Why ‘Monosemy’ Can Mean Only One Thing

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•February 8, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer One of the great things about English is its malleability. A sentence can take on a different meaning when you apply emphasis in different places. The same word can hold different meanings in different contexts. We bend, shape and recombine the same words to form different thoughts. And that’s because it’s a whole lot easier to find a word with multiple meanings than a word with a singular one. Can you imagine how much the Broca’s area of your frontal lobe would have to occupy in your noggin if every word … Read More

Laker Visit Day

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•February 8, 2023• Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 20 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

Candidate Forum

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•February 8, 2023• There will be a candidate forum on Thursday, February 16 at The Little Theatre On The Square. Doors open at 5:50 pm with a 6:00 pm start time. The forum will feature candidates running for Sullivan City Council in the next election. … Read More

Wine Expo/Vendor Fair

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•February 8, 2023• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a Wine Expo/Vendor Fair on Sunday, Feb. 19th from 1-4 PM. The wineries represented will be Lasata Wines, Fox Creek Vineyards and Press House Winery. Come out and sample some wine and shop their 27 vendors. Most vendors will have cash and carry available that day. They also have some direct sales, amazing artists and unique items. Food will be available to purchase during the event. There is a $5 entrance fee for those 21 and over. This is a fun afternoon and a special fundraiser for the Sullivan … Read More

Don’t Miss a Beat Regarding Women’s Heart Health

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•February 8, 2023• Heart disease might be seen as something that predominantly affects men, but women are not immune to this potentially deadly condition. In fact, doctors and healthcare professionals advise women to take serious heed of heart disease, which claims more female lives than breast cancer, other cancers, respiratory disease, and Alzheimer’s disease combined. The American Heart Association indicates that more women are now aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among females than they were 20 years ago. While just 30 percent of women recognized that in 1997, that figure had risen to 56 percent … Read More

Vander Burgh Farms LLC Joins Association

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•February 8, 2023• Vander Burgh Farms LLC, Bethany, Illinois, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. … Read More

Decatur Area Audubon Society

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•February 8, 2023• The Decatur Area Audubon Society members and other interested persons are invited to attend the February 19 regular meeting at the Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, Illinois. At 2:00 p.m. the meeting will begin with a bird study. Following brief announcements, Michael Dreslik, Assistant Research Scientist from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will present “Turtles’ Role in our Environment.” Light refreshments will be offered following the presentation. … Read More

OSFM Stresses Safety During Burn Awareness Week

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•February 8, 2023• National Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, is an initiative of the American Burn Association. During this time, burn, fire, and life safety educators increase public awareness on the frequency, devastation, and causes of burn injuries as well as consistent and authoritative measures to prevent these injuries and how to best care for those who are injured. The theme for National Burn Awareness Week 2023 is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 276,086 people received medical care for treatment of unintentional burn injuries in 2020, with 3,028 deaths from … Read More