•January 13, 20201•
Homes should be sanctuaries for their inhabitants. Keeping homes safe and sound requires both maintenance and some caution designed to make homes less vulnerable to potentially costly issues.
Promptly addressing maintenance issues around the house can reduce the risk of accident or injury. In addition, various items can alert homeowners to problems they may not otherwise recognize before issues jeopardize residents’ health or take a turn for the costly.
Auto shut-off features: Who hasn’t left the house only to worry an hour or so later about whether the coffee pot was turned off or the straightening iron was unplugged? When shopping for personal care items or appliances, seek out models that have automatic shut-off features. This safety feature will power down the unit after a certain amount of time, which can reduce the risk of overheated products and house fires. Read More
NAMI Family to Family Class
•January 13, 20201•
NAMI is offering a free eight-session peer education program for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The program will be taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. The program is open to adults and those 14-17 when attending as a participant and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sessions will be held Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. from February 2-March 23 (March 30 if needed). Read More
Remember When? 1-13-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Roger Betzler, Russell Craig and Doug Lane, city electric department employees worked for 2 ½ hours to restore power at the west edge of Sullivan which also knocked out the city’s cable tv service. After grounding the 69,000 volt power line, they replaced the dead-end bells which arced, causing the fire and the loss of power.
The Lovington school board learned that village schools are moving futher into cyberspace thanks to a new state grant. High school principal Judy Uphoff reported that the high school had received a grant from the state board to obtain conductivity onto the internet. The elementary school had received two state connectivity grants. Read More
Here’s An Olio of Musings From My Staycation
•January 13, 20201•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
I didn’t have time to write a column last week, but I did have plenty of time to think about it while vacationing in various parts of my house.
And now that I’m back to spending the majority of my days in my dining room “office,” I plan to declutter my mind of several disparate musings.
Brussel sprouts?
We carried a food section cover piece last week on all of the things you can do with Brussels sprouts, which one can surmise involves several pounds of bacon, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Read More
LLC Board of Trustees Offers Gratitude to Senator
•January 13, 20201•
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees expressed its collective gratitude to retiring Illinois State Senator Dale Righter for his outstanding support of Lake Land’s mission during his 24 years of state legislative service.
Senator Righter served the 55th Senate District since 2003, after having served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003. Throughout this time, Senator Righter has been a strong legislative advocate for Lake Land College and its mission. Read More
Menu 1-13-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Jan. 18 - Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar
Jan. 19 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail
Jan. 20 - Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler
Jan. 21 - Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin
Jan. 22 - Chicken Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges
Remember When? 1-6-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
City employees were given a flat $750 annual raise by the Sullivan City Council. The commissioners were authorized to give the department superintendents any additional increase over the $750 if they deemed it appropriate.
Sullivan’s new elementary school was just short of completion, Sullivan School Superintendent Rich Voltz told the school board. The new school would be ready in February if it weren’t for the fact that the gym floor isn’t complete.
Sullivan Middle School Principal Nancy Schaljo accepted a donation from Ray Loy of Jerry’s IGA and Tony Kenworthy of the Central State Coca Cola Bottling Co. The supermarket and Coke donated a nickel from every 12 pack of the soft drink sold during September for worthy projects at the school. Read More
LLC Board of Trustees Candidates
•January 6, 20201•
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees election will be held in the April 6, 2021, general election. Two six-year terms will appear on the ballot for Lake Land College.
The following two individuals have submitted petitions for a six-year term and will appear in this order on the ballot: Thomas Wright, Dieterich, and Gary Cadwell, Mode. Read More
Remember When? 12-30-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
The city of Sullivan and the surrounding area was paralyzed by a dangerous snow storm. Seven or more inches of snow has fallen to the ground on top of what was left from the snowstorm which hit the week before Christmas. The snow, combined with brisk winds, has left people stranded in the country and in town.
The initial fundraising campaign of the recently formed Sullivan Community Education Foundation is off to a very strong start. Despite having been kicked off only a few weeks ago, the Charter Donor Campaign has been receiving a steady stream of cash contributions and pledges. Read More
Comma, Comma, Comma, Comma Comma Chameleon
•December 30, 2020•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
When you’re in the mood for a little grammatical navel-gazing, it’s fun to consider how the smallest things can have a large impact.
Let’s focus today on the comma.
Commas wear many colors and can do many things. There, did I justify my anachronistic headline?
Attribution
I often admonish writers to include a second comma when putting attribution in the middle of a sentence. Without it, the sentence can change meaning.
For instance: If you stand on your head and drink a grape Nehi, Bob said, you will get stomach cramps.
This sentence is properly attributed to Bob, with commas wrapped around the attribution. Bob is describing the stomach cramps one will get as a result of drinking soda while standing on his head. Read More