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‘Oh, I’m a little entrepreneur’

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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Elle Sherman, age 8, of Barrington Hills sold her hand towels and tick repellent spray at the Woodstock Farmers Market on July 22 as part of the Young Roots Budding Entrepreneurs program, new this year at the market. “It’s been truly special to watch nervous kids light up with confidence as others see the value in what they’ve created,” said market manager Kelly Sacco.

Farmers Market invites young vendors to try out their skills By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com At the Tuesday Farmers Market on July 22, one vendor was a little different from […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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