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 … 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 … Read More
Obituaries 11-10-2021: Aaron Lowe
Aaron Lowe Aaron Lee Lowe, 49, of Windsor, passed away at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at OSF Health Care in Peoria. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Army Veteran Helps Protect People and Property with Business
•November 10, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Army veteran Todd Ratliff, formerly of Windsor, has seen success by running his own business called Total Home and Farm Video Solutions. The company provides digital video surveillance systems and is based in Mattoon. Ratliff graduated in 1988 from Windsor High School and enlisted in 1987. While overseas, he witnessed the liberation of East Germany. “It was a part of history that my grandchildren talk about in school, and I was there,” he said. Ratliff worked in nuclear missile control satellite communications while in the Army. … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
Volleyball All-Conference Team
•November 10, 2021• Landry Hall, a junior at Sullivan High School, has been named to 2nd team of the Central Illinois Conference Volleyball All-Conference Teams. … Read More