The Jackson County Health Department announced Monday a fourth resident has died due to COVID-19.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’ in Illinois
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
PRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday there are signs the COVID-19 outbreak is starting to level off, but he urged people to continue practicing social distancing to control the virus’ spread.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
RLC seeking support for virtual AHA Heart Walk
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. — The annual South Central Illinois Heart Walk is going virtual this year and Team RLC is looking for your support.
Due to ongoing health concerns due to COVID-19, the event organizers changed the annual American Heart Association event to a virtual walk. This means walkers can participate from anywhere they want. All you have to do is walk two miles at any location on April 25 while sharing a photo on social media before and after you walk with the hashtag #VirtualSouthCentralHW.
Join the Rend Lake College team in working to cure heart disease and stroke. Supporters are invited to put on their RLC gear and share photos and videos on social media. To contribute to RLC team members, visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/?team_id=566410&pg=team&fr_id=4911. So far, Beth Mandrell, Emily DeForest, Jaron Hubbard and Jo Dick are on the roster.
By participating, you are helping raise funds for lifesaving science and research along with Heart Walk events across the nation. The South Central Illinois Heart Walk is about halfway to its fundraising goal of $70,000. Those looking to participate in the walk can start at any time and any place on April 25. For more information contact (217) 331-6779 or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=4911&pg=entry.
Warriors basketball coach Holder steps down
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. — The men’s basketball coach for Rend Lake College is moving on. Tommy Holder, who has been the head coach for the Warriors since 2017, announced he would not be returning to the position for the 2020-2021 season.
“I’d like to thank Rend Lake for giving me my first college coaching opportunity,” Holder said on social media. “I really enjoyed being a mentor there to so many great young men.”
Holder leaves behind a team that finished the regular season with a 14-18 record. After knocking out Illinois Central College in the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Central District Tournament, the Warriors fell to John Wood Community College in the tournament semifinal. The team has a lot of young talent though, with freshmen holding nine of 10 roster spots by the end of the season.
Holder got his start at RLC as a player. He was offered a basketball scholarship after playing in the Lion’s Club All-Star Game at RLC in 2005. After redshirting a year due to injury, Holder was a productive player for the Warriors for two seasons. He would go on to play a season at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Following his playing career, Holder was hired as an assistant coach in 2011 under coach Randy House. Holder served as an assistant until House’s departure in 2017 and helped the Warriors win the 2013 NJCAA DII National Championship.
Holder finishes with a 32-61 (34.4%) regular-season record and 1-3 postseason record during his three full seasons as head coach.
Corps of Engineers extends facility closures at Rend Lake
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Rend Lake – Due to the shelter-in-place order in effect in Illinois and in an effort to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff members, the Rend Lake Project Office and Visitor Center, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) campgrounds and many day use areas at Rend Lake will remain closed until further notice. It continues to be imperative that people remain vigilant and continue to shelter in place and practice social distancing until further notice.
As a result, all camping reservations made in any of Rend Lake’s four Corps of Engineers managed campgrounds through 30 April have been cancelled. These campgrounds include North and South Sandusky, South Marcum and Gun Creek Campgrounds. In addition, all shelter and group camp reservations in Rend Lake’s Corps of Engineers managed areas through 30 April have also been cancelled. Individuals with affected reservations will be contacted by email, and a full refund will automatically be processed.
If Illinois’ shelter-in-place order extends past 30 April, additional reservations may need to be canceled. In this event, the Corps of Engineers will initiate the cancellations and will ensure that customers receive a full refund. The Corps of Engineers asks that customers do not cancel their own reservations because a cancellation fee will be automatically charged.
The South Marcum and Dam West boat ramps, the Dam West and Spillway Day Use Areas, and Corps of Engineers managed outlying access areas remain open. In addition the portions of the Rend Lake bike trail that run on Corps of Engineers managed lands remain open. This includes the portions of bike trail that run from North Sandusky to South Marcum, and from the Rend Lake Golf Course to North Marcum.
All special events, interpretive programming, Earth Day Celebration, Small World Programs site visits, and public meetings will continue to be put on hold until further notice.
The Corps of Engineers regrets any inconvenience caused by these closures, but must keep the safety and health of all visitors as well as its employees as our priority. These measures, triggered by the shelter-in-place order, allow the Corps of Engineers to continue to best deliver its other critical services uninterrupted during this challenging time.
Dr. Jeannie Mitchell named 2020 Outstanding Faculty Member
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. — She organizes campus-wide cooking competitions. She started a project that allows people to buy gifts for students who may not receive any for the holidays. And on top of everything, she is a dedicated and innovative educator.
Here’s a link to the story.
Cuomo, northeastern governors announce ‘coordinated’ regional effort to reopen amid coronavirus
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with the northeastern governors of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Delaware, announced a regional effort to eventually reopen the economy in a “coordinated way” amid the coronavirus crisis.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Dennis F. Martin – Christopher
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Dennis F. Martin, 75, of Christopher, passed away on April 11, 2020.
He was born on November 24, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Finis and Grace (Cerney) Martin. He married Mary (Grizzell) Martin and she survives of Christopher. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ashley Akers, Cody Martin, Dylan Martin and Tyler Martin and one great grandchild Bailee Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Diane Burroughs and one son Dennis W. Martin. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. His wishes were to be cremated. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is assisting the family with arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Nita May Wilson-Mulkeytown, IL
April 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Nita May Wilson, 61, of Mulkeytown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Nita was born on March 21, 1959 in DuQuoin, IL to Orland and Clara (Harris) Miller.
She is survived by her parents Orland “Ed” and Clara Miller of Sesser; children Debbie (Josh) Swan of Mulkeytown, Eddie (Sheana) VanHoorebeke of Royalton, Ashley (Sibu) Keller-Bambo of Royalton and Marshall Tucker of Mulkeytown; grandchildren Ron (Sadie) Kaegi of Sesser, Kaden (Brianna) Kaegi of Zeigler, Chase VanHoorebeke, Kross VanHoorebeke and Lux VanHoorebeke all of Royalton, Everlyn Bambo, Sibu Jr. Bambo, Donovan Bambo, Shauntaya Bambo and Ashlyn Bambo all of Royalton; one great grandson Rayder Kaegi and one great granddaughter due in August; siblings Terry (John) Panozzo of Sesser, Jody (Kenny) Markham of DuQuoin and Todd (Donna) Miller of DuQuoin; several nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles and she was an Aunt to many.
She was preceded in death one great grandchild and her grandparents.
Her wishes were to be cremated. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is assisting the family with arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Douglas John Behm-Christopher, IL
April 10, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Douglas John Behm, 66, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday April 9, 2020 at his home.
He was born on March 3, 1954 in Nevada, Iowa to John Matthew and Juanita Ann (Warren) Behm. He was married to Cheri (Saul) Behm and she survives of Christopher.
He is also survived by his two sons Scotty Behm of Christopher and Warren (Amanda) Behm of Christopher; two grandsons Ian Behm and Wyatt Behm; one sister Wanda Underwood of Christopher; three brothers Rodney (Gail) Behm of Coello, Stanley (Lisa) Behm of Hopkinsville, KY, Wayne (Michele) Behm of Mulkeytown.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Peggy Ann Dollins.
The family will have a private Graveside Service at the Zeigler Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
