What’s Wrong with a Big, Beautiful Grammar Column?

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•November 29, 2023• Boy, what I wouldn’t give for a big, beautiful, delicious, juicy cheeseburger right about now. Or would it be a beautiful, juicy, delicious, big cheeseburger? That second variation doesn’t have quite the same mouth feel, does it? That’s because while few of us aware of it, there is an order to the multiplicity of adjectives we apply to things. I never learned about this in school, but I’ve seen enough internet tropes about it to know there is something to it. … Read More

Findlay Lighted Christmas Parade

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•November 29, 2023• There will be a lighted Christmas parade in Findlay on Sunday, December 3 at 5 pm. Anyone who would like to be in the parade should line up at Okaw Valley Middle School between 4:15 and 4:30 pm that day. The parade will start at the middle school, go east on Division Street, turn right on South Main Street and then left on South 2nd Street, ending at the fire station. Parade entry winners will be announced at the fire station at the end of the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be inside the fire … Read More

OV Student Sharing Love of Space with Grade Schoolers

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•November 29, 2023• by Crystal Reed Gabe Benning has loved space and astronomy since he was a child, whether it’s meteor showers, stars, black holes or planets he knows about it. Benning is a senior at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany and last semester this past April he was thinking about what he could do for the community and our area about his interest in space. He saw a Tik Tok that sparked an idea to create a three day space unit designed for grade schools. The space unit is broken down in 30 minute sessions each day. … Read More

Christmas Bake Sale

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•November 29, 2023• The United Women in Faith will hold a Christmas Bake Sale and Cookie Extravaganza on Friday, December 8 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, across from the firehouse. There will be homemade cookies, breads, pastries, candies, pies, jellies and more. All proceeds will support UMW local missions. … Read More

Make Your Own Convenient Hot Cocoa Mix

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•November 29, 2023• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension As the weather turns cooler, you may find yourself reaching for a warm mug of hot cocoa. I would like to share this great article from Illinois Extension Educator Jenna Smith from the blog Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious. Jenna says: While it’s convenient to grab a packet of hot cocoa out of the box, making your own only takes three simple ingredients: sugar, cocoa powder and milk. This is a far cry from the hot cocoa mix you buy at the store, which generally has corn syrup, hydrogenated … Read More

Redskins Open Basketball Season 3-0 

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•November 29, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins were participants in the Mary Sur Shootout held in Neoga last weekend. They ended the tournament with wins over Cisne, Neoga, and Georgetown-Ridge Farm. A key to their success could be attributed to strong first quarters. … Read More

Operation Rising Spirit Encourages Letters of Support to Illinois Veterans During the Holiday Season 

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•November 29, 2023• The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today launched the 2023 “Operation Rising Spirit,” campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans’ homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy. “Last year, over 5,000 letters were distributed to veterans in our care which provided an abundance of holiday cheer into the homes,” said Director Terry Prince. “We encourage volunteer groups, families, and schools to participate in this kind gesture of gratitude to Illinois veterans.” … Read More

$25 Million Available in B2B Grants for New Businesses

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•November 29, 2023• Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $25 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz program. Following state recovery programming for businesses totaling $1.5 billion, the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded opportunity is designed to provide additional support for businesses in hard-hit sectors who launched during the pandemic. Businesses that launched in 2020 or 2021 and remain in operation have faced significant impacts during the pandemic, but they have not been eligible for other federal or state relief programming since they were not … Read More

Menu 11-29-2023

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 December 4 – Biscuits and Gravy, Paco Blend Veggies, Hot Fruit, Fruit Juice December 5 – Chicken Parmesan w/Marinara, Seasoned Green Beans, California Blend Veggies, Extra Treat December 6 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Carrots, Creamy Coleslaw, Bread or Roll December 7 – Settlers Beef and Beans, Roasted Corn, Fruit, Cornbread, Extra Treat December 8 – Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Herbed Peas, Hot Beets and Pineapple, Orange Bread … Read More