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7-21-2009

FATAL CRASH IN MACOUPIN COUNTY

A late Friday night crash resulted in three deaths in Macoupin County. According to the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office, a Chevrolet Cavalier owned and apparently driven by Timmy D. Coffman age 33 of Bethalto, crossed over Huette Road onto a private lane, went out of control and struck a parked unoccupied Ford Excursion. Coffman and his two passengers Robert P. Reinhardt, age 29, of Edwardsville and Jennifer L. Heide, age 27, also of Edwardsville were all pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight. All three appeared to have been killed upon impact.

OHIO MAN GETS FOUR YEARS IN IDOC

Gerald Mount, age 50, of Columbus, Ohio was arrested June 19 for unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver. Mount pled guilty in Bond County Court on July 16 and was sentenced to four years in the IDOC.

BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK

Saturday afternoon a large crowd gathered at Patriots Park in Greenville for live music at the 4^th annual Bond County Habitat for Humanity "Bluegrass in the Park" fundraiser. We spoke with event organizer Reverend Dave Trover who said the beautiful weather brought out a large crowd of people who enjoyed the good music and good food in support of Habitat for Humanity. Dave said that "Bluegrass in the Park" next year will again be the third Saturday of July.

DR. YETTER JOINS SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS

Greenville Regional Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. John Yetter, a specialist in sports medicine, to its roster of specialty physicians. Dr. Yetter deals with prevention and treatment of all sports related injuries. Dr. Yetter is board certified in sports medicine and has participated as a team physician for numerous sports activities including NCAA championships in a variety of sports, both men's and women's, and also for the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Dr. Yetter hopes to work with area coaches to implement a sports medicine program for high school, college and independent teams. Dr. Yetter will see patients every Monday and Wednesday in the Greenville Regional Hospital Outpatient Specialty Clinic, beginning Monday, August 3.

OBITUARIES

WILLIAM W. "MIKE" KRUMP

William W. "Mike" Krump, age 77, of Highland, passed away Saturday, July 18, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Funeral services for 77 year-old William Krump will be Wednesday, at 8:00 PM at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland. Burial will be in College Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, from 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

LORENA E. ROLFINGSMEYER

Lorena E. Rolfingsmeyer, age 87, of Breese, passed away Friday, July 17. A funeral Mass for 87 year-old Lorena Rolfingsmeyer will be Tuesday, at 10:00 AM, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese. Burial will be in St. Dominick / St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and Tuesday, from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, at the Hempen Funeral Home in Breese.

NORMA FORD

Norma Ford, age 85, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, July 19 at Helia Healthcare. In keeping with her wishes, her body was donated to Washington University School of Medicine. A memorial service for 85 year-old Norma Ford will be held at a later date. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RUEBEN D. CAMPBELL, JR.

Rueben D. Campbell, Jr., age 82, of Greenville, formerly of Mulberry Grove, passed away Saturday, July 18 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. Funeral services for 82 year-old Rueben Campbell will be Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mulberry Grove First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 1180. Friends may call Wednesday, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorials are suggested to the family.

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