Red Herrings, Necessary Verbs and Treating People as Fractions

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•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

Army Veteran Helps Protect People and Property with Business

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•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

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•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

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•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

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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

CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years

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•November 10, 2021• Last Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. CDC now expands vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States in this age group and allows providers to begin vaccinating them as soon as possible. … Read More

State Senator Steve McClure, Assistant Republican Leader, Announces Candidacy for the 54th District

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•November 10, 2021• Last Thursday, surrounded by supporters, State Senator Steve McClure (R Springfield), Assistant Republican Leader, announced his reelection campaign for the State Senate at the Sangamon County GOP headquarters. “Nearly three years ago, when I first took office, no one could have predicted how America and Illinois would be tested,” said Sen. McClure. “I am committed, now more than ever, to standing up for our communities against the radical liberal agenda that is driving the chaos across Illinois.” Sen. McClure outlined his first three years in office, pointing to the Democrat-fueled public safety crisis in Illinois. Sen. McClure … Read More