•November 10, 2021•
Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, Millikin University’s School of Theatre & Dance is pleased to present “She Loves Me” at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin’s campus. Performances will be held on Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the show are $20-$25 or free admittance with a Millikin student ID. All attendees will be required to wear a mask while inside Kirkland Fine Arts Center and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Read More
How to Promote Old Fashioned Patriotism While Recognizing Where We Have Fallen Short
•November 10, 2021•
By Brooke Clark
11th grade, ALAH
“Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.- (Adlai Stevenson II) As a lifelong public servant, Mr. Stevenson was well acquainted with the idea of patriotism. Most people, when asked to define patriotism, will say that it involves love or devotion to one’s country. What is harder to define is how patriotism is instilled in the younger generation so that it becomes a substantive aspect of their lives.
Most children are introduced to the notion of patriotism through a system of reverence and ritual. How many children begin their school day by standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with their hands placed over their hearts? Anyone who has attended a school sporting event knows that everyone stands, faces the flag, removes their hats, and again places their hands over their hearts for the performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner”. What happens when the Pledge and the national anthem end? The rote rituals of patriotism are easy and familiar and very few children are taught any level of patriotism beyond those they learned early in school. Read More
Red Herrings, Necessary Verbs and Treating People as Fractions
•November 10, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
This is not a treatise on the horrible Three-fifths Compromise that determined during the Constitutional Convention that slaves should be counted as 60% of a person for the purposes of taxation and representation.
This is about the common “1 in 500” construction.
Constant reader Jane Charmelo wrote me with a question:
“This was on the front page of the Oct. 30 edition: ‘1 in 500 Illinoisans have died from virus.’ If the verb is to match the subject, isn’t ‘1 in 500 Illinoisans HAS died from virus’ correct? ‘Illinoisans’ is not the subject.”
There are two schools of thought on this, and even disagreement among editors at my newspaper. Read More
Facts for Families: Making Time for Self-Care
•November 10, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
In a previous article I emphasized how ongoing stress can cause negative physical and mental effects on the body and how practicing self-care or stress management techniques can reduce or maybe prevent those negative effects from happening. Many strategies were suggested, but how do we make the time to do them? There are many ways to stay on track and help you stay accountable.
· Create a self-care plan. This is essentially a self-inventory to make sure you are practicing self-care in all the areas of wellness and well-being. Include not just physical and emotional, but also social, intellectual, environmental and spiritual areas of wellness. How will you show your creativity? Is your physical space welcoming? What can you do to find meaning and joy in your day? Who are your social supports? Read More
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law to Ensure COVID-19 Protections
•November 10, 2021•
At the request of the Attorney General, Governor JB Pritzker has signed SB 1169 into law, clarifying the legislative intent of the Health Care Right of Conscience Act so that it cannot be abused or misinterpreted to jeopardize workplace safety. This amendment will ensure the long tradition of vaccine requirements by employers can continue with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine.
“Masks, vaccines, and testing requirements are life-saving measures that keep our workplaces and communities safe,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Keeping workplaces safe is a high priority, and I applaud the General Assembly for ensuring that the Health Care Right of Conscience Act is no longer wrongly used against institutions who are putting safety and science first.” Read More
Menu 11-10-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Nov. 15 - Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Whole Grain Bun
Nov. 16 - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Peaches, Whole Grain Wheat
Nov. 17 - Creamed Chicken w/Onions & Pimentos, Tarragon Carrots, Corn, Pineapple, Biscuit
Nov. 18 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Broccoli, 3-Bean Salad, Warm Cinnamon Applesauce, Whole Grain Wheat
Nov. 19 - Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie, Dressing
State Senator Steve McClure, Assistant Republican Leader, Announces Candidacy for the 54th District
•November 10, 2021•
Last Thursday, surrounded by supporters, State Senator Steve McClure (R Springfield), Assistant Republican Leader, announced his reelection campaign for the State Senate at the Sangamon County GOP headquarters.
“Nearly three years ago, when I first took office, no one could have predicted how America and Illinois would be tested,” said Sen. McClure. “I am committed, now more than ever, to standing up for our communities against the radical liberal agenda that is driving the chaos across Illinois.”
Sen. McClure outlined his first three years in office, pointing to the Democrat-fueled public safety crisis in Illinois. Sen. McClure has led a chorus of lawmakers and citizens who blame the Governor and Democratic leaders for striping protections and funding from law enforcement.
“As a former Assistant State’s Attorney for Sangamon County, I am proud to serve as Republican Spokesman on the Criminal Law Committee in the Senate,” Sen. McClure said. “The ruling Democrat Party is attacking and handcuffing our law enforcement community.” Read More
CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years
•November 10, 2021•
Last Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. CDC now expands vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States in this age group and allows providers to begin vaccinating them as soon as possible. Read More
Windsor Junior/Senior High October 2021 Students of the Month
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Windsor Junior/Senior High October
Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce their October Students of the Month Leah Kasey and Chase Bennett. Leah is the daughter of Blake and Amy Kasey. She is involved in Spanish Club, Class Vice President, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track. In her spare time she plays softball for Charleston Chill and enjoys hanging out with her friends. Chase is son of Jacob Bennett and is involved in Art Club. He plans to pursue a career in cosmetology with a focus on makeup. Pictured L to R: Leah Kasey and Chase Bennett.
Remember When? 11-10-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Park commissioner Wayne Lindley credited two members of the England family for Sullivan’s success in landing a $98,800 grant from the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources for work in Wyman Park. Jodi England, a college student, wrote the grant for the city last summer, and her father, Griz, made the three-minute presentation to the state department earlier this fall. The amount from the state must be matched by the city either in cash or in-kind services. Work that was to be done was construction of a handicapped-accessible fishing pier, construction of an adjacent handicapped-accessible picnic shelter pavilion, a sidewalk leading to the area from the north parking lot and the construction of a 16x14 ft. building to house a snack bar and handicapped-accessible restrooms on the north side of the lake. The grant also included funds for a 40x80 building to house a snack bar, restrooms and a storage area between the south softball diamonds, lights for the new north ball diamond and a fence for the north ball diamond as well as maintenance and repair work on the shop and shed. Read More