CWLP just announced their 2013 Water Conservation Poster Contest winners! Submissions were received from first through third grade students in Springfield schools. The theme was Every Drop Counts. Entries were to demonstrate water conservation in action, highlighting the need for everyone to conserve. Below is the top honor winner given to Dallas Crum of Laketown School. […]
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Get electrified
Recently purchased a new battery for my electric lawn mower for about $100 dollars. Definitely worth the price. I’ve used no gas for the last three years. I haven’t had to drive to the local gas station in my car using more gas and worrying the entire drive home that the gas will spill out of the container […]
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Love links
It’s almost Valentines Day so I thought I’d share some link love. If you’re looking for most any service in Springfield here it is. I love the Salvation Army’s comprehensive list of “Community Resources” posted on their website. They list services and contacts for adult day services, clothing and furniture, counseling, dental, disability, emergency travel, […]
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Nov. 6 Elections
Please vote Tuesday, Nov. 6. The internet makes it easy to access information about all the candidates you will find on your ballot. Here’s info on the proposed amendment to add section 5.1 to Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution. The Secretary of State offers this pamphlet that includes the proposed amendment; explanation of the proposed amendment; arguments in favor of the […]
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Hear, hear
Should the film Noise, starring Tim Robbins, be required viewing for all? Well, that might be going a little far, but during this year of compassion in Springfield, Illinois many might benefit to know that there are those among them who are sensitive to or suffer with their noise. In the film, Robbins’ character lives […]
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Trash it right
You know those compact fluorescent light bulbs you’ve been buying? Well, they contain small amounts of mercury and should be recycled instead of thrown in the trash such as you would an incandescent bulb. So where to disposal of compact florescent light bulbs? Seriously, supermarkets should offer this service. Everyone goes there regularly. But in […]
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Unplugging for good
Recycle your electronics—computers and all the extras, televisions, cell phones, VCRs, game players, answering machines, calculators, copiers, fax machines, cables, telephones, pagers, typewriters and more. Where: Habitat ReStore, 1514 W. Jefferson, Springfield, Illinois When: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why: The Electronic Waste Recycling Act, Public Act 097-0287, prevents […]
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Come on down
If you can, catch Springfield resident Larry Lovekamp this Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. as a contestant on the Price is Right (WCIA, Channel 3). It’s always fun to track local folks who try for big money, prizes or fame on national television. So cheer for one of our own Springpatch-team members, feel closer […]
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Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Stumbled upon this site, Crime Reports, and wanted to share it. Plug in Springfield, Illinois and whammy – all the statistics for crime in our fair city – the third most dangerous city in the U.S., according to some.
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Out of the belly of a whale
Trapped in a body? Here’s an easy and effective diet you might try – the Flat Belly Diet from the folks at Prevention Magazine. Basically this plan guides you through five days of cleansing (cleansing, meaning eliminating soda and fast food burgers and all the processed, empty calorie, bad-for-us-anyway foods). A specially-prepared water accompanies regular […]
