Judy Culp
Judy Mary (Stoiber) Culp, 69, of Cove, Ore., passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, in her residence. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 9, at 10 a.m. at Family Worship Center in Mattoon. A burial service will be held October 15, at 1:30 p.m. in Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora, Illinois. Read More
•October 6, 2021•
Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Christmas care packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on December 6. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them.
Suggested donations include: Beanie Babies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American Flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, candy canes, gum, Gorilla Tape, body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2022 calendars and Christmas greeting cards.
We also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 18.
Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage has increased to $20.40 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our military, and they appreciate your support.
Charles Sheridan
Charles Henry Sheridan was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, as the sun rose on September 24, 2021, the day after his 76th wedding anniversary. He lovingly bid farewell to his treasured wife, Marjorie Hamblin Sheridan, his daughters, Cynthia (Robert) O’Connor and Patricia McCray, his three wonderful grandchildren, Jeffrey McCray (Kelley), Laura Boillot (Paul), and Michael O’Connor, and his great-grandchildren, Reece Charles McCray and Baby Boillot, due in December. Read More
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ALAH Homecoming Court
Front row (left to right): Junior Attendant Regann Bowles, Queen Candidates: Delaney Gillis, Michaela Powell, Kaitlyn Zander, Jordan Pratt, Sophomore Attendant Lucy Wilber, Freshman Attendant Lilian Edwards
Back Row L to R Junior Attendant Wyatt Hilligoss, King Candidates: Jace Green, Kade Herschberger, Quentin Day, Trey Wardrip, Sophomore Attendant Jayce Parsons, Freshman Attendant Maddix Stirrett
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Pictured left to right: Jeanne Goble, Terry Smith, Diana Glosser.
•October 6, 2021•
Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on September 10. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the work of the 2,700 volunteers who provide horticulture-related assistance to their communities.
Master Gardeners are trained horticulture experts who serve their communities through service projects and delivery of educational programs. They “Help Others Learn to Grow” by providing research based horticultural information and sound management practices for home and urban landscapes. “Our local Master Gardeners play a vital role in our community”, says program coordinator Jenny Lee, “offering educational opportunities and answering many horticultural questions throughout the year.” Read More
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Balloon Art
Claire, Brooks and Myles Hastings watch as balloon artist Andrew Schlais creates a balloon sculpture at the Harvest Field Market held at Buxton’s Garden Farm on Saturday, October 2.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Musical Entertainment
A musician plays during the Harvest Field Market on Saturday, October 2.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Pumpkin Art
Tori Christian of Grace and Moon Designs writes in calligraphy on a pumpkin at her booth at the Harvest Field Market.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Art Vendor
Judy Wells of Meme’s Art with some of the paintings that she had for sale at Buxton’s Garden Farm.
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Sullivan Homecoming Court
Court Members are: Freshman Addison Minor, Sophomore Tessa Seeley, and Junior Alaina Moore Back Row Right: Freshman Mason Booker, Sophomore Kyle Corkill, and Junior Lane Richardson
•October 6, 2021•
Girls’ Golf
The Okaw Valley girls golf team tied for fourth with a score of 418 in IHSA Girls Golf Regional hosted by St. Teresa at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur Thursday.
Rohester won the regional with a low score of 350.
For the Timberwolves, Okaw Valley did not advance in the IHSA tournament, Junior Bailey Bennett carded a 97 to advanced to the IHSA Sectionals as an individual qualifier on Oct. 4.
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Janet Wasson
Janet L. Wasson, 60, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 2:43 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home in Louisville.
She was born on October 1, 1961, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Karen (Baugher) Rauch of Sullivan, Illinois. Janet worked at Quad Graphics, Effingham, as a machine operator. She enjoyed to travel, camping, outdoor activities, and loved humming birds. Janet loved her daughters very much and cared deeply for Nancy. She loved Bible Study and going to different restaurants.
She is survived by her partner, Nancy Frazier; 2 daughters, Martha Bales of Monticello, and Michelle Wasson of Mattoon; step children, Theresa Flota of Paducah, KY and Joshua Frazier of Louisville; her parents, Robert and Karen Rauch of Sullivan; sister Diana Ballinger of Neoga; brother Brian Rauch of Windsor; special friend, Tasha Dziesinski of Effingham; Mother-in-law Virginia Glover of Louisville. She is also survived by her special fur baby Max.
Janet was preceded in death father – in -law, Jack Glover.
Funeral services honoring the life of Janet will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Louisville with Joe Smith and Ronnie Frazier officiating, burial will follow at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home where friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Crossroads Cancer Center or Clay County Hospice. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, it is recommended that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com.
Janet wanted everyone to dress casually and would like them to wear purple for Pancreatic Cancer. This would be greatly appreciated.