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ECONOMY: Payrolls and wages blow past expectations, flying in the face of Fed rate hikes
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Job growth was much better than expected in November despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to slow the labor market and tackle inflation.
The homeless and the holidays. Here’s how to make a difference
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The holidays are a time to gather together with friends and loved ones to share a meal, watch sports, and remember the good things in life we too often take for granted.
Here’s a link to the story.
Hot Stove ignites with return of MLB Winter Meetings; Cardinals seek their first spark
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO — Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak, like so many of his industry peers, often remarks how deadlines spur action. Here’s the link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Confronted by GOP critics and confused constituents, Democrats made fixes to their sweeping criminal justice law
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — After months of blistering attacks from Republicans as well as some criticism from members of their own party, Democratic lawmakers came together during the final legislative session of the year to approve changes aimed at clarifying their controversial criminal justice overhaul.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
AG beyond the classroom at RLC
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
LOUISVILLE, KY — Rend Lake College students were joined by Mt. Vernon High School Students at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, for the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) on November 16.
NAILE is the largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition in the nation, with nearly 30,000 entries and more than 140 competitions spanning 17 days and ten different species. It’s here that global industry standards are established, with breeders merchandising bloodlines and genetics to local and international interests.
“The experience today with the cattle, sheep, and goats was invaluable for our livestock evaluation team,” said John Kabat, Mt. Vernon High School Ag Faculty. “They saw some of the best genetics in America! Great times! ”
Roberta J. Barnfield – Benton, IL
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Roberta Joyce Barnfield, age 73, of Benton, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Aperion Care of Fairfield, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Burial will follow in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Mrs. Barnfield was born on December 12, 1948, in Thompsonville, Illinois, the daughter of Roy R. Piercy and Margaret (Absher) Piercy. She married Kenneth Eugene Barnfield on April 5, 1966, and he survives.
She formerly worked as a CNA, fiberglass and body repair at many of our former boat manufacturers, and she worked at Maytag until its closure.
Roberta enjoyed camping, fishing, cross-stitch, knitting, and crocheting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and going on picnics and hiking with them at Garden of the Gods.
She was a member of New Life Church of God in Benton, where she enjoyed worshipping with her church family.
Surviving is her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Eugene Barnfield, Sr.; three children: Michelle Elaine Shurtz of Marion, Illinois, Cindy Ann Schmechel of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Kenneth Eugene Barnfield, Jr. of McLeansboro, Illinois; two granddaughters: Taylor Lenae Koch of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chelsea Renae Smith of McLeansboro, Illinois; five great-grandchildren: Rylen, Walker, Charli, Vedder and Presley; siblings: Roy Russell Piercy of Sikeston, Missouri, Randy Piercy and wife Margaret of Soperton, Georgia, Leslie Piercy and wife Barb of Marion, Illinois, Garry Piercy and wife Dianna of Benton, Illinois, Pam Barwick and husband John of Marion, Illinois; two sisters-in-law: Sharon Piercy of Benton, Diane Piercy of Marion, Illinois; several nieces and nephews.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter Brittani Nichole Shurtz; a brother Dennis Piercy; maternal grandmother Una Absher; paternal grandparents: Nathan and Dolly Piercy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Roberta; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
John Daniel Stelle – Waverly, OH
December 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
John Daniel Stelle, 74, of Waverly, OH, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
He was born on January 29, 1948 in Christopher to Ben and Lenora (Armstrong) Stelle. He married Linda Stelle and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children Danielle Jean (Brian) Bailey of Evansville, IN and Steven (Traci) Stelle of Oklahoma; step-daughters Christina Williams of Johnston City, IL, Anna Carter of West Frankfort, IL and Sheila Clark of Benton; grandchildren Caden Bailey, Kirsten Bailey, Dakota Jones, Cage Stelle and Reven Stelle; one sister Betty (Donnie) Stroud of Waverly, OH and one brother Tom (Julie) Stelle of Mattoon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Susan Morgan and one sister Margaret Stelle.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Gladys Eulene (Green) Wright – Whittington, IL
December 2, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Gladys Eulene (Green) Wright, age 80
October 27, 1942 – November 29, 2022
Loving wife, mother, sister, Granny, and friend peacefully passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Lester and Dora (Creech) Green in Blair, KY. She married James Wright on July 26, 1960 and shared 62 wonderful years of marriage.
Eulene loved all of God’s creation including the company of friends, being outside, and tending many gardens. She enjoyed being with her grandkids and great-grandchildren. She was the best Granny ever. She was a member of Ina Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband James Wright of Whittington, IL. Children Jennifer Bjorlin (Dugan) Becker, MN, James Lee Wright (Gina) Kalispell, MT, Cynthia Wright, Sesser, IL, Teresa Thompson, Whittington, IL.
Grandchildren Tiffany Baune (Jason), Samantha Swofford, Joshua Bjorlin (Dani), Tyler Thompson, Shane Swofford, Makala Bishop (Caleb). Step grandchildren Max, Alex, Nicholas, and Sophia Sulzbacher. Great grandchildren Nevaeh, Brynlee, and Nolan Baune, Noah Wright, Lucy and Leo Bjorlin, and Briggston Bishop.
Sister Betty Tackett (Arnold) Marion, OH
Brother-in-law Martin Wright Jr. Dearborn Heights, MI
Sister-in-law Vickie Moore (Birchell) Howe, IN
In-laws Judy Kirk (Charlie)
Many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Dora Green, brothers Tom Green, Jimmy Green, Eugene Green and baby brother Green.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Dale Burzynski officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday and from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
