NEW BADEN MAN FACING SUBSTANTIAL INCARCERATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILDREN

A New Baden man who was accused of sexual assault on two boys under the age of 13 was in Clinton County Court last week. According to Clinton County State’s Attorney John Hudspeth, Brian K. Norbeck, age 34 of New Baden, entered an open plea to two sexual assault charges and a child pornography charge. Norbeck could be incarcerated from 6 to 60 years on each of the first two charges, and 4 to 15 years on the third charge, plus he may have to pay fines of up to $75,000 and could possibly be put on probation for life. Companion charges were dropped with the plea agreement.

The sexual assaults occurred between March 1^st and May 31^st, 2009 and November 13^th and November 15^th of 2009. The child pornography count involved an image found on a computer Norbeck had in his possession. Sentencing is set for Monday, July 12^th. 

ACCELERATED LEARNING CLASSES AT KASKASKIA COLLEGE

The Office of Continuing Community Education at Kaskaskia College will offer two accelerated learning classes in July, on the main campus.  An Accelerated Learning Course in Math will be Tuesday – Thursday, July 20-22 from 10:00 a.m. – noon, for students in grades 3-6.  The fee for this class is $25.00.  Accelerated Learning Course, Garbage Pail Science will be Tuesday and Thursday, July 27 and 29 from 9:00 a.m. – noon, for students in grades 3-9.  The fee for this class is $35.00.  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for each class.  To register or for more information, call 545-3255.

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GBPA CAR CRUISE SATURDAY JUNE 19th

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OBITUARIES

KAROL J. RECKMANN 

Karol J. Reckmann age 72 of Worden, IL passed away of Thursday June 17^th at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. Funeral services for 72 year old Karol Reckmann will be Tuesday at 10am at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8pm and Tuesday from 9 to 10am at Salem United Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ or the American Cancer Society. Dauderman Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. 

HENRY V. TRAME

Henry V. Trame age 90 of Beckemeyer passed away on Friday June 18^th at his residence. A funeral mass for 90 year old Henry Trame will be Monday at 10am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer. Burial will be St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8pm and Monday from 8 to 9:30am at Moss Funeral Home in Breese. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Church.

EMIL BRYK 

Emil P. Bryck, age 88 of Carlyle, passed away Friday June 18^th at Carlyle Healthcare Center. A Mass of Christian Burial for 88 year old Emil Bryck will be Tuesday at 10am at St. Mary’s Church in Carlyle. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8pm and Tuesday  from 8 to 9:30am at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle. Memorials may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or to the donors choice.

ROSEMARY FARRELL

Rosemary Farrell age 96 of Highland passed away on Tuesday June 15^th at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, MO. Funeral services for 96 year old Rosemary Farrell will be Thursday July 1^st at 10 am at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork. Burial will be in the St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday June 30^th from 4 to 8pm and Thursday July 1^st from 8 to 9:30am at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Gertrude Catholic Church.

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