing a very warm and inviting environment where they can both learn and be silly as they explore the wonder of books and the joy of reading. Children of all ages are welcome. Read More
Menu 11-16-2022
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
November 21: Sloppy Joes, Sweet Potato Cubes, Green Beans, Chunky Applesauce, Whole Grain Bun
November 22: Chicken Pot Pie, Tomato and Zucchini, Warm Fruit Compote, Biscuit
November 23: Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Cornbread, Dessert
November 24: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 25: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Sullivan Christmas Festivities Dec. 2
•November 16, 2022•
Sullivan will have its lighted Christmas parade and other festivities on Friday, December 2. As part of the festivities, Dove, Inc. will be hosting a Santa’s Little Helper Workshop that day from 4 to 6 pm at the Masonic Temple, 107 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. There will be Christmas crafts for children to make, cookie decorating and also hot dogs and chips, cookies and hot chocolate. There is no admission fee, however donations gratefully accepted to support Dove’s Domestic Violence Program. There will also be events at the pavilion from 4 to 7. Activities will include s’mores, photo ops, buggy rides and Sullivan Singers Jr. will perform at 5:30. Santa will be at his house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. however visits will pause at 5:45 to accommodate him being in the parade.The lighted Christmas parade will be at 6. If you would like to be an entry in the parade lineup starts at 5 in the back parking lot at Sullivan Elementary School (east side facing the high school). No pre-registration required for parade entry.
LLC New Student Marketing Council Members
•November 16, 2022•
Lake Land College selected 13 students from several applicants to participate in The Vibe for the 2022-23 academic year based on their passion for the college and demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Lake Land College developed this student marketing council called The Vibe to include a student voice in the college’s marketing and communication materials. Read More
How is Excessive Screen Time Affecting Us?
•November 16, 2022•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator U of I Extension
I would like to share this article written by Illinois Extension intern, Sharon Kim. Sharon says: screens seem to be everywhere in the form of phones, laptops, tablets, and even watches, so we have to think about how we function in an environment with screens constantly being utilized in our lives. According to the CDC website, children ages 8-10 have a screen usage time of around 6 hours. Youths ages 11-14 spend around 9 hours a day in front of a screen. Youths ages 15-18 spend around 7.5 hours a day in front of a screen. We have to ask ourselves: what effect excessive does screen usage have on us? Read More