•December 2, 2020•
As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding the driving public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” Because of the continuing threat of COVID-19, planning and preparation, as well as patience and understanding, will be needed more than ever from drivers this winter.
“Our snow-and-ice response teams have prepared throughout the year to make this upcoming winter driving season as safe as possible. Whenever you see them doing their jobs, please slow down and give them room to work,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “This year, we need the public to always be planning ahead and truly asking themselves before heading out if snow and ice are in the forecast: Is this trip really necessary? Read More
Menu 12-2-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, December 7 - Sloppy Joe, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Bun, Fruit Juice
Tuesday, December 8 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Cheese, Beans and Tomatoes, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Pears, Taco Chips, Pudding
Wednesday, December 9 - Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Peaches
Thursday, December 10 - Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Chunky Applesauce
Friday, December 11 - Salisbury Beef Pattie, Mashed Potatoes, Venetian Blend Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Seasonal Dessert
‘Vintage’ is in the eye of the beholder
•December 2, 2020•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
You’ve polished off all of the vintage wine in the house.
With nowhere to go and no one to see, your vintage fire engine red 1965 Mustang sits idle (not idling, mind you) in your garage.
You sit on your vintage, low-slung, tweed chesterfield and spin some vintage vinyl on your vintage Thorens turntable, pop some vintage Jujubes — risking those vintage fillings in your molars — and wonder where your vintage lifestyle is leading you.
“Vintage,” through overuse and overreach, has lost most of its meaning.
You’ll pardon me if this column is disjointed and lacks cohesion. It was written largely during a dream, which is where a drawerful of floppy disks and thumb drives of scuttled novels end up because, well, dreams always seem to get interrupted before they can end.
Etymology Read More
Remember When? 11-25-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
State Rep Julie Curry was to accompany Lincolnland Home Care staff on a home visit in celebration of National Home Care Month. Following the home care visit a reception was to be held at the Lincolnland Home Care office.
Sullivan second graders in Sandy Stone’s class prepared and enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings prior to the school holiday.
Moultrie County’s number of businesses remained stable between 1992 and 1993, according to a report from the U.S. Commerce Dept’s Census Bureau. In its County Business Patterns report, the Census Bureau reported that businesses in the county employed 3,895 people in 1993, up from 3,665 in 1992. Annual payroll was $65,631,000 in 1993, up from $61,147,000 in 1992. The Census Bureau listed the number of business establishments in the county as 292 in 1993 and 291 in 1992. By contrast, the Illinois Dept. of Revenue’s annual report counted 672 businesses in Moultrie County in 1994. The federal census figures exclude the self-employed, railroad employees, most government employees, domestic service workers and agricultural production workers. Read More
Lynch Named An LCC Interim Vice President
•November 25, 2020•
Submitted by LLC
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees appointed Valerie Lynch, Pana, as the interim vice president for student services at the October board of trustees meeting.
Lynch will be leading the comprehensive student services program including admissions and records, financial aid and veteran services, counseling services, student conduct and judicial affairs, career services, health services, international student services, student life, intercollegiate athletics, intramural, TRIO programs, tutoring and testing and marketing and public relations. Read More
SBL Mobile Miracles Campaign Reaches Fundraising Goal
•November 25, 2020•
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation recently announced it has reached its “Mobile Miracles” fundraising goal of raising $600,000 to purchase a new dental bus.
The dental bus travels across East Central Illinois providing preventive and restorative dental care to children who quality by being on the free or reduced school lunch program. The bus will replace the now-inoperable one that was purchased in 2008.
“We are so extremely grateful for our donors who helped us reach this goal,” Amy Card, Foundation Director, said. “Every dollar donated touches the life of a child in our community, many who are in need of urgent dental care. Without SBL Dental Services, these children would have nowhere else to go. Our donors continue to be so generous and their generosity directly impacts lives every single day. I can’t thank them enough.” Read More
LLC Scholarship Applications Open
•November 25, 2020•
Submitted by Mercury Bowen
The 2021-2022 Lake Land College Foundation scholarship application is available now for the 2021-2022 academic year and due Feb. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Students graduating from high school, adults who are enrolling at Lake Land College and current students are encouraged to apply. Students who received a Lake Land College Foundation Scholarship for the current academic year and wish to be considered for a 2021-2022 award must reapply. Read More
Sparrows Unlimited To Hold Annual Auction Online Due To COVID-19
•November 25, 2020•
Sparrows Unlimited is a non-profit organization that was started to help families in Lovington who were in need of a hand up during Christmas. Each year the organization holds an auction, however this year instead of being an event to attend in person it will be held online.
According to Pam Anklam, president of Sparrows Unlimited they gather items from businesses and people in the community to sell during the auction. This year’s online auction will be held as an event on Facebook where people make bids by commenting a price under the photos of each item. The highest bid will win the item. Read More
Flowers For Long Term Care Residents
•November 25, 2020•
The holidays will look a little different this year, especially for those in long term care, assisted living, and memory care facilities. The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development would like to provide each resident at all of the facilities in Sullivan: Mason Point, Sullivan Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Eastview Terrace, Green Gardens, Courtyard Estates, and Aspen Creek with a special live plant this holiday season from Buxton’s Garden Farm to show them they are on our minds. There are a total of 305 residents and they are looking for sponsors to send these arrangements to them. The cost is $15 each which includes tax and delivery. If you would like to sponsor, email information@sullivanchamber.com, call 217-728-4223, or mail your sponsorship to P.O. Box 234, Sullivan, IL 61951. They can accept credit cards.
IDPH Offers Holiday Food Safety Tips
•November 25, 2020•
While Thanksgiving and other holidays will look different for many of us as we forgo getting together with friends and extended family, and instead opt to connect virtually to help prevent spread of COVID-19, cooking and baking likely will continue to be staples of the holidays.
“While we are focused on doing what we need to do to prevent COVID-19 – washing our hands, watching our distance, and wearing our mask – it is important not to forget food safety,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “This holiday season, I recommend following several food safety steps to help prevent foodborne illness.” Read More