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Area News

  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Thursday, January 30
    • Exxon/Mobil Annuitants, noon, Vandalia Ponderosa.
    Friday, January 31
    • Scouts will have a lock-in in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 6 p.m. on Friday until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
    Saturday, February 1
    • St. Elmo Community Clothes Closet, 9 a.m.-noon

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    Just A Note …
    … to our readers – Thanks for your patience and understanding during the recent weather, which curtailed events and visiting, and caused cancellations of meetings and other regularly scheduled events.
    Also, thanks for concern when I was hit by a “bug” last week, which caused severe dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms.
    We sincerely hope you all stay well, warm and safe. Spring can’t be far away.
    CRITTER CORNER
    Callie, the Kitty getting Cabin Fever

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  • Lighthouse banquet in March

    The Lighthouse Pregnancy Center will hold its annual fundraising banquet in March.
    The banquet committee is excited to announce Mike G. Williams as the 2014 banquet speaker.      
    Williams is a nationally known speaker and writer who has a passion for life. He is heard daily on the SiriusXM Satellite radio’s Laugh USA.

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    Critter Corner
    The Homestead bird feeder has been visited regularly by our little feathered friends, the snowbirds.
    We also suspect a woods critter coming by, as twice we have found the “bowl” part of the feeder overturned, as if furry paws may have hung on to the edge of it.
    We don’t suspect squirrels, as we have not seen any of them at this location, the north end of the lane, and also, the bird feeder bowl is pretty heavy to be tilted over by a little squirrel. We suspect a raccoon or an opossum.

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Thursday, January 23
    • The St. Elmo Unit of Home and Community Education, 1:30 p.m., in the home of Anna Jean Rhodes.
    Friday, January 24
    • St. Elmo Education Foundation annual soup Supper, 5-7 p.m., in the high school cafeteria. Menu: chili or vegetable soup, peanut butter or chicken salad sandwich or hot dog, dessert; and drink; or hot dog, chips, dessert and drink. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children under age 12. All proceeds are for scholarships.
    Saturday, January 25

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  • Area Tea Party meeting canceled

    The regular second Monday of the month meeting of the Effingham area Tea Party has been canceled due to other meetings in the area.
    The next scheduled meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Culver’s in Effingham.
     

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    News is still a little sparse, due to the snow and very cold weather, hazardous   road conditions and cancellations of activities.
    However, some warmer weather is predicted and spring is just around the corner.
    Roses to …
    … Miss Sandra Stine, elementary PE teacher, as she once again leads the students in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart program for the 26th year.

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  • Frogtown News

    St. Peter Lutheran Church
    Attendance on Sunday was 214. Pastor Emrick returned to the pulpit after a weeks’ vacation. Scott Gercken was the organist. Alexis Roberts served as acolyte. Attending elders were Charles Wachholz and Paul Reynolds.
    Remember in Your Prayers
    • Those with long term health concerns:
    -Harold Baldock
    -Vicki Bast
    -Peggy Bowen
    -Jake Connor
    -Robin Degler
    -Maria Oswald
    -Michelle Schaal
    -Betty Schneider
    -Carl Welch

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Thursday, January 16
    • Vit-Em-In Sunday school class of First United Methodist Church will not have a potluck this month.
    • The St. Elmo Public Library District Board rescheduled meeting is for 7 p.m. in the St. Elmo Public Library.
    Saturday, January 18
    • Weather permitting, the St. Elmo Community Clothes Closet may be open from 9 a.m.-noon in the First United Methodist Church Parsonage.
    Monday, January 20
    • Historical Vandalia Inc. Board, 6:30 p.m., Fayette County Museum, Vandalia.

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  • Frogtown News

    Snow!
    St. Peter has practically shut down this week due to the weather. The Sunday church service was even cancelled!  My husband has been diligently plowing roads.
    It is imperative in times such as these that we do not travel unless it is an extreme emergency.
    Snowplows and other road personnel cannot do their jobs if vehicles are in their paths. Please remember your outside pets – if you’re cold, so are they!
    Card Shower
    A card shower has been requested for the 84th birthday of Lois Meyer on Jan. 16.

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