INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College is pleased to announce 401 students have made the President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists of academic honors for the Fall 2018 semester.
The lists include 179 individuals named to the President’s List. Those students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the semester as a full-time student earning 12 credit hours or more. Another 222 students were named to the Vice Presidents’ List. Students on the Vice Presidents’ List earned a 3.50 – 3.99 GPA during the semester as a full-time student.
“The President’s and Vice Presidents’ lists are a big honor and shows the time and dedication these students have put into their education,” said RLC President Terry Wilkerson. “So, on behalf of the institution, I just want to congratulate them on their accomplishment and encourage them to continue to put in the hard work both in and out of the classroom.”
RLC students receiving academic honors for Fall 2018, listed by communities, are:
President’s List
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)
ALBERS – Eric Luevano
ASHLEY – Madison Bock, Megan Bock, Claudia Spotanski
AVA – April Froehle
BELKNAP – Jakob Korte
BELLE RIVE – Cameron Shelton
BENTON – Natalie Chang, Emberly Code, Gillian Emrich, Ethan Krieger, Andrew Lingle, Madilyn Mclain, Avery Miller, Morgan Montgomery, Mason Morris, Megann Nelson, Courtney Reno, Matthew Robertson, Kurtis Sanders, Olivia Sapp, Lindsey Seidel, Dillon Spencer, Lizbette Villa-Martinez
BLUFORD – Dylan Brown, Brenna Collins, Seirra Forristall, Kailey Groff, Tylar Hanson, Kylie Jackson
BONNIE – Fory Albert, Katie Newell, Brandon Page, Jera Sloat
BROUGHTON – Caleb Chapman
CARBONDALE – Jamie Veach
CARTERVILLE – Catherine Graves
CENTRALIA – Fiona Woods
CHRISTOPHER – Spencer Dennison, Autumn Gunter, Khortnee Kerkemeyer, Joshua Underwood
COELLO – Adrianna Fedderke
COLUMBIA – Hayden Anderson
COULTERVILLE – David Sprehe
CREAL SPRINGS – Darci Morrison
DAHLGREN – Carrie Rapp, Tim Staley, Kasey Whipple
DIX – Allysa Doza, Barbara Simmons
DUQUOIN – Megan Breslin, Justin Cavins, Hannah Dascotte, Gracie Mcdaniel
EWING – Kiley Carter
FAIRFIELD – Kasey Ingram
HARRISBURG – Chloe Bruno
HERRIN – Rachel Ward
INA – Anthony Amato, Brandon Davis, Jase Felker, Mac Hickman, Chelsea Hill, Ryan Payne, Caleb Reinhardt, Edward Zivic
IUKA – Cheyenne Wetmore
JOHNSTON CITY – Madison Pribble
LOGAN – Zachary Ozbourn
MARION – Derrick Davis, Grace Ryder
MCLEANSBORO – Krista Aud, Corrie Grubb, Raegan Halley, Tim Hart, Hillary Ingram, Jeremiah Mcdaniel, Angel Noe, Lane Parker, Matthew Rubenacker, Kyle Vanabbema, Justise Webb, Maude Wheeler
MOUNT CARMEL – Dawson Brown
MT. VERNON – Madison Bailey, Robert Blaydes, Ashley Chambliss, David Daniels, Joseph Davis, Lindsay Densch, Briea Dobbs, Dakota Frederick, Tayler Hayes, Drake Hess, Kelley Hiner, Tyler Joseph, Noah Karch, Coby Marquez, Raquel Minor, Hunter Morris, Michelle Nguyen, Kenny Rankin, Chase Regenhardt, Jaedyn Reich, Kayley Reininger, Gretchen Rich, Justin Robinson, Paige Saupe, Morey Shelton, Kaylea Stewart, Danielle Young, Tamara Drake
MULKEYTOWN – Madison Bates, Jason Cole, Shelby Hewlett, Afton Kirk, Madilyn Severs, Sarah Thompson
MURPHYSBORO – Brian Keels
NEW ATHENS – Chase Merlenbach
NORRIS CITY – Jebediah Baumgart, Allison Blair
OAKDALE – Ashley Kellerman
OPDYKE – Brooke Cash, Kelsi Ham, Jessica Roberts
PERCY – Rick Smith Jr.
PINCKNEYVILLE – Noah Conner, Max Fox, Keith Goldman, Hannah Hubbard, Jamie Newton, Claire Stotlar, Stephen Wagner
ROYALTON – Lacey Grammer
SALEM – Chad Morris
SCHELLER – Kaleb Bjorkman, Lauren Frisch, Kamber Pyszka
SESSER – Mitchell Bulla, Savannah Queen, Madyson Senior, Mackayla Tindall
SPARTA – Shayne Kempfer
TAMAROA – Debra Compton, Jacob Compton, Jacob Lacy
THOMPSONVILLE – Amanda Gardner
VALIER – Afton Frank, William Heard
WALNUT HILL – Kelsey Milt
WALTONVILLE – Olivia Massie, Tyler Newbury
WATERLOO – Victor Iwunze
WAYNE CITY – Stacy Andrews, Kennedy Sledge
WEST FRANKFORT – Dennis Coyle, Mary Linsley, Savannah Story
WHITTINGTON – Grace Coleman, Annie Gates, Dara Macdonald
WOODLAWN – Taryn Chesnek, Sabryn Griffin, Vanessa Seaman, Mason Smith
ZEIGLER – Kari Vaughn
Vice President’s List
BARTELSO – Coty Boruff
BELLE RIVE – Zebadiah Adams
BELLEVILLE – Kyle Bammer, Alford Gore, Dale Hoff, Erik Van Driel
BENTON – Makayla Abney, Brandy Collins, Fallon Dawson, Kaitlyn Johnson, Melanie Kelcher, Samantha Kraft, Elijah Lampley, Quincey Montoya, Tedgie Morgan, Brittni Motsinger, Taigan Neibch, Ashley Odom, Megan Purdie, Jared Rexing, Gavin Richardson, Parker Robbins, Dylan Sheeks, Brandon Smith, Morgan Swigonski, Vishnu Tailor, Jacy Walker, Anna Weaver, Gretchn Wilburn
BLUFORD – Rachel Buretta, Kobe Donoho, Tegan Gray, Victoria Sledge, Mikayla Stewart
BONNIE – Kaylie Bicanich, Shelby Coggins
BROUGHTON – Laci Williams
CARBONDALE – Meredith Ditz, Talia Jones, Ryleigh Vaughn
CARTERVILLE – Bryce Collins
CHRISTOPHER – Brooke Akers, Olivia Montgomery, Derek Mueller, Olivia Sweetin
COLUMBIA – David Shaffer
COULTERVILLE – Kelby Burns
DAHLGREN – Katie Coy, Autumn Cross, Aaron Karch, Scott May, Dalton Miller, Austen Tennyson, Caleb Wellen, Michael Wells
DIX – Arron Nelson
DUQUOIN – Sarah Breslin, Nathan Gates, Miranda Kish, Noah Saunders, Aaron Amann
ENERGY – Madalyn Toombs
ENFIELD – Abby Reynolds
EWING – Lucas Roberts, Allison Stubblefield
FAIRFIELD – Jacob Simpson, Logan Stewart
GLEN CARBON – Paige Hamel
GOREVILLE – Kaitlyn Schuetz
HERRIN – Kris Melia
INA – Jason Boulanger, Tanner Bradley, Austin Brock, Noah Brown, Townsend Ellis, Garrett Fritz, Brant Glidewell, Alexa Macy, Trevor Nicholson, Clayten Tubbs
IUKA – Dakota Barthelemy, Jared Woodward
JOHNSTON CITY – Paige Rich
KEENES – Cynthia Horton
LOGAN – Tyler Mcclerren
MACEDONIA – Baili Diefenbach, Adrianna Maxwell, Ross Rexing, Celia Summers
MARION – Ashton Stotlar
MCLEANSBORO – Peyton Donelson, Cindi Drew, Kaitlyn Flannigan, Gregor Garrett, Kristin Gibson, Austin Lemmons, Sarah Mead, Anna Miller, Taylie Payne, Taylor Prince, Brianna Wilson
MOUNT CARMEL – Dawson Brown
MT. VERNON – Katelyn Ashby, Heather Barkau, Alyssa Cariens, Christopher Clark, Casey Drennan, Cody Ellis, Noah Farmer, Jaycee Garner, Tangala Griffin, Raven Gudermuth, Hannah Hamerski,Tyler Hamilton, Jaxon Helm, jacque Helverson, Talia Hoffman, Hayden Jones, James Kallmbah, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, Suzanna Lefebvre, Brandi Mccain, Cheyanne Mcgrath, Ryan Mckinley, Briana Meyer, Keagan Myers, Tyler Norris, Christopher Piper, Milton Skelly, Jade Stallons, Hannah Stocker, Matthew Taylor, Alexa Trapp, Collin Whitener, Sydney Winkleman, Derrick Gradford
MULKEYTOWN – Katelynn Baine, Madison Baine, Brianna Bowlin, Erin Eldridge, Rachael Johnston, Sydney Noto, Adrian Rapp, Huel Reynolds
MURPHYSBORO – Jayme Mcdonald, Shelby Mckown
NEW ATHENS – Jaxon Heintz
ODIN – Thomas Wolf
OPDYKE – Rebekah Cramer, Danielle Gregg
PINCKNEYVILLE – Dustin Engelhardt, Kiya Hagene, Natascha Haney, Keaton Hawk, Alexis Hirsch, Mason Hopp, Dylan Houghland, Logan Jones, Draeden Kreger, Jonathan Lee, Alexis Loos, Brady Louis, Autumn Mohr, Justin Restoff, Haylee Robinson, Stephany Winter
RED BUD – Albert Byrn, Matthew Fehr
SESSER – Elizabeth Crawford, Mariah Eader, Jenna Jones, Preston Launius, Paolina Marlo, Scott Nelson, Mallory Newbury, Sadie Payne, Cheyenne Smith, Gerrod Tolley, Josh Womack
STEELEVILLE – Joseph Minton
TAMAROA – Abigail Barnes, Keely Epplin, Consuela Moll
TEXICO – Hallie Jones, Joseph White
THOMPSONVILLE – Farrah Barry, Christina Biermann, Kailee Fox, Brandi Kerley, Lucas Lingle, Mallory Rone, Cory Wilce, Ivan Wysong
VALIER – Brittany Bright
WALTONVILLE – Jaylin Haley, Jordan Hoppa, Johnna Tomaszewski, Kaylie Williams
WAYNE CITY – Ethan Erwin, Remington Henson, Chelsea Jones, Braeden Payne, Colby Solomon, Kadie Steiner
WEST FRANKFORT – Jade Garner, Marlina Gentry, Daniel Hill, Joshua Rodely, Lucas Wolfe
WHITTINGTON – Alyssa Dardeen, Shannon Frayser, Makala Thompson
WOODLAWN – Destani Houle, Rachel Jackson, Randi Mcclain, Savanna Petersen
ZEIGLER – Samantha Bright, Magen Majors
Rend Lake College lists Fall 2018 Honors List
Franklin County Sherrif’s Department make multiple arrests
2-1-19 Eric “Ricky” J. Henson age 50 of West Frankfort was arrested for battery. He was taken to the Franklin County Jail where he later posted bond.
2-3-19 at approximately 12:02 am Deputies received a call of a traffic crash in Plumfield. Kelly T. Baker age 47 of Benton was arrested for driving while under the influence. Baker was taken to the Franklin County Jail where she later posted bond.
2-3-19 at approximately 1:34 pm, Deputies responded to a disturbance call in Logan. Ada L. Mocaby age 31 of Logan was arrested for violation of bail bond. She is being held in the Franklin County Jail pending setting of bond by the States Attorney’s Office.
2-3-19 at approximately 11:07 pm Jordan A. Pennington age 32 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving while license suspended. Pennington was taken to the Franklin County Sherriff’s Office where he later posted bond.
WARRANTS
2-1-19 Caressa M. Pyles age 40 of West Frankfort. Violation of probation.
2-1-19 Alyssa C. Bonstell age 20 of Bluford. Failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
2-2-19 Steven R. Rutland age 54 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
2-2-19 Jason R. Wagner age 40 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on retail theft.
2-2-19 Christopher W. Bozarth age 28 of Hurst. Burglary and theft.
2-3-19 Candice L/ Singleton age 41 of Hurst. Failure to appear for possession of cannabis.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Benton police make arrests
On February 1, 2019 at approximately 6 p.m. Benton Police were dispatched to the 100 block of East Reed Street in reference to a noise complaint. Upon investigating, police arrested Dustin E. Forby, age 43, of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and retail theft. Forby was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On February 2, 2019 at approximately 3:05 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Main Street.
Upon investigating, police arrested John D. Gass, age 21, of Benton for driving under the influence. Gass was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On February 3, 2019 at approximately 2 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of McKenzie and South McLeansboro Street. Upon investigating, police arrested Brandtlee A. Brown, age 20, of Benton for driving under the influence. Brown was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Quick hits on STL sports
With Spring Training right around the corner, here’s some quick hits on a variety of topics involving the St. Louis Cardinals.
Here’s a link to the story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Los Angeles has second-worst TV rating in history for a market with team in Super Bowl
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the lowest-scoring one in the event’s 53-year history and struggled in the television ratings, too — especially in Los Angeles, where it had near-record low viewership.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
After Super Bowl win, Patriots players waste no time saying they won’t visit White House
While championship sports teams making a visit to the White House has become an annual tradition, a newer one has emerged since President Donald Trump took office: athletes following up a title-winning performance by declaring that they’ll skip the trip.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Cubs family patriarch Joe Ricketts apologizes after racist emails are revealed: ‘I strongly believe that bigoted ideas are wrong’
A series of emails obtained and published by Splinter News on Monday appears to show Joe Ricketts, the patriarch of the family that owns the Cubs, sharing and endorsing racist jokes and conspiracy theories.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Armon Fletcher named MVC Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois men’s basketball senior guard Armon Fletcher has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. Fletcher’s 34 points on Wednesday against Indiana State marked the top scoring game by any MVC player this season.
Fletcher averaged 24 points on 70 percent shooting in leading Southern Illinois to a 2-0 week. He scored 34 points in the win over Indiana State, the most by a Missouri Valley Conference player this season. Fletcher’s 34-point outburst was the most for a Saluki in an MVC game in 23 years, when Troy Hudson dropped 39 on Indiana State in 1996. Fletcher went 11-for-14 from the field and 6-for-8 from the 3-point line in the game. He followed that up with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting in the win at Bradley.
In MVC games, Fletcher is the league’s fourth-leading scorer at 16 points per game. Is is also averaging 1.6 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the MVC in league play.
Fletcher earned the honor for the first time in his career. He is the third Saluki to earn MVC weekly honors this season; Sean Lloyd Jr. was named MVC Player of the Week on December 10, and Eric McGill was named MVC Newcomer of the Week on November 26.
The Salukis travel to Missouri State on Wednesday, January 6 for a 7 p.m. game. SIU returns home to face Evansville on Saturday, February 9 at 7 p.m. in SIU Arena.
June Deloris Pritchard – Benton, IL
June Deloris “Priddy” Pritchard, age 89, of Benton, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Herrin Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Jeff Mandrell officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
June was born on August 10, 1929 in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of John Priddy and Mary (Trull) Priddy. She married James Louis Pritchard on May 19, 1950, and he preceded her in death on January 29, 1979.
Mrs. Pritchard worked as a bookkeeper for many years with Franklin Auto of Benton. She also worked for Zeigler Coal Company as a payroll clerk.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Benton.
June enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, and traveling. But her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters: Pamela L. Cross of Benton, Patti Fitzpatrick and husband Brian of Benton; six grandchildren: Michael Cross and wife Ignacia, Tara Levque and husband Rich, James C. Pritchard and wife Ashley, Keisha Pritchard, Trisha Fitzpatrick-Gladden, Jennifer Fitzpatrick; thirteen great-grandchildren: Daniel Cross and wife Savanah, JL Jacob Cross, Dylan Cross, Tessa Cross, Adelyn Levque, Mikaela Levque, James Isaac Pritchard, Annalise Pritchard, Haven Wilkerson, Gaven Wilkerson, Taven Wilkerson, Jayden Gladden, Jordyn Gladden; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son James Steven Pritchard, a daughter-in-law Julee Ann Ramsey Pritchard, four sisters: Myrtle, Helen, Ruth, Naomi, and Mildred.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church building fund, or to the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mrs. Pritchard, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Lillian G. Newman – Benton, IL
Lillian G. Newman, age 88, of Benton, went home to be with The Lord Jesus, her Savior, on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Christopher with Rev. Alan Newman officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Du Quoin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Lillian was born on September 18, 1930 in Du Quoin, Illinois, the second of four children of George R. Cavins and Gladys Fern (Isaacs) Cavins.
She along with her sisters and brother developed a passion for all styles of dancing and sometimes singing. She learned the disciplines and the rewards of hard work, as well as the value of a nickel.
She married Vernon Newman on August 11, 1947. Together they had four sons. Vernon preceded her in death on September 11, 1997.
She was a homemaker first and foremost, who cooked daily meals, kept a neat and spotless home, help raise four sons, and did the books for the family business.
She was a faithful wife, a loving mom and grandma that provided her family with tremendous care, but had no problem lowering the boom (taking a switch or a paddle) to any of the previous mentioned, to help them see the path of Lill more clearly.
She had great talent with art and design, often making clothing or costumes for her children, grandchildren, as well as for herself, for all types of occasions. Her drawings and paintings were inspiring as well as winning some unique awards for her talent.
She enjoyed being outside working in her flower gardens, a true green thumb.
She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and would light up anytime they came to visit.
She was not an avid fisherman but, did enjoy fishing with a pole and bobber.
She enjoyed singing and teaching long forgotten “Silly Songs” and Nursery Rhymes to her grandchildren. And she loved listening and singing the old church hymns.
However, her greatest decision in life was to put her faith in Jesus as the Son of God and take Him into her heart. This took place as a young girl at the First Christian Church in Du Quoin. She later, along with her husband, followed in baptism and joined East Benton Baptist Church in 1951. She served the Lord through different ministries in the church ranging from cooking and providing meals, VBS worker, nursery worker, getting folks to and from church and on occasion quieting down rowdy young boys. In more recent years, when her health allowed, she would attend Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Christopher. This is what helped her to make those very important decisions to say good job or bend over and hold still, to teach her family that everyone regardless of color or wealth has the same equal chance at them. To not be bad, but good and treat others the way you would want to be treated. That decision for Christ, has also guaranteed Heaven as her home.
She was a grand woman of great determination, strength and purpose and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are her four sons: Larry Newman and wife Debbie of Zeigler, Gary Newman and wife Deanne of Thompsonville, Alan Newman and Craig Newman both of Benton; four grandchildren: Shelley and husband Dave Webb, Travis Newman and wife Katlyn, Brandon Newman and fiancee Cortney, Nicole Newman; five great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Aiden, Clayton, Bentley, Caisey Jo, and a great-grandchild expected to be born this year; and a great-great-grandchild also expected to be born this year; one brother Bruce Cavins and wife Diane of Du Quoin, and several nieces and nephews.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters: Elaine Provenzano, and Georgia Zabel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Christopher, or to the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mrs. Newman, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
