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Reporter to be closed 4th-5th
The Sidell Reporter will be closed July 4-5. Papers will be printed and mailed as usual on July 6. All news and ads are due by noon on Monday.

Carroll Twp. could lose polling place
Supervisor Jackie Baird reported that the township was in jeopardy of losing its polling place for elections due to lack of handicapped parking.

School Board looks at police presence, drug tests
The Salt Fork Board of Education discussed two proposals at their meeting June 22 that would affect high school students on campus.

Special meeting for Carroll Twp.
The Carroll Township Board will have a special board meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 2 at the township building to discuss cemetery maintenance.

Fairmount: City lots for sale
The Fairmount Village Board discussed at their June 21 meeting about putting the vacant lots on Main Street south of the post office up for sale.

Deb Miller is cleaning her recipe drawer and you won’t want to miss the tasty treats she is sharing this week only in the Recipe Box in the Sidell Reporter.

Sports writer Perry Dable catches readers up on collegiate athletes Jenna Weller, Britton Seaman and Brieghton Phillips only in this week’s Sidell Reporter.

The editor reminisces on summer friendships as she witnessed a blossoming friendship this week with her visiting great-niece. Read about it only in this week’s Sidell Reporter.

Obituaries

Betty Weller, 81, of Rushkin, Fla., formerly of Jamaica, passed away at 11:54 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Florida. Service arrangements are pending and will be arranged later from Robison Chapel in Catlin.

Janet L. Markel, 82, of Homer passed away at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 30 at Kirby Funeral Home, 708 S. Main Street, Homer.Pastor Robin King will officiate.Visitation will be from Noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola.Cremation rites have been accorded.
Janet was born Nov. 14, 1934 in Champaign, the daughter of Chet and Edith Grigsby Hickle.She married William Markel Sr. on Jan. 14, 1953. They were married over 60 years until his passing on May 14, 2016.
Survivors include three sons, Bill (Joni) Markel, Jeff Markel and Darrin (Shari) Markel; grandchildren Lindsey (Larry) Gates-Markel, Hannah (Eric) Johnson, Rachel Markel, Mitchell Markel, Ashley Markel, and Austin Markel; great-grandson Sydney Davis; and sister Carol Christian of Longview.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Brandon Markel.
Janet was a member of Countryside Methodist Church in Sidney and Antiquarians Club. She worked at Homer Elevator, Lenhart Auction and Bergners.Her hobbies included camping, travel, and spending time with family and friends.She enjoyed snowmobiling in Michigan.
Memorials can be made to Homer Fire and Rescue or Woodlawn Cemetery.

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. Click here to order.
“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. Click here to order.