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Annapolis Flat Rock Hutsonville Oblong Palestine Robinson Stoy West York Only one Election canvass today new case By RANDY HARRISON no later than the date of the Daily News election. Today is the dead- line. The April 6 consolidated The canvass will finalize here election will be finalized today. the vote for most races on the Maybe. ballot. The outcome of the By RANDY HARRISON Two mail-in ballots are still Robinson mayor’s race may Daily News absent, but Crawford County not be so clear cut, however. Clerk Fayrene Wright will per- Incumbent Mayor Roger Coronavirus cases in Craw- form a final re-tabulation and Pethtel leads challenger ford County have dropped canvass the vote at 10:30 a.m. Mike Shimer by only four again. Five mail-in ballots arrived votes. Shimer could request A woman in her 40s is the sole in the days immediately after a recount because his total new coronavirus case reported the election. Under state law, is less than 5 percent behind by the Crawford County Health late mail-in ballots must still Pethtel’s. It is also possible Five mail-in ballots arrived in the days immediately after the elec- Department since Friday. be counted, provided they ar- the five votes that arrived tion. Under state law, late mail-in ballots must still be counted, rive within two weeks of the after April 6 could change the provided they arrive within two weeks of the election and are post- See Case, Page 6A election and are postmarked outcome. marked no later than the date of the election. Today is the deadline. Visit here may have helped launch cowboy crooner’s film career By RANDY HARRISON 23, 1934, issue trumpeted that Ind., native and former news- Daily News the WLS National Barn Dance paper man George Hay took show would feature “30 radio over as the show’s announcer. A long-standing local legend stars” on stage, followed by a More than a year and a half may be more than just an old feature film. later, Hay, who billed himself wives’ tale. Admission for the two-and- as the “Solemn Old Judge,” left Legend has it that singer/ a-half-hour April 24 program Chicago for a job with WSM in songwriter/actor Gene Autry was 10 and 25 cents, or $1.96 Nashville. There, he launched signed his first film contract and $4.91 in 2021 money. his own version of the Barn while in Robinson. While no Autry headed the cast of the Dance. physical evidence remains, live show. Other stars from The show’s name was quick- there is reason to believe the the popular radio program ly changed to The Grand Ole story is true. were the Prairie Ramblers and Opry. According to Maxine Patsy Montana, Max Terhune, Hansen, executive assistant to the Girls of the Golden West, SINGING COWBOYS Autry’s widow, Jackie, the con- Jimmy Long and Smiley Bur- (AND GIRLS) tract and any record of when nette. and where it was signed is lost. An early Republic Pictures public- Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry “Most of Gene Autry’s very ity shot of Autry, courtesy of his WHAT’S OPRY, DOC? was born in Tioga, Texas, Sept. early files were burned in a official website. 29, 1907. Interested in music fire at his ranch,” she ex- The Barn Dance was one from an early age, he sang with plained. Few files from that pe- arriving in California. of the most popular and the choir at his grandfather’s riod remain and the contract is “However, given that he was longest-running programs on church and learned to play believed to be among the items based in Chicago for the WLS radio. guitar through a mail-order destroyed. radio show and he was making The show, which blended course. In fact, Hansen could not personal appearances, it is music, comedy and down- After high school, Autry find any information on per- possible he was in Robinson,” home theatrical skits for more took a job with the St. Louis sonal appearances in 1933 or Hansen said. If so, he might than 50 years, debuted April & Frisco Railroad, eventually 1934. have signed it here. 19, 1924, the first Saturday the becoming a telegraph operator. This much is known: Autry Autry was indeed in Robin- fledgling station was on the air. According to a possibly met with producer Nat Levine son shortly before launching At the time, WLS was owned apocryphal tale in his autobi- at the Blackstone Hotel in Chi- his film career. A search of by Sears-Roebuck and com- ography, it was while working cago sometime in 1933 or early Daily News back issues has pany management detested this job Autry encountered 1934. On July 4, 1934, Autry left turned up proof of an appear- the show’s “disgraceful low- humorist Will Rogers. The Illinois for Hollywood. ance at the Lincoln Theater 87 brow music.” Their protests meeting inspired him to pur- The singer may have signed years ago this week. were drown out by the over- sue a musical career. From the April 23, 1934, Daily a contract at the Blackstone, An advertisement on the whelmingly positive public News. or he may have waited until back page of the Monday, April response. In May 1924, Attica, See Cowboy, Page 6A

County sheriff’s fees increasing State won’t By RANDY HARRISON The assessment cost $11,000 but should Palestine, increasing its share of the bill Daily News more than pay for itself the first year, Ru- for police dispatching and other related take county tan said. An anticipated $50,000 should be services. Rutan explained it costs his Crawford County is continuing efforts generated in sheriff’s fees in the coming department $100,000 per year to provide to raise revenues and cutting costs to year. dispatch for the various law enforcement inmates avoid another budget crisis. The same firm also performed a study and emergency services in the county. The Crawford County Board Thursday looking at where the county’s costs and Rutan also said plans to sell some By RANDY HARRISON approved raising fees charged for sher- revenues come from. It said it is import- of the military surplus equipment he Daily News iff’s department services and reducing ant to amend the budget every year to has acquired once his department has the pay of the next county clerk and reflect changes and that the county needs held on to it for the mandatory one-year The Illinois Department of treasurer. to avoid relying on financial reserves period. Funds generated from the sale Corrections apparently does The fee increase covers “everything,” that will eventually run out. can be used to fund law enforcement, not want new inmates from Sheriff William Rutan said. “Any kind The county is seeking ways to increase taking some of the burden off the county Crawford County. of service we do.” income after facing a $300,000 budget general fund. Or anywhere else, according That includes bonding fees and the deficit last fall. The deficit was drastical- Also Thursday, the board voted to to Crawford County State’s price of serving subpoenas, summonses ly reduced before the final budget was reduce the salaries for county clerk and Attorney Cole Shaner and and eviction notices. None of these have adopted, but with revenues down and treasurer by about 15 percent following Sheriff William Rutan. been raised in more than 20 years. Under expenses up, the concern is that another the November 2022 general election. Shaner and Rutan again state law, however, fees could not be in- deficit budget is coming. It is possible, it was explained, that creased until a financial consulting firm For that reason, the board also updat- See Inmates, Page 6A did a cost study. ed a joint ordinance with the Village of See Sheriff, Page 6A

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POLICE

Robinson Police in the 600 block of East probation violation war- license, following a traf- Jalisa Dunlap, 19, Rob- unlawful possession of a Main. rant, following a pedes- fic stop at West Main and inson, was driving in a controlled substance for Department Vickie D. Heleine, 56, trian stop in the 800 block South Lincoln. 2012 Chevrolet, when she bringing reading books April 15 Hutsonville, was arrested of South Madison. James N. McCullough, left the roadway on North into the Crawford Coun- Hunter L. Nidey, 26, on a charge of driving Ryan K. Grounds, 44, 32, Robinson, was Trimble road near 1425N ty Jail with amounts of Palestine, was arrested with no valid drivers li- Robinson, was arrested arrested on a charge of and struck the ditch. The drugs on them. on a charge of driving cense, following a traffic on a charge of driving disorderly conduct, fol- vehicle sustained more April 18 while license is suspend- stop at South King and while license is revoked, lowing an investigation than $1,500 in damage. ed at Locust and Clay. West Emmons. Heleine following a traffic at West on the 1200 block of West April 17 Dustin Atteberry, 29, Douglas A. Sale, 45, was also charged with Mulberry and South Cherry. Oblong, collided with a Caseyville, was arrested possession of a look a Argus. Abigail Biggerstaff, deer on 200E near 750N. on a charge of unlawful like substance with the April 18 Crawford 20, Olney, was served a The vehicle sustained possession of metham- intent to distribute. County Sheriff’s Crawford County war- less than $500 in damage. phetamine following a Savanah Phillippe, 23, Dravin M. Scott, 21, rant for failure to ap- April 19 traffic stop at Palmetto Robinson, was cited for Robinson, was arrested Department pear/theft, at the Rich- and King. unlawful possession of on a Crawford County April 15 land County Sheriff’s Melva Hyre, 65, Subia- April 16 adult use cannabis. warrant, following a pe- Department. co, Ariz. was arrested at April 17 destrian stop at Palmetto the theft of catalytic Kristen Coates, 27, 1725E and the railroad Kale M. Decker, 25, and Steel. converters from vehicles Robinson, was arrest- tracks, was cited on Robinson, was arrested Dalton S. Mattingly, 19, Kimberly D. Bone- at American Auto Body ed at 507 E. Emmons charges of operation of on a charge criminal Robinson, was arrested brake, 37, Sullivan, was was reported. The theft is at 11:45 p.m. on multi- an uninsured motor ve- trespass to real property for a Lawrence County cited for no valid driver’s valued at more than $500. ple charges including hicle, possession of adult April 16 bringing contraband use cannabis in a motor into a penal institution, vehicle, possession of Guy Douglas was unlawful possession of certificate of title with- arrested on charges of methamphetamine with out complete assignment criminal trespass to the intent to deliver, and was arrested on residence and criminal unlawful possession of charges of driving under trespass to vehicle follow- a controlled substance the influence of intoxi- ing a complaint at 4:04 with the intent to deliv- cating compounds and GOOD SAMARITAN’S p.m. in the 13000 block of er, unlawful possession possession of metham- 700N, of methamphetamine, phetamine.

Women’s WellnessJUNE 8,Fair 2021 COURTHOUSE NEWS

supervision for operating an uninsured vehicle on This year’s Women’s Wellness Fair will be by appointment Dissolutions Faith Renee Jenner, 21, Annapolis, and Jacob county ticket March 8. only and will be limited to just 100 women per hour. Wearing a Ryan Jenner, 26, Yale, on wife’s petition of irrec- George L. Bishop, 48, Martinsville, $164 for 21-25 mask will be required. To help with social distancing, limited oncilable differences April 12. The couple married mph over limit on county ticket April 8. Sept. 14, 2019. Donald E. Bledsoe, 36, Oblong, $164 for expired hospital booths will be available, including the following registration on Robinson police ticket March 13. diagnostic health screenings: blood draw, blood pressure, Billi Jo Carrington, 39, Robinson, $164 for 15-20 pulse oximetry, bone density and colorectal take-home kits. Felonies mph over limit on Illinois State Police ticket March Jason L. Kentner, 46, Oblong, $1,110 plus 24 15. months probation for criminal trespass to residence Leo Jhonathan Castro-Lemus, Pontiac, Mich., Aug. 17. $326 plus 12 months court supervision for 21-25 HIGHLAND WOODS COMMUNITY CENTER mph over limit on state ticket March 7. 1377 S. HART STREET | VINCENNES, IN Misdemeanors Patricia E. Gartner, 68, Vincennes, $164 for 21-25 Jennifer M. Crandall, 45, Palestine, $745 plus mph over limit on county ticket March 15. 12 months probation and 750 hours community Melvin L. Skaggs, 36, Palestine, $164 for expired 7 TO 10 A.M. and 4 TO 6 P.M. (EST) service with credit for 22 days in jail for resisting a registration on Robinson ticket March 29. peace officer. A felony charge of aggravated battery James T. Stewart, 27, Robinson, $164 fo headlight on a peace officer was dismssed. violation on Robinson ticket March 14. Make an appointment today by visiting gshvin.org/wellnessfair or Travis W. Welch, 33, Terre Haute, $164 for use of calling 812-885-3336. Appointments will be accepted until May 25. an electronic communications device on Robinson Fines ticket April 4. Stevie L. Manning, 34, Robinson, $326 plus Emily Dawn Yager, 35, Oblong, $164 for failure to 12 months court supervision for operating an wear a seat belt on state ticket March 16. uninsured vehicle on Crawford County Sheriff’s Department ticket March 7. A ticket for 11-14 mph over limit was dismissed. Dismissals Dalton R. Kearschner, 20, Palestine, $326 plus 12 A charge of operating an uninsured vehicle was months court supervision for operating an unin- dismissed against Joseph K. Griggs, 42, Robinson. sured vehicle on county ticket April 6. A charge of operating an uninsured vehicle was Orlando Martorell, 47, $326 plus 12 months court dismissed against Vance L. Teter, 35, Robinson.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Ricky L. Ziegler to Norma Robby D. Sanders and Robert lenberg in SEC 35-8-14 April 7. Lynn Baker in D.W. O’Dell’s Third G. Rice to Blake and Whitney Jennifer Kidwell to Kevin Gan- Addition April 8. Hale in W.C. Jones Addition gloff in D.P. Kirtland’s Addition Melvin W. and Lillian Ann April 7. April 7. Duncan to Gregg C. and Julie Duane A. Baker to Karch D. Jeff L. and Suzanne E. Gurley L. Brooks in Highland Heights Knollenberg in SEC 35-8-14 April 7. to Lee N. and Hilary C. Gurley in Fourth Addition April 7. Black Jewel to Karch D. Knol- SEC 10-7-12 April 5.

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75 years ago — 1946 ———— Citizens of Robinson will vote Tues- WASHINGTON – The government day on a bond issue to provide funds decrees that Americans must eat at to carry out an extensive resurfacing, least 25 per cent less bread and other widening, repairing and modernizing wheat products for a while so this program for several of the main city country can be sure of meeting its streets carrying heavy traffic. food pledges to hungry peoples of the Reasons for the proposal include the world. fact that several of the old brick pave- Coupled with this sweeping order ments constructed some thirty years was an offer of a 30-cent-per-bushel bo- ago are wearing out under modern nus to farmers who will make precious heavy loads and need to be strength- wheat and corn available for immedi- ened and modernized, and that several ate shipment overseas. streets are too narrow for their present ———— volume of traffic and will be entire- 50 years ago — 1971 ly inadequate for the much greater Marathon Oil Company’s check for volume of traffic anticipated when new the local industry’s pledge toward the cars become available in large num- Robinson Community Center put the bers. drive over the top, Robinson Chamber The proposal is for a bond issue of of Commerce officials announced $70,000 with the state to contribute an today. additional $35,000. ———— ———— A new comic strip, “Sally Banan- Removal of 30 barracks from George as,” by Charles Barsotti, former Field at Lawrenceville to ease the cartoon editor of the “Saturday Springfield housing shortage will start Evening Post,” starts Monday in the Monday, the Federal Public Housing Daily News. It replaces the strip “Hey Authority said yesterday. The barracks Swingy.” will be converted into housing units for The comic heroine, Sally Bananas, 90 veterans and their families. is a single girl who, while waiting ———— for her prince to come, plays a little The old brick M.E. Church in New touch-tackle with the boys, sings folk- Hebron, which a number of years ago rock songs of her own devising and has had been condemned as dangerous in humorous encounters with zany char- which to hold services, was sold last acters of Barsotti’s wild imagining. Friday by an official of the church in ———— this district. Several music department students Francis Mitchell, farmer and car- of Palestine High School in the cast of penter, living north of New Hebron, the musical “Camelot” to be presented made the final bid of $475.00 for there, will appear on Channel 10 televi- the building and the lot on which it sion’s “Early Show” between 4 and 4:30 stood. Mr. Mitchell and two sons, re- CST Tuesday. cently returned from the Pacific, are Under the direction of Thomas C. building a house at their farm and Davis, the musical will be presented expect to use much of the lumber Friday and Saturday at Palestine which has remained solid through Grade School gymnasium with one the years. performance each evening at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com 3A LOCAL & STATE

OBITUARIES

Darrell L. Wilson Darrell L. Wilson, 62, Robinson, died April 16, 2021, at his home. A time of visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Robinson. Funeral services will immedi- ately follow and will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steven Becker officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Under construction Cemetery. Please note that Construction is underway in the new Bone and Joint Center at Crawford Memorial Hospital located in COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Masks the former Magnolia Center. Construction is expected to take at least six months. Contributed photo and social distancing will be required on-premises. A full obituary will be published later this week. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence G. Colliflower Lawrence G. Colliflower, 83, Hutsonville, died Saturday April 17, 2021 at 7:58 p.m. at his residence south of Hutsonville, following several years of deteri- orating health. Born May 10, 1937 in Hutsonville, he was the son of Lawrence Manford and Martha Irene (Barber) Col- liflower. On Sept. 25, 1986 he married Gina L. (Bailey) and she survives. It's a win-win Lawrence was in Operations at Marathon Oil Refinery, The Crawford Memorial Hospital prize van was out in the county Thursday. They set up at Walmart Robinson, and retired as foreman in 1991 with many prizes for participants who answer a short, easy, question. Everyone receives a gift bag with 27 years of service. Just after grad- of goodies and a prize of their choice. The hospital will continue the prize van until September with uating Hutsonville High School with the different locations throughout the county. Angela Downing | Daily News Class of 1955, Lawrence went to work for Merchants National Bank and later Terre Haute First National Bank on Wabash Street in Terre Haute, before taking em- ployment at the Visqueen Plant on Fruit- April is stress awareness month ridge Avenue. Then in 1964, Lawrence went to work for Marathon Oil Company By ANGELA DOWNING world they live in. problem, at least tempo- make it worse. in the Robinson Refinery. Lawrence was a Daily News To help ease your rarily. Talking to someone 50-year member of the Hutsonville Ma- child’s stress, proper When you are in a may also be the best way stressful situation with to sort it out. sonic Lodge (Now York Lodge 313); was a Everyone experiences rest and good nutrition stress in their lives once can help as well as someone else, walk away. If you have tried these member of Pittman-Loughery American in awhile, sometimes spending quality time It is never ok to become things at you still can not Legion Post #742, Hutsonville; was a mem- daily, and everyone han- with them while doing aggressive or violent. cope with your stress, ber of B.P.O.Elks #1188, Robinson; and is dles stress differently. one of the child’s inter- You should never drive seek professional help. the founder of Midwest Goodman Asso- April is Stress Aware- ests. while you are stressed We do not live in a ciation for Breeders of Fox Hounds. For ness Month to teach Sometimes a tempo- either. stress free world but several decades, Lawrence and Gina, his people how to handle rary cut back on daily Do not let the stress fall following a few easy activities may improve back on you in a negative steps may help relieve wife, have bred, raised, and trained Fox everyday stress. First, a little bit of the stress level and way. some of the stress you Hounds and together they introduced sev- stress is not a bad thing then re-introduce those Criticizing yourself are dealing with. Never eral boys and young men to the sport of at all. factors slowly if they are will not help the situa- forget to make time for Fox Hunting. Lawrence served in the U.S. It shows that the body adamant about partici- tion and will probably yourself. Army from 1960 – 1962. He is a member of is working correctly to pating in them. the Hutsonville First Christian Church, handle situations that For adults, the ev- Hutsonville. are thrown your way eryday life we live can be stressful from time Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gina daily. Stress tends to devel- schedules, to-do lists and L. Colliflower, Hutsonville; brothers-in- op more and more with work, along with their law and spouses, Donnie B. and Joanie age due to work issues, children’s demands. Bailey, Porterville, Doug and Dianna driving issues and fami- Exercise is an easy way Bailey, Robinson, a sister-in-law Nancy ly obligations. to alleviate some of the Bailey, Robinson, as well as many nieces, Children experience stress we face. nephews and cousins and among those stress also and it is im- The exercise gets the endorphins pumping are; Heather Bailey and Karin LeBlanc, portant not to let chil- dren become stressed through your brain Punta Gorda, Fla.; Laina Bailey, Robin- over adult issues that and that triggers happy son; April Bailey and Bill Rutan, Flat they can not control. feelings. Rock; Michelle D. and George Hays, Flat Stress issues for chil- It also lowers the Rock; Curtis and Tyler Bailey, Robinson, dren come more from body’s stress hormones, and Brandi Bailey, Robinson, and spe- outside social events such as cortisol, and cial cousins, Toni Lee Earleywine, Mike and being overstimu- make you feel more at ease. Earleywine and Judy Eckert, all of Hut- lated by extracurricu- lar activities or trying Several natural supple- sonville. to avoid the feeling of ments can help too. Preceding him in death were his parents; letting someone down Essential oils, green father and mother-in-law, Don and Galora but can come from tea, lemon balm, omega-3 Bailey, a brother-in-law, David “Boots” Bailey within the child too. fatty acids and ashwa- and a nephew, Dusty Bailey. They can also get stress gandha can help as well There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. from the pressure of as lighting a candle with a soothing scent or turn- on Friday April 23rd, 2021 at the Oak Grove trying to fit in with peers. ing on an oil diffuser. Cemetery, rural Palestine. Children tend to do The biggest thing to Memorial donations may be made to the things to try to comfort remember when you Midwest Goodman Association, PO Box 15, themselves. For exam- are stressed is to breath. Hutsonville, IL 62433 or to the Good Samari- ple, thumb sucking, Take deep, slow breaths tan Hospice, Vincennes with envelopes avail- hair twirling and lying. to calm the body. able at the funeral home. At any age, the stress Meditation and Yoga they are dealing with are great healthy ways to may lead to nightmares, deal with the stress that Cheryl A. Colliflower bedwetting or becoming can seem to over take us clingy. sometimes. Cheryl A. Colliflower, 74, Hutsonville, died Many other things Another great way is Sunday April 18, 2021 at her residence at Tim- can cause stress in to take a break. Try to ber Creek, Robinson, following a long period children also. Parents spend time laughing with of declining health. divorcing or separating friends and family. Talk about times when good Service arrangements are pending with may weigh heavy on children because they things have happened or Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville. do not want to have to funny family stories that choose sides. get everyone laughing. They may also deal Getting plenty of sleep Martha Jane “Janie” Benton with it if someone close and eating properly will Martha Jane “Janie” Benton, 69, Palestine, to them dies or becomes help reduce stress also. died Monday April 19, 2021 at her residence in very ill. Find time for a craft, a home improvement or Palestine, following many months of failing The stress from tele- vision, such as natural yard project or do your health. disasters, wars and ter- favorite hobby to ease Service arrangements are pending with rorist activity may put tension. Anything that Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson. pressure on them about will calming move your the uncertainty of their thoughts away from the 4A DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 OPINION

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But recently she came That apparently has led to been pushing a bill for years will create quite a stir on the Jim Durkin claimed during upon a sign that also got her to spin-offs of sorts, not in carpen- that would elect 21 school political Right). debate on the House’s own laugh and even snap a picture – a try but cleaning. board members, which have Martwick’s bill would elected school board bill that “STOP” sign that warns just be- Recently spotted by a reader in long been appointed by the prohibit school board Mayor Lightfoot told him low that, “NO STOPPING ANY a Florida parking lot was a vehi- city’s mayor. Leader Light- employees and contractors the Democratic leaders had TIME.” cle with its business name on the ford has a reputation among from running for the board. walked away from a hybrid Top potentially scary head- side: “Two Hags & A Hoover.” the education establishment Lightfoot’s bill would do es- plan and wouldn’t call her line Best Name Club for being an honest broker sentially the same, but would proposal for a vote. That As appeared the headline — Mollie Ward. 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That except for sunsetting the tion and the shooting was with Ed class on how to hunt for wild members in both parties would severely limit the entire process in five years, basketballs. mushrooms. last week when it finally types of people who can run with 71 votes. Rep. Tony More Fun Places To Visit, If — Lance Bodily. He’s a doctor emerged. for the tiny handful of seats, McCombie (R-Savanna) was Only For Their Names based at the University of Pitts- It puts off the first school and particularly helps lock the lone Republican in favor. (As offered by the readers) burgh Medical Center. board election until 2026, out candidates affiliated with A couple of Democrats voted — Fiddletown, California. Latest amusing t-shirt and then only elects two out the Chicago Teachers Union, “Present” and some were — Gun Barrel, Texas. As spotted at Coffee Hound in of seven members. Seven which is the major force absent. The bill was backed — Floyds Knob, Indiana. Uptown Normal: years from now, in 2028, the behind the Martwick bill. by both teachers’ unions. — Smartsville, California. “I Even Survived Living With city’s voters would elect a Leader Lightford criticized The Democratic lead- — Beav-O-Rama, Arkansas. My Family During Covid-19” third member, but the mayor Martwick’s proposal in ers themselves both said And one place you might GOT AN ITEM FOR LITE? would appoint three more, committee for not specifically through their spokespersons not want to visit Send to: bflick@pantagraph. giving appointed members an guaranteeing districts be cre- that the mayor’s proposal As spotted by a recent visitor com, or the Bill Flick page on 8-3 majority. Mayor Lightfoot ated on the city’s West Side, was under review. to San Diego, Calif.: Facebook. said often during her cam- but Martwick pointed out Sen. Martwick pledged to “Goodbody Funeral Home” Our April board of contrib- paign that she supported a that his bill mirrors the city’s negotiate in good faith, but Worst word break utors: John Copenhaver, Mat- “fully elected” school board. representation in the Illinois pointed to the strength of On a recent CDC.gov/corona- thew Kubiak, Jim Wright, Joe This proposal is more like House. With only two ini- his position (including that virus advisory on how to protect Culpepper and Becky Thomp- tokenism. tially elected members and House vote and the Senate yourself from contacting the son, Bloomington; Roger Miller, The mayor can currently considering the large popula- committee approval) com- virus, its intro reads, “Stay at Roger Hughes and Cathy Ferme, appoint school board mem- tions on the city’s North and pared to Lightfoot’s. least 6 feet (2 arms length) from Normal; Keith Palmer, Chicago; bers without any sort of con- South Sides, no guarantees Like I said, a compromise people who don’t live with you. Lee Templeton, Palmview, Tex.; firmation process. They are can be given that the mayor’s won’t be easy. Avoid crowds and poo …” Debbie Sue McGrew, Melvin; direct appointments without proposal would give the West Then, once further accessed, Dave Staats, New Glarus, Wis.; input or oversight by the city Side a seat at the table in the Rich Miller also publishes you read the entire sentence, April Uhlanids, Walnut Creek, council, and her bill would first round of elections. Capitol Fax, a daily political “Avoid crowds and poorly venti- Calif.; Rebecca Mentzer, Downs; keep it that way. Martwick’s bill would let newsletter, and CapitolFax. lated areas.” Ron Hafner, Carlock. Some opponents who testi- the General Assembly draw com. Invest in early childhood workforce through baccalaureate program

By BELA MOTÉ training. However, the state reality. Simply put, Illinois A community college bache- pandemic, dependable, only produces 342 bachelor’s needs more degree and li- lor’s degree for early childhood high-quality early education Illinois has a major short- degrees in child development censing program options for education would provide an and child care will be even age in its early childhood annually. early childhood workers in important pathway to a degree more essential for the return education workforce. While As the leaders of 14 commu- order to build the necessary and professional licensure for of our economy and ways of this shortage has been es- nity nonprofits with a reach of cadre of qualified teachers current and prospective early life. A community college bac- timated at 2,200 classroom tens of thousands of children and staff over the next sever- childhood staff and give the calaureate program for Illinois vacancies, that number and families across Chicago, al years. workforce, mostly Black and represents an investment in doesn’t yet reflect the turn- we are deeply invested in find- Granting community col- Brown women, much-needed the early childhood workforce, over experienced in the field ing solutions to this dilemma, leges the authority to confer options for educational attain- which is also an investment over the past fifteen months as we see firsthand how a baccalaureate degrees in ment. Community colleges in our state’s children and our due to the pandemic. By 2024, workforce shortage impacts early childhood is a promising offer an affordable and flexible future. the field will need an addi- families, children, and staff. solution, and there is a bill in structure that can empower tional 3,000 early childhood The early childhood work- the Illinois General Assembly individuals to pursue higher Bela Moté, president and CEO teachers and require almost force pipeline was anemic (SB1832/HB3619) that would do education even while they of the Carole Robertson Center 1,000 current early childhood pre-pandemic and the toll just that. Nearly half of U.S. work full-time or care for their for Learning on behalf of the education staff to receive and trauma of COVID-19 states have a similar program own families. Early Childhood Education additional education and has further exacerbated this in place already. As we emerge from the CEO Roundtable.

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USDA food assistance program re-opens The U.S. Department of Agriculture disruptions and associated costs be- ing application.” office for guidance on the process to Farm Service Agency has reopened cause of COVID-19. Row crops, livestock, dairy, special- complete an application. signup for the Coronavirus Food “Most of the crops and livestock ty crops, aquaculture and more are Producers also have the option Assistance Program 2 as part of the raised in Illinois, are eligible commodi- eligible for the program, including the to visit farmers.gov/cfap and ac- Pandemic Assistance for Producers ties for this program,” said Dan Puccet- recent addition of pullets and turfgrass cess the online application portal initiative. ti, acting state executive director for sod. or learn about other application The initial CFAP 2 signup ended Dec. FSA in Illinois. CFAP 2 is a separate program from options. 11, but USDA has reopened signup for “If you missed getting an application CFAP 1, the first iteration of the pro- A call center is available for pro- at least 60 days to allow producers to in last fall, you now have the opportu- gram. Interested producers must com- ducers who would like additional apply or make modifications to exist- nity to apply for assistance,” he added. plete a new application to be eligible one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 ing applications. “Our staff will help you through the for payment for CFAP 2. application process. Call 877-508-8364 The program provides direct finan- application process, or if you need to Puccetti said producers are encour- to speak directly with a USDA em- cial relief to producers due to market make any modifications to your exist- aged to call their local county FSA ployee. Despite rain, county drying out By RANDY HARRISON ture here is 10 to 20 percent Statewide, precipitation of McHenry counties are in a 5 percent of this year’s corn Daily News lower than normal. averaged 1.81 inches last week, moderate drought. crop seeded, compared to the The state’s topsoil moisture 1.03 inches above normal. The average temperature five-year average of 1 percent. Crawford County is one of supply was rated 6 percent Despite this, Crawford is was 59.7 degrees, 11.9 degrees Meanwhile, winter wheat the state’s drier areas, but not short, 73 percent adequate not the only county reporting above normal. Locally, the headed was 3 percent, com- dry enough to merit listing by and 21 percent surplus by the lower-than-average moisture temperture averaged almost 62 pared to the average of 1 the U.S. Drought Monitor. USDA. levels. And several counties degrees. percent. Wheat condition was Still, only .21 inch of rain Subsoil moisture supply was in the northeast corner of the There were 3.8 days suitable rated 6 percent very poor, 5 was reported last week, ac- rated 6 percent short, 81 per- state are listed as suffering for field work last week. percent poor, 16 percent fair, cording to the U.S. Department cent adequate and 13 percent “abnomally dry” conditions. During that short period, 54 percent good and 19 percent of Agriculture, and soil mois- surplus. Most of Lake and small area state farmers managed to get excellent.

Pritzker proclaims April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker nation and the sixth & Technology Coalition, the pandemic, wireless demands, apply data an- Equity and Inclusion is proclaiming the month highest number of data Illinois higher education hotspots sites were also alytics to drive critical (DEI) in the technology of April as Innovation scientists. Our startup institutions awarded expanded throughout the decision making and industry. and Technology Month hubs have cemented the 24,861 bachelor’s, mas- state. empower secure remote in Illinois. The annu- city of Chicago and the ter’s and doctoral de- “The importance of work capabilities for al event provides an state of Illinois as global grees in STEM areas, a digital connections and state employees.” opportunity to recognize players in innovation new record for the state solutions has been crit- In recognition of the importance of the and technology,” said and ranking Illinois 7th ical during the COVID Innovation and Technol- technology industry to Governor Pritzker. “My in STEM degrees, nation- pandemic,” commented ogy Month in Illinois, Illinois and the value it administration is com- ally. Jennifer Ricker, Illinois Illinois DoIT is conduct- brings for businesses and mitted to making Illinois To prepare students CIO and Acting Secre- ing events including May N/C Cash residents of the state. a leader among the most for higher education, tary for the Department outreach to educators '21 '21 “Illinois excels in forward-thinking and Illinois is committed to of Innovation & Tech- on broadband expan- 5.98 6.00 4.95 the pillars of the inno- innovative states in the the expansion of free nology. “Our team at sion, meeting to discuss vation economy: We nation and continues to broadband for K-12 pub- DoIT has worked closely strengthening school - 6May 8May -25Dec have some of the best support programs and lic schools throughout with state agencies to curriculums on STEAM 14.51 14.53 12.64 research universities in policies that will prepare the state via the Illinois modernize websites to (Science, Technology, the world, producing the Illinois workers for the Century Network for support unprecedent- Engineering, Arts and 1May 3May -20Nov third largest number of jobs of tomorrow.” more equitable and fair ed web traffic, utilize Mathematics) and a ------computer science grad- According to the 2020 educational opportu- artificial intelligence to public/private sector ------uates, the fourth largest Illinois Innovation Index nities. During remote launch virtual agents collaboration to discuss Prices Quoted are as of Market Closing on number of MBAs in the from the Illinois Science learning as a result of for increased call center advancing Diversity, 04/19/21 and subject to change without notice.

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Some vegetables requirements now gone were acre plots with are better off in beds. rows and rows of vege- “We’ve learned that tables. some vegetables, toma- Boaters are head- • Fresh flares (wheth- Instead, a new gen- toes, and squash, for ing out on the water er required or not). eration of gardeners example, are not well on pleasant spring • Current proof of who were interested in suited for containers,” days, and Illinois registration/copy of home cooking and food Allsup says. “But the Department of Nat- registration application access grew herbs and green industry has creat- ural Resources Con- (if required). small-scale varieties in ed smaller varieties that servation Police are IDNR Conservation backyard strips, patios, can grow in smaller soil reminding boat owners Police strictly enforce or balconies. volumes.” and operators to check boating safety laws During the pandemic, Many of these may their watercraft and and regulations, pa- 16 million people, many need to be ordered as their safety checklist trolling Illinois lakes, under the age of 35, start- seeds from garden cat- to avoid encountering rivers, and other ed gardening, according alogs, but some may be problems on Illinois waterways throughout to the Garden Media available as transplants lakes and rivers this the year to encour- Group. in local garden centers. boating season. age safe boating and “We expect these new Here are a few contain- “No matter when prevent boating acci- gardeners will continue er suitable vegetables: you are on the water dents, injuries, and growing in 2021,” says ‘Micro Tom’ tomato, this season, make the fatalities. Kelly Allsup, a Universi- ‘Dwarf Yellow Crook- safety of you, your Last year, IDNR ty of Illinois Extension Soft-sided grow bags are great options for growing neck’ squash, ‘Romeo’ passengers, and other Conservation Police horticulture educator vegetables if gardeners don’t have space to grow in the ‘Short Stuff’ carrots, boaters your most investigated 81 boating based in Bloomington. ground. Ken Johnson | U of I Extension ‘Baby Ball’ beets, ‘Mexi- important consider- accidents involving “Most will likely be grow- can Miniature’ watermel- ation,” IDNR Office 36 injuries and 21 ing their own vegetables, at least 20” in diameter soil recommended for on, ‘Striped Guadeloupe of Law Enforcement fatalities. Conserva- fruits, and herbs in small at the top, while leafy some common container Fairy Tale’ baby egg- Director Timothy tion Police issued 863 spaces like raised beds, greens only need a 10” plants. plant, ‘Tom Thumb’ peas, Tyler said. “Review a citations and more containers, and grow diameter container. Minimal pot size: ‘Mini White’ cucumbers, boating safety check- than 3,200 warnings to bags.” The diameter of the Tomatoes >20”, Peppers ‘Kitchen Minis’ bell pep- list, and make sure boaters – and arrested Allsup says produce top of the container is >16”, Carrots >12”, pers and tomatoes, and your boat is tuned up more than 100 boaters from lettuces to peppers the “Minimal Pot Size.” Radish, Onion, Beets, ‘Huckleberry’ potatoes. and ready for the sea- on charges of operat- can be grown success- Container heights are Leafy Greens, Herbs and There are also fruits son before you back ing under the influ- fully in a variety of usually categorized as Flowers > 10”. for container growing. down the boat ramp ence. containers. Gardeners “standard” or “azalea.’ Soil Volume by pot Bushel and Berry is a se- or push off from the “Wearing life jackets are only limited by their Azalea pots are shorter size: 10” = 3 gallon, 12” = ries of berries described dock.” and staying sober while imagination, willingness and ideal for plants with 5 gallon, 14” = 7 gallon, as “patio perfect.” They Some items on the operating a boat are to experiment, and avail- minimal roots such as 16” = 10 gallon, 18” = 15 grow shorter but may Illinois boater safety two of the most import- ability of drainage holes. herbs. When in doubt, gallon, 24” = 25 gallons, have cold hardiness checklist: ant things boaters in Whether choosing stan- standard pots are rec- 30” = 30 gal. issues. • Coast Guard-ap- Illinois must do – for dard patio containers or ommended for growing Containers do well ‘Raspberry Shortcake’ proved life jackets/per- their safety and the fabric grow bags, each vegetables and are read- with spinach, Swiss fruits in late June, while sonal floatation devices safety of others,” Tyler vegetable has unique ily available at garden chard, beets, kohlrabi, ‘Baby Cakes Blackberry’ for everyone onboard said. “Our officers minimum size needs. centers. kale, eggplant, peppers, produces a crop its first - and all persons under aggressively enforce For example, tomatoes These are the contain- carrots, potatoes, toma- year in September and age 13 must wear a PFD the law against oper- need a container that is er sizes and amount of toes, radishes, and herbs its second year in July. while a vessel is under- ating a boat under the way. influence. Our message • If the boat is 16 ft. to boat operators is or longer, it must have simple: You booze, you the site. Local businesses can also Trustees, Matt Draper and David a throwable floatation lose.” SHERIFF pay to be included in an online Staley to the Eaton Water District device (ring, cushion For more details Continued from Page One business guide there. Board of Trustees and Robert N. with straps) available. on boating in Illi- In other business, the board: Weaver Jr. to the Flat Rock Area • Working fire ex- nois, check out the following the election, new, less-ex- • Learned 25 percent of the coun- Fire Protection District Board of tinguisher properly Handbook of Illinois perienced people may hold those ty population is fully vaccinated Trustees. charged. Boating Laws and offices. Board members agreed against COVID-19, more than in • Was told the new Rescue truck • Working horn and a Responsibilities: they should not earn as much as neighboring counties. A more-con- should be ready for use in August whistle. https://www2.illinois. officers who have been on the job tagious variant from the U.K. has and work on a new emergency • Navigation lights gov/dnr/boating/Doc- for years. arrived here, but most residents services trailer is completed. must function prop- uments/BoatDigest. In another finance-related have had the Moderna vaccine, • Approved an engineering erly. pdf matter, the board contracted with which appears to be effective agreement for a replacement Mark Tull, owner of Ouroai LLC, against it. bridge in Martin Township. to oversee advertising on the coun- • Re-appointed Brad Crouse and • Approved the annual county ty’s webpage. The goal is to raise Doug McNary to the Robinson and township oil and patch reso- tion is fully vaccinated. revenues by offering ad space on Fire Protection District Board of lution. CASE Statewide, more than Continued from Page One 1.3 million people have tested positive for the She is on home isola- disease and 21,663 peo- said. “They just not the populations of most County Circuit Court is tion. The health depart- ple have died. Another INMATES accepting them. And it’s Illinois county jails, he ready to start conduct- ment is following up 2,292 deaths are proba- Continued from Page One not just us. They’re not added. Thirty percent ing jury trials again, with close contacts. bly tied to the virus. accepting inmates from of the inmates here are Shaner said. Two trials A total of 2,089 county The CCHD continues updated the Crawford anywhere.” supposed to be in state were scheduled for this residents have had the to ask the public to help County Board Thursday Cook County alone custody. past month, but both coronavirus and 25 have slow the spread of the on the status of inmates has more than 700 As a result, the average cases were settled in died. disease by wearing face sentenced to terms in inmates waiting for inmate stay has increase advance. More than 10,000 dos- coverings, maintaining IDOC but who are still transport to state pris- from 60 days to 94. On the Shaner added the es of COVID-19 vaccine at least six feet distance waiting in the Crawford ons, Rutan pointed out. plus side, the jail has yet circuit court will likely has been dispensed in and practicing proper County Jail. There are Inmates who are sup- to have a single case of conduct two or three jury the county. Almost 5,000 handwashing, even if now 13 such inmates. posed to be serving pris- the coronavirus, Rutan trials a month for three people, or 25.66 percent they have had both dos- “We’re doing every- on sentences account said. or four months to catch of the county’s popula- es of the vaccine. thing we can,” Shaner for 10 to 20 percent of Meanwhile, Crawford up.

play Autry’s comedic sidekick The Franklin, Ind., native did COWBOY and later appeared on Petticoat bird calls, imitated barnyard an- Continued from Page One Junction as Charley Pratt, engi- imals, whistled songs, performed neer of the Hooterville Cannon- magic and even worked with a There is no question that during ball. ventriloquist dummy named this time Autry met Jimmy Long, Burnette has an additional tie Elmer. a fellow railroad man and aspir- to Crawford County. In later years, He displayed some of his skills ing musician. The pair began Sue Jones said, he owned oil leases the day after the show at the performing and writing songs here and would occasionally stay weekly luncheon meeting of the together. in a trailer near Hardinville. Robinson Rotary Club. Autry cut his first record in New Patsy Montana, neé Ruby “Mr. Terhune did card tricks, York in 1929 and the following Blevins, was an Arkansas native. bird whistling imitations and a year Autry married Long’s niece, A future Country Music Hall of clever ventriloquist act,” the Ar- a union that would last until her Fame inductee, Montana could gus reported a few days later. death 50 years later. play guitar, organ and fiddle and The story didn’t specify the In 1931, Autry, now known as was known as “the queen of yodel- location, but the meeting was “Oklahoma’s Yodeling Cowboy,” ing.” likely at the Woodworth Hotel on had his first hit with “That Sil- A 1933 audition with WLS East Main, directly in front of the ver-Haired Daddy of Mine.” landed her a vocalist spot with the Lincoln Theater. Co-written by Autry and Long, Kentucky Ramblers, a group that Terhune joined the Barn Dance the song’s success helped Autry soon renamed itself the Prairie in 1932 and struck up a friend- land a spot on the National Barn Ramblers. ship with Autry, a friendship that Dance, a weekly program on About a year after performing ultimately led to his own acting Chicago radio station WLS. Long in Robinson, the Ramblers were career. often joined Autry on Barn Dance recording in New York when they Before getting into show busi- promotional tours, such as the one came up one song short for their ness, Terhune had been a semi-pro that brought them to Robinson. album. baseball player. While playing Another Barn Dance performer They added “I Wanna be a Cow- with the Vincennes Alices in 1913, who came to Robinson was Lester boy’s Sweetheart,” a tune written he became friends with Kermit “Smiley” Burnette. and performed by Montana that Maynard. Maynard, who would go An Illinois native, Burnette was would become the first country on to star in several silent western a versatile singer-songwriter who record by a woman to sell more movies. could play 100 instruments — in- than 1 million copies. The Girls of the Golden West cluding some of his own creations. The other Ramblers were man- were singing sisters Mildred Fern He was working at a Tuscola radio dolinist Charles Chick Hurt, bass Good and Dorothy Laverne Good. station in December 1933 when he and banjo player “Happy” Jack They claimed to be Texans, but the met Autry. Taylor, left-handed fiddler and Goods were actually from Mount According to Burnette’s official lead vocalist Tex Atchison and Carmel. website, the accordion player for Floyd “Salty” Holmes, who played The program also included “the the WLS troupe had taken ill and several instruments but was best Stranger,” exhibition square danc- Autry recruited Burnette as a re- known as the “maestro of the ers and others, as well as a news- placement. The two men hit it off harmonica.” They joined the Barn reel, a cartoon and the screwball and Burnette promptly joined the Dance in 1932. comedy Let’s be Ritzy. Barn Dance. The group backed up Autry on Next: A Lincoln Theater employ- He didn’t stay long; when Autry some of his recordings in the 1930s ee witnesses a special event not left for Hollywood, Burnette went and appeared in several films. on the program and takes home a with him. He would frequently Terhune was multitalented. keepsake. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com 1B SPORTS Statesmen take three of four from Rend Lake By JOSH BROWN early lead with three runs in the second on a double by James Jett. Rend Lake a run. Sports Editor and one in the third, but Rend Lake was then retired in order in the top of Johnny Maynard picked up the win countered with three runs in the fourth the seventh, allowing the Statesmen to in relief, allowing a run on three hits A sweep was not in the cards for Lin- to close the gap. The Statesmen tacked hang on for the win. and striking out two in an inning of coln Trail College’s baseball team, but it on two runs in the fifth to make the Andrew Washburn led LTC at the work. Joey Perkins started and went five was still yet another successful series for score 6-3, only for Rend Lake to rally for plate with a double, a single, two runs innings, giving up five runs on five hits the Statesmen, as they took three of four three runs in the top of the sixth to even batted in and a run scored, while Jett with three walks and five strikeouts, games from Rend Lake College recently. the score. However, LTC plated what doubled, knocked in a run and scored while Cameron Adams struck out two In Thursday’s twinbill at Parker turned out to be the winning run in the a run. Jeron Williams added a base hit of the three batters he faced in a perfect Field, the Statesmen picked up a pair bottom of the sixth. Kade Lassen led off and a run batted in, Cade Nelis singled seventh inning to earn the save. of close wins, taking game one 7-6 and the inning by being hit by a pitch, then and scored a run, Sebastian Kuhns In game two, LTC again grabbed an game two 7-5. two batters later he stole second, moved drove in a run and scored a run and In game one, LTC jumped out to an to third on a wild pitch and later scored Lassen and Kyle Cortner each scored See Rend, Page 6B Lady Statesmen win four of six recently By JOSH BROWN Sports Editor

A solid stretch of softball has Lincoln Trail College’s softball team inching closer to the .500 mark after they won four of six games recently. On Thursday, the Lady Statesmen split a doubleheader with Frontier, losing game one 7-1 and winning game two 6-5. In game one, LTC broke a scoreless tie with a run in the third inning, but Frontier responded with two in the fourth and five in the fifth to pull away for the win. Jayley Akers hit a solo home run to lead the Lady Statesmen, while Mary-Paige Mason and Jaedyn John- son each singled three times and Robinson quarterback Wesley Jackson (3) tries to get loose from the grasp of an Olney defender during Friday night's Little Illini Conference game at Taylor Poling doubled. Crosby Field. while offensive linemen Kolton Decker (62), Roger Cornwell III (55) and Jeffrey Goble (53) try to get back into the play. The Maroons also Lexie Simmons suffered the loss, celebrated Homecoming and Senior Night Friday in a big way, as the Maroons won 40-0. Jackson was a big contributor with 134 yards rushing and a allowing seven runs on 10 hits, while touchdown, while also throwing for 116 yards and another score. Josh Brown | Daily News walking three and striking out one in six innings. Erika Shroyer tossed the final frame, allowing one hit. In game two, LTC led 1-0 after one inning and 4-1 after two, only for Maroons roll over Olney Frontier to score a run in the third and two in the fifth to tie the game, then plated a run in the sixth to take a 5-4 lead. However, Akers led off the bottom of the sixth with a solo for 40-0 win home run to tie the game, then three batters later, Julia Smith homered to By JOSH BROWN one-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead the remainder of the game, with the give LTC the lead back and they were Sports Editor at the 11:40 mark of the second quarter. exception of the last play. Robinson able to hold on for the win. The Maroons then forced an Olney sent all 11 seniors onto the field for the Julia Smith led the offense for You can’t celebrate Homecoming and fumble to thwart the Tigers ensuing final play, as they took one final snap LTC with a home run, a single and Senior Night much better than Rob- drive and the Maroons capitalized on together at Crosby Field. While it may two runs batted in, while Akers inson High School’s football team did that as well, going 67 yards in nine not have been a perfect performance, it homered and scored two runs. Bre Friday night. plays, with Jackson finding Garrett was definitely good enough and Pinnell Smith singled twice and knocked in The Maroons dominated virtually Florkowski for a nine-yard touchdown was pleased with what his team did. two runs, Myka Snyder singled twice from start to finish and hammered reception and a 14-0 lead with 5:14 to “We did a lot of things sloppy and and scored a run, Johnson posted a visiting Olney, 40-0, in a Little Illini play. our energy was a little weird early,” pair of base hits, Carlei Sapp singled Conference matchup at Crosby Field. Another Olney miscue led to the Pinnell said. “It took us a little while to and scored a run, Mason and Poling “It was a total team effort and I’m next RHS score, as the snap on a punt get going, but the defense and our of- added a base hit apiece and Reagan proud of our kids,” RHS head coach attempt went over the punter’s head fensive line have been our strengths all Holeman scored a run. Casey Pinnell said. “Any time you can and he was tackled at the one-yard line. year and they did a good job all night.” Halle Ellis earned the win, allow- shut out anyone, it’s a big deal.” Florkowski would score on the next Robinson dominated in basically all ing five runs (two earned) on seven Robinson looked like they were play and the Maroons held a 21-0 ad- phases, as they outgained Olney 400- hits, while walking four and striking going to run away with things right off vantage with 4:21 remaining and they 143 in total yards. The Maroons rushed out four in seven innings. the bat, as Logan Roy scooped up the took that advantage into halftime. for 284 yards, led by Jackson with 134 On Saturday, the Lady Statesmen opening kickoff and returned it all the The Maroons continued to pull away yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, split at Kaskaskia, losing game one way to the Olney 10-yard line before be- in the second half, as they scored on while he also completed 7-10 passes 8-7 in 10 innings, then winning game ing tripped up. However, the Maroons their first possession of the third for 116 yards and a touchdown. Young two 11-2. fumbled two plays later, halting their quarter, this time with Levi Dickerson added 56 yards and a touchdown, In game one, LTC trailed 3-2 after momentum. doing the honors on a five-yard run at Dickerson ran for 40 yards and two an inning, tied the game in the After forcing Olney to punt on their the 7:52 mark, then Dickerson scored scores, Florkowski caught three passes second, then each team scored a run first series, the Maroons moved the on an 11-yard run on Robinson’s next for 66 yards and a touchdown and also in the third and a run in the fifth to ball down the field again, getting possession, giving the Maroons a 34-0 ran for a score, Dylan York caught two make the score 5-5. Each team then inside the 20 before a bad snap put advantage with 4:10 left in the period. passes for 29 yards, Thomas Brown scored twice in the sixth to make it them in a long yardage situation and Robinson capped the scoring early in added a 22-yard reception and Julian 7-7, then Kaskaskia was able to push they eventually turned the ball over on the fourth quarter, with Wrigley Young Parker added a 62-yard run late in the the winning run across the plate in downs. scoring on a 19-yard run at the 9:39 game. the bottom of the 10th. However, the RHS defense held mark to make the score 40-0 and bring Meanwhile, all of Olney’s damage Kaylee Irelan led LTC at the plate again and the Maroons cashed in on the continuous clock into play due to came through the air, as they were held to their next drive, with Wesley Jackson the IHSA’s mercy rule. See Statesmen, Page 6B capping a five-play, 53-yard drive with a Reserves played out the string for See Maroons, Page 6B OPH falls at Lawrenceville, 45-6 By JOSH BROWN first play from scrimmage and However, Lawrenceville scored in the second half, pace with Lawrenceville, who Sports Editor Lawrenceville immediately erupted for 27 unanswered keeping the final score at the racked up 396 total yards, in- capitalized, as Winningham points in the second quarter 39-point margin. cluding 260 on the ground and Rough starts have been a tossed an 11-yard touchdown to put the game out of reach. Offensively, OPH nearly 136 through the air. problem for Oblong-Pales- pass to Kolby Stoops for a 12-0 Winningham completed a matched their total yardage Winningham completed tine-Hutsonville’s football lead with 10:04 left to play in 42-yard touchdown pass to from their previous three all five of his passes for 129 team this season and that issue the opening period. Hunter Scott at the 11:16 mark, games, as they gained 151 total yards and three touchdowns, reared its ugly head again Things continued to go south then Winningham recovered yards, including 133 on the while also rushing for 71 yards Friday night, for OPH, as Lawrenceville an OPH fumble and returned ground. and two scores and return- OPH gave up two touch- added another score on its it 39 yards for yet another Tucker Pruitt led OPH with ing a fumble for yet another downs in the first two minutes next possession, this time with touchdown, making the score 64 yards rushing and three touchdown. Jenkins caught and things snowballed from Winningham connecting with 31-6 with 10:55 remaining in completions for 18 yards, while four passes for 80 yards and a there en route to a 45-6 loss at Bryant Jenkins for a 57-yard the half. Nicki Roberts ran for 36 yards. touchdown, Scott and Stoops Lawrenceville. touchdown at the 5:53 mark. Just over two minutes later, Postlewaite added 18 yards and added touchdown receptions After Lawrenceville re- However, OPH showed signs Winningham broke free for a a touchdown on the ground for their only catches, Hayden turned the opening kickoff to on life on its next possession, 52-yard touchdown run, then and caught one pass for 14 Frey rushed for 89 yards and the OPH 32-yard line, the In- as they drove down the field backup quarterback Luke yards, Mitch Mitchell ran for Ryan Schultz added 50 yards dians needed just two plays to for a score, with Gavin Postle- Hatfield added one-yard touch- 10 yards and had a four-yard on the ground. score, as Brenyn Winningham waite finishing off the drive down run with 2:25 left in the reception and Caleb Hawkins Unfortunately, the loss was ran in from 12-yards out to give with a two-yard touchdown half to make the score 45-6. also caught a pass. the final game for OPH on Lawrenceville a 6-0 lead. run with 4.5 seconds left in the Although both teams had However, that output was OPH then fumbled on its period to make the score 18-6. their chances, neither team not nearly enough to keep See OPH, Page 2B 2B DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 SPORTS

Straka is hopeful OPH that the offseason will Baseball Maroons drop pair provide opprortunities Continued from Page 1B for more players to come the season, as it was out for the team in the to open season announced later in the fall, which is something weekend that Friday’s the program desperately By JOSH BROWN and striking out eight in scheduled season finale needs. Sports Editor four innings. Mason Lew- against Paxton-Buck- “We need bodies and is went the rest of the ley-Loda was cancelled athetes,” Straka said. Two games resulted way, giving up two hits due to OPH not having “We need to find peo- in a pair of losses for and striking out four in enough players available ple who love the game Robinson High School’s three scoreless innings to play. and are willing to do baseball team, but they of relief. “These are never the things necessary to came about in different In the junior varsity decisions I like to make bring this program to ways. game Saturday, Robinson and it’s frustrating that the level it should be. The Maroons played lost 7-5. I had to make that deci- I’m more motivated than twice last week to open The JV Maroons sion, but out of concern ever to get back to work. the season dropping a trailed 1-0 after one for our guys and respect I’m her and I’m invest- 12-1 decision at Teutop- inning and 2-1 after four, for Paxton, it was the ed and myself and my olis Thursday, then lost but scored four runs in best decision possi- coaching staff are going a pitcher’s duel at home the fifth to take a 5-2 lead. ble,” OPH head coach to continue to work and to Mt. Carmel Saturday However, Mt. Carmel Nick Straka said. “It’s try to push for excel- morning, 2-1. rallied for two runs in unfortunate and heart- lence.” Against Teutopolis, the sixth and tacked on breaking, but injuries Oblong-Palestine-Hut- Robinson trailed 2-0 after two more in the seventh just started to pile up sonville ended its season one inning, then gave up to pick up the come-from- on us.” with an 0-4 record. seven runs in the second behind win. inning for a 9-0 deficit. Garrett Winterrowd At Ed Loeb Field, Lawrenceville The Maroons got on the led RHS with a single, Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville 6 0 0 0 - 6 board with a run in the Robinson's Chris Jones delivers a pitch, while third baseman Ma- a run batted in and a Lawrenceville 18 27 0 0 - 45 top of the third, only for son Lewis is in position to field the ball during Saturday morning's run scored, while Owen Teutopolis to counter game against Mt. Carmel. Jones allowed two unearned runs on Schmidt singled and with a run in their half two hits and struck out eight in four innings, but the Maroons lost knocked in a run. Judson LHS 1Q (10:32) Brenyn Winningham 12 run (kick failed) of the third and two the game, 2-1. Josh Brown | Daily News Pinkston added a base LHS 1Q (10:04) Winningham 11 pass to Kolby Stoops (kick failed) more in the fourth. hit and a run scored, LHS 1Q (5:53) Winningham 57 pass to Bryant Jenkins (kick failed) The game was called did in the JV Maroons, and then the University Shipman drove in a run after five innings due to while they gave up five of Kentucky after his and scored a run, Julian OPH 1Q (0:04.5) Gavin Postlewaite 2 run (run failed) the 10-run rule. more in the second. The time at Wabash – locked Parker knocked in a run LHS 2Q (11:16) Winningham 42 pass to Hunter Scott (kick failed) Wylie Bonnell led RHS game was called after up in a pitcher’s duel, and Davis and Cole We- LHS 2Q (10:55) Winningham 39 fumble return (Stoops kick) with a single and a run four innings due to the as the two starters each ber each scored a run. LHS 2Q (8:47) Winningham 52 run (Stoops kick) batted in, while Ethan mercy rule. went four innings and Steward again suffered LHS 2Q (2:25) Luke Hatfield 1 run (Stoops kick) Shidler singled and Brayden Shipman combined for 20 strike- the loss on the mound, scored a run and Owen singled for the lone RHS outs. allowing three unearned Austin added a base hit. base hit. The game was score- runs on two hits and LHS OPH Taylor Maxwell Derek Steward was the less until the top of the striking out two in an First Downs 15 8 suffered the loss on the losing pitcher, allowing third, when Mt. Carmel inning of relief. Parker Rushes-Yds 38-260 35-133 mound, allowing nine 11 runs on 10 hits, while scratched out a pair of started and went three runs (seven earned) on walking one and striking unearned runs. Mean- innings, giving up an Passes-Yds 7-12-136 3-9-18 seven hits, while walk- out one in an inning of while, Robinson plated unearned run on one Fumbles-Lost 5-1 7-4 ing one and striking out work. Shipman gave up its only run in the bottom hit and striking out six. Penalties-Yds 3-20 5-31 three in two innings. five runs on four hits and of the sixth, but had the Brown tossed an inning Cole Johnson tossed the two walks in two-thirds tying run in scoring posi- of relief, allowing an final two frames, giv- of an inning, Daniel tion in the bottom of the unearned run on one hit, Individual Statistics ing up three runs (one Davis struck out the only seventh when the final walking one and striking Rushing - (LHS) Hayden Frey 11-89, Brenyn Winningham 4-71, Ryan Schultz 6-50, out one. Davis worked Luke Hatfield 12-22, Hunter Scott 1-15, Braden Alex 4-13. (OPH) Tucker Pruitt earned) on one hit with two batters he faced in out was recorded. 6-64, Nicki Roberts 9-36, Gavin Postlewaite 10-18, Mitch Mitchell 10-15. one walk and two strike- two-thirds of an inning Cole Johnson led RHS two innings, giving up outs, while Ryder O’Neal and Treyton Brown al- at the plate with a single two runs on one hit with Passing - (LHS) Brenyn Winningham 5-5-129-3TD-0INT; Luke Hatfield 2-7-7-0TD- 0INT. (OPH) Tucker Pruitt 3-9-18-0TD-1INT. threw four pitches to lowed a hit and struck out and a run scored, while three walks and one one batter before leaving three in a scoreless frame. Owen Austin added a strikeout. Receiving - (LHS) Bryant Jenkins 4-80, Hunter Scott 1-42, Kolby Stoops 1-11, Alex Helderman 1-3. (OPH) Gavin Postlewaite 1-14, Mitch Mitchell 1-4, Caleb Hawkins with an injury. Against Mt. Carmel, base hit. Robinson (0-2) was 1-0. Robinson also lost the Robinson Chris Jones Jones suffered the also slated to play at Defense - (OPH) Gavin Postlewaite 1 fumble recovery; Tucker Pruitt 2 pass junior varsity game prior and Mt. Carmel’s Kaleb hard-luck loss on the Effingham St. Anthony breakups; Blake Girdner sack; Carson Fancil tackle for loss; Blake Hinterscher to the varsity contest, Applebey – who is com- mound, allowing two Tuesday and is scheduled tackle for loss; Caleb Hawkins pass breakup; Nicki Roberts pass breakup. 16-0. mitted to play baseball at unearned runs on two to play at Charleston Next game - Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville ended its season with an 0-4 record. An 11-run first inning Wabash Valley College hits, while walking one Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com 3B SPORTS Lady Maroons fall to Teutopolis in season opener, 10-5 By JOSH BROWN make the score 10-1. Robinson run. The Lady Maroons bat- and Sydney Harmon, Keagan Sports Editor rallied for three runs in the Kyrsten White was tagged ted just once, scoring five Beard and Cadance Brashear fifth and added another run with the loss, allowing six runs in the top of the first, each scored a run. A rough start put Robinson in the seventh, but it was not runs on six hits, while walk- then they let Teutopolis Emily McColpin allowed High School’s softball team enough. ing two and striking out one bat through their line-up to one hit and struck out six in a hole they could not climb Callie Dickerson led RHS in one-plus innings of work. allow everyone to get at least batters over two and one-third out of Friday, resulting in a at the plate with a triple, two Dickerson gave up four runs one at-bat. innings, while Megan Parker 10-5 loss to Teutopolis in their singles, two runs batted in and on five hits, walked one and Raegan Manhart led RHS struck out all three batters season opener. two runs scored, while Kori struck out two in three innings at the plate with a double, she faced in an inning of The Lady Maroons gave up Calvert singled and scored a of relief and Legg struck out a run batted in and a run work. three runs in each of the first pair of runs, Paige Sanders two in two scoreless innings of scored, while Katie Winter- Robinson (0-1) is not sched- two innings for a 6-0 deficit, added a double, Maci Smith relief. rowd singled and drove in a uled to play again until they then scored a run in the top singled and scored a run, In a shortened JV game due run, Erika Garrard singled host Effingham St. Anthony of the third before allowing Makenzee Legg singled and to there not being lights on the and scored a run, Addison for a doubleheader Tuesday, four more runs in the fourth to Cadance Brashear drove in a field, Robinson won 5-0. McNair knocked in a run April 27, at 4:30 p.m. Lady Maroons, Lady NMS track teams win three of Panthers pick up wins four meets with Cumberland By JOSH BROWN pole vault (6-0) and coming in Green in the 100 (12.90), 200 Sports Editor third were Sostenes in the 400 (26.76) and long jump (13-11), By JOSH BROWN out their season at Olney Thurs- (1:18.15) and long jump (9-7), Jevan Wampler in the shot Sports Editor day at 5 p.m. Results were mostly Eva Brashear in the discus put (37-3.5) and discus (99-5), Meanwhile, Hannah Meese led positive for Nuttall Middle (56-7.5) and pole vault (5-6) and Khyzaiah Poole in the 400 Two county volleyball teams OHS with seven assists and five School’s track teams last Waggoner in the 200 (30.82). (1:08.46), Evan Herr in the 1600 got back on the winning track digs, while Jenna Bailey posted week, as they won three of In the seventh grade meet, (6:58.17), Conner Erton in the Thursday, as Robinson and Ob- seven kills and two digs. Grace four dual meets with Cum- placing first were Ella Bunten high jump (4-8) and the 400 re- long each picked up victories in Flexter recorded 10 digs, Harlei berland April 15. in the 100 (14.15) and 200 lay team (52.33), while placing their respective matches. Myers contributed five kills and Robinson swept the girls’ (30.05), Wren Bonnell in the 800 second were Ian Gilmore in Robinson pulled out a three- two digs, Madisyn McIntosh col- meets, winning the eighth (3:06.73) and pole vault (7-6), the hurdles (20.01), 400 (1:10.15) set win at Newton, 25-16, 14-25, lected five assists, two digs and grade 84-23 and the seventh Mallory Mosbey in the 1600 and high jump (4-6), Poole in 25-22, while Oblong rolled past one kill, Jalyn Collier registered grade 66-44. (6:00.30), Madisyn Redman the 100 (13.29), Cameron Den- Red Hill 25-16, 25-8. three digs, one kill and one as- In the eighth grade meet, in the high jump (4-2), the 400 nis in the 200 (27.46) and Gavin Emma Bailey led RHS with sist, Cadence Wartsbaugh netted first-place finishers for NMS relay team (59.15), the 800 relay Groves in the discus (66-1) and 24 assists, six digs, one kill, one two kills, Kalin Littlejohn added were Mary Elliott in the 100 team (2:17.65) and the 1600 relay finishing third were Erton in ace and one block, while Mad- two digs and Gracie Lemmon (13.62) and 200 (28.71), Lauren team (5:23.51), while coming the hurdles (21.36), Wampler dison Fisher posted 10 kills, five had one dig. Waggoner in the hurdles in second Mosbey in the high in the 100 (13.70), Herr in the blocks and four digs. Katrina Oblong also won the JV match (20.64), Isabelle Sutfin in the jump (3-8), Julia Wampler in 400 (1:22.63) and Jameson Poor- Ramsey totaled 21 digs, seven 25-15, 25-22. 400 (1:15.13), Ella Tingley in the discus (45-7.5), Ella Wood- man in the long jump (10-2). kills, four assists, two aces and Ginna Russell led OHS with the 800 (2:31.15), Chloe San- cock in the 100 (15.08) and Lillie In the seventh grade meet, two blocks, Livia Smith contrib- 10 kills and three digs, while defer in the shot put (16-9.5), McDonald in the 400 (1:20.46) finishing first were A.J. Gower uted 10 digs, seven kills and one Alaina Holcomb totaled 15 Lauren Correll in the high and finishing third were in the 200 (26.26) and Evan assist, Brynna Hale recorded 14 assists, two kills and one dig. jump (4-0), Leah Harbison Redman in the 100 (15.32) and Gilmore in the 1600 (6:57.92), digs, Bailey Strauch collected Ava Manuel recorded 10 digs, in the pole vault (6-0), the long jump (10-2), McDonald while placing second were eight digs and three aces, Kylee Lemmon posted eight assists, 400 relay team (58.18), the in the hurdles (22.28), Laylani Gower in the 100 (13.12) and Weber netted seven digs, Katie four kills and two digs, Kyndal 800 relay team (2:23.99) and Beard in the 200 (32.86), Milaina long jump (14-3), Miles Hardi- Hartke registered three digs and Roy contributed six digs and the 1600 relay team (5:08.65), Kramme in the 400 (1:24.57), man in the hurdles (20.13), Will two kills, Kori Calvert added four kills, Genell Russell collect- while placing second were Kayla Corn in the 1600 (7:35.46), Mullins in the 400 (1;11.66) and two kills and one dig and Bri ed four digs and two kills, Tiann Lyla Stewart in the hurdles Wampler in the shot put (17-8) Wyatt Herrington in the 800 Robb had one dig. Shipman registered three kills (21.34), Harbison in the 100 and Lainey VanSchoyck in the (2:37.25) and coming in third Robinson also won the JV and Lyndee Lou Pusey added (14.37), Leah Correll in the discus (40-4). were Herrington in the hur- match in three sets, 24-26, 25-19, one kill and one dig. 200 (30.12), Lauren Correll in On the boys’ side, Robinson dles (21.78), Ian Schmidt in the 15-10, but detailed statistics were Oblong (4-10) played at Ca- the 400 (1:17.51), Sophie Stark won the eighth grade meet 75- discus (50-5.5) and Hardiman not available. sey-Westfield Monday and will in the 800 (2:50.31), Elliott in 21 and lost the seventh grade in the long jump (14-3). Robinson (8-6) also played host play host to Lawrenceville the high jump (3-10), Morgan meet 68-37. Robinson will host Pales- to Lawrenceville Monday and at Thursday at 6:15 p.m. to end the Gaddis in the shot put (16-1) In the eighth grade meet, tine-Hutsonville for a dual Neoga Tuesday, then will finish season. and Isabelle Sostenes in the first-place winners were Blake meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. 4B DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 COMICS & MORE

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A description of the improve- Cemetery Memorials - $500.00, Oil report for the fscal year ending Tree removals, clean-up, and b a t h a p a r t m e n t $ 4 0 0 ments on the real estate a Royalties - $6.13, Sell of Culvert March 31, 2021. Michelle R Aldrich - $3,137.41, Miscellaneous - /s/Vickie Gribben, Clerk brush cleaning and clearing. m o n t h l y / $ 4 0 0 d e p o s i t single family residential struc- 7063 N 1075th St $8,668.63, Logging - $3,440.00 618-480-1024 ture. Robinson, IL 62454 D. The time specified in the TOTAL REVENEUES - $174,653.12 NOTICE 206 N Jefferson Robinson, 1 Compensation Summary: A motion was presented and adopt- Wanted bed, 1 bath apartment $550 Judgment if any when the real Administrative Salaries - $26,101.60 ed by the members of the Prairie Dated: April 1, 2021 m o n t h l y ( i n c l u d e s w a t e r , estate may be inspected prior to and Road Salaries - $9,316.00 Township board to hold the regular /s/Fayrene Wright, Paying CASH!! garbage, gas and sewer)/$550 sale: None Wages Under $25,000.00 - Brenda monthly meeting on the second Crawford County Clerk Will buy one item or house full deposit E. The time and place of the Wolfe, James Bowman, Charles Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M., *Longaberger Baskets sale: The sale will occur May Guyer, Chris Weck, Derek Staley, for the fscal year, April 1, 2021 to Help Wanted Lyle Crane, Morris Short, Donnie B March 31, 2022. & Pottery 1 year lease. 618-544-8911 25, 2021 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. at *Man Cave Decor and Harley the lobby of the Crawford Bailey, Donald Stanfeld, and Patrick Jim Bowman Robinson CUSD #2 is looking Beabout. Prairie Township Clerk Davidson items County Courthouse, Robinson, 402 E Pine, 3 bed, 2 bath $900 for a Head Custodian at Lincoln TOTAL COMPENSATION - *Collectibles, Signs & Antiques Crawford County, Illinois and monthly/$900 deposit Grade School. This is a full-time $35,326.60 Annual Treasurer's Report *Rustic Barn Items will be conducted by the Sheriff Expense Summary: Robinson Township Road District 40 hour a week for 260 days a 812-249-9672 of Crawford County or his duly Denny Noblitt - $16,472.00, Holbert Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2021 803 W Mefford, 2 bed, 2 bath year. The head custodian, in appointed deputy. & Phipps LLC - $3,900.00, Midwest Revenue Summary: $950 monthly/$950 deposit consultation with the principal, is FREON WANTED: F. The terms of this sale: The Tractor Sales - $7,392.06, Wabash Property Taxes - $547,096.46, responsible for the operation We pay CA$H for cylinders and sale will be for cash in hand Valley Service Co. - $3,456.22, BEI Replacement Taxes - $68,537.57, Managing Broker Owned, and maintenance of the build- Automotive - $6,388.65, Employer Interest Income - $2,233.30, cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 paid by the highest and best 1 year lease. 618-562-6703, ing and grounds at LGS. Super- Taxes & Contributions - $9,031.77, County M.F.T. - $19,760.54, Misc. R114. Convenient. Certified bidder. 618-544-8911, 618-544-8855 visory experience and ability to Crawford County Highway Depart- Income - $7,816.14, Intergoverment Professionals. Call 312-598- G. The case title, case number ment - $3,093.71, Crawford County Agreement - $1,000.00, Maint. troubleshoot building systems 1758 or visit Crawford Living/Garden Park. and the Court in which the Fore- Bridge Aid - $16,091.85, TOIRMA Fees-Roads - $471.00, Maint. (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) is RefrigerantFinders.com Good Location. Well kept units. closure was filed is as set forth - $5,641.00, All Other Expenses Fees-Bridges - $2,320.00, Rental preferred. Candidate must be 1&2 Bedroom Units starting at above. Under $2,500.00 - $10,250.22 Income - $1,821.73, Insurance and able to climb, reach, bend and Business Services $425. Sewer & trash included. AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC TOTAL EXPENSES - $81,717.48 Other Proceeds - $2,975.31 Phone 544-8433, please leave also be able to lift, push and pull STATEMENT OF CONDITION TOTAL - $654,032.75 BY: WILLIAM G. HEAP of D&E Tree Service, Bridgeport, message to schedule an up to 75 pounds. Starting pay Beginning Fund Balance: General Expense Summary: Weber, Heap, Ayres & Greene, 618-936-9087 or 618-928-1765. appointment. for this position is $14.00 per Fund - $114,972.74 and Road Fund Administrative Salaries - $6,307.18, P.C. attorney for - $80,826.29 Road Salaries - $184,475.11, Bridge Fully insured, Free estimates. hour and may be adjusted ac- Attention Marathon Turnaround AMOS FINANICAL, LLC Revenues: General Fund Aid Salaries - $17,617.20 Also do stump grinding. cording to applicable experi- Nice country setting, - $88,757.73 and Road Fund - TOTAL - $208,399.49 ence. Benefits include retire- clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath Garage Sales $85,895.39 Expense Summary: Wamplerʼs Carpet & ment and health insurance. Expenditures: General Fund Crawford County Highway Depart. furnished home. Upholstery Cleaning. Interested applicants must sub- HOLTS GARAGE SALE - $80,035.87 and Road Fund - - $124,570.75, Caterpillar Financial Close to work. Commercial and residential. mit a letter of interest and a Sat. 4/24 8-1 p.m. $37,008.21 Services - $76,450.51, Health (618)554-5179 Insured and dependable. completed Unit 2 application outdoor furniture, shark sweep- Ending Fund Balance: General Care Service Corp. - $56,118.56, Fund - $123,694.60 and Road Fund First Robinson Savings Bank Fast drying time. found online at: Quality Housing in Robinson is er area rug, decor, crockpots, - $129,713.47 - $52,351.96, Wabash Valley Free estimates. www.robinsonschools.com. roaster, household items, men's 618-584-3280/ 618-562-8099. taking applications for 2 Treasurer's Report for the Fiscal Service Company - $19,895.87, Application materials must be and women's clothing, misc., Year Ending March 31, 2021. TOIRMA - $17,339.00, Robinson Greg & Terri Wampler, bedroom apartments. Rent based on income. Call 618-562- submitted by 4:00 pm on Friday, and high-chair. Subscribed and Sworn to this 1st Township Payroll - $15,583.25, Flat Rock. April 30, 2021 to: 6th house west of WTYE day of April 2021. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 3864 or 618-544-2254. Quality /s/Brenda Wolfe, Supervisor - $14,172.14, R & L Ready Mix John Murphy Masonry Housing is an equal opportunity Robinson CUSD #2 Angie Elliott Concrete Inc. - $7,115.00, John Brick, block & rock laying, provider. Deere Financial - $5,136.28, City floors, sidewalks, approaches, Personnel Director Public Notices Legal Notice of Robinson - $4,592.02, Ambra footers, foundations, etc. Rooms for Rent PO Box 190 In accordance with the Illinois Admin- Asphalt - $3,900.00, Quality Lime 618-843-3383 6 individual rooms, flat Robinson, IL 62454 PUBLIC NOTICE istrative Code, notice is hereby given Company - $3,825.22, Best One Tire NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON that B & B Resources of Illinois, Inc., of Robinson - $3,817.45, Effngham screen TV, rest rooms, WANTED DRIVER Metal and Asphalt roofing. PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE 103 Old Indian Boundary Road, Asphalt Company - $3,307.50, shower, kitchen, ample FOR WORK CREW Amish Construction, since 1967. ROBINSON/CRAWFORD ENTER- Robinson, IL 62454, is applying for a Kemper CPA Group- $3,245.00, parking. 618-562-0145. MUST HAVE 4 DOOR PRISE ZONE permit to drilling the following Class Body Builders Collison & Glass 812-787-1889. PICKUP TRUCK Notice is hereby given that a public II injection wells. The application was - $3,139.31, Ameren Illinois - For Sale hearing will be held by the City fled on January 21, 2021. $3,040.00, Productivity Plus Account FENCING Beard Pools, Spa & IF INTERESTED CALL 618-455-3090 Council for the City of Robinson, Walker W-2: 660 feet South and 680 - $2,818.41, Sparks Autocare Center Fencing. Sell and install all Firewood for Sale. Illinois, on a proposal to expand the feet East of the NW Corner of the Inc. - $2,787.62, All Other Disburse- types of fence. Wood, chain Danʼs Firewood CITY OF ROBINSON Robinson/Crawford Enterprise Zone, NW Quarter of the NE Quarter. ments Under $2,500 - $34,395.08 link, vinyl, etc. 544-7993. Seasoned, Split, PART-TIME AND including what local plans, tax incen- Walker W-3: 1320 feet South and TOTAL - $457,600.93 tives, and other programs should be 680 feet East of the NW Corner of Payroll Summary Delivered 618-553-6698 SUMMER HELP Best-Way Carpet & established in connection with the the NW Quarter of the NE Quarter. Wages Under $25,000.00: Dale The City of Robinson is seeking Upholstery Cleaning. M & M Sales Resale Shop proposed expanded zone, and what Walker W-4: 1980 feet South and Kamplain, Michael Koester, Penni individuals for Part-Time and Truck-mounted 108 E. Main, Robinson. the boundaries of the expanded 680 feet East of the NW Corner of Murray Summer Help for the Street De- zone should be, said hearing to be the Nw Quarter of the NE Quarter. Wages $25,000 to $49,999.99: Mac steamcleaning. New and used furniture, partment. Applications may be held at the Robinson Community All in Section 15, Township 6 North, Holt, Paul Cesar, Rickey Barnbrook, Powerful extraction, used appliances. Always obtained at the Robinson City Center, Council Chambers, 300 S. Range 13 West Crawford County, Steve Nicholas satisfaction buying quality used furniture Hall, 300 S. Lincoln Street, Lincoln St., Robinson, Illinois, on Illinois. Statement of Condition guaranteed. We move & appliances. April 27, 2021 at 6:45 p.m., ADA It is intended to inject water into the Beginning Fund Balance: Robinson, IL 62454, Monday furniture. License and We buy estates. Accessible. Spoon formation at a depth of 800 Road Fund - $551,459.83 and Spe- through Friday between the certified for cleaning of 618-544-7253 The legal description of the pro- - 1,100 feet at a maximum rate of cial Revenue Fund - $1,553,965.37 hours of 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 all upholstery and posed property is as follows: 250 BPD and a maximum pressure Revenues: p.m. Applications are also avail- The following described real estate of 900 pig. Road Fund - $479,303.73 and Spe- carpets. Good used washers, dryers, able on our website at www.city- being located in the Northeast and Within ffteen (15) days from the date cial Revenue Fund - $174,729.02 Also floor stripping cookstoves, refrigerators, air ofrobinson.com. Deadline for all Southeast Quarters of Section 34, of this publication, interested per- Expenditures: & waxing. conditioners, freezers, used & applications is 10 a.m., Friday, all in Township Seven North (T7N), sons may make written objections Road Fund - $463,732.29 and Spe- Free estimates, 544-8585. new parts. Weekdays call 584- Range Thirteen West (R13W), Sec- to the Illinois Department of Natural cial Revenue Fund - $202,268.13 3377 after for appointment or April 23, 2021. Applications ond Principal Meridian (2nd P.M.), Resources, Offce of Mines and Ending Fund Balance: CROUSE TOWING & Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed must be returned or mailed to Crawford County, Illinois. Minerals, One Natural Resources Road Fund - $567,031.27 and Spe- RECOVERY Sundays. Ken Hawkins Used the Administrative Assistant of Way, Springfeld, IL 62702-1271; cial Revenue Fund - $1,526,426.26 24 Hour Service Appliance Store, First & Pine St. the City of Robinson. The City Lot #2 in Deer Trail Acres Subdivi- Telephone (217) 782-7756 Treasurer's Report for the Fiscal (618)554-1182 of Robinson is a Drug-Free sion, part of Section 34, Township 7 Year Ending March 31, 2021. Flat Rock. North, Range 13 West of the Second Annual Treasurer's Report Subscribed and Sworn to this 1st Call today, let us help! work place. A pre-employment drug screen is required. The P.M., Crawford County, Illinois, con- Robinson Township Fiscal Year day of April 2021. Irish Dexter Steer taining 1.84 acres, more or less. Ending March 31, 2021 /s/Larry Corder, Treasurer Le Fever Electric Scheduled for Slaughter City of Robinson is an Equal Revenue Summary: I, Vickie Gribben, Clerk of Robinson 618-553-0880 May 8th Opportunity Employer. PIN: 04-1-34-000-033-000 Property Taxes - $498,893.69, Township, Crawford County, Illinois, *Commercial/Residential Call David 618-553-0314 Replacement Taxes - $123,447.43, do hereby certify that the above is a Electric HELP WANTED Lot #3 in Deer Trail Acres Subdivi- Interest Income - $3,198.69, Ceme- true copy of the AnnualTreasurer's *Heating A/C Installation & Storage Rentals Local insurance agency has po- sion, part of Section 34, Township 7 tery Lots Sales - $7,660.00, Ceme- report for the fscal year ending Repair sition available for highly motiv- North, Range 13 West of the Second tery Grave Openings - $18,950.00, March 31, 2021. *Generac Generators Range Street Mini-Storage ated and highly organized indi- P.M., Crawford County, Illinois, con- Lease Income - $1,902.00, Misc. /s/Vickie Gribben taining 2.83 acres, more or less. Income - $457.61, Oil Royalties *Bucket Truck Various sizes of storage units vidual to obtain a long term ca- reer position in a professional - $12.17, Intergovernmental Agree- STATE OF ILLINOIS *Trenching available for rent in Oblong PIN: 04-1-34-000-033-001 ment - $1,800.00 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE *Backhoe Call 618-843-7668 office. Qualified applicant will TOTAL - $656,321.59 SECOND learn all areas of the business Lot #4 in Deer Trail Acres Subdivi- Expense Summary: JUDICIAL CIRCUIT H&R Builders Work Wanted operation including customer sion, part of Section 34, Township 7 Administrative Salaries - $36,076.40, CRAWFORD COUNTY Pole Barns, Garages, service, insurance sales and North, Range 13 West of the Second Elected Offcials Salaries - New Construction, Concrete, Jim & Bobʼs Home computerized agency manage- P.M., Crawford County, Illinois, con- $94,850.26, Cemetery Salaries AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC Metal Roofing, Fencing Improvement ment system. Send resume to taining 3.13 acres, more or less. - $208,003.12, General Assistance Plaintiff, & Remodeling. Give us No job too small. "Local Insurance Agency" at PO Salaries - $8,151.58 vs. FREE ESTIMATES PIN: 04-1-34-000-033-002 TOTAL - $347,081.36 NATHAN BOYLES, a try before you buy! Box 639, Robinson, IL 62454. Expense Summary: UNKNOWN OWNERS Raymond Mast Call 586-2081 All replies will be kept confiden- Connecting Strip to Robinson Enter- Health Care Service Corp - And NON-RECORD 618-569-3208, tial. prise Zone: $63,676.70, Robinson Township CLAIMANTS, Oblong, Illinois Carpenter work, siding, General Description: Library - $49,378.96, Beard Pools, Defendants. replacement windows, HELP WANTED The following descriptions are gener- Spas & Fencing Inc - $29,541.31, No. 2020CH16 House-leveling, floor repair, remodeling and room Sort & repair wooden pallets ally located in the following Sections, Robinson Township Payroll Account NOTICE OF brick/concrete/driveway repair, additions, garages and Full Time/Part Time Township and Ranges: Sections 30, - $26,546.25, Illinois Municipal FORECLOSURE SALE basement waterproofing, new homes. Free estimates. Ashley Trimble 31, and 32, T7N, R12W, 2nd P.M. Retirement Fund - $19,747.07, Pursuant to JUDGMENT OF FORE- crawlspace repair. Call Les Lake Construction 618-554-0346 and Sections 34, 35 and 36, T7N, TOIRMA - $13,079.00, Ameren CLOSURE entered and fled March Must be 18 R12W, R13W, 2nd P.M.; said de- Illinois - $9,582.10, John Deere 5, 2021. Notice is hereby given of Free estimates. anytime, 544-8764. scription commencing 30 feet north Financial - $8,884.58, Card Ser- Foreclosure Sale. 618-421-5695 and 645.41 feet west of the south- vices - $8,856.58, Fuller Petroleum A. The name, address and telephone Owner, Bob Richey Coins Sporting Goods west corner of the southeast quarter Service - $7,109.06, Rural King number of the person to contact of the northeast quarter, Section - $7,019.98, Let It Shine Enter- for information regarding the real ALTERATIONS BY KIM The Gold and Silver Vault, 1214 Fairbanks Commuity Center 32, T7N, R12W and terminating in prise LLC - $6,000.00, Blue Cross estate is: BRIAN MONROE, AMOS For professionally done Washington Ave., Vincennes, Gun, Knife, & Fishing Etc. Show Section 34, T7N, R13W; all located Blue Shield - $4,644.00, Maxwell FINANICAL, LLC, 3330 Skokie Val- garments. PROM and 812-316-0024. Buying & selling April 23&24 in Crawford County, Illinois Concrete - $3,920.00, Frontier - ley Road, Suite 301, Highland Park, WEDDING dresses gold, silver, scrap, coins and Fairbanks, IN $3,812.06, Wal-Mart - $3,759.53, Illinois 60035;Telephone Number altered(re-design also currency. Tues. - Fri. 11 - 5 Fri 12p-7p Sat 9a-5p Detailed Description: Kemper CPA Group - $3,420.00, 847-780-1367. Three-foot wide connecting strip Mutual of Omaha - $3,307.26, Delta B. The common address or other available), menʼs & Sat. 11 - 2 Admission $5; under 12 free womenʼs suits (new Food available contact Mike linking Robinson Enterprise Zone to Dental of IL - $3,241.53, M.A.C.I. common description if any of the real Tier 7, LLC Site located in Section Program - $2,690.00, Illinois Director estate is: 701 West Walnut Street, and pre-worn), draperies, Buying U.S. Coins & Currency, @812-249-6332 34, T7N, R13W, contained within of Employment Security - $2,637.46, Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois. zippers installed paying top prices. Doran Coins existing highway rights-of-way. Julie Taylor - $2,517.00, All Other C. The legal description of the real on coats, blue jeans, Casey, IL - 217-663-0276 or Real Estate Commencing 30 feet north and Disbursements Under $2,500 - estate suffcient to identify with leather jackets. [email protected]. 645.41 feet west of the southwest $34,208.57 reasonable certainty is as follows: *Over 40 years experience STATE OF ILLINOIS corner of the southeast quarter of TOTAL - $317,479.00 Forty-one (41) feet off of the North *Former art teacher Auction IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF the northeast quarter, Section 32, Payroll Summary: End of Lots 19 and 20 in Aldridge *Clothes designer THE SECOND JUDICIAL T7N, R12W said point being on Wages Under $25,000.00: Alanda Walter’s First Addition to the City of the north right-of-way line of Illinois Roberts, Dallas Newlin, Dylan Fleek, Robinson, situated in the County of *Fashion coordinator. United Country Burke CIRCUIT CRAWFORD Auction & Realty. COUNTY Route 33; Ethan Tracy, Kevin Steele, Larry Crawford, State of Illinois. Complete alteration thence westerly along said north Corder, Levi Middleton, Mary Jane D. A description of the improvements needs. Mon.-Fri., 10-5. 618-592-4200. AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, right-of-way line of Illinois Route Parker, Nathan Wesley, Noah Davis, on the real estate a single-family Appointments for fittings www.burkeauctionrealty.com 33, approximately 3.71 miles to the Patrick Richards, Thomas Hose, and residential structure. please; drop-offs vs. Point of Beginning, said point being Vickie Gribben. E. The time specifed in the Judg- anytime. Center of Farm Needs No. 2020CH16 the intersection of the north line of Wages $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: ment if any when the real estate may West Side of Square, NATHAN BOYLES, Illinois Route 33 and the west right- Edward Miller, Lacey Kerns, Monty be inspected prior to sale: None FARM NEEDS of-way line of County Road 600 E, Murray, Rebecca Taylor, Stanley F. The time and place of the sale: Robinson. UNKNOWN OWNERS Grass hay bales $30 and orch- said point also being the southeast Mullins, and Zachary Young. The sale will occur May 25, 2021 618-546-5026. And NON-RECORD ard grass and alfalfa hay bales CLAIMANTS, corner of Lot 4 in Deer Trail Acres Statement of Condition at 1:00 o'clock p.m. at the lobby of Jim's Lawn Care $35-$40, all kept in building. Defendants. Subdivision; Beginning Fund Balance: Town Fund the Crawford County Courthouse, this being the end of the description - $1,289,534.39, Special Revenue Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois Call 618-546-5696 York Livestock Farms - 618- NOTICE OF for this connecting strip, containing Fund - $676,067.81, and Payroll and will be conducted by the Sheriff Free Estimate 562-1854 or 618-562-4818. FORECLOSURE SALE 1.35 Acres more or less. Fund - $3,220.78. of Crawford County or his duly Pursuant to JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered and filed March 5, 2021. Notice is hereby given of Foreclosure Sale. A. The name, address and tele- phone number of the person to contact for information regard- ing the real estate is: BRIAN MONROE, AMOS FINANICAL, LLC, 3330 Skokie Valley Road, Suite 301, Highland Park, Illinois 60035;Telephone Num- ber 847-780-1367. B. The common address or oth- er common description if any of the real estate is: 701 West Walnut Street, Robinson, Illinois 62454. C. A description of the improve- ments on the real estate a single family residential struc- ture. D. The time specified in the Judgment if any when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None E. The time and place of the sale: The sale will occur May 25, 2021 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. at the lobby of the Crawford County Courthouse, Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois and will be conducted by the Sheriff of Crawford County or his duly appointed deputy. F. The terms of this sale: The sale will be for cash in hand paid by the highest and best bidder. G. The case title, case number and the Court in which the Fore- closure was filed is as set forth above. AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC BY: WILLIAM G. HEAP of Weber, Heap, Ayres & Greene, P.C. attorney for AMOS FINANICAL, LLC 6B DAILY NEWS | robdailynews.com Wednesday, April 21, 2021 SPORTS

plus innings of work. drove in a run, Jeffries in the third to take an hits, while walking two Irelan added a base hit STATESMEN In game two, LTC doubled, singled and 8-2 lead, then tacked on a and striking out four in and a run scored apiece, Continued from Page 1B scored three runs in each knocked in a run, Bre run in the sixth and three seven innings. Snyder singled twice, of the first two innings Smith singled, knocked in the seventh to put the In game two, Rend Holeman singled and with three singles and to take an early lead, in two runs and scored game out of reach. Lake held a brief lead Akers drove in a run and a run batted in, while then tacked on five more twice, Mason doubled Akers powered the after scoring a run in the scored a run. Poling singled twice in the fourth for an 11-0 and scored a run, Irelan LTC offense with three second, but LTC erupted Ellis scored the win in and drove in two runs, advantage. Kaskaskia singled, drove in a run home runs and four runs for six runs in the top of relief, allowing two runs Akers singled twice and scored twice in the and scored a run and batted in, while Irelan the third to take a 6-1 lead. (one earned) on three scored two runs, Mason bottom of the fourth, but Poling added a base hit homered twice, singled Rend Lake countered hits, while walking one doubled, knocked in two would get no closer and and a run batted in. and knocked in four with three in the bottom and striking out five in runs and scored twice, the game was called due Simmons picked up the runs. Bre Smith singled half, then scored twice in four innings. Shroyer Holeman doubled and to the mercy rule after win, allowing two runs on three times, Holeman the fifth to tie the game started and went three drove in a run, Bre Smith five innings. seven hits and striking out singled, scored twice and before LTC scored the innings, giving up four doubled and singled, Kar- Akers led the LTC three in five innings. knocked in a run, Madi- eventual winning run in runs (one earned) on five lee Jeffries singled and offense with four sin- In Sunday’s twinbill, son Matheis singled and the top of the seventh. hits and striking out one. scored a run and John- gles, two runs scored LTC rolled to a 12-2 win scored a run, Snyder add- Mason led LTC at the Lincoln Trail (14-18, son scored two runs. and a run batted in, in game one, then picked ed a base hit and John- plate with two singles, a 7-11 GRAC, 8-14 Region Ellis suffered the loss, while Johnson homered, up a 7-6 win in game two. son, Mason and Jeffries run batted in and a run 24) was slated to play allowing eight runs singled, knocked in In game one, LTC each scored a run. scored, while Matheis host to Lake Land Tues- (three earned) on 12 hits, four runs and scored a trailed 2-1 after an inning, Simmons again got singled, knocked in two day, then play at John A. while walking three and run. Holeman doubled, but struck for four runs the win, allowing two runs and scored a run. Logan Thursday, begin- striking out five in nine- singled, scored twice and in the second and three unearned runs on four Johnson, Poling and ning at 2 p.m.

Defensively, the Maroons also and went six innings, but LTC responded with MAROONS forced four turnovers, with Florkow- REND giving up five runs (four three runs in the third Continued from Page 1B ski and Dalton Woods recovering Continued from Page 1B earned) on eight hits, to take the lead for good, fumbles and Roy and Jackson record- while striking out nine. then tacked on an insur- negative six yards rushing on the night. ing interceptions. early lead with a run in the On Saturday, LTC ance run in the fourth. Austin Nuttall completed seven “The defense played their butts bottom of the first, only dropped game one 2-1, Sanders led the offense passes for 82 yards and Dawson off,” Pinnell said. “It’s always good to for Rend Lake to score four but rebounded for a 4-1 for LTC with a double, Brown completed four passes for get a shut out, especially when your times in the third to take win in game two. a single, a run batted in 67 yards, with Braedon Burgener younger guys step up and finish it the lead. Rend Lake added In game one, Rend Lake and a run scored, while and Detrych Curtis leading the off at the end. They all did a really a run in the top of the fifth, scored a run in the bot- Derrick Dawson singled Tigers with 44 receiving yards good job.” only for LTC to counter tom of the first to take an and knocked in a run. apiece and Brody Runyon led the Robinson (4-1) will play at Marshall with three runs in the early lead, but LTC tied Kyle Cortner singled and Tigers with 22 yards rushing on Friday at 7 p.m. to close out the 2021 bottom of the fifth and an- the game with a run in scored a run, Jett added a three carries. spring season. other in the sixth to tie the the top of the third. How- base hit, Lassen drove in game at 5-5. The Statesmen ever, Rend Lake scratched a run and scored a run, At Crosby Field, Robinson then pushed across two out a run in the bottom of Blake Barrett knocked in Olney 0 0 0 0 - 0 Individual Statistics more runs in the eighth the fifth to regain the lead a run and Jeron Williams and were able to hold on and made it hold up. scored a run. Robinson 0 21 13 6 - 40 Rushing - (RHS) Wesley Jackson 17-134, Julian Parker 1-62, Wrigley Young 8-56, Levi Dickerson 10-40, Dylan Johnson for the win again. James Jett led LTC at Zach Davidson earned 4-10, Thomas Brown 1-0, Garrett Florkowski 3-(minus 18). Cortner led the LTC of- the plate with a single the win on the mound, al- RHS 2Q (11:40) Wesley Jackson 1 run (Million Bogard kick) (RCHS) Brody Runyon 3-22, Dawson Brown 4-13, Carter fense with a home run and and a run batted in, while lowing one run on three Beard 3-3, Austin Nuttall 7-(minus 44). RHS 2Q (5:14) Jackson 9 pass to Garrett Florkowski (Bogard two runs batted in, while Max Palmieri singled and hits with one walk and 12 kick) Passing - (RHS) Wesley Jackson 7-10-116-1TD-0INT. Max Palmieri homered scored a run, Kade Lassen strikeouts in six innings. (RCHS) Austin Nuttall 7-17-82-0TD-1INT; Dawson Brown and scored two runs. Jett added a pair of base hits Johnny Maynard gave RHS 2Q (4:21) Florkowski 1 run (Bogard kick) 4-10-67-0TD-1INT. RHS 3Q (7:52) Levi Dickerson 5 run (pass failed) doubled, singled, knocked and A.J. Sanders singled. up two hits, walked one Receiving - (RHS) Garrett Florkowski 3-66, Dylan York in a run and scored a run, Cade Carlson suffered and struck out three in RHS 3Q (4:10) Dickerson 11 run (Bogard kick) 2-29, Thomas Brown 1-22, C.J. Johnson 1-(minus 1). (RCHS) Braedon Burgener 2-44, Detrych Curtis 1-44, Will Bookhout Nelis posted a base hit and the loss on the mound, two scoreless frames and RHS 4Q (9:39) Wrigley Young 19 run (kick failed) 2-29, Jayden Fleming 3-28, Cole Lambird 2-5, Dawson Brown a run batted in, Lassen allowing two runs (one Cameron Adams allowed 1-(minus 1). and Washburn each earned) on four hits, two hits and struck out RHS RCHS Defense - (RHS) Garrett Florkowski 1 fumble recovery, 2 singled and scored a run, while walking three and two in a scoreless inning sacks, 1 pass breakup; Logan Roy 1 interception, 1 pass Williams added a base hit striking out seven in five to earn the save. First Downs 18 8 breakup; Dalton Woods 1 fumble recovery, 1 tackle for and Blake Barrett scored innings. Zach Frasher fin- Lincoln Trail (22-12, Rushes-Yds 44-284 17-(-6) loss; Wesley Jackson 1 interception; Wylie Bonnell 3 pass breakups, 1 tackle for loss; Rylan King 1 sack; Dylan York 1 a run. ished up, striking out all 16-2 GRAC, 19-3 Region 24) Passes-Yds 7-10-116 11-27-149 forced fumble; Levi Dickerson 1 tackle for loss. Austin Taylor got the three batters he faced in a played at Lake Land Mon- Fumbles-Lost 4-2 3-2 Next game - Robinson (4-1) will play at Marshall Friday at win in relief, allowing two perfect inning of relief. day is scheduled to play hits and striking out five In game two, Rend Lake at Southeastern Illinois Penalties-Yds 4-19 8-64 7 p.m. in three scoreless frames. again grabbed an early to begin their four-game Keegan Gagliardo started lead with a run in the first, series Thursday at noon. CLASSIFIEDS YOUR LOCAL CABINET EXPERTS! Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Special Financing! appointed deputy. evidence (direct testimony) regard- the evidence may be inspected at G. The terms of this sale: The sale ing the reconciliation of revenues the Ameren Illinois offces located will be for cash in hand paid by the collected from its gas customers at 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, highest and best bidder. under the Company's Rider TAR Illinois or online at www.icc.illinois. H. The case title, case number and and Gas Environmental Adjustment gov/e-docket/. the Court in which the Foreclosure (Rider GEA), with costs incurred in All parties interested in this matter was fled is as set forth above. connection with certain environ- may obtain information with respect AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC mental remediation activities asso- thereto either directly from Ameren BY: WILLIAM G. HEAP of ciated with its manufactured gas Illinois or by addressing the Chief Weber, Heap, Ayres & Greene, P.C. plant sites in Illinois from January 1, Clerk of the Illinois Commerce attorney for 2020 through December 31, 2020. Commission, 527 East Capitol Ave- AMOS FINANICAL, LLC Rider TAR is applicable to Rate nue, Springfeld, Illinois 62706. Zone II (formerly the AmerenCILCO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT service territory) and Rider GEA AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY OF THE SECOND is applicable to Rate Zones I and d/b/a Ameren Illinois JUDICIAL CIRCUIT III (formerly the AmerenCIPS and By: Richard J. Mark, President CRAWFORD COUNTY, AmerenIP services territories, re- STATE OF ILLINOIS spectively). This reconciliation may STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF result in changes to the Company's IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE ESTATE OF: rates and charges with respect SECOND ANDRES ARTEAGA, to gas delivery service charges JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Deceased. throughout the Company's territo- CRAWFORD COUNTY NO. 2021 P 20 ries in Illinois. The changes in rates CLAIM NOTICE and charges will take effect after IN THE MATTER OF Notice is given to creditors of the hearings and after the Commission THE ESTATE OF death of ANDRES ARTEAGA. Let- issues its fnal Order. PATTY J. PARSONS, ters of offce were issued to Andres The Commission docketed these DECEASED. Arteaga Jr., 4040 W. Wellington flings as Docket Nos. 21-0048 (RZ No. 2021P25 Ave., Chicago IL 60641, as Inde- I), 21-0049 (RZ II), and 21-0050 CLAIM NOTICE pendent Executor, whose attorney (RZ III). A copy of the evidence Notice is given to creditors of the of record is Kurt Iselt (#6300088), may be inspected at the Ameren death of PATTY J. PARSONS. Schuman & Iselt, LLC, 4750 N. Illinois offces located at 300 Liberty Letters of Offce were issued on the Sheridan Rd., #371, Chicago IL Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at 6th day of April, 2021, to TERESA 60640. www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/. LYNN BRIGHAM, whose address The estate will be administered All parties interested in this matter is 1005 West Tulip Lane, Robinson, without court supervision, unless may obtain information with respect Illinois, as Independent Represen- under section 5/28-4 of the Probate thereto either directly from Ameren tative, whose attorney of record Act (III. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. Illinois or by addressing the Chief is WILLIAM G. HEAP, of Weber, 0% INTEREST 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Heap, Ayres & Greene, P.C., 102 S. person terminates independent ad- Commission, 527 East Capitol Ave- Main Street, P.O. Box 250, Robin- * ministration at any time by mailing nue, Springfeld, Illinois 62706. son, IL 62454. FOR or delivering a petition to terminate The estate will be administered 12 MONTHS to the clerk. Claims against the AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY without court supervision unless estate may be fled in the offce d/b/a Ameren Illinois under Sec. 28-4 of the Probate Act of the clerk at Crawford County By: Richard J. Mark, President (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested Courthouse, 1 Court St., Robinson person terminates independent ad- NATIONS TOP CABINET BRANDS IL 62454, or with the representa- PUBLIC NOTICE ministration at any time by mailing tive, or both, on or before October Notice of Proposed or delivering a petition to terminate 14, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery Tariff Changes to the clerk. Claims against the of a notice from the representative Electric Service Schedule estate may be fled in the Circuit LOCAL SHOWROOM is required by section 5/18-3 of the Ill. C. C. No. 1 Clerk's offce, Jasper County Court- Probate Act, the date stated in that To the Electric Patrons of house, Newton, Illinois, or with the notice. Any claim not fled on or be- Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a representative, or both, on or be- fore that date is barred. Copies of Ameren Illinois: fore the 20th day of October, 2021, DESIGN ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE a claim fled with the clerk must be Ameren Illinois (or Company) or if mailing or delivery of a notice mailed or delivered by the claimant hereby gives notice to the public from the representative is required to the representative and to the that on March 30, 2021, it fled with by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of attorney within 10 days after it has the Illinois Commerce Commission 1975, the date stated in that notice. been fled. evidence (direct testimony) regard- Any claim not fled on or before that ANDRES ARTEAGA JR., ing the reconciliation of revenues date is barred. Copies of a claim UPS LOCAL SHIPPING CENTER Independent Administrator collected from its electric customers fled with the clerk must be mailed For the Estate of under the Company's Electric Envi- or delivered by the claimant to the Drop off UPS packages ANDRES ARTEAGA, Deceased ronmental Adjustment (Rider EEA), representative and to the attorney By: Kurt Iselt, Attorney with costs incurred in connection within ten (10) days after it has Schuman & Iselt, LLC with certain environmental remedia- been fled. Amazon Packages Attorneys for tion activities associated with its Independent Administrator manufactured gas plant sites in Illi- TERESA LYNN BRIGHAM, Ship and process packages 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., nois from January 1, 2020 through Independent Representative for Suite 371 December 31, 2020. Rider EEA the Estate of PATTY J. PARSONS, Store Hours: M-F 7AM - 5PM Chicago IL 60640 is applicable to Rate Zones I and Deceased (773) 784-1899 III only (formerly the AmerenCIPS By: WILLIAM G. HEAP, Attorney Sat. 8AM-12PM and AmerenIP services territories, PUBLIC NOTICE respectively). This reconciliation Prepared by: 501 S. Howard St. • Robinson Notice of Proposed may result in changes to the William G. Heap, Tariff Changes Company's rates and charges with Reg. #3124390 544-2138 | (800) 381-3380 Gas Service Schedule respect to electric delivery services WEBER, HEAP, AYRES & Ill. C. C. No. 2 throughout the Company's territo- GREENE, P.C. To the Gas Patrons of ries in Illinois. The changes in rates Attorneys for Estate *No interest financing on any in-store purchase of $399 or Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a and charges will take effect after 102 E. Main Street more. Subject to credit approval. See store for complete details. Ameren Illinois: hearings and after the Commission P.O. Box 250 Ameren Illinois (or Company) issues its fnal Order. Robinson, IL 62454 hereby gives notice to the public The Commission docketed these (618) 544-8661 www.NiehausLumber.com that on March 30, 2021, it fled with flings as Docket Nos. 21-0048 (RZ [email protected] the Illinois Commerce Commission I) and 21-0050 (RZ III). A copy of www.facebook.com/NiehausLumber