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ZEIGLER- The Tornadoes exploded for nine runs in the fourth and fifth innings to beat the Meridian Bobcats 11-2 in high school baseball action yesterday afternoon.
Gabe Schimpf goes 3-5 from the plate and drives in two; Kaleb Pedigo 2-3 with two RBI’s, and Steven Anderson goes 2-4 on the afternoon.
Bryce Pratt picks up the win on the mound for Z-R-C. TJ Nichols took the loss for Meridian and picks up one of their two hits.
The Tornadoes host the Woodlawn Cardinals this afternoon at 4:30
CRAB ORCHARD- Reed Raubach goes 3-4 from the plate, and drove in three runs as Thompsonville defeats Crab Orchard 4-2 in Greater Egyptian conference play.
Raubach also picked up the win yesterday pitching four innings of scoreless relief. Cory Wilce was the Tigers starter, pitching three innings and giving up two runs.
T’ville (1-0) goes on the road next Monday to Elizabethtown to play the Hardin County Cougars in GEC conference play.
young woman steps forward as she is called in for her interview and shakes hands with her possible new employer. Behind her other candidates wait with their resumes.
MT. VERNON, IL– Job seekers are invited to the sixth annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in front of a variety of employers.
Attendees looking for employment should come dressed for success, have plenty of copies of their résumé, and be ready and willing to have conversations with potential employers from throughout the Southern Illinois region. A full list of employers is listed below.
Jo Ann Dick, RLC Coordinator of Special Projects, said preparedness is the best tip for job seekers when coming to an event like the Job Search Party.
“The objective is to say one truly memorable thing to employers,” she said. “Take the Job Search Party seriously because you’re making important first impressions. Employers remember only a few of the hundreds of job seekers they meet at every event. Do some research and be prepared to answer questions.”
“The objective is to say one truly memorable thing to employers,” she said. “Take the Job Search Party seriously because you’re making important first impressions. Employers remember only a few of the hundreds of job seekers they meet at every event. Do some research and be prepared to answer questions.”
New this year to the Job Search Party will be two workshops hosted by RLC Career Services. Interviewing Preparation and Professionalism in the Workplace will cover the steps for landing the job and effectiveness. The workshops will start at 3:30, 3:45, 5:00, and 5:30 p.m. – each lasting 15 minutes.
Door prizes for attendees will be drawn on the half hour during the event. A children’s activity area will also be provided courtesy of RLC Project CHILD, which will include coloring, story time, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Also new this year will be a drawing for a success basket.
For more information about the Job Search Party, contact Jo Ann Dick at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1337 or dickj@rlc.edu.
Employers:
ReAnne Palmer-Rend Lake College Media Services
Steve Dunford – franklincounty-news.com
Here is how I am going to handle baseball-softball coverage this season. I am going to write something similar to this throughout the season. Playing basically every day, it is a different animal than football or basketball.
SEMO Twitter page
I will provide a link there are media sources covering a game throughout the county. I will have an update on the rest of the action that I just have stats or a box score on. If you want your games to be mentioned, it would be best to send me a message on Facebook or e-mail me at sdunford1970@hotmail.com of your scorebook, with the stats totaled up.
Call me anytime at 937-0253 or call/text at 513-1274 to talk to me about your team, or any other spring sport.
Z-R-C 9 Shawnee 0
ZEIGLER- SEMO bound Gabe Schimpf tosses a four hit, complete game shutout and strikes out 11 as the Tornadoes improve to 4-0 in the shutout over the Redskins yesterday.
Shane McCowen, Kaeleb Pedigo, and Steven Anderson had big days at the plate yesterday for Z-R-C
Benton 5 Fairfield 4
BENTON- Ian McMahon goes 2-3 at the plate, Braden Picklesmeyer 1-3 and Parker Williams 1-2 as the Rangers beat the Mules 5-4 yesterday at Evalodi field.
Hamilton Page picked up the win yesterday as Benton improves to 3-0.
Z-R-C 15 Shawnee 1 (5 Innings)
ZEIGLER- Victoria Flowers and Madi Severs went 2-3 at the plate, Williams and Hoppers drove in a run, as the Lady Tornadoes win a shortened contest.
Megan Wilson picked up the win for Z-R-C.
West Frankfort 9 Crab Orchard 0
WEST FRANKFORT – The Lady Redbirds exploded for six runs in the bottom of the sixth, in yesterday’s defeat of the Lady Trojans.
Allie Herron goes 3-3 at the plate with a pair of triples and a doubles, Mati Hampleman also has a perfect day at the plate. Jenna Herron goes 2-3 with a double. Sydney Chambliss has two hits also.
Stephanie Tucker (who also was the winning pitcher), Maddy Britton, and Rhiann Lucas also hit safely for WF.
Richard E. “Mac” McFadden, 69, of Benton IL, passed away at 1:26 a.m., on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO
He was born on September 3, 1947, to Lester and Ruby (Lyday) McFadden in Herrin, IL. He was a 1965 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School and then graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Richard served in the United States Army National Guard.
Richard worked as a Plumber and Pipefitter. He was the owner of McFadden Plumbing. Richard retired from the State of Illinois as a Plumbing Inspector.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Elks, Plumber & Pipefitters Union, the Democratic Party, and served on the School Board for the Marion and Benton High School.
Richard is survived by his two daughters, Amber Tieffel and husband Jason of Benton, IL, Jennifer Brooke Holderfield and Husband Lonnie of Marion, IL; a sister, Sue Dirks and husband Ken of Benton, IL; two nieces, Robin Frailey and husband Hugh of Benton, IL and Kelly Bain and husband Greg of Benton, IL; a granddaughter, Peyton Tieffel of Benton, IL; a grandson, Mason Tieffel of Benton, IL; his loving pet dog, Sadie; and two family friends, Mary Jane Kimmel and Lyn Higgins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ruby McFadden; wife, Kathy McFadden; maternal grandfather, Harley Britton; maternal grandmother, Blanche Britton; paternal grandfather, Vincent McFadden; paternal grandmother, Molly McFadden; and a brother-in-law, Clyde Hefner.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Friday March 24, at 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Sammy Simmons and Eddie Paul Davis officiating, with the eulogy given by Jim Muir.
Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL., with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.
Memorials may be made in Richard’s honor to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Galatia-Thompsonville Lady Cats Softball
(front l-r) Stephanie Curtis, Kayli Clarida, Lindsay McClerren, Emma Reagan, Reanna Gallamore, (middle l-r) MacKenzie Nolen, Dani Reynolds, Cassi Cotter, Lexi Johnson, Mallory Mays, Kennedy Harris, (back l-r) Coach Kevin Lew, Karleigh Steiner, Montanna Roberts, Katie Linsley, Katie Ramsey, MaKayda Irvin, Maddy Murphy, Asst. Coach Sara Harris and Asst. Coach Dave Johnson. (SI Dollar Saver photo)
Mary Helen Holman, 73, of Ewing, IL, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.
She was born in Anna, IL, on July 31, 1943, the daughter of Van and Lodema (Eddleman) McCommons.
Mary married Stanley K. Holman on December 22, 1962, and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2003.
Mary was a school bus driver for Ewing-Northern Grade School for more than 37 years.
She attended Potter’s Way Church, in Frisco.
Mary is survived by three children, David Holman and wife Rhonda, of Ewing, Sally McClenahan and husband Chris, of Rosiclare, IL and Michael Holman and wife Jacqueline, of Ewing; five grandchildren, Curtis Lane, Desiree Moulton, Olivia Holman, Lucas Holman and Carly Holman; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Jessie, Brylee, Galus and Zarla; one sister Judy Dixon and husband Bill, of Benton; two brothers George McCommons, of Dongola, IL and Wesley McCommons and wife Lois, of Olathe, KS; sister-in-law Salinda McCommons, of Benton and brother-in-law Louie Neve, of Macomb, IL.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Steve McCommons, a sister Vanita Neve and a sister-in-law Marcella McCommons.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Potter’s Way Church, 17162 Frisco Road, Ewing, IL. A memorial service will be held at the church at 7 p.m. with Pastor Roger Webb officiating.
For those who wish memorial contributions can be made to Potter’s Way Church Children’s Fund.
The Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
