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.
Psychological Thriller Explores Human Frailty
The Party's Over (Fin de fiesta)
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WASHINGTON, IL –
Step into the shadowy confines of an Andalusian estate, where tranquility is merely the calm before the storm in THE PARTY'S OVER. What begins as a lovely retreat quickly spirals into a psychological battleground, setting the stage for a gripping narrative woven with intrigue and the darker facets of human nature.
The Business of Being a College Athlete
The Money Game
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WASHINGTON, IL –
In an era marked by some of the most significant transformations within collegiate athletics, THE MONEY GAME stands out as a pivotal documentary series chronicling the profound changes brought about by the NCAA's adoption of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) policies. Set against the backdrop of LSU (Louisiana State University)—a titan in collegiate sports known for its record-breaking national championships—the series delves into how this seismic shift impacts its athletes' personal and professional lives.
An Exploration of Love, Marriage, and Identity
My Love Affair With Marriage
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WASHINGTON, IL –
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE draws viewers into a colorful, animated world where love and expectations collide with intense, humorous fallout. Signe Baumane, the visionary behind this cinematic experience, uses a unique animation style to delve into the intricacies of relationships and self-discovery through the eyes of Zelma. Voiced by Dagmara Dominczyk, Zelma's story begins from her youth in the Soviet Union to her adult life, revealing the deeply ingrained notions of marriage as a woman’s ultimate fulfillment.
This Halloween, the Past Isn’t Dead
Creeping Death
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WASHINGTON, IL –
In the quiet shadows of a small town, Halloween brings more than just kids in costumes; it ushers in a blend of darkness and the supernatural. Matt Sampere wrote and directed a compelling narrative with Tim Garner as the lead, portrayed by Sampere himself. Tim’s struggle with his mother Linda’s illness, played by Monique Parent, sets a somber tone for what becomes an unexpectedly dark evening. The arrival of Tim’s friends with a stolen artifact in tow catalyzes a chain of events that awakens an ancient Celtic deity, the Aos Si (Alan Maxson,) turning a night of fun into a terrifying ordeal. To be clear, traditionally speaking, when someone takes on so many roles in a production, it often suffers from the too many cooks syndrome, but in this case, I think Sampere nails it!
