Spring fever?
These Sidell kids were enjoying spring-like weather with temperatures reaching the 60s on Tuesday and mid 50s on Wednesday this week. From left, Mickey Serepin 9, Kaylee Talbott 2, Bubby Talbott, 4 and Keegan Talbott 10, enjoy their riding toys and being outdoors after school. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 50s a few more days, about 20 degrees above average.
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Below is a selection of this week's headlines in the regular section...
Sharing superintendent off the table
The proposal for Jamaica Unit 12 to share Catlin's superintendent is no longer an option.
Man rescued from lake
A Fairmount man was rescued from Lake Vermilion Friday evening after he drove his car off the boat ramp into the water.
Catlin to host donkeyball
The Catlin High School freshmen class will host a donkey basketball game Feb. 16.
8th Graders have fundraiser
Jamaica 8th graders will have a biscuits, gravy, sausage and pancakes breakfast Feb. 11 at the school.
Leap Year Day birthdays wanted
Those with a Feb. 29 birthday will be celebrating for the first time in four years this year. The Sidell Reporter would like to include a list of Leap Day birthdays. If you know of anyone with an every-four-year birthday, would you let us know. Email editor@thesidellreporter.com or call 217-288-9365.
Jamaica third graders learn about groundhogs. Read their stories only in the print edition of this week's Sidell Reporter.
Virlane Torbit will quench your superbowl thirst only in the print edition of this week's Recipe Box.
A Reporter reader shares a 3-2-1 recipe that is so simple. So delicious. And so unique. You won't want to miss this individual sweet taste only in the print edition of this week's Recipe Box.
Engagement announcement, accolades and pages from the 1940 Journals only in this week's print edition of the Sidell Reporter. Pick one up today at newsstands in Sidell, Fairmount and Catlin.
Boys Basketball
Storm 60, Hoopest 40
Storm 44, Schlarman 24
Girls Basketball
Salt Fork 53, Chrisman 19
Bismarck 34, Salt Fork 23
The girls will play in the first round of regionals on Monday at 6 p.m. against Cissna Park at Schlarman
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.
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.
