Enjoy Some Thanksgiving Leftovers

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•December 1, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

I hope you like leftovers!
I write this with the promise of leftovers still a week away.
As you read this, I will be returning from a column-foraging expedition to Tennessee. I hope to bring home some souvenirs.
So please enjoy a couple of old favorites as you try to digest what’s left in the fridge.
Put away the apostrophe
If you’ve read this column for a while, you might remember my bringing up the subject of addressing holiday cards just before Thanksgiving. I apologize if you’ve lost your taste for leftovers, but if last year’s batch of Christmas cards delivered to Casa de Baumann is any indication, this subject bears repeating. Read More

Remember When? 12-1-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week

Workers constructed high-water boat ramps at Lake Shelbyville. Following the 1996 washout of the recreational season at the lake, two-lane concrete, high-water boat ramps were added at five locations around the lake: Dam West, Bo Wood, Lithia Springs, Opposum Creek and Lone Point.
Selena Griffith of Mattoon purchased the Sullivan Bakery from Barb Woolsey. She purchased the recipes along with the store.
Steve Mayberry and Tim Singer were re-elected chairman and vice chairman of the Moultrie County Board in a reorganizational meeting following the swearing in of newly elected county officials. The four board members sworn in by Judge Dan Flannell were all re-elected to four year terms. They were Sally Foley, Joe Bone, Mayberry and Orris Drew. Read More

Sparrows Unlimited Fruit Baskets 2021

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Sparrows Unlimited Fruit Baskets
Students at Lovington Grade School helped decorate boxes for this year’s fruit baskets. Volunteers organized and delivered the fruit Saturday. Sparrows will be collecting toys at Dollar General on Sunday, November 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Their annual auction will be December 4 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington.

LLC to Host Laker Visit Day

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•November 24, 2021•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 in the Luther Student Center, giving potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Read More

Potential Substitutes When You’re Missing an Ingredient

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•November 24, 2021•
When cooking or baking at home, few things can prove as frustrating as preparing a dish only to realize you’re missing a key item from the ingredients list. Such realizations often force cooks to stop what they’re doing and make emergency trips to a nearby grocery store. That can delay dinner time or make cooks feel rushed when they ultimately return from the store. But what if there was a way to substitute ingredients without risking flavor? Thankfully, there is. Read More

New Getting Around Illinois Road Conditions Map Debuts

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•November 24, 2021•
With winter bearing down and snow starting to appear in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is debuting an improved winter road conditions map on its popular Getting Around Illinois website.
“Illinois winters are notorious for changing quickly and drastically, sometimes over just a few miles. These improvements to Getting Around Illinois will give travelers information that’s more reliable and more local,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “I urge you to bookmark and regularly check this valuable resource to help you stay safe and prepared throughout the winter.” Read More

ICC Raises Awareness about New Consumer Protections for Low-Income Electric and Natural Gas Utility Customers

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•November 24, 2021•
The Illinois Commerce Commission wants low-income customers struggling to afford their electric and natural gas utility bills to be aware of changes in state law that offer relief from deposit and late payment fees, and clarifies who is eligible for these new consumer protection benefits.
“Late payment fees and deposits for service or reconnection can be barriers to affordability for low-income customers who are already finding it difficult to pay their utility bills, putting access to essential utility services farther out-of-reach for some residential customers. Removing these fees and deposits will make it easier for low-income customers to better manage their utility bills and stay connected,” said Jim Agnew, Director, ICC Consumer Services Division. Read More

IDES Prepares for Change to Unemployment Insurance Benefit Banking, Payment Methods

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•November 24, 2021•
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Monday that in the coming weeks, unemployment insurance benefit payments will no longer be made by debit card. Beginning December 27, 2021, claimants who defaulted to a debit card option as their preferred method of payment will begin receiving paper checks instead of the benefits being placed on a debit card. The Department will continue to make benefit payments as normal to those claimants who chose to receive them via direct deposit. Read More

Menu 11-24-2021

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Senior Peace Meal

For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770

Nov. 29 - Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Orange Juice, Sautéed Mushrooms,, Onions & Bell Pepper, Biscuit
Nov. 30 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Whole Grain Wheat
Dec. 1 - Beef Tortellini, Peas, Carrots, Tropical Fruit Salad, Bread
Dec. 2 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Nantucket Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat
Dec. 3 - Goulash, Seasoned Greens, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Grain Dinner Roll

What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers

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•November 24, 2021•
Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.
Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use.

Wrap it up promptly Read More