October 24, 2024

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New trees planted along Main Street

Fairmount cemeteries date back as early as 1820

Veterans to be honored with meal in Sidell
The Sidell American Legion will hold their annual Veterans Day meal on Nov. 11. All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the meal and program to be held at Miss Daisy’s in Sidell starting at 5:30.
Please contact Auxiliary President Sharon Riggle at 217-474-6012 to reserve your seat.

Delinquent Tax Lists inside for south Vermilion County Townships

Sports

Football report next week
Due to an early deadline for this issue of the Reporter, the Friday night football game against Oakwood will be reported on in the Oct. 31 issue, along with other sports events Oct. 18-29. Check our Facebook page for the final score with Oakwood.

Richardson is VVC Cross-country Champ

SF Netters pull off win with Comets
Enters County with 14-7 record

Westville stops Jr. High Ladies

OBITUARIES
    DAVID A. MARROW, 58, of Indianola, passed away on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at his home.
    Dave was born on April 1, 1966, in Danville to Richard and JoAnn Marrow.
    He is survived by his wife, Katie Marrow of Indianola; two sons, Anthony “Tony” Marrow of Indianola and Kevin Marrow of Catlin; daughter Jenna (Travis) Marrow of Ridge Farm; two brothers John (Donna) Marrow of Attica, Ind., and Rocky Marrow of Danville; father-in-law, Paul (Lana) Wasser of Oakwood; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family; also his two beloved dogs, Zoey and Nova, and three grand dogs.
    Dave was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Richard Marrow II, brother Tom Marrow, and a special niece, Angel Marrow.
    Dave was a 1984 graduate of Catlin High School. He was a member of the Laborer’s Local 703. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, riding his Harley, and watching westerns. He was a gifted craftsman. He built the family home in 2000, in which took great pride in. His biggest joy in life were his kids. 
    Dave fought a very long, courageous 30-year battle with cancer and heart disease. 
“God saw he was getting tired, A cure was not to be.
So, He put his arms around me and whispered “come with me.”
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best.”
    Services were held at the Indianola United Methodist Church` Oct. 17 with David Almy officiating.



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Special Issues 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. $15-pick up at Sidell Reporter; $17.50 to be mailed.

“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. $15-pick up at Sidell Reporter; $17.50 to be mailed.

“Jamaica High Alumni Photo Album 1956-2015” 64-page album of each senior composite that hung in the hallway at Jamaica High. $15-pick up at Sidell Reporter, $19.50 to be mailed.