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As Javier Baez’s candidacy for the National League All-Star team becomes stronger by the day, Addison Russell suggested a special competition tailored for his teammate in the event Baez is not selected to the midsummer classic or the Home Run Derby.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Scouting report • The Cardinals and Giants are in similar situations. Both teams are hovering just above .500 and hoping to push into playoff contention.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Phoenix — As inning after inning went and runner after runner was marooned on base, the Cardinals finale Wednesday against Arizona had that same humdrum rhythm of so many games for their offense.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Most Southern Illinoisans might not recognize the name Doris Ivy, but for some, she is a fellow traveler on a journey called organ donation and transplantation.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn is speaking out against an analysis of documents that found he colluded with SIU Edwardsville officials on a campus reallocation proposal and supported a bill to split up the university system.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
By Rick Warren
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV).
So if God expects us to forgive others, what does healthy, biblical forgiveness look like? Here’s a four-part process that we should walk through as we’re dealing with pain brought upon by others.
So don’t sit another day in your resentment. If you’ve been holding on to pain caused by someone else, go through these four steps and move on to the rest of the life you were created to live!
The latest plan to ease Illinois’ teacher shortage aims to make it easier for out-of-state and retired teachers to get into Illinois classrooms.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Three people were seriously injured in an early morning crash July 4 in Franklin County.
According to a report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, John M. McCrelles, 51, of Ohatchee, AL was traveling westbound on Park Street Road and failed to stop at the intersection of Route 148 and struck a small pickup truck being driven by Jonathan A. Hood, 22, of Tamaroa, IL, who was southbound. The Park Street/Route 148 intersection has been the site of several serious accidents in the past.
McCrelles, and a passenger in his vehicle, Jeffrey S. Boatwright, 29, of Wellington, AL, received major injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. Hood also received major injuries and was air evacuated to an out-of-state hospital. The crash is still under investigation and citations are pending.
Glenda Faye Kirkpatrick, 73, of Buckner passed away peacefully on Monday July 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She was born on August 25, 1944 in Wayne County, MI to Elsworth and Frances Mae (Hale) Case. Glenda married Lloyd Ray “Copper” Kirkpatrick on May 5, 1963 and together they shared 40 years together. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2003.
Glenda loved to care for others and she was a very strong, intelligent woman. In the 1970’s she drove an ambulance and worked as an EMT. Later in life she attended Rend Lake College, where she earned her RN degree and graduated on the Dean’s List. She was proud to be a nurse and her loving care enveloped countless people.
Glenda is survived by three sons Joseph Michael Kirkpatrick of Cleveland TX, Daniel Eugene Kirkpatrick of Van Buran, MO and Jason Matthew Kirkpatrick; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and the three boys of her heart. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held Thursday July 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First Apostolic Church of Zeigler with Brother Jason Todd officiating.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is assisting the family with arrangements.
