Leslie Ross, librarian/associate professor, and her husband, Levi, became parents of a son, Wyatt Rivers Ross, shortly after midnight Nov. 28. Wyatt weighed in at 5 pounds, 1.25 ounces. Congratulations!

Join us in giving Frank Marsaglia, professor of computer networking, best wishes on his retirement. Stop by his office on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m. to wish him well!

Join us in welcoming new LLCC staff members!

Lori Large Oldenettel is our new enrollment coordinator at LLCC-Jacksonville. She holds a master’s degree in human services from University of Illinois Springfield. Most recently, she served as the director of community engagement and service at Illinois College. Lori can be reached at 786-2457 or lori.oldenettel@llcc.edu.

GeAndria Green is a new building custodian for the college. She is currently studying psychology at LLCC to earn her associate degree. GeAndria can be reached at geandria.green@llcc.edu.

Kalan Robinson also recently joined LLCC as a building custodian. He formerly served in the Navy and earned a degree in drafting from ITT Technical Institute. Kalan can be reached at kalan.robinson@llcc.edu.

Congratulations to Debbie (Hines) Frost, Academic Innovation & eLearning assistant, of Divernon on her marriage to Chuck Frost of Winchester on Saturday Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. The wedding took place in a garden tent ceremony in Winchester. Months prior to the wedding, the couple decided to call their wedding “Frostapalooza” in reference to the groom’s last name and wedding festivities. Little did the couple know it would truly be a “Frostapalooza,” as the high that day was 31 degrees and the low was 13 degrees. Many heaters were set up, hand warmers were passed out and the coat check remained empty — a truly memorable and fun day!

“Let’s get the party poppin” and wish Janet Semanik, development specialist, best wishes on her retirement! A retirement reception with a popcorn and hot chocolate bar will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. in the LLCC Foundation office, Menard Hall, Room 1214.

LLCC will be closed for Thanksgiving recess Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25. No classes will be held, and all administrative offices at the Springfield campus and outlying locations in the LLCC district will be closed, with the exception of LLCC’s Capital City Training Center.

Capital City Training Center, located at 130 W. Mason, will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 23.

Classes and regular business hours will resume at all locations Monday, Nov. 26.

The LLCC community is deeply saddened by the loss of former adjunct instructor of theatre, Ken Bradbury. Ken led LLCC-Jacksonville’s Traveling Theatre to many elementary schools as well as other traveling productions and dinner theatre. Ken instilled the love of theatre and performing in countless individuals and will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. We extend our condolences to the many students he inspired, his colleagues, friends and family. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 23, 4-8 p.m. at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, and internment will take place at 2:30 p.m. at McCord Cemetery in Perry. Read the obituary.

The staff of LLCC-Litchfield would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the outpouring of love and support given after the tragic loss of Lorie McDonald. Lorie was more than a boss; she was our friend, mentor and part of our family. We sincerely appreciate the care and compassion shown to us during this difficult time.

Mark your calendars for a retirement reception that will be held for Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator, on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville.

Michael Phelon, coordinator, Open Door Mentorship, was awarded the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award for his work with the Outlet. The award was presented Nov. 18 at the GSIA’s Thanksgiving service. Congratulations!