8-1-2011

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TWO KILLED IN MADISON COUNTY ACCIDENT

According to a press release from Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn, his office is conducting a death investigation following a fatal motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Killed in that accident were Brandon W. King, age 25, of Collinsville, and his passenger Kimura N. Halbrook, age 21, of Granite City. According to Nonn, the Harley Davidson driven by King was westbound in the 800 block of St. Louis Road in Collinsville when King lost control shortly after 3:00 a.m. Sunday. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The Madison County Coroner says routine toxicology testing will be performed.

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SCENES FROM THIS WEEKENDS HERITAGE DAYS

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Heritage Days

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The Famous Train

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New display with the military musuem coming to the grounds

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Mike in the Morning broadcasting live

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Wood Cutting

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Some of the A.C. tractors on display

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Hills Fort Replica

THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONTOGOMERY COUNTY

According to Illinois State police, three people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Montgomery County when two motorcycles collided.  Zachary R. Brookshire, age 22, of Irving, Illinois and Adam Ryan Moore, also of Irving, were taken to Hillsboro Area Hospital.  A passenger with Brookshire, Amber Dawn Beck, of Pana, was arched from the scene to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Police say Brookshire attempted to make a U-Turn on North 21st Avenue in Montgomery County and his motorcycle was struck by the Moore cycle. All occupants were ejected with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.

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SECOND INSTALLMENT OF ILLINOIS JOBS NOW! FUNDS


The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a second $100 million capital investment to address local transportation needs and put people to work throughout Illinois. The $100 million in Illinois Jobs Now! funding will be distributed to local officials to repair municipal, township, and county infrastructure, and improve public safety. The  funds are part of  the six-year, $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program and represents the second of five $100 million annual investments to fund municipal, township, and county projects statewide. Projects will be selected and managed locally with the Illinois Department of Transportation providing oversight. Types of projects to be funded include street and bridge maintenance, upgraded traffic signals, new storm sewers and bike baths, sidewalk replacement, and pothole repairs. The funds are based on a motor fuel tax formula and are equal to the amount distributed last year. The distributions, rounding to the nearest thousand, are:


Bond County - $49 thousand
Fayette County - $64 thousand
Montgomery County - $85 thousand
Clinton County - $99 thousand
Macoupin County - $159 thousand
Madison County - $671 thousand

For a breakdown of the funding by municipality or road district, go to the Illinois Department of Transportation website.

UNIT 2 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Unit 2 Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the central office conference room.  The agenda includes a closed session and Illinois Association of School Boards training-data first workshop.

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KEEP CHALLENGER BASEBALL IN BOND COUNTY

Bond County Challenger Baseball had an awesome first year and efforts are being made to keep the program in Bond County.  Challenger Baseball allows youngsters and adults with developmental disabilities to play baseball with the help of a buddy.  The fundamental goal of the game is for everyone to play.  Every player bats each inning and every player plays the field.  Strikes and outs are not counted, everybody scores and everybody wins.  Teams are supported by coaches and a buddy system.  Buddies assist players when needed both at bat and in the field, push wheelchairs around the bases, help retrieve balls, and be a friend to players.  If you want to play challenger baseball or participate in the buddy program, call Brian or Loretta at 664-9357.

OBITUARIES

David V. Lampe

David V. Lampe, age 81, of Germantown, passed away Friday, July 29.  A funeral Mass will be Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown.  Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.  Friends may call Monday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, from 8:00 until 9:30 a.m. at Hempen Funeral Home in Breese.

Bernadette "Bernie" Kluemke

Bernadette "Bernie" Kluemke, age 66, of Bartelso, passed away Friday, July 29 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.  A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso.  Burial will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery.  Friends may call Monday, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.  Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.

Carlos J. Hawley

Carlos J. Hawley, age 84, of Greenville, passed away Friday, July 29 at Greenville Regional Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. at Young Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery with military honors by Greenville VFW Post 1377.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Bond County Hospice.

Kevin L. Williams

Kevin L. Williams, age 43, of Edwardsville, passed away Saturday, July 30 at his residence. Funeral arrangements for 43 year-old Kevin L. Williams are pending at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel.

Zitha A. Duncan

Zitha A. Duncan, age 92, of Highland, passed away Saturday, July 30 at Highland Health Care Center.  Funeral arrangements for 92 year-old Zitha A. Duncan are incomplete at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

Reginald “Regi” Detmer

Reginald “Regi” Detmer, age 67, of Bartelso and Breese, passed away Saturday, July 30 at his residence in Breese.  A funeral Mass of Christian burial for 67 year-old Reginald “Regi” Detmer will be Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso.  Burial will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.  Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice or the Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center.

Mervin G. “Bud” Wilkerson

Mervin G. “Bud” Wilkerson, age 75, of Keyesport, passed away Saturday, July 30 at his residence.  Funeral arrangements for 75 year-old Mervin G. “Bud” Wilkerson are incomplete at the Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle.

Hazel L. Erwin     

Hazel L. Erwin, age 94, of Trenton, passed away Sunday, July 31 at Aviston Countryside Manor.  Funeral services for 94 year-old Hazel L. Erwin will be Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton.  Burial will be in Trenton Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the St. John United Church of Christ.  The Moss Funeral Home in Breese is in charge of arrangements.

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