•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
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride
•April 21, 2021•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19, therefore dust off your bicycles and join us for a fun ride! All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 22 mile, 34 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville (FOLS). The FOLS provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville.
Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride starts at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Rest stops will be provided every 10-13 miles for riders with water and snacks available. The 22 mile ride will take riders to Findlay and back to the Visitor Center. The 34 mile route will take riders toward Coon Creek and Lone Point Recreation Areas then to Findlay and back to the Visitor Center. The 47 mile and 65 mile routes will loop Lake Shelbyville, ferry across the lake at Lithia Springs and head back to the Visitor Center.
Check-in at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m. Riders may start riding after they have checked in.
Participants should plan their route to be back at the Visitor Center no later than 3:00 pm.
Riders must be over the age of 14 years. If under the age of 18, riders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All riders will be required to wear a helmet for the duration of the ride and obey all applicable Illinois State rules of the road. If registered by May 21st participants will receive a t-shirt! Online registration is required and can be found at www.bikereg.com/loop-lake-shelbyville
For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext 2.[/s2If]
Lest We Forget, There is a Nuance to Using ‘Recall’
•April 14, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
“I don’t remember. I don’t recall. I’ve got no memory of anything at all.”
When in doubt, employ a Peter Gabriel lyric, I always say.
Remembering. Recalling. Synonyms, right? Well, for the most part.
Reader Michael Haupt shared a comment concerning a story we’d written about a beloved former Buffalo Grove village trustee.
“One headline that particularly grabbed my attention was: ‘Former Buffalo Grove trustee recalled for commitment to family, community.’ Why would voters remove someone from office for a commitment to family? How were they able to do it days before the election?”
OK, smarty-pants. Read More
Letters to the Editor 4-14-2021
Dear Editor,
Rather sad: Election held Tuesday April 6. Paper printed Wednesday, April 7. No voter results in print. According to phone call to office April 8, Thursday, person advised a decision was made to make a photo and information placed on the “Web”. May I remind you not all your readers have access to the “Web.” May I have my dollar back.
Thank you,
Luella Hughes
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Remember When? 4-14-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
A Bethany family has gone into the business of fun on the Sullivan square. Daniel Rice and his mother, Judy have opened the Sweet Occasions shop at 110 E. Harrison, a former Merle Norman site. Fine candy, balloons and gifts were the fare.
Carey Netherton, son of Larry and Laura Netherton of Sullivan, was recently awarded the Chairman’s Award and Best of Show award in Eastern Illinois University’s 1996 All-Student Show.
Patricia Larkin of Sullivan won first place in the category II amateur division and an honorable mention in the 17th annual Lake Land College Foundation Photography Show. Linda Scheer of Sullivan and Cecile Agullo of Lovington also won honorable mentions for photographs entered in the show. Read More
Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Nearly $1.7 Million in Funding to LLC
Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan
•April 14, 2021•
The Illinois Capital Development Board has announced $1.7 million has been released for the improvements to the parking lot at Lake Land College from the state, with local matching funds supporting a total investment of $2.3 million. The funding will help address deferred maintenance projects on the Lake Land College campus that have been stalled due to a lack of investment by previous administrations. Made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan capital plan, the first in nearly a decade, the renovation work will create good jobs and economic opportunities for residents in the surrounding community. CDB will oversee the project’s renovation under the protocol for state-appropriated capital projects. Read More
Lori Shasteen Earns Top Honor for Customer Service
•April 14, 2021•
Lori Shasteen, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Sullivan, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. Read More