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Stone upsets Grubb for District 3 Seat
It wasn’t the weather that caused low voter turnout Tuesday but county-wide only 18.35 percent of the registered voters made thier way to the polls.
Few contested races in this Primary Election would be one factor in the low interest from voters. Dave Stone and Steve Fourez won their bids on the republican County Board District 3 race.
Facebook connects friends
Local residents like the convenience of the internet method to stay in touch with friends.
Jamaica Junior High and High School Honor Roll released
Sports
Salt Fork boys
Win over Hoopeston 69-33
Win over Schlarman 68-48
Record 21-1 (6-0 conference)
Salt Fork girls
Loss to Bismarck 48-37
Win over Schlarman 57-36
Win over Westville 63-41
Record 16-12 (10-2 conference)
Catlin 7th grade boys win county and regional title
Classifieds
WANTED DAYCARE NEEDED—For four children ages 7 months to 8 years. Live in Fairmount and attend Jamaica schools. Needed 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call Michelle, 217-819-2567. p-3t-2-4
FOR SALE—15 cu. ft upright freezer. Works, I just don’t need it any longer. $150. Ridge Farm. 217-474-9365.
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.
