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Nords celebrate 60 years of marriage
Nords celebrate 60 years of marriage Joe and Carol Nord of Carrollton will be celebrating 60 years of marriage this month. The couple was wed at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville on Saturday, June 29, 1963. The Nords will be celebrated with a drive through event at the Jersey County Fairgrounds in Jerseyville on…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
Read MoreBaalmans welcome baby Jay August
Tyler and Paige Baalman recently welcomed a son, baby Jay August Baalman, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Jay August was born at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital at 3:45 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz., and 19 inches long. He has two siblings, Kate Marie, age 4 and a half; and Ila Mae, 21 months. Jay’s grandparents…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Menu – 3.15.23
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk is served daily. ■ Thursday, March 16 Beef vegetable soup, whole wheat roll*, pickled…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk is served daily. Thursday, Jan. 5 Broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwich, three bean…
Read MoreBarneses celebrate 70 years of marriage
Rev. Charles and Doris Barnes of Carrollton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this week. The couple wed on Oct. 31, 1952, in Holcomb, Mo. Charles is the minister for Southern Baptist Celebration. A celebration was held in October, with their six children and their families.
Read MoreWelcome, baby Tucker
Holly Schnettgoecke and Ryan Beckman of Winchester welcomed a baby boy, Tucker Ryan Beckman, on Sept. 28, 2022. Tucker was born at 1:10 a.m at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. at his birth. Tucker’s grandparents are Bob and Cheri Schnettgoecke of Carrollton and his great-grandparent is Rosemary Schnettgoecke of Carrollton.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk is served daily. Thursday, Oct. 20 Beef vegetable soup, whole wheat roll*, pickled beets,…
Read MoreLyndy celebrates first birthday
Lyndy Grace Whalen celebrated her first birthday on July 28, 2022. She is the daughter of Ryan and Katy Whalen of Waverly. She has a big brother, Blake Whalen, who is four years old. He is very proud of his baby sister. Lyndy’s grandparents are Rick and Janet Whalen of Franklin; George Stice of White…
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