Residents of Atlanta Township and the City of Atlanta are encouraged to join the City of Atlanta in partnership with CJD E-cycling on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for an electronic recycling event. Please bring any items with a cord or made of metal to the city parking lot adjacent to the Atlanta Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon for recycling.
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Naughton Recognized As a 2024 State FFA Proficiency Winner
Reed Naughton has been honored as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Services. A member of the Olympia FFA Chapter within the Illinois Association FFA, Naughton was recognized for his work-based learning, also referred to as Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). The Illinois FFA acknowledges students in forty-eight distinct areas for their SAEs. FFA members who exhibit exceptional agricultural skills and competencies through meticulous record-keeping, leadership, and academic accomplishments are eligible for this accolade. SAEs provide students with practical learning opportunities, whether through owning and operating an agricultural business, interning or working at an agriculture-related business, or conducting and reporting on an agricultural scientific study. Naughton's SAE is centered around his involvement in his family's auction service.
Olympia FFA Recognizes National FFA Week
Olympia High School celebrated National FFA Week from February 19 to 23. Throughout the week, FFA members engaged in a variety of activities, including themed dress-up days, driving tractors to school, and creative alternatives to backpacks. The events featured a truck competition, a 'kiss a pig' challenge, multiple assemblies, and relay races. Senior Chase Litwiller won the straw bale tossing contest. An impressive turnout saw 16 tractors at school on Tuesday morning. FFA Officers dedicated Wednesday morning to preparing and serving a homemade breakfast for members and staff at OHS. During Tuesday's assembly, Kamryn Rader presented 'The FFA Creed' to the students. It was a week filled with enjoyable activities, celebrating our passion for FFA within our school community.
Carol Ann’s Worsh House: Not Your Average Laundromat
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ATLANTA, IL –
Carol Ann’s Worsh House is a laundromat located on 109 SW Arch Street in Atlanta, Illinois. This business was opened just a little over one year ago on account of the small town needing a place to wash or “worsh” their clothes after the previous laundromat owner passed away. Jared and Brandy Mattingly saw an opportunity to reopen the facility and stepped up to the task! The name “Carol Ann’s Worsh House” is named in honor of Jared’s mother, the late Carol Ann Mattingly. Both Jared and Brandy’s mothers used to “worsh” everything.
The Sip Shack
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ATLANTA, IL –
The Sip Shack is a drive-thru coffee hut located in Atlanta owned by Molly Mowery and Samantha Runge. They have just recently opened on Wednesday, July 21, and they are very excited for their new business to get rolling. Molly and Samantha’s goal for The Sip Shack is to give their customers an experience that is “quality and convenient with a laid-back vibe.” The Sip Shack will be a great spot for locals to stop by and grab a quick coffee, lotus energy drinks, tea, lemonade, or even a smoothie.
The Gift Box in Atlanta: Locally made unique gifts
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ATLANTA, IL –
The Gift Box is a gift shop in Atlanta located just off Historic Route 66. The Gift Box offers locally made unique gifts and free gift wrapping. Currently, they have 21 local artisans located in Atlanta, Lincoln, Bloomington, and McLean. You can find many different items at The Gift Box including goat soap and bath products, stained glass, laser engraved items, blown glass, candles, wax, handmade jewelry, bird houses, signs, repurposed farm and garden tools, candy, popcorn, t-shirts, Watkins table runners, boo boo bags, aprons, rugs, and many more great gift items. The Gift Box is open Wednesday- Saturday from 10 AM- 4 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM. They also offer local delivery and can schedule appointments for any possible wants a customer could have. Artists that work with The Gift Box are more than willing to customize their items to create something that you would be proud to give as a gift.
The Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta
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ATLANTA, IL –
The Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in Atlanta, Illinois. This business was owned by the Quiram family starting with Gordon Quiram in the 1940s. His children, John and Jim, continued the family legacy until Don Peasley took over in September 2006. Now, the funeral home has been independently owned and operated by Don Peasley, a funeral director since 1993. Don purchased his first funeral home in Lincoln in 2002, known as the Peasley Funeral Home. His sister, Krystal Peasley Salvator also works as a partner and licensed funeral director.
WeCraft Family
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ATLANTA, IL –
Amber Lesson of Atlanta just began her business with WeCraft Family in January 2021. In reality, Amber created this business by accident. All she wanted to do was make a door sign for her friend. Then, she saw a sweatshirt with a cute boutique design and thought, “I can make that cheaper!” With a big hit in this, the WeCraft Family business began. At this time, her family was planning a trip to Washington D.C. and was just trying to make the money to pay for it. WeCraft Family was going to be a little side gig business, but it has now turned into a “second full-time job.”
DIY Fire Pit
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PEORIA, IL –
With summertime approaching, there is nothing more fun than sitting around a fire pit with your friends or family! Well, maybe a tropical trip! Fire pits are a great way to add some fun to a yard! With a little hard work and some elbow grease, you’ll have one in no time. We put one in at our last home and loved it, I can’t wait to do it again!
How to Make a Dreamcatcher
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PEORIA, IL –
In Native American culture, dream catchers were believed to catch and trap bad dreams, whilst allowing good dream to pass through the spider-web design, and drift into the heads of the children that lie sleeping below them. Nowadays, dreamcatchers come in many shapes and sizes, and are an incredibly popular bedroom decor choice! If you’re ready for some sweet dreams, why not learn how to make a dreamcatcher?
Baked to Perfection Ziti
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PEORIA, IL –
The key to creating a perfect Baked Ziti is to keep it from drying out. This classic Italian baked pasta dish is made by layering penne noodles, sauce and cheese. Once it is prepared correctly, however, it will become the only way you make it.
Small Raised Paver Patio
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PEORIA, IL –
Sometimes you are in the middle of a project and realize you need something else! This happened to me when I was creating my back garden scape. I placed my new Adirondack chairs in there place. They were a perfect fit, if the ground didn’t slope down in the back! I knew I needed to make an elevated bed for them. I had recently found a ton of old pavers in the yard and knew this was the spot for them.
High-Octane Thrills Meet Hilarious Spills
The Project A Collection: 4 Disc Deluxe Limited Edition [4k Ultra HD +Blu-ray]
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WASHINGTON, IL –
Jackie Chan's action-packed PROJECT A series takes us on a thrilling ride through 19th-century Hong Kong with a unique blend of daring action and infectious comedy. In the dual roles of co-director/co-writer and star, Chan crafts a world where high-seas adventure meets urban chaos. As Dragon Ma, Chan is the quintessential hero, navigating tumultuous waters and bustling streets with equal parts. He's joined by a dynamic ensemble cast, including the likes of Sammo Hung, Hak Suen Lau, and Biao Yuen, who help Dragon Ma take on the formidable pirate leader Sanpao, played by Dick Wei with a deliciously villainous flair. The series promises and delivers a full-throttle cinematic journey packed with perilous escapades and moments that will have you chuckling in your seat.
Nuns Rule With Iron Fist
Riot in a Women's Prison (Prigione di donne)
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WASHINGTON, IL –
RIOT IN A WOMEN'S PRISON invites viewers on a journey back to the 1970s, spotlighting the ordeal of Martine Fresienne, a French tourist whose innocuous Italian getaway quickly devolves into a nightmare. Martine, portrayed by Martine Brochard, becomes entangled in a wrongful drug possession charge during a random police raid. This misfortune catapults her into the foreboding confines of a women’s prison overseen by authoritarian nuns, setting the stage for a gritty survival saga under the cold oversight of a particularly formidable Mother Superior, played by Maria Quasimodo Cumani.
From Depths of Tradition
The Last of the Sea Women
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WASHINGTON, IL –
In director Sue Kim's debut, THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN, the ancient craft of the haenyeo, South Korea's famed sea divers, is brought to the screen. Embodying centuries of tradition, these women dive into the ocean's depths with nothing but their breath, emerging with treasures from beneath the waves. Their story is one of resilience and adaptation, capturing the spirit of a community battling environmental and cultural erosion with grace and tenacity. Their “tools” are a wetsuit, diving mask, fins, gloves, chest weights (to assist diving), an L-shaped weeding hoe, and a net attached to a flotation device.
Tense Alliances Shape New Saga
Citadel: Diana
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WASHINGTON, IL –
Welcome to Milan, 2030, where the cutting-edge meets the cryptic in the sensational new series CITADEL: DIANA, a spin-off of the 2023 American series CITADEL. This narrative whirlwind follows Diana Cavalieri, portrayed by Matilda De Angelis, as she maneuvers through a treacherous world riddled with espionage and alliances. As a double agent pinned between the colossal forces of the Citadel and the Manticore syndicate, Diana’s journey through Milan’s streets mirrors a psychological maze she must navigate, making the city itself a silent conspirator in a plot brimming with tension and intrigue.
The Complexity of Coming Home
Close to You (DVD)
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WASHINGTON, IL –
Elliot Page’s portrayal in CLOSE TO YOU pulls us into an intricate tale of family drama, spotlighting the conflicts that surface when one returns to the roots they've once left behind. Directed by Dominic Savage, this film stands out for its raw, improvisational dialogue style that effectively captures the authenticity of strained family relationships and the personal battles against societal expectations. To be entirely clear, this is one of those situations where I feel my opinion of the film doesn’t matter. Page says making CLOSE TO YOU, his first feature film since publicly coming out as transgender, was “one of the best experiences I've ever had.”
