Remember When? 1-13-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week Roger Betzler, Russell Craig and Doug Lane, city electric department employees worked for 2 ½ hours to restore power at the west edge of Sullivan which also knocked out the city’s cable tv service. After grounding the 69,000 volt power line, they replaced the dead-end bells which arced, causing the fire and the loss of power. The Lovington school board learned that village schools are moving futher into cyberspace thanks to a new state grant. High school principal Judy Uphoff reported that the high school had received a grant from the state board to obtain … Read More

Here’s An Olio of Musings From My Staycation

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•January 13, 20201• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer I didn’t have time to write a column last week, but I did have plenty of time to think about it while vacationing in various parts of my house. And now that I’m back to spending the majority of my days in my dining room “office,” I plan to declutter my mind of several disparate musings. Brussel sprouts? We carried a food section cover piece last week on all of the things you can do with Brussels sprouts, which one can surmise involves several pounds of bacon, brown sugar and balsamic … Read More

LLC Board of Trustees Offers Gratitude to Senator

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•January 13, 20201• The Lake Land College Board of Trustees expressed its collective gratitude to retiring Illinois State Senator Dale Righter for his outstanding support of Lake Land’s mission during his 24 years of state legislative service. Senator Righter served the 55th Senate District since 2003, after having served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003. Throughout this time, Senator Righter has been a strong legislative advocate for Lake Land College and its mission. … Read More

IHSA Meets Virtually with IDPH, Deputy Governor

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•January 13, 20201• By Jason Brown NP Sports As Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sports remain paused and low risk sports may not begin until the state returns to Phase 4 in the All Sports Policy, the IHSA Board of Directors met Jan. 6 and has scheduled to meet again Jan. 13 to figure out whether winter and spring sports can begin. “Our Board of Directors is going to have difficult decisions to make regarding the seasons for medium and high-risk sports very soon,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “With no specific IDPH timeline or statistical benchmarks established for … Read More

Courtyard Estates of Sullivan Introduces “Hugging Booth”

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•January 13, 20201• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan, Supportive Living, has had to get creative during COVID-19. Many things have had to be modified for safety and not only has the staff come up with new ideas, the families have been creative as well, specifically one family that has made it possible for tenants to actually “hug” their loved one. The Welsh family generously gifted Courtyard Estates of Sullivan with a “hugging booth.” They came up with the idea, along with the materials and the construction of the whole booth. It sits against an outer door that gives families safe entrance … Read More

Menu 1-13-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Jan. 18 – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar Jan. 19 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail Jan. 20 – Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler Jan. 21 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin Jan. 22 – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges … Read More