Area News

Relay For Life of Fayette County was awarded the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Relay All Star Award at the Society’s recent Relay Leadership Summit in Itasca.
With the Relay All Star Award, the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society honors Relay events that achieve significant fundraising and participant growth.
This year, Relay For Life of Fayette County raised just over $65,000 with nearly 400 participants.

Pricey Doing Well
   In answer to inquiries, Pricey, the Great Pyrnese who was recently so very ill, is doing well. She and her mother, Bertha, are sharing nightly guard duty again, and we’ve noticed that when they nap in the daytime, they lie up against each other on their side of the fence.
   Pricey’s new winter coat is looking more like Bertha’s – beautifully white, thick, and wavy. Although they are both full-blooded, their personalities and mannerisms are different.  

The Porter reunion was held on Sept. 19 at the American Legion Home in Shelbyville, with 49 present.
It was decided to hold the reunion at the same place next year. Officers elected were: president, Sam Sims; vice president, Joe Martin; and secretary, Terry Martin.
The afternoon was spent taking pictures, visiting and playing games.
Those present were:
From St. Elmo: Lavern Buff; Tony, Lisa and Andrea Koberlein; Matt, Becky and Matison Koberlein; and Terry and Joe Martin.

By Anna Jean Rhodes