03-05-2012

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ALTAMONT MAN KILLED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

An Altamont man was killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle accident in Fayette County.  According to Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday, a car driven by Matt Manley, age 20, of Altamont, left Illinois Rt. 40 about two miles east of St. Elmo and crashed into a creek bed, killing Manley.  Two passengers, both minors, exited the vehicle and flagged a passing motorist.  Police officers later located the minors.  Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen pronounced Manley dead at the scene at 4:38 a.m. Sunday.  The Fayette County Coroner and Illinois State Police continue to investigate the accident.  There have been six deaths from motor vehicle accidents in Fayette County since January 20, with four of those occurring on the past three Sundays.

BOY SCOUT CHILI SUPPER

Boy Scout Troop 57's annual chili supper is Monday, March 5, from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Local Boy Scout Leader Bill Johnson said this is the 24th year for the chile supper which was the idea of one of the scouting mothers. Scouts get a commission for selling tickets and the money goes in the scouting account for use in going to camp, uniforms, or other scouting activities.  The money also helps with the cost of scout trips, badges, entry fees and a portion goes towards Troop 57’s Eagle Scout Scholarship Program.  This year, the menu includes homemade chili, all-beef hot dogs, dessert, and a drink. The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 2-12.  Carry-outs will be available.  For more information, call Bill Johnson at 664-0958.

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CAVALETTO REQUESTS INFORMATION ABOUT MURRAY CENTER CLOSURE

State Representative John Cavaletto recently requested information from the Governor’s office detailing scores assigned to developmental centers use to rank facilities.  The scores are used to rank facilities for the purpose of determining which would be first to be closed.  Cavaletto said, “I want to know where Murray Center was ranked and I want to know what criteria were used to determine that ranking.”  Cavaletto continued, “We have to all work together to show the Governor what a devastating effect closing Murray Center and the Animal Testing Lab will have on Centralia and the surrounding region.”  Representative Cavaletto encourages his district residents to go online to his legislative website and sign his petition to save Murray Center.

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GREENVILLE 5TH GRADERS TO GIVE PRESENTATION IN SPRINGFIELD

Two Greenville Elementary School 5th graders will be traveling to Springfield to give a presentation about the technology they use in the classroom.  Mrs. Shannon Hair and Mr. Colin Dothager will be taking two local 5th grade students to Springfield to give a presentation about a website called Edmodo.  The two students are Ethan Matthews and Hunter Grey.  Using Edmodo, students are able to complete assignments, attach projects, and access educational links.  The site may be accessed at school and at home.  Greenville Elementary School is one of 70 schools participating in the event Wednesday, May 2 at the Capitol Building.  Mrs. Hair believes this will be a great opportunity for the students.

UNIT 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION HIRES PERSONNEL

Following a recent closed session, the Bond County Unit 2 Board of Education hired Stan Breuchaud morning bus aide, Bob Baker morning bus aide, Quinton Hammann junior high track coach, and Anthony Bone general maintenance employee.  The board rehired coaches at the high school, junior high, Pocahontas, and Sorento Centers for the 2012-2013 school year.

CARDINALS ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF YADIER MOLINA

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has signed a five-year contract extension.  The new deal is worth 75 million dollars according to the Cardinals team website.  The 29 year-old Molina is a four time Gold Glove Winner and a three time All-Star.  Molina was also named defensive player of the National League last year and won the first Platinum Glove Award.  

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OBITUARIES

Dolores M. Beckmann

Dolores M. Beckmann, age 93, of Germantown, passed away Friday, March 2 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.  A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown.  Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.  Friends may call Sunday, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Monday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.  Memorials are suggested to St. Boniface Church.

Everette E. Kynlon

Everette E. Kynlon, age 92, of Marine, passed away Saturday, March 3 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Jacob United Church of Christ.  Burial will be in the Marine Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Jacob United Church of Christ.

Loretta Mae Hubert

Loretta Mae Hubert, age 88, of New Baden, passed away Saturday, March 3.  A funeral Mass will be Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m., at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden.  Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in New Baden.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the Hempen Funeral Home in New Baden. 

Marilyn C. Johnson

Marilyn C. Johnson, age 85, of Highland, passed away Thursday, March 1 at the Relais Bonne Eau Home in Edwardsville.  A memorial service will be Monday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Church of Christ in Highland.  A private burial will be in Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights.  Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Relais Bonne Eau Home.

Pearl L. Crouch

Pearl L. Crouch, age 90, of Highland, passed away Sunday, March 4 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.  Funeral arrangements for 90 year-old Pearl L. Crouch are incomplete at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

Sylvester F. “Bud” Fauke

Sylvester F. “Bud” Fauke, age 89, of Germantown, passed away Friday, March 2 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Germantown. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Boniface Cemetery.

Cleda I. Delbert

Cleda I. Delbert, age 99, of Highland, passed away Sunday, March 4, at Highland Health Care center.  Funeral arrangements for 99 year-old Cleda I. Delbert are incomplete at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

Edna E. Riepshoff 

Edna E. Riepshoff, age 102, of Highland, passed away Sunday, March 4, at Faith Countryside Homes in Highland.  Funeral arrangements for 102 year-old Edna E. Riepshoff are incomplete at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

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