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Love refried beans? And edamame? You’ll love refried edamame
The first time I ate fresh soybeans was, naturally enough, at a Japanese restaurant. Known as edamame, the dish is a staple of Japanese restaurant menus. They were served as an appetizer, in their...
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Anderson-Pierson
Ruth Pierson of Jacksonville and Robert Anderson of East Peoria were united in marriage April 9. Pastor Richard and Gloria Crenshaw officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony at the Jacksonville AMVETS Hall, which...
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Schramm 50th
Dale and Samme Schramm of 31686 Fairview Farms Road, Palmyra, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner after a trip to Branson, Missouri. Dale E. Schramm and Samme J. Leamons...
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Neff 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Neff celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Friday. Russell Neff and Berniece Ellerman were married on May 20, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neelyville. They are the...
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Tweedy 50th
David “Bruce” and Susan Tweedy of Jacksonville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 5. Friends and relatives are invited to join them for cake and refreshments hosted by their family from...
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Smart gardening
Mary Karsgaard presented a program titled “Garden Smarter, Not Harder” at a recent meeting of the Morgan County Garden Club. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px...
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Thanks for supporting Duncan Mansion Our thanks to the participants who supported the Governor Duncan Mansion by attending the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter NSDAR’s third annual 5K Fun Run/Walk on May 7....
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Senior Quilters make bags for Honor Flight vets
The Senior Quilters of the Jacksonville Area Senior Center recently presented Jim Carleton, secretary for the Springfield Area Honor Flight, with 125 mail bags for the veterans returning from their...
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Put a summer spin on grilled-cheese sandwich
When we rolled out the grill for the first time of the season, there was much joy. What to grill first? Ribs? Burgers? Pizza? So many choices. This is the sandwich that triumphed: A marriage of a...
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Kelahan 40th
Dennis and Karen Kelahan of Jacksonville are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. They were married on May 29, 1976, in Collinsville. The Kelahans have two daughters and five...
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Hughes 40th
Stanley and Sheila Hughes of Waverly are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today. They were married May 29, 1976, by Rev. Jack Brown in the same house they live in today. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are...
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Hendricker 65th
Charles and Juanita Hendricker of 999 Arenzville Road, Arenzville, IL 62611 will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at a private celebration with family. Charles Hendricker and Juanita Holmes...
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Six 30th
Edward and Hilda Six of 240 E. Pennsylvania Ave. will observe their 30th wedding anniversary Monday. Edward D. Six and Hilda J. Surratt were united in marriage May 30, 1986, in Rammelkamp Chapel on the...
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Thomas 60th
Mr and Mrs. Eugene Thomas of rural Perry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Gene Thomas and Judy Albers were married May 19, 1956, in the bride’s home near Bluffs. Their...
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Bruschetta, 3 ways, for a satisfying picnic main dish
There are few dishes more elemental and satisfying than bruschetta. A mainstay at many Italian restaurants, it’s an appetizer comprising slices of grilled bread adorned with any number of toppings....
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NSDAR appreciates support So many times this community has demonstrated how it can pull together for a common cause. Such was the case in the recent performances of “A Road Trip Through Time.” The...
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Kiwanis Club honors vocational students
The Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville honored Jacksonville High School’s Vocational Students of the Month at its luncheon on May 26. Kiwanian Richard Freeman (center) presented a check for $500 to further...
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Holt 30th
Stephen and Nancy Holt of 1130 W. College Ave. observed their 30th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Stephen Holt and Nancy Yow were united in marriage May 31, 1986, at the First Presbyterian Church in...
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Still 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Still of Jacksonville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday. Fred Still and Betty Mosley were married June 10, 1956, at Central Christian Church in Jacksonville. They...
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Scott 40th
Mr. and Mrs. Jere Scott of Springfield will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Colorado later this summer. Jere Scott and Vicky Kay Galloway were married June 5, 1976, at the First...
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