Louis Thery – Coello

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Louis Jules Thery, 73, of Coello, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2017 at his home.
Louis was born on November 28, 1943 to Eugene and Marguerite (Fievet) Thery.
Survivors include two nephews Louis Thery and Carole of Christopher and David and Jennifer Thery of Benton; two great nephews Matthew Thery and Luke Thery; and one sister-in-law Ada (Thery) Flatt of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gene Thery, and two sisters Yvonne Vaughn and Julienne Thery.

Funeral services will be on Monday August 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Reverend Dick Sullins officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday August 6, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home and from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Monday August 7, 2017. Burial will be at Masonic & IOOF Cemetery in Benton.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Greenwood Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

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Miners Split Wednesday Doubleheader With Grizzlies

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

From the Southern Illinois Miners

MARION, IL – The Southern Illinois Miners beat the Gateway Grizzlies 6-0 at Rent One Park on Wednesday night in the second game of a doubleheader, earning a split of the two games after the Grizzlies rallied late to win 3-2 in the first game.

Miners 2B Brett Wiley picked up four hits for the Miners in last night’s DH (SI Miners photo)

In the second contest, the Miners jumped in front 1-0 in the first inning against Gateway starter Will Landsheft (4-8) by loading the bases on walks with no one out before a sacrifice fly by former Grizzlie Craig Massoni put the Miners ahead. Southern Illinois then touched up Landsheft by scoring five runs in the bottom of the third inning with two outs. With the bases loaded after an infield hit by Ryan Sluder and two walks, a wild pitch by Landsheft scored Sluder from third base to make it 2-0. Brett Wiley then singled into left field to plate the other two Miners on base and extend the lead to 4-0. The next batter was Ryan Lashley, and he followed by drilling a two-run home run to left-center field to give Southern Illinois a 6-0 lead.

That was all Tyler Stubblefield (6-2) needed, as the southpaw pitched five shutout innings while allowing just one walk and one hit, striking out four to earn the victory. Austin Dubsky and Tre Hobbs each also pitched a scoreless inning to finish the contest as the Miners earned their sixth shutout win of the season.

In the first game, the Miners also scored first on a sacrifice fly, this time in the second inning by James Alfonso, to take a 1-0 lead. Gateway would tie the score at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI single by former Miner Joel McKeithan to plate Matt Hearn, who had reached on an error, for an unearned run against starter Matt Parish. That would be the only run Parish allowed in six innings of work in the contest, and the Miners got the lead back in the fifth inning on Sluder’s first professional homer, a solo shot to left-center, for a 2-1 lead.

The Miners held that lead until the seventh inning, when the Grizzlies mounted a comeback against John Werner. After a leadoff walk, single and sacrifice bunt put runners at second and third base with one out, Werner (3-1) struck out Chase Simmons for the second out, but then allowed a single by Hearn that scored both baserunners and put the visitors in front. Vincent Molesky (5-5) then finished off a complete game by retiring the side in order in the bottom of the frame as Gateway took game one.

The Miners and Grizzlies will decide the series in a rubber match on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. Zach Cooper will take the hill for the Miners and Will Anderson will counter for Gateway.

The Southern Illinois Miners are the 2016 Frontier League West Division Champions, the 2014 and 2015 Frontier League East Division Champions and the 2012 Frontier League Champions. They have been awarded the Frontier League Organization of the Year award three times since their inception, and also set a new Frontier League attendance record in 2007, their inaugural season. For ticket information, contact the Rent One Park box office at (618) 998-8499. For any additional information, visit our website at www.southernillinoisminers.com.

 

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Eclipse Preparation Underway at IDOT

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Agency working with law enforcement, public asked to plan ahead

IDOT estimating 200,000 to visit Southern Illinois

Press Release from the Illinois Department of Transportation

SPRINGFIELD – Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains safe. Carbondale is in the path of the total eclipse, making it one of the prime viewing areas in the country for the Aug. 21 event. The rest of the state will experience a partial eclipse of approximately 90 percent.

“The Illinois Department of Transportation is proud to be one of several state agencies teaming up to make sure that Illinois is prepared to host this historic occasion,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said. “We also need the public to do its part. By following a few basic guidelines, the eclipse can be safe and exciting for everyone.”  

Up to 200,000 people are expected to visit southern Illinois to view the eclipse and take part in local festivities in the days leading up to it.

Unlike some states, Illinois is placing no special restrictions on truck activities due to the eclipse.  To help with traffic flow, lane closures on major IDOT projects in the southern part of the state will be temporarily lifted during the weekend before the eclipse and the following day. Throughout the state, digital message boards will be used to communicate traffic and safety messages.

The department also is coordinating with Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure that traffic control points are appropriately staffed. 

If you are traveling during the eclipse, here are some common sense tips:

  • Plan ahead: Do not expect to park and view the eclipse from the side of the road.

  • Anticipate increased pedestrian and bike traffic near popular viewing areas.

  • Do not wear special viewing glasses or take photos of the eclipse while driving.

  • On the day of the eclipse, drive with your headlights on.

  • Use the Getting Around Illinois website to get the latest on traffic conditions.

To help answer questions about the eclipse, IDOT has created a special page on its website.

Here is a link to a story from KFVS -TV interviewing IDOT District 9 director Keith Miley about the eclipse

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/36043991/idot-urges-traffic-safety-during-total-solar-eclipse

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BCHS BOARD PURCHASES FOUR NEW BUSSES

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentongazette.com/news/high-school-board-leases-four-buses/article_7bbf29c8-76f5-11e7-9638-7b35009b03a9.html

BENTON, IL – (Tim Hastings, Benton Gazette.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The Benton Consolidated High School District 103 Board of Education approved leasing four buses Thursday to replace four older models in its fleet.

“These are 2016 models with approximately 15,000 miles on each,” Superintendent Aaron Mattox said. “Leasing comes with a substantial savings and the buses will be safer than what we currently have.”

In other business, Secretary Lisa Price asked if the school’s science labs were equipped for dual credit courses. “I think there was something about the labs preventing us from offering the classes,” Price said. “We’ve spent quite a bit on athletics recently. I think we should look at spending on the science labs.”

 

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CHANCE OF STORMS THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT…HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80’S FRI. – WED.

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

 By Steve Dunford

Funnel Cloud that was south of Ina yesterday afternoon. (photo from Jason Crawford’s Facebook page)

This was a weak funnel cloud that was around Rend Lake College yesterday afternoon.  First of all, I do not want anyone to panic.  I am not implying there is a tornado threat.  I answered a few questions about this yesterday.

I was asked if there was any threat of this touching down.  It was very minimal.  If it did, it would have been a weak F-0.  It would have broke some small limbs, blew trash cans and lawn furniture around, and might have blown an unanchored trampoline into a tree.

Right above it is a very small wall cloud.  If this was a stronger funnel, you could tell the rotation from the naked eye.  There was not enough rotation on radar, or the storm spotters that was on the storm to prompt a Tornado Warning for Southern Jefferson, or even Northern Franklin County.

Let me remind you that I am not a meteorologist.  I took some meteorology courses at SIU as electives, I am an Elite Storm Spotter with the National Weather Service, and have taken several weather seminars.

Also from yesterday’s storm, there was some wind damage reported south of Johnston City, and pea size hail in the Carbondale area.

For today, we could see some pop up storms, just like yesterday afternoon.  In the Hazardous Weather Outlook, the National Weather Service of Paducah KY, has stated that some storms could pulse up to near severe levels.  However, the Storm Prediction Center, has taken us out of the marginal level for severe weather.  I could see the possibility of that changing.

Tonight there will be showers and thunderstorms forming in front of an advancing cold front.  The storms will move from a northwest to southeasterly direction.  The storms have been moving this way for a month now.  Just off of observation, I believe we could be in for an early fall.

After the front passes, Friday and Saturday will be perfect, with highs around 80 degrees.  There are chances of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday and Wednesday.  At this time, nothing severe.

Here is the Hazardous Weather Outlook and the seven day forecast below.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
323 AM CDT Thu Aug 3 2017

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout the region
this afternoon. A few storms may pulse up and produce near severe
level hail and wind gusts, but the primary concerns will be
locally heavy rainfall and lightning.

As a cold front approaches tonight, scattered to numerous
thunderstorms are expected to move southeast into the region
around midnight and then to near the Ohio River by daybreak.
Locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to move through
west Kentucky Friday morning. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning
will be the primary concerns.

A chance of thunderstorms is forecast late Saturday night through
Tuesday, mainly across western Kentucky, southeast Missouri, and
extreme southern Illinois. The chance of storms will expand across
the rest of the region Wednesday. The main hazards with any
storms will be locally heavy rain and dangerous lightning.

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

 

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Darius Beane verbally commits to SIU

August 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36026237/darius-beane-verbally-commits-to-siu

CARBONDALE, IL – (Sean Conway.  WSIL-TV.  Please click on the link above to read the full story and watch the video.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The basketball Salukis have their first verbal commit for next year’s recruiting class, and they didn’t have to go far to get it.
Carbondale senior Darius Beane announced via Twitter Tuesday morning that he has committed to SIU for the 2018-2019 season

The senior point guard at Carbondale High School says he looks forward to playing in his hometown.

Filed Under: College Sports, Slider, Sports

Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days

August 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

TRI STATE RV JOINS SOUTHERN HUNTING & FISHING DAYS AS TITLE SPONSOR

Camo the Clown entertains the crowd last year. (From the Southern Illinois Fishing days website)

Southern Illinois leading recreational vehicle dealer Tri State RV of Anna, IL has joined a southern Illinois tradition this year as Title Sponsor.

The event on the campus of John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL is celebrating its 30th anniversary September 23-24, 2017.  The annual event teaches outdoor recreational skills, ethics and conservation issues associated with them.

Ken Frick, a veteran outdoorsman and CEO of Tri State RV, finds that his company and Southern Hunting & Fishing Days is a natural fit.  His company works with hunters, fishers and campers over southern Illinois and Missouri as well as the greater St. Louis area and western Kentucky.  Established in 1994 they are the number 1 “Toy Hauler” in these areas.  The company is in the top 6 of RV dealers in Illinois.

“Hunting and fishing is good healthy fun,” exclaims Frick, “and so is camping.”  He has spent many years hunting waterfowl and deer in southern Illinois as well as in guiding at a local waterfowl club.

A family based and operated business, Frick is proud to say they regard all of their 20 employees as part of the family.  The Tri State family is looking forward to meeting and greeting the attendees at Southern Hunting & Fishing Days and showing them their many brands of recreational vehicles.  Frick asserts, “We look to continuing our sponsorship in the years to come.”

 

 

 

 

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Bost Works Behind the Counter at Cahokia MotoMart

August 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by George O’ Connor, Communications Director of Congressman Mike Bost

Congressman Bost at Motomart in Cahokia (Photo provided by Congressman Bost’s office)

CAHOKIA, IL – Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) worked behind the counter at the MotoMart in Cahokia, interacting with employees, serving customers, and conversing with constituents about issues important to them. Bost partnered for the special event with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)’s In Store program.

“Convenience stores are vital small businesses that provide essential services to time-starved consumers with one-stop shopping, grab-and-go food service, a variety of merchandise and fast transactions,” said Representative Mike Bost. “I was excited to have had the opportunity to participate in the NACS In Store program and witness firsthand the many benefits convenience stores offer to the residents of Cahokia.”

 

“Convenience stores are the anchor of communities across the country, and they are also where community conversations take place,” said Henry Armour, NACS President and CEO.  “More than half of the country visits a convenience store on a daily basis, whether to buy fuel, use the ATM, wash their cars or quickly buy snacks, drinks or meals. The NACS In Store program gives elected officials a perfect opportunity to experience how these stores serve the public in their home districts.”

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Bost Bill to Overhaul VA Appeals Process Passes Senate

August 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

By George O’ Connor, Communications director for Congressman Mike Bost

Washington, D.C. Today, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of legislation he authored to modernize the appeals process at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Bost introduced the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2288) in May and helped guide it to quick passage in the House later that month. After minor technical changes were made in the Senate, the legislation is expected to head back to the House for a vote on final passage in September.

“I applaud Republicans and Democrats in the Senate for passing this critical legislation,” said Bost. “For too long our veterans and their families have faced unacceptable delays during the VA’s benefits claims appeal process. There are currently hundreds of thousands of veterans still waiting on a decision from VA. This simply is unacceptable. We need to get this legislation to the President’s desk for signature as quickly as possible.”

Background:
The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 would create three “lanes” for veterans’ appeals, including the “Local Higher Level Review Lane” in which an adjudicator reviews the same evidence considered by the original claims processor; the “New Evidence Lane,” in which the veteran could submit new evidence for review and have a hearing; and the “Board Lane,” in which jurisdiction for the appeal would transfer immediately to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, National News, State News

A few storms may produce small hail and gusty winds this afternoon

August 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
221 PM CDT Wed Aug 2 2017

As the afternoon progresses, a few storms across parts of southern
Illinois, west Kentucky, southwest Indiana, and southeast Missouri
may produce hail ranging from one quarter of an inch to just less
than an inch in size, as well as isolated wind gusts between 40
and 50 mph.

The best chances of seeing stronger storms will be along and north
of a line from Poplar Bluff Missouri, onward to Eddyville Illinois
and Greenville Kentucky.

In addition to the hail and wind gusts, brief heavy rain and
lightning can be expected.

The potential for hail and gusty winds should diminish markedly
after 600 pm CDT.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News
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