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Dear Santa, How are you doing? I would like a watch, new paints, and a new cooking set. How are the reindeer doing? Merry Christmas! Love Your Friend, Laci Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can you please send my elves soon so I can talk to them?
Mrs. Lavonne Probst 3rd Grade Newton Elementary School Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? Thank you for the presents last year.This year I will want an ipad or a microphone if you can. I will leave some cookies and milk for you and some food
H.O.P.E. Food pantry will have our Christmas drive thru Dec. 12th 8:00-10:00am. jasper and Cumberland counties only. Jasper at 8:00 am, Cumberland at 9:00 am. Masks required, no restrooms and stay in your vehicle.
Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, age 97 April 17, 1923 – December 5, 2020 Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, 97, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, left her mortal life and entered the Glorious Kingdom of our Lord on December 5, 2020. Though a strong woman, she was unable to overcome the
Jesse White Extends Closure of Driver Services Facilities until Jan. 5, 2021 Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations are extended until June 1, 2021; Online renewals have been expanded to reduce facility visits for in-person services; Select facilities open to serve new drivers and CDL applicants only Illinois Secretary of
Jasper County Economic Development, INC. Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 1st 2020 at 10:30am *Via Zoom Attending: Andy Johnson, Amber Volk, Diane Scott, Ben Bollman, Doug Weddell, Frank Dhom, Marlene Harris, Mindy Hartke, Beth Probst, Jason Warfel, Sarah Kinkade, Louis Ochs, Brett Lessley, Larry Brooks, Amber Wakefield, Ron Heltsley, Tom Brown.
Freda Ruth Weddell, age 101 October 28, 1919 – December 3, 2020 Freda Ruth Weddell, age 101, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 PM – Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Freda’s life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Norma Jean Mascher Kennedy, age 91 of Willow Hill, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Mound Cemetery with Pastor Amy Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery.
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Avyree. I am 5 years old. I love in Newton, Illinois. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a computer, a new baby doll with a blanket, and a horse. Thank you and Merry
Dear Santa, I am 5 years old and I live in Hidalgo, Il. I would like a LOL Doll House for Christmas and I could use some new socks. I try to be nice by drawing pictures for people. I hope you have a really good winter with no blizzards