Area News

The new officers of Soroptimist International of Vandalia for 2012-14 were recently installed.

In front, from left to right, are: Terri Braun, president; Debra Morecraft, recording secretary; Joanna Helm, director; Jan Rosborough, director; and Judy Wasmuth, director. In back are: Lyn Gartke, vice-president; Leigh Hedgpeth, parliamentarian/director; Melissa Elam, treasurer; Angela Graves, corresponding secretary; and Marion Shroyer, director. Not present for the photo was Cheryl England, president-elect.

In Response to “Critter” Inquiries
Yes, Katy (the black Lab/blue heeler mix puppy) is growing like a weed and at present seems to be all legs.
She is 16 weeks old this week, is looking good with a shiny coat. She had gained 4 more pounds prior to her doctor’s visit last week, is lively and playful, wags her tail a lot and is scheduled to visit her gynecologist in the not-too-far future for the recommended voluntary surgery and rabies shot. She is up to date an all other procedures, shots and tests.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, Aug. 8
• The summer reading program will have a program at 1 p.m. at the St. Elmo Public Library – the Troy Roark Glow-in-the Dark Juggling Show.
Thursday, Aug. 9
• The Lunch Bunch, noon, Mary Ann’s Restaurant.
• The St. Elmo District Library Board, 7 p.m., St. Elmo Public Library.
• The Effingham Chapter #110 Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple.
Friday, Aug. 10

Two garden oddities were produced in two family gardens in Shobonier this summer.

The first is a 10-pound head of cabbage grown in the garden of Devon Graumenz, a rarity given the growing conditions this summer. In her garden, Marge Warner also grew this unusual-looking tomato.