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United Way Holiday Luncheon To Feature ‘Stone Soup’

November 23, 2008 Contributor
This year’s annual United Way Holiday Luncheon will draw upon the agency’s theme of ‘Live United’ as the United Way invites community members to come together to enjoy a festive holiday event with music, entertainment, great door prizes and a delicious lunch of ‘Stone Soup.’

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Celebrate ‘A Country Christmas’ in Hannibal This Weekend

November 21, 2008 Contributor
The village of Hannibal kicks off the 2008 holiday season with two days of festivities this week-end. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, bring the whole family to celebrate ‘A Country Christmas’ in Hannibal.

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Annual Poinsettia Open House at Oliver Paine Greenhouses

November 19, 2008 Contributor
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Experience the 10-foot tall poinsettia tree filled with all of the vibrant poinsettia colors.  “It’s fun to see many of our customers take their holiday photo in front of our tree-it’s become a holiday tradition.  And remember, poinsettias are safe for everyone—you can even bring the family pet!” says Cindy Paine.

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Sheriff Advises Caution When Using ATMs During Holiday Season

November 19, 2008 Contributor
With the holidays approaching, the use of ATM cards will increase.  At the same time, cash-generating crimes such as burglary, robbery and mugging, historically increase during the holidays.  Sheriff Reuel Todd offers several suggestions for those using ATM machines this holiday season.

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Wreaths for Wildlife

November 18, 2008 Contributor
The holiday decorating season is here, but not everyone remembers the feathered and furred friends around their homes during the preparations.  Well, it’s not too late to get started by attending the Wreaths for Wildlife Program at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center on Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 pm.  Participants will be constructing beautiful outdoor holiday evergreen wreaths that contain nutritious treats for cardinals, woodpeckers, squirrels and other wildlife.

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Arts and Entertainment

Oswego Children’s Theater’s Holiday Twin Bill Features a Large Cast

October 27, 2008 Contributor
</p> <p>The Oswego Children’s Theater presents a Holiday Twin Bill of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and “Our Christmas Carol" on December 5 through 14 at the Frances Marion Brown Theater. Pictured in the photo is the cast of ”The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in alphabetical order are cast members McKenna Bahner, Connie Brozenich, Mary Buske, Meredith Cheasare, Joey Cogswell, Jenifer Duval, Jessie Faulkner, Abby Field, Hailey Giocondo, Caroline Gray, Jessica Johnston, Lena Kimball, Renee Laduc, Cassidee Larkin, Allison and Astrid St. Pierre Livesey, Braeden and baby Livesey, Ashley, Megan and Beverly Murtha, Maddison Neuland, Aidan, Courtney, and Kyle Osmun, Gianna and Sarina Sciaccia, Hunter Scaffer, Caroline and Elizabeth Sincavage, Nicholas Smegelsky, Tessa Smith, Ken Snow, Cierra Stone, Margrita Tessitore, Amber Tickle, Abby Tsutsumishita, and Kristina Veyan.</p>

The Oswego Children’s Theater has completed casting for their next production, a Holiday Twin Bill of two one act plays. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”and “Our Christmas Carol”.

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