The Good News Chair: A simple tool for shaping a child’s positive behavior and self-image, by Harriet Arkley, published April 29, 2014. Available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Village Books. The author of The Good News Chair, and her granddaughter. PHOTO OF HARRIET ARKLEY COURTESY DOUG BASCAN PHOTOGRAPHY Many people in central Illinois will […]
Carolyn Harmon
Carolyn Harmon is a member of the Springfield Area Literacy Council, which has supported VIA/Literacy since its inception.
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Give with purpose
There are ways to give without buying into the commercialism of the holiday season. Among our favorite gifts are those that provide year-round enjoyment while supporting a worthy cause. Many charities offer great gift items to raise money, including calendars, cookbooks, and music. Here are a few possibilities. CLOSE TO HOME Contact Ministries and child […]
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Will VIA/LIiteracy celebrate 20 years?
If you are reading this newspaper, you are at least a fairly literate person. You read for both information and enjoyment. Many adults in central Illinois would not be considered literate, however. By one estimate, 4 million Illinois adults lack the basic literacy skills needed to function effectively in society. For them, reading and writing […]
