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FBC seniors honored at breakfast

By Panzi Blackwell
The “seniors” of First Baptist Church in Vandalia were honored Sunday morning with breakfast, special decorations  and live music.

FAYCO hosting autism program May 23

FAYCO Enterprises of Vandalia will be hosting on May 23 Dr. Temple Grandin, a woman with autism who has become one of the leading advocates for people with autism.

Brownstown - Sefton

A Rare Privilege and Opportunity…
… is the occasion of sharing a dear friend’s 100th birthday when the friend is as active, alert and in as good physical and mental condition as Lucille is!  Much enjoyed was being a part of Lucille Fisher’s 100th birthday open house on Saturday, April 27, at the Golden Years Club Building.
More than 100 of Lucille’s family and friends gathered to share in her special day on April 27.

Frogtown

Confirmation
Jonathan Cavaletto, son of John and Andria Cavaletto, and the late Michele Cavaletto, was confirmed on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia.
Following the service, a dinner was held at the Cavaletto home.  Attending were: John, Andria, Rachel and Jonathan Cavaletto; Rob and Rita Smith; Rob Jr., Roni, Lauren & Robbie Smith; John, Connie, Kevin, Jason and Taylor Cavaletto; Marilyn and Glori Magnus; Earl and Hazel Magnus; Larry, Sue, Kyle and Olivia Urban; and Dane and Belinda Harpster.
St. Peter Church

Handrails Added on Gallatin

After receiving reports of people inadvertently stepping off of the raised sidewalk areas in front of some businesses on Gallatin Street, the city of Vandalia decided to install handrails at those locations.

The handrails were installed last week, including this one in front of NOISE Music and Sound.

Congratulations to graduates

During the next few days, the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” will drift out of gymnasiums throughout the area.
Graduates will don robes and turn tassels. Speakers will affirm and exhort. And parents will offer sighs of relief and shed tears of joy.
It’s graduation time in Fayette County. It’s a time of endings and beginnings. It’s a time when students are making plans for their futures – whether that be in college, the military or the working world.

Banks of the Okaw

This week’s Mystery Banks Photo: This determined-looking young man, pictured about 70  years ago, grew up in Fayette County and attained a position in which he influenced others as a leader of a large organization.

Vandals fall short in 12-inning regional battle

CARLINVILLE – A day after returning to Carlinville to resume a regional quarterfinal game in the 12th inning, the Vandals got right to work.

Unfortunately for them, Carlinville was just as ready to play.

Junior Carson Smith doubled and scored on an error in the top of the 12th inning, but a Vandalia error in the bottom of the inning allowed the winning run to score in a 6-5 loss.

Birthdays

Chris Henry
An open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Chris Henry will be held Sunday afternoon at the Jaycees Pavilion in the Vandalia Lake campgrounds.
Friends and family members are invited to stop by from 2-4 p.m.

Bobbie Payne
An open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Bobbie Payne will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, May 27, in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia.

Peace Officers Week

Mayor Rick Gottman, right, has proclaimed May 12-18 as Peace Officers Week in Vandalia. Shown with Gottman is Police Chief Jeff Ray. The proclamation recognizes the work done by city police officers in protecting residents and their property.

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