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CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Faculty Senate has taken a vote of no confidence in SIU President Randy Dunn and is urging the Board of Trustees to remove him as soon as possible.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
ZEIGLER — Ryan Thorpe may have pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from the city of Zeigler, but new research might point to more theft.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
INA, Ill. – Mt. Vernon pharmacist and business owner Eric Black stepped down from the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees tonight during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Black has served on the RLC Board for seven years.
Black was first elected to a four-year term in 2011 and was then re-elected to a six-year term in 2015. During his tenure, he served as the Board Chair for three years, from 2013-2016, and prior to his resignation, he served as the Board Secretary. His vacated seat will be temporarily filled for the remainder of his six-year term.
Black cited his desire to concentrate on his family and business as reasons for his resignation.
“After having served the college for several years now, I can wholeheartedly say it has been a pleasure,” he wrote in his resignation letter. “There has been quite a bit of work, some late nights, and some long phone calls, but I have enjoyed the experience. More importantly, I have had the pleasure of getting to know some very fine individuals, both on the board and faculty and staff. What a great team. Thank you and keep up the great work.”
Eric Black of Mt. Vernon, CENTER, was honored with a plaque for seven years of service to the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees after his resignation Tuesday night. Also pictured is RLC President Terry Wilkerson, LEFT, and Board Chair Randy Rubenacker, RIGHT.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
The President and Director of Pharmacy of The Medicine Shoppe in Mt. Vernon, also known as the Mt. Vernon Community Pharmacy Inc., Black is a second-generation pharmacist and pharmacy owner who was the first home-educated student ever to be accepted by St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
During the meeting, Board of Trustees Chair Randy Rubenacker recognized Black’s dedication to RLC and the community.
“Eric, I’d like to say … I’ve served a lot of people on different boards, and I’d have to say you’re one of the better board members I’ve served with, and probably the most prepared member I’ve ever served with. Your dedication to Rend Lake College has been very visible. Thank you,” said Rubenacker.
RLC President Terry Wilkerson also thanked Black for his service to the college.
“I appreciate the support that Eric has provided me as president, both personally and professionally, over the years. His leadership and insight as a board member has been invaluable to the college,” said Wilkerson.
Mary Alice Mitchell, 83, of Valier passed away on Monday July 9, 2018.
She was born on August 24, 1934 in McLeansboro, IL to Bill and Violet (Moore) Holland. She married Darrell Mitchell on February 10, 1996 and he survives of Valier.
Other survivors include her children Lee Wininger of Christopher, Robert Wininger of DuQuoin and June Hogan of Benton; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four sisters Onis Marie Banks of Benton Harbor, MI and Inis Orr of Orlando, FL, Dottie Holland of Benton, IL and Loretta Williams of Plumfield.
Funeral services will be on Thursday July 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the West City Church of God with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday July 11, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home and also on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Logan Church of God Cemetery.
For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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http://devotions4competitors.blogspot.com/2012/07/w-i-s-d-o-m-proverbs-17-as-we-all-know.html
Proverbs 1:7
As we all know, the fundamentals of your sport are the beginning of success. How foolish would it look to compete at your level without knowledge of techniques and training?
In Proverbs chapter 1 and verse 7, the King writes, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Just like the fundamentals of your sport lead to success, the fear of the Lord leads surely to knowledge. Not only knowledge of one’s sport, but knowledge in the larger matters of life.
Fools despise wisdom and discipline, says the proverb. A fool is one who has the ability to learn, but refuses to do so. Fools turn up their noses at understanding and a well-ordered lifestyle. A life under control seems, to them, to be unthinkable.
In today’s competition and through the rest of the season, apply every bit of knowledge you have concerning your sport. Be careful not to despise the coaching staff’s wisdom and discipline, we don’t want to be fools. Most of all pray and ask God’s blessing on your life… a healthy respect for Him is the beginning of real knowledge for all of your life.
INA, Ill. – Mt. Vernon native and student Casey White took time out of his day today to deliver a page of Rend Lake College history to campus in time to be buried in the college’s time capsule. The newspaper highlights state funding for initial construction of the RLC Ina campus.
RLC student Casey White of Mt. Vernon, RIGHT, hand delivers the newspaper to Chad Copple, RLC Dean of Marketing and Information Technology, Monday afternoon. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
White, an RLC student, delivered the Mt. Vernon Register-Newspaper dated Wednesday, June 5, 1968 with a prominent headline reading “State Board OKs $2,230,000 Rend College Project.” White, along with his father Wesley and sister Savana, said the newspaper was found in a box full of newspapers at a garage sale. When they asked about purchasing the one newspaper, Wesley White said the previous owner gave it to the family. The Whites wanted to be sure the piece of history found its way to campus.
The article states the State Board of Education approved Phase 1 of construction on the recently purchased Ina campus. Groundbreaking ceremonies for this phase were held March 27, 1969. Ultimately, Phase I construction consisted of five buildings – Academic, Science, Gymnasium, South Oasis, and Maintenance. The buildings were opened in August of 1970 in preparation for fall classes. To read more about RLC’s History, visit www.rlc.edu/about-rlc/rlc-history.
The newspaper will be secured in RLC’s time capsule commemorating the college’s 50th Anniversary. The time capsule will be buried later this year.
The front page of the Mt. Vernon Register-News as it appeared on Wednesday, June 5, 1968, including a special feature regarding state funding to begin construction of the Rend Lake College Ina campus in the two left columns. The headline shares the page with news of Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination and the Vietnam War. Images of the article about RLC are enlarged below. Click on all images for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
On July 6, 2018 Benton Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Commercial Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
Upon investigating, police arrested Jeffrey S. Phillips, age 52, of Benton for domestic battery.
Phillips was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On July 8, 2018 Benton Police arrested Jesse OKeefe, age 36, of West Frankfort on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear.
Okeefe was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
In Peter’s day, it was taboo for Jewish people to eat with Gentiles (non-Jewish people). Gentiles ate foods Jewish people were not supposed to eat and took part in activities they weren’t allowed to do. So Jews avoided contact with them whenever possible. They didn’t want to be associated with what might be “unclean.”
He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean” (Acts 10:28).
Peter realized that God offers His love and forgiveness to all people, even people Peter would not have expected.
Christians are often quick to judge people who don’t fit the traditional Christian ideal. As forgiven people ourselves, we should offer the same grace and mercy to others that God has given us. If God doesn’t show favoritism or prejudice, neither should we.
Prayer Suggestion: Lord, help me see past the differences and love others with Your love.
By Rick Warren
“I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing; make something of me. You [God] can do it; you’ve got what it takes” (Psalm 40:17 The Message).
Human injustice throughout the world and in our own communities also shatters any misconception we have that we humans are all basically good. Left to our own devices, we oppress other people, hoard our food, and generally think about ourselves much more than anyone else. It’s as if God looks at the humanity he created and says, “OK, you think you’re basically good. You think human nature is basically unselfish? I’ll step back and let human nature take its course in the world. We’ll show you what happens when God isn’t in the picture.” Want to know what that looks like? Just pick up a newspaper.
What’s true in children and society in general is also true in our lives today. You and I are treated unfairly all the time. But here’s a secret you may not have considered: You treat people unfairly from time to time as well.
Our propensity to treat one another unfairly doesn’t surprise God. In fact, it shows why we need Jesus.
The Bible says, “God is letting the world go on its sinful way so that he can test mankind, and so that men themselves will see that they are no better than beasts” (Ecclesiastes 3:18 TLB).
The reality is, without God in the situation, people are very inhumane to each other. That’s the heart of all the injustice and unfairness in our world — from despotic dictators to crushing poverty to simple injustices in our neighborhoods.
One day God will judge every person on the planet for the injustices they commit against others. Because God is just, there must be consequences for how we treat others.
That means we need mercy. All of us have been unfair with others from time to time. We’re not just the victims of injustice. We’re perpetrators, too.
This unfairness shows us we need Jesus. God wouldn’t have needed to send his Son to die on the cross if people were generally good. The vast injustices in our world make it clear that humans can’t live moral lives on their own.
Next time you’re treated unfairly, let it be a reminder: Every person on this planet, including you, needs Jesus.
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina earned his ninth All-Star Game nod Monday evening as a replacement for Giants backstop Buster Posey, who is dealing with hip inflammation.
Molina is hitting .278 with 13 home runs and will join Willson Contreras and J.T. Realmuto as catchers on the National League roster. He leads the NL in home runs by a catcher.
With Monday’s news, Molina becomes just the sixth player to represent the Cardinals in nine All-Star Games, tying Red Schoendienst and Albert Pujols. Only Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith and Enos Slaughter have been to more All-Star Games with the club.
As the leading vote-getter among fans, Contreras will start the game, which will take place in Washington D.C. next Tuesday.
