SIRR Baseball/Softball standings and results (up to 4-18)

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Softball
Mississippi Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Pinckneyville 7-0
Nashville 4-2
Anna-Jonesboro 3-4
DuQuoin 3-4
Carterville 3-5
Sparta 1-6

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 2
Anna-Jonesboro at Nashville (Rainout, 4/18/18)
Carterville at DuQuoin, 5-1
Sparta at Pinckneyville (Rainout, 4/4/18)
Apr. 3
Carterville at Anna-Jonesboro (Rainout, 4/11/18)
Pinckneyville at DuQuoin (Rainout, 4/24/18)
Nashville at Sparta (Rainout, 4/24/18)
Apr. 4
Sparta at Pinckneyville, 18-3
Apr. 5
Anna-Jonesboro at Pinckneyville, 13-1
DuQuoin at Sparta, 6-5
Nashville at Carterville 12-2 (6 innings)
Apr. 9
DuQuoin at Anna-Jonesboro, 9-2
Pinckneyville at Nashville, 13-2
Sparta at Carterville, 15-8

Apr. 10
Anna-Jonesboro at Sparta, 7-1
Nashville at DuQuoin, 4-2
Carterville at Pinckneyville, 11-1 (5 innings)
Apr. 11
Carterville at Anna-Jonesboro, 14-3 (5 innings)
Apr. 12
Carterville at DuQuoin, 11-1
Pinckneyville at Sparta, 17-0
Apr. 13
Nashville at Anna-Jonesboro, 7-5
Apr. 16
Anna-Jonesboro at Carterville, 12-10
DuQuoin at Pinckneyville, 11-1
Sparta at Nashville, 13-1 (5 innings)
Apr. 17
Pinckneyville at Anna-Jonesboro, 14-2
Sparta at DuQuoin, 8-4
Carterville at Nashville, 12-6
Apr. 18
Anna-Jonesboro at Nashville
Apr. 19
Nashville at Pinckneyville
Apr. 20
Anna-Jonesboro at DuQuoin
Carterville at Sparta
Apr. 23
Sparta at Anna-Jonesboro
DuQuoin at Nashville
Pinckneyville at Carterville
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Nashville at Sparta
Pinckneyville at DuQuoin
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Baseball
Ohio Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Benton 4-1
West Frankfort 4-2
Harrisburg 4-3
Herrin 2-3
Massac County 2-4
Murphysboro 1-4

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 2
Massac County at Murphysboro (Rainout, tba)
Herrin at Benton (Rainout, 4/24/18)
West Frankfort at Harrisburg, 7-6 (10 innings)
Apr. 3
Murphysboro at Herrin (Rainout, 4/27/18)
Harrisburg at Massac County (Rainout, 4/4/18)
Benton at West Frankfort (Rainout, 4/27/18)
Apr. 4
Harrisburg at Massac County (Rainout, 4/24/18)
Apr. 5
Harrisburg at Benton, 10-0 (5 innings)
Apr. 6
West Frankfort at Murphysboro, 1-11
Herrin at Massac County, 7-4
Apr. 9
Murphysboro at Harrisburg, 4-1
Massac County at Benton, 1-0
West Frankfort at Herrin, 9-3

Apr. 10
Benton at Murphysboro, 5-2
Massac County at West Frankfort, 11-9
Harrisburg at Herrin, 11-9
Apr. 12
Benton at Herrin, 10-1
Harrisburg at West Frankfort, 3-2
Apr. 13
Murphysboro at Massac County, 11-8
Apr. 16
Herrin at Murphysboro (Cold Temperatures, 4/18/18)
Massac County at Harrisburg, 9-1
West Frankfort at Benton (Cole Temperatures, tba)
Apr. 17
Murphysboro at West Frankfort, 7-2
Massac County at Herrin, 5-3
Benton at Harrisburg, 2-1
Apr. 18
Herrin at Murphysboro
Apr. 19
Herrin at West Frankfort
Apr. 20
Harrisburg at Murphysboro
Benton at Massac County
Apr. 23
Murphysboro at Benton
West Frankfort at Massac County
Herrin at Harrisburg
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Herrin at Benton
Harrisburg at Massac County
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Benton at West Frankfort
Murphysboro at Herrin

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Softball
Ohio Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Massac County 6-0
Herrin 3-2
West Frankfort 3-3
Harrisburg 3-4
Murphysboro 2-3
Benton 0-5

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 2
Massac County at Murphysboro (Rainout, tba)
Herrin at Benton (Rainout, 4/24/18)
West Frankfort at Harrisburg, 8-0
Apr. 3
Murphysboro at Herrin (Rainout, 4/27/18)
Harrisburg at Massac County (Rainout, 4/4/18)
Benton at West Frankfort (Rainout, 4/27/18)
Apr. 4
Harrisburg at Massac County, 15-3
Apr. 5
Harrisburg at Benton, 15-10
Apr. 6
West Frankfort at Murphysboro, 12-11 (8 innings)
Herrin at Massac County, 1-0
Apr. 9
Murphysboro at Harrisburg, 5-3
Massac County at Benton, 1-0
West Frankfort at Herrin, 4-2

Apr. 10
Benton at Murphysboro, 11-4
Massac County at West Frankfort, 7-3
Harrisburg at Herrin, 2-1
Apr. 12
Harrisburg at West Frankfort, 7-5
Benton at Herrin, 15-2
Apr. 13
Murphysboro at Massac County, 4-0
Apr. 16
Herrin at Murphysboro (Cold Temperatures, 4/18/18)
Massac County at Harrisburg (Cold Temperatures, 4/27/18)
West Frankfort at Benton (Cold Temperatures, 5/1/18)
Apr. 17
Murphysboro at West Frankfort, 10-0 (6 innings)
Massac County at Herrin, 4-2 (11 innings)
Benton at Harrisburg, 5-4 (9 innings)
Apr. 18
Herrin at Murphysboro
Apr. 19
Herrin at West Frankfort
Apr. 20
Harrisburg at Murphysboro
Benton at Massac County
Apr. 23
Murphysboro at Benton
West Frankfort at Massac County
Herrin at Harrisburg
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Herrin at Benton
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Benton at West Frankfort
Murphysboro at Herrin
Massac County at Harrisburg

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Governor visits Fresenius Kabi during investment mission to Europe

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

BAD HOMBURG, GERMANY – Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday met with members of the Fresenius Kabi leadership team, including two members from the Illinois headquarters, at the company’s home facility just outside of Frankfurt, Germany. The European healthcare concern, which manufactures injectable medications and products for dialysis, offered the Governor and his delegation an update on their current expansion project in Melrose Park and a tour of their facility. 

“Fresenius Kabi is a great partner to the State of Illinois. The company not only has their North American headquarters in Lake Zurich, but it continues to make significant investments in our state, creating business opportunities and good paying jobs,” said Rauner. “I am excited to see the expansion in Melrose Park take shape and look forward to supporting Fresenius’ continued success in Illinois.”

In September 2017, Fresenius Kabi broke ground on a $250 million state-of-the-art expansion of their pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Melrose Park. The expansion will create jobs on top of the 500 Illinois workers already employed at the plant. Currently, Fresenius Kabi employs more than 1,700 Illinoisans across over 100 locations.

“We’re pleased to welcome Governor Rauner and the entire trade delegation,” said John Ducker, president and CEO of Fresenius Kabi USA.  “We’re proud of our operations in Illinois and throughout the world where we develop and produce life-saving medicines and technologies for patients.  In Illinois, continued investment is a priority so that more patients can benefit from access to affordable medicines throughout the United States.”

“Fresenius Kabi is a leading global manufacturer of life-saving products and we’re proud of their continued investment and commitment in Illinois,” said Greg Baise, president & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. “Their amazing innovation not only creates jobs in Illinois, it saves lives around the world.”

Illinois has a rich life sciences and biotech industry. In a study conducted by the iBIO, Illinois demonstrated the strongest revenue growth in the Midwest, with an average annual growth of 13.3%. The success of the industry is largely due to the rise in research and development expenditures and the ability to secure early-stage funding within the state.

“We have experienced an increase in interest by businesses within the life science and biotech industry cluster due to the success and growth of companies like Fresenius Kabi,” said Illinois Department of Commerce Director Sean McCarthy. “The State, along with our partners at Intersect Illinois, will continue to market this industry and build upon our identified competitive advantage to attract further investment, spur innovation and create jobs.” 

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Ban on Illinois youth football is dead for now

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A proposal aimed at delaying the effects of helmet-banging head trauma by banning Illinois children younger than 12 from playing tackle football lacks the votes this spring, its sponsor said Wednesday.

Here’s the link to the story in the Southern Illinoisan.

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Opinion: Collapse of Harvey’s finances signals what’s ahead elsewhere in Illinois

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The unfolding fiscal crisis in south suburban Harvey should send shivers down the spines of public employees and retirees across Illinois.

Here’s the link at the Illinois News Network.

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Poll shows broad support for attaching work requirements to food stamps

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

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Poll shows broad support for attaching work requirements to food stamps

April 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Congressional Republicans are proposing stricter work requirements for people who get food stamps.

Here’s the link at Illinois News Network.

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Celina Pool-Sesser, IL

April 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Celina Pool, 74, of Sesser passed away on April 17, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Benton, with her family by her side.

She was born on January 25, 1944 in West Frankfort, IL to Delbert and Irene (Walker) Bowlin.

Survivors include her children Jami Somers (Tim Ramsey) of Sesser and Jay Seibert of Sesser; granddaughter Britani Somers of Sesser; and one sister Helen (Don) Edmonds of Valier.

Family was very important to her especially her beloved cat of 18 years, Feisty.

She was a retired Registered Nurse and was a former member of the Valier Women’s Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, fiancé Emil Perpich, one brother Pete Dugger, and one sister Deloris White.

Her wishes were to donate her body to the SIU School of Medicine.  No services will be held.

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is handling arrangements.

In memory of Celina Pool memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and can be mailed to the Brayfield-Gilbert funeral home, PO Box 624, Sesser, IL 62884.

For a full obituary go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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Merrie Ann Schafer — West Frankfort, IL

April 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Merrie Ann Schafer, age 57, passed away Monday April 16 at her residence.  She was born April 6, 1961 in Benton, Illinois to Walter and Mary Schafer.

She is survived by her loving family, sons, David Carter of West Frankfort, Aaron Bowling and wife Brandi and grandchildren Blaine and Rylee Bowling of Orient, sister Marcia Raubach and husband Roger of West Frankfort, nieces, Beth McClerren and husband Dale, Amy Galli and husband Dave and Emily Collins and husband Nathan Norman, nephews Chris Raubach and wife Dawnette and Eric Collins, great nieces, Madelaine, Chloe, and Lucy Norman and Ashlan Galli and great nephews, Emmet, Will, and Henry Norman, Logan Galli, Reed Raubach, and Evan McClerren, plus many other family members and friends.

Merrie Ann was preceded in death by her parents, sister Cheryl Schafer Collins, infant brother, Robert Michael Schafer and great nephew, Owen Carl McClerren.

She was a 1979 graduate of Frankfort Community High School and attended John A. Logan College.  Following in the family tradition of radio, Merrie Ann hosted a Saturday teen radio show playing the rock music of the 70’s at WGGH in Marion with the station owner’s son.  Merrie Ann worked for several years as a waitress at Pizza Inn, a job she always loved.  She also worked for Adult Comprehensive as a homemaking assistant and made many lasting friendships over the years.  She was a loving caregiver to both her mother and sister Cheryl.

She was a member of First Christian Church in West Frankfort and was very active in the youth programs when growing up.

She loved reminiscing with her family recalling many special memories.  She had a unique sense of humor and an infectious laugh.  She especially loved telling about some of the antics she and her niece Beth were involved with in their younger years.  She was very close to her sisters, Cheryl and Marcia.

The joy of her life was spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren, Blaine and Rylee who called her MaMa Merrie.  She enjoyed fishing, reading mystery stories and watching mystery programs on TV.  She loved animals, especially the family cats Sissy and Pi Pi when she was growing up.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 3:00p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1001 South Cherry in West Frankfort with Lead Minister Brian Harris, officiating.  Visitation will be after 1:00 at the church.  Interment will be in Tower Heights Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, First Christian Church, or to the charity of choice. 

Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.

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Barbara “Barb” Bettress – Marion, IL (formerly of Benton)

April 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Barbara “Barb” A. Bettress, 66, of Marion, formerly of Benton, passed away at 7:42 p.m., on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at her residence with her loving son by her side.

She was born on December 14, 1951, to Craig Gladson and Edna (Fishman) Cook in Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Chicago, IL.  A daughter of an Army father, she attended many schools in the states and abroad.  Barb married Bill “Billie” Bettress on June 7, 1969.  Barbara worked at Freeman United Coal as a Compensation Secretary for several years, but the majority of her time was being a devoted wife, a nurturing mother and loving daughter.

Barb belonged to the Benton Boccie Ball Club and the Benton Country Club before the death of her loving husband Billie in June 2003.  Everyone who knew Barbara knew how important her commitment to her family was.

Barbara is survived by her son, Allen “Nick” C. Bettress of Marion, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Craig Gladson and Edna (Fishman) Cook; a sister, Virginia Lee Wright; and her husband, Billie Bettress.

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

Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018, 12:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home.  Burial will follow services at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.

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

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Alfonso “Al” Acosta Sr.-Sesser, IL

April 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Alfonso “Al” Acosta Sr., 79, of Sesser, IL passed away on April 17, 2018.

He was born on August 2, 1938 in Chicago Heights, IL to Domenic and Leta (Newbury) Acosta.  He married Linda (McBride) Acosta on January 26, 1957 and she survives of Sesser.

Other survivors include his children Kevin Acosta of Sesser, Al Acosta Jr. of Sesser, Dale Acosta of Sesser and Susan (Harlan) Payne of Ina; grandchildren Dalton Acosta, Sara Acosta, Dillon Payne, Justin Payne, Anthony Acosta, Jared Acosta and Cash Acosta; great grandson Gavin Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Donald Acosta, grandson Mathew Acosta, sister Rosemary Monteton and brother Frank Acosta.

He was the owner operator of Acosta Demolition and Excavating.

His wishes were to be cremated with no services.

For a full obituary go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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