Ricaldo ‘Rick” Androvandi-Sesser, IL

June 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Ricaldo “Rick” Androvandi, 76, of Sesser passed away on Sunday June 10, 2018 at the VA Community Living Center in Marion, IL.

He was born on August 3, 1941 in Glen Rogers, WV to Albert and Ceda (Attilli) Androvandi.  He married Brinda (Bennett) Androvandi on April 5, 1991 and she survives of Sesser.

Other survivors include his children Joe Androvandi of Las Vegas, NV, Shelby Androvandi of Las Vegas, NV, Tom Hancock of Barnhart, MO, Joe Hancock of Fenton, MO and MaLynda Hancock of Valier; one brother Nick (Barb) Androvandi of Valier; and one sister Marie Agoot of Hawaii; also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a Marine serving during the Vietnam War.  He had worked for Webster Vending Company for several years. Rick and his wife Brinda have owned and operated Tropical Sno in Sesser since 1996.  He was a member of the Resurrection Baptist Church in Benton.

Funeral services will be on Thursday June 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Paul Keller officiating.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser VFW and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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Charles E. Keaton – Benton, IL

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Charles E. Keaton, 86, of Benton, passed away at 5:25 p.m., on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.

He was born on November 23, 1931, to Hiram and Cordia (Gill) Keaton in Benton, IL. He graduated from University of Illinois with a Masters in Music Education.  On August 15, 1954, he married the former Shirley Olson at the Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL. Charles and Shirley resided in Benton, IL.

Mr. Keaton was a United States Army Veteran.  He was a member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the United Mine Workers of America.  Charles was a music education teacher throughout his career he worked for Brownstown Grade School and High School, Du Quoin High School and Sesser Grade School and High School.  After his retirement from teaching, Charles decided to work for Arch Mineral Mine for 10 years, then retiring.   He was a master carpenter and continued to stay active after his retirement.  He enjoyed building and continued working until the day of his death.  He found joy in helping family and friends with any project none too large, Charles was ready for anything.

Charles is survived by his loving spouse of 63 years, Shirley Ann Keaton; many nieces and nephews; a great nephew named after him, Landon Keaton Stewart; and a great-great nephew also named after him, John Keaton Pulliam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram Elmer and Corida Ellen (Gill) Keaton; three sister, Madge Jones, Mona Lee Bays and Lou Deane Bailey.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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SIU Hall-of-Famer Gwen Berry breaks American hammer throw record

June 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Gwen Berry

BERRY BREAKS AMERICAN HAMMER THROW RECORD

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Six days after DeAnna Price set the American hammer throw record, Saluki Hall of Famer Gwen Berry reclaimed her record with her opening throw at a meet in Chorzow, Poland on Friday, June 8.

Berry threw 255′-2″ (77.78m) on her first attempt Wednesday to take back her American hammer throw record. Berry set the American hammer throw record on May 10, 2017 with her toss of 251′-10″(76.77m), which Price broke on June 2, 2018 with her toss of 254′-9″ (77.65m) at the Iron Wood Throws Classic in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

The 2011 SIU alumna defeated Poland’s Anita Wlodarcyzk in the process. Wlodarcyzk, who won the gold medal in the event at the 2016 Olympics and holds the world record at 272′-3″ (82.98m), hadn’t lost in the hammer throw in nearly four years prior to this year but has now had to settle for second at back-to-back meets.

Berry was a three-time All-American and four-time MVC Champion during her collegiate career at Southern Illinois. She was named the 2011 USTFCCCA Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the Saluki Hall of Fame in 2017. She finished 14th in the hammer at the 2016 Olympics and currently resides and trains in Oxford, Mississippi.
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Martinez is never in control as Cardinals lose to Reds

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The more that Cardinals ace Carlos Martinez struggles with his rhythm and his control, the more it seems that it might have been a good idea to take on one more minor-league start as he rehabilitated from the strained lat that put him on the disabled list.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Daily Devotion for Competitors

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Have you ever competed in track?  Do you remember running in a race and seeing someone caught running out of his lane?  Was that person disqualified?  That’s what happens when one runs aimlessly.

Here’s a link to Roger Lipe’s Daily Devotion for Competitors.

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FCN Daily Bible Verse

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Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8 (Read all of Psalm 34:8)
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Pastor Rick Warren: What is your greatest ability?

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What Is Your Greatest Ability?

By Rick Warren

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“Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning and purpose of life but as those who do” (Ephesians 5:15 Phillips).

You and I have a variety of great abilities. For some of us it’s the ability to do math, fix computers, or to sew. We all have abilities — even if at times we need others to point them out to us.But do you know what your greatest ability is?

Responsibility.

Responsibility is your ability to respond to life. It’s what makes you human — and it’s a gift from God. Much of your life hasn’t been in your control. You didn’t choose where you would be born. You didn’t choose who your parents would be. You didn’t choose how your parents would raise you. You didn’t choose the unique gifts and talents you would bring into the world.

Responsibility is how you handle everything else. God has given you the freedom to respond to what comes your way. How you respond to what life throws at you impacts your life more than any other factor.

In fact, in many ways, life is a test of how we handle responsibility. We spend only a fraction of our lives on this side of eternity. God doesn’t care about our achievements while we’re here on this earth. He cares about our character.

Our lives today are mere warm-up acts for what’s to come. God is testing your responsibility for what’s going to happen later on. God put you on this earth primarily for two reasons: to know him personally and to develop character.

In the past three to four decades, we’ve seen a steep decrease in responsibility throughout our culture. Many in our world live by the motto, “I’m not responsible for anything. It’s not my fault.”

That view is in stark contract with what the Bible says: “Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning and purpose of life but as those who do” (Ephesians 5:15 Phillips).

If you’re a follower of Jesus, you know that he is the one who gives meaning in this life. You can live responsibly because you know you’re a steward of the life you’ve been given. Responsible people make the most of the life they’ve been given.

How will you use the life you’ve been given?

Talk It Over

  • What are some of the ways you’ve seen irresponsibility affect the lives of people you care about? What are some ways you’ve seen it affect your life?
  • What is one area of your life, such as finances, parenting, relationships, etc., where you feel you could be more responsible?
  • How can you make the change to be more responsible in that area?

Give hope, prayer, and encouragement below. Post a comment & talk about it

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Governor signs ethics complaint reforms that some say should have gone further

June 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a reform measure into law Friday to change how ethics complaints are handled within state government amid continued fallout from sexual harassment allegations, including the ouster this week of Tim Mapes, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s chief of staff.

Here’s the link to the story at Illinois News Network.

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Several House Democrats call for independent investigation after latest allegations

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Several members of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus are calling for an independent investigation into all operations of the House of Representatives, including House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office. 

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

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Opinion: More Illinois high school grads are leaving, for better and for good

June 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Illinois lawmakers are finally catching on that it is a problem when high school grads enroll in well-funded universities, meaning those outside of Illinois. The bright young people don’t come back to Illinois to energize this workforce or pay taxes.

Here’s a link to the editorial at the Belleville News Democrat.

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