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Dear Santa, How is Rudloph doing? As I am getting older, I know I cannot just ask for toys. So here is my list of other items too. Something I want is a microphone. Something I need is a new shirt for church. Something I wear is a new dress.
Dear Santa, How do the elves build the toys? For Christmas I would like a mermaid tail. Love, Trevelyn Addis Dear Santa, I would like to thank you for the toys. For Christmas I would like a toy semi. Love, Tate Benson Dear Santa, I would like to tell you you are the best! For
St. Thomas A.M. Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a barn with a pony, a computer, and dress up clothes for Christmas. I will leave out some carrots for your reindeer. Your Friend, Olivia N. Dear Santa, I would like baby dolls, dinosaurs, and glasses for Christmas. I will leave
Annette Louise Rivard, age 83 February 21, 1938 – December 2, 2021 Annette Louise Rivard, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20PM – Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst, celebrating mass. Burial will be in
FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 2-4 Source: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids coordinator TOYS FOR KIDS DONATION OPPORTUNITIES The Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids will be at the Holiday Vendor Market, Saturday, December 4 at the West End Event Center in Newton from 9 am to 2 p.m.
Thomas “Tom” Lee Parker, age 62 February 23, 1959 – November 29, 2021 Thomas Lee Parker, age 62, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:03 AM – Sunday, November 28, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the
Charles Jerome “Chuck” Korolden, age 69 October 29, 1952 – November 26, 2021 Charles Jerome “Chuck” Korolden, age 69, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 10:34 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. His wife, Julia Roberts, was at his side. Private
Patty Kay Blumberg age 69, of West Liberty, Illinois passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Olney, Illinois. Patty was born in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Ray and Hattie Naomi (Fenstermaker) Wise. She grew up in the Amble and Howard City, Michigan area. Patty belonged to the Amble
St. Thomas held their annual Kindergarten through second grade Thanksgiving program where the kids performed various Thanksgiving songs, skits, and a story for their parents and grandparents.
Front Row: Left to Right: Addy O’Dell, Camryn Martin, Elley Bennett, Karasyn Martin, Macy Barthelemy, Summer Darkow, Madison Martin. Second Row: Aleah Higgs, Amber Russell, Alexis Hetzer, Lilly Kessler, Ava Kessler, Brooke Schafer, Sydney Dobbins, Morgan White. Addy O’Dell Camryn Martin Elley Bennett Karasyn Martin Macy Barthelemy Summer Darkow Madison