Obituaries 4-28-2021: Wilma White
Wilma White Wilma L. White, 93, of Lovington, passed away at 9:19 p.m., Thursday April 22, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. … Read More
LLC Honors Employees in Virtual Ceremony
•April 28, 2021• Lake Land College celebrated a virtual Employee Recognition, Wall of Fame Induction and Shine Award Ceremony in March. Lake Land College is pleased to honor the many retirees and award recipients recognized at the event. The 2021 Lake Land College retirees include Psychology Instructor Terri Fields, Groundskeeper Don Hardwick, Human Services Instructor/Coordinator Helen Hendren, Mathematics Instructor Walter McHenry, Director Tutoring and Testing Center Karla Miller and Cosmetology Instructor/Director of Cosmetology Peggy Strange. Lake Land College is pleased to induct three new members into the Retiree Wall of Fame. The 2021 Honorees are Joyce Allen, Ken Beno and … Read More
Make Mother’s Day Special
•April 28, 2021• Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas. · Make mom a … Read More
Moultrie Co. Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison
•April 28, 2021• Austin L. Nelin, 23, of Sullivan has been sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department o sentence for: Criminal Trespass to Residence, a Class 4 Felony, Moultrie County case 2019-CF-36. Moultrie County State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver represented the State. Nelin was represented by Public Defender Walter Lookofsky; however, Nelin failed to appear at the sentencing hearing. … Read More
Tips to Successfully Grow Tomatoes
•April 28, 2021• Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may be credited to the fact that red, ripe tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavor that serves as the basis for all sorts of recipes. And since tomatoes can just as easily be grown in a full backyard garden or in a container on a patio or balcony, tomatoes appeal to gardeners regardless of their living situations. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, … Read More
Can I Travel After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?
•April 28, 2021• It is that time of year when many people are looking forward to their summer vacation plans. However, people may be wondering if this is finally a time when they can travel with minimal health risks, or if they may have to postpone adventures once again, just as they did last summer, when the global pandemic was still raging? Though social distancing, sanitation and crowd limits press on this year, a few things have changed since last summer. After a year of living in a pandemic, doctors and the public in general have learned what is working … Read More
That’s All I Have To Say About ‘That’
•April 28, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer A co-worker who fancies himself a gastronome posted a photo and description of his dinner the other night on Facebook. The heart of his meal was a “rib-eye marinaded overnight in 2tbsp olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, finished with butter on the grill.” Sounds scrumptious, but one of our copy editors posted: “Mmmmm, marinated steak.” I inquired whether use of “marinated” was a passive-aggressive spelling correction. Her response: “Nope. I love marinated steak and steak with marinade equally.” So diplomatic. She clearly won that battle of quips. It … Read More
Drive Thru Fish Dinner
•April 28, 2021• The Findlay American Legion will have a drive thru fish dinner on Monday, May 3 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. … Read More
A Perfect Match: Cinco de Mayo Meets ‘Taco Tuesday’
•April 28, 2021• Cinco de Mayo gives people an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture, throw a party, or at the very least, go out and indulge in Mexican food. Cinco de Mayo is mistakenly believed to honor Mexican independence, but Mexico actually celebrates its independence in September. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza during the Franco-Mexican war. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has nonetheless become a global phenomenon. Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year. That means … Read More
The Basics of Lyme Disease
•April 28, 2021• Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of people across the globe. The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States, and the northeastern portion of the country in particular, is understandable. Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, but the 2017 U.S. Geological Survey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast, mid-Atlantic or northern midwest regions. In spite of that, no one is immune to Lyme disease, regardless of where they live. The World Health Organization notes that, in addition to the … Read More