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Eruption of Science
Jamaica fifth graders presented their volcano projects to their fellow students and their parents last Friday. The students were studying earth formation in science class with Mrs. Spesard. They created their volcanoes at home and erupted them in front of the audience. Pictured above, Alaina Fieldbinder and Dalton LaGrande watch the “lava” bubbling from the crater as some of the younger students and parents look on.

Below is a selection of this week's headlines in the regular section...

Public forum set on sharing Catlin super
The Jamaica Board of Education has set Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. for the public to comment on the district’s proposal to share a superintendent with Catlin.

Unit 12 Board addresses football lights
The Salt Fork Football Field Improvement Committee had three members at the school board meeting last week to address the board.

Fairmount lists drainage problems
The Fairmount Village Board, last Wednesday night, made a list of areas that need addressed for drainage problems.

Kindergarten kids sought
Jamaica is gearing up for next fall’s new group of Kindergarten students. If you have a child (or know a child) who will be 5 by Sept. 1, 2012; please call Jamaica Elementary School at 288-9394.

Carroll Twp. sets new office hours
Carroll Township has established regular business hours once a month to make the Township Office available to the public for
questions and specific needs.
The Township Supervisor, Jacqueline Baird, will be in the office the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m.

Debbie Miller could just give 'darn' in her creative corner column only in this week's print edition of the Sidell Reporter. Be sure to pick up a copy.

Amanda Rull gets a jump start on recipes for the big game week only in this week's print edition of the Sidell Reporter. Be sure to pick up a copy.

GUESS WHO! See if you recognize these three siblings who grew up in Fairmount in a "Guess Who" photo only in this week's print edition of the Sidell Reporter. Be sure to pick up a copy.

The editor faces three anniversaries this week that she shares in detail in this week's Editor's Desk only in this week's print edition of the Sidell Reporter. Be sure to pick up a copy.

Sports

Lady Storm
County Tourney, Armstrong 44, Salt Fork 21
Georgetown-Ridge Farm 49, Salt Fork 47
St. Thomas More 70, Salt Fork 24

Salt Fork Boys
Consolation Champions Vermilion County Tournament
Salt Fork 28, Westville 24
Salt Fork 54, Milford 35

Deaths

Nola Claire Gustin, 80, of Sidell went home to be with her Lord at 7:44 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Click here for complete obituary.

Emma Loretta Lahne, 73, of Allerton passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at the Newman Rehabilitation Center in Newman. Click here for complete obituary.

Classifieds

FOR SALE— Star Spangled Recipes cookbook — 545 recipes and 37 pages honoring local veterans are included. $17.50 includes postage. Make check payable to Sidell Veteran’s War Memorial. Mail c/o Sidell Reporter, P.O. Box 475, Sidell, IL 61876. Proceeds from the book support the upkeep of Sidell Veteran’s War Memorial Board.

FOR SALE—GREAT FOR JAMAICA ALUMNI—“A Look Back At 39 Years of Cardinal Pride.” 40 pages covering Jamaica sports from 1955-1995. Lots of pictures, stats and memories from fans and athletes. $12.50 includes postage. Make check payable to Sidell Reporter. Mail to P.O. Box 475, Sidell, IL 61876.
“The 50th Anniversary of Jamaica High School – 1955-2006” commemorative issue. 32 pages with over 100 photos depicting the first 50 years of Jamaica High School. Includes a list of all graduates and teachers. $12.50 includes postage. Make check payable to Sidell Reporter. Mail to P.O. Box 475, Sidell, IL 61876.

FOR SALE—Portable layout table on rollers. 6'8" long x 54" tall x 20" deep.
Two pull out shelves, four permanent shelves. Front and sides finished in paneling. $200. Sidell Reporter. 217-288-9365. Click here for photo.