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Creed awarded Gold Medal of Achievement By Meghan Fearn When looking for a young man with leadership, survival skills, Bible knowledge and strong character, no need to look further than Edwards County’s own Tanner Creed. Creed was recently awarded the Gold Medal of Achievement from the Royal Rangers for these very attributes. This award is the highest honor bestowed through the Royal Ranger program. “The Royal Rangers program is an activitybased, small group church ministry for boys and young men in grades K-12. Their mission is to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders.” (www.royalrangers.com) The Royal Rangers have weekly meetings where the boys work towards earning skill merits on activities such as first aid and survival. They also have age-appropriate Biterials to help me along the way.” There are many great leaders within the Royal Rangers program, all of which have become mentors and supports during his time in the Royal Rangers. Creed encourages boys to become a part of the Royal Rangers. Through the program, he was put into new situations that helped him grow as a leader. He developed a strong brotherhood and deeper friendships within the Royal Rangers. The Christian influence, accountability, and prayer that he had within the Rangers encouraged and strengthened him. It offered him the opportunity to put a goal in front of him, pursue it, and accomplish it. While he has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement through the Royal Rangers, the greatest achievement are the lessons he has learned and ble lessons where they work towards earning Bible the great man he has become through the process. ConMerits. Games and fellowship also provide oppor- gratulations Tanner Creed! tunities for the boys to build relationships and en- (For more information on the Royal Rangers program, call Dick Stevenson at the House of Prayer in Albion) courage each other. To be awarded the Gold Medal of Achievement, Creed earned the highest award in two out of four age divisions. This is done by earning all of the required merits in Bible, leadership, and skill. He also completed the capstone project which included an essay, reading leadership books, and mapping out goals for his future. These goals include earning a degree in Theology and Psychology from Evangel University. He hopes to then become a pastor and counselor. Creed is a homeschool graduate and the son of Bob and Donna Creed. He is the grandson of Don and Norma Longbons, Donald Creed, and Bonnie Stevens. Along with his family, Dave Pertl is one of the leaders that Creed credits for helping him earn this award. Creed shared, “Dave gave me great encouragement and provided many ma-
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Edwards County Fall Family Fest, October 3rd By Meghan Fearn Grab your sweater and welcome fall with the Edwards County Fall Family Fest coming October 3rd to the Edwards County Fairgrounds! Starting at 4:30 p.m. shop local artisans, food vendors, and craft booths along the midway. Grab some supper and head into the grandstands for a great concert. Opening the evening will be the Judah First Band. They are based out of Mount Vernon, IL and include members Ryan Overbey, Carmen Overbey, Paul Catron, and Kayleie Overbey. Judah First is known for its Contemporary Christian music with a message of love, joy, and hope. This message is a perfect way to start a fall concert. Edwards County resident Dennis Stroughmatt will continue the music with his mix of Traditional Honkey Tonk and Western Swing. Band members Dow Smith, Cord Fitch, Jimmy Beers, and Doug Hawf will join in the music and provide some toetapping fun. Stroughmatt always provides first class entertainment. He is a dedicated musician and takes his craft very seriously. He has
always loved music, even as a child. At the encouragement of his parents, he learned to play the piano and the drums. He played in the AGS / ECHS band and by the age of 17 was playing the “animal circuit”. This is what musicians call playing at The Moose, The Elks, etc. It was also at the age of 17 that Stroughmatt took interest in the fiddle. After moving to Cape Girardeau, he began to learn how to play Creole music and fell in love with French fiddle tunes. Known today as a Master French Creole fiddler, Stroughmatt also expanded his talent into Western Swing and HonkeyTonk music. He spent time learning under Wade Ray, one of the most famous fiddlers in the Country Music world. Ray played with musicians like Willie Nelson and is even included in Nelsons biography. Ray told Stroughmatt that if he ever wanted to become a serious musician, to find the best player in Nashville and to learn from him. Stroughmatt took that advice and later searched out Buddy Spicher. Spicher played for musicians like Patsy Cline
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Edwards County Fall Family Fest, October 3rd and has recorded with artists like George Strait. To learn under Spicher, Stroughmatt had to audition. He passed the audition and to this day travels to Nashville every 5-6 weeks to learn more under Spicher. Ever honing his craft, Stroughmatt practices approximately 1-2 hours daily. He has played in venues like the Library of Congress and the Kennedy Center. A Master Creole Fiddler who plays Honkey Tonk; another great addition to a fall concert. Rounding out the evening will be Clayton Mann. Born in Chicago, Mann loved spending every summer with his extended family in Southern Illinois. His parents came from the Mt. Carmel / Allendale area and he loved to spend his time fishing, golfing, and having dinner down on the Wabash or on Main Street. His love of music started when his Papaw Doc introduced him to Elvis, Johnny Cash and all things music by the time he was just three. Coupled with his parent’s affinity for rock-n-roll, Clayton was always surrounded by music. Professionally trained on guitar and vocals, Mann was playing in Chicago dive bars at just 11 years old. Influenced by country legends Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, Mann also draws inspiration from rock-n-roll icon Elvis Presley, as well as Elton John, Billy Joel, AC/DC, and even KISS. He is a prior winner of Most Talented Teen Chicago, is a current member of The Recording Academy, and has already attended the Grammy’s in both Los Angeles and New York City. In 2016, Mann transplanted to Nashville, TN and took his hard-charging, rock-n-roll background with him, breaking the rules in music as he goes. Catching the attention of talent buyers, Mann is playing at the Country Fest in Cadott, WI 2021 between main acts Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, The Oak Ridge Boys and more. He is also supporting Luke Combs and Toby Keith at the Heartland Stampede in Topeka, KS 2021. He has performed at iconic venues such as the Whisky-a-Go-Go on Sunset Strip, the MGM Grand Las Vegas, the Hard Rock Chicago and Music Row Nashville. When not on tour with his band or at national honky-tonks and festivals, Mann can be found in writers rounds down on Music Row or on stage with his
band. According to Mann, “I have always considered Southern Illinois my second home. I spent every summer there as a little kid fishing, playing golf, and listening to music with my Papaw. It is always good to go home, and I am really excited to be performing there. Come say hey after the show!” Tickets for the event are $10.00 (10 and under free). They can be purchased at Colyer Coffee House, CNB, Mitchell Insurance, The Navigator Office, Country Home Processing, Prairie Albion Antiques, and Doug Raber State Farm Office until October 1st. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate on October 3rd. Artisans or craft vendors can reserve their spots for $25 by emailing albionchowder17@gmail.com or via Facebook at the Albion, Illinois Chamber of Commerce page. There are also a few food vendors spots available for $50. The Chamber also welcomes any churches, businesses, or groups to set up booths with games, activities, information, or community services at no cost. All booths will be outdoors to allow for social distancing. In case of rain, the Country Financial Building will be open. Kick the Fall season off to a great start and get your tickets today! Music is considered the universal language of mankind and The Edwards County Fall Family Fest is sure to speak to everyone that attends!
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Markman restores piece of Edwards County History By Meghan Fearn Every town, every building, and every person has a story. The buildings in downtown Albion are no exception. Stu Markman decided to bring life back to one of those stories by restoring the O.A. Bunting Building. The O.A. Bunting Building is the two-story brick building located behind Stewart’s. It is the only building that faces the alley instead of 5th Street. For Markman, the building was a part of the story of his childhood. In the late 1970’s, the building was owned by David Frankland. At that time, Markman’s Dad was in the process of building Frankland’s home. The O.A. Bunting Building was used as a place to stain the trim and store the equipment used in the construction. As a young boy, Markman remembers exploring the building as his dad worked. He enjoyed playing on the freight elevator and finding unique childhood treasures. When the opportunity came to purchase the building a few years ago, Markman was thrilled. Together with his wife Shadina and their children Zoie, Zeme, and Zed they have slowly began cleaning and restoration. In the process, they have found more stories that the building has to tell. The building once housed O.A. Bunting Ford. This was a dealership that sold Model A’s and Model T’s. The Model T parts were delivered
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to the train depot and then taken to the building. The freight elevator was used to carry the parts to the second story where the Model T’s were assembled. The first story was used for sales and mechanic work. Markman and his family have been working on the second story of the building to convert it to a loft apartment for Zed to use throughout college. In fact, Zed has done much of the finish work himself. As time allows, they are slowly restoring the rest of the building as well. The first story
Markman restores piece of Edwards County History continued building. Many of the buildings uptown have started new chapters. They have moved on to house businesses that bring life to Albion today. Some are waiting for a new chapter to begin. As Stu Markman and Arrol Stewart have found, each one has a story that the town can learn and grow from and can be proud of.
(nicknamed the warehouse) is currently being used to showcase old signs, gas station fixtures, cars, and other memorabilia. Each has its own story to tell. One piece on display tells the story of the J.F. Stewart building facing 5th Street, which is located directly behind the O.A. Bunting Building. Arrol Stewart shared that the building was owned by his great-grandfather, J.F. Stewart in 1875. At the top of the building was an intricately designed tin piece with the name J.F. Stewart on it. Stewart’s family owned a store that sold dry goods, groceries, watches, jewelry, etc. When the store was remodeled in the 1970’s, the façade was changed, and the tin name piece was taken down and put into storage. Stewart recently gave Markman and his son, Zed this antique tin piece. It came to them in six original pieces. Using sheet metal, they were able to fabricate and repair many of the rusted-out parts. The process took two full days to complete. It has now been restored to its former glory and has a place of honor on the wall of the first story of their
Above are 2 postcards from the old Ford dealership.
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Grayville Days Celebration to Rock the Block September 5th
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Grayville is a town that has seen its share of ups and downs. However, one thing is always constant and that is the feeling of community. People have come together for years to support those going through difficult times and to celebrate when great things happen. This year will be no exception. On Saturday, September 5th, people will have the option of celebrating the resilience and strength of a community who cares about each other through the annual Grayville Days celebration. Organizers have labored over the decision to continue with Grayville Days during current circumstances. They do understand the importance of being responsible, however, also realize the importance of community during these troubled times. They hope to provide a safe environment for those who need to come together. Of course, they encourage anyone who is high risk or uncomfortable to remain home and look forward to next years celebration. There will be changes made to the traditional Grayville Days celebration to try and keep attendees safe. They are working on ways to allow people to be apart but be together. Instead of a whole week-
works display will still occur. The popular Button Drawings will occur during the day and the buttons can be purchased at both banks, city hall, Creative ARC Design, and Ricks Service Station. There will be a poster uptown with the button drawing times, the winning number, and the prize. Prizes include gift certificates, monetary prizes, yeti cups, pet grooming, oil changes, and much more. All unclaimed priz-
end, the celebration is condensed to one day. People are encouraged to try to maintain social distance as much as possible. And of course, if anyone feels unwell or has had exposure to Covid-19 are asked to remain at home. A complete schedule for Grayville Days is available and many of the familiar activities, including a fire-
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es will be put back into the pot at 9:00 p.m. and the drawing will continue until all prizes are claimed. The parade will take place at 3:00 p.m. Grand Marshals include Grayville Beautification members Richard and Lois Hall and Penny Pritchett. It will start at the North end of the Depot Yard and continuing West on East North Street turning at Jay Walden Law Office and ending in the Legion parking lot. Parade line up will begin at 2:00 p.m. Live Music will be on the stage starting at 4:30 p.m. Brittany Loyd will perform Gospel and Oldies followed by country artist Jason Sturgeon. Orry Kraw will perform that evening at 9:30. More activities are being planned for the day including a 5K race, vendors, craft fair, inflatables for the kids, and a possible talent time. The people of Grayville will once again
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Local 4-H Youth Leader Selected for the Illinois Food Advocacy Team
munity in service learning, education and civic engagement on issues of food security and food access. Ava will also assist Illinois 4-H staff in planning the annual Food Action Summit bringing together youth, food advocacy professionals and experts in the field of food justice, access and nutrition. Edwards County 4-H members have made a difference in their community during COVID-19. A meal packaging event was held with meals taken to food pantries and local churches. Members have continued with community service, by helping families and individuals in need. Anyone interested in getting involved in 4-H may contact the Edwards Co. Extension Office at 618-445-2934. Now is the time to start thinking about joining for this next year. For additional information, please visit Illinois Extension-Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne Counties Illinois 4-H: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/ or https://go.illinois.edu/FoodAdvocacyTeamInfo
The Illinois 4-H State Office has recently announced their selection of twenty youth leaders from around the state of Illinois to serve on a newly created statewide leadership team focused on food advocacy and food justice. Ava Anderson, an Edwards County 4-H youth leader, will join the Food Advocacy Team as it begins its educational, event & action planning work in August of this year. As a 4-H Food Advocacy Team member, Ava will network with career and academic professionals as well as provide leadership to Illinois youth on how to engage their com-
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Concealed carry recertification course to be offered at WVC September 12th Mt. Carmel, IL – If you are interested in recertifying your Illinois Concealed Carry Permit, now is your opportunity to enroll in the IECC Concealed Carry Recertification course that provides the 3 hours of required training. This course is for any Illinois Concealed Carry permit holder that needs to take the recertification training. Seven years ago, in the fall of 2013, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges started offering the Concealed Carry Program. The first students through the program must now take this recertification course to be recertified. Training includes: Updates to the Law; Changes to the FOID Act and Unlawful Use of Weapons; Re-
view of Handgun Fundamentals; Dry and Live Fire Drills. Pre-registration is required. MUST have your Illinois Concealed Carry Permit to take the Recertification Class. The class will be offered from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12 at the Advanced Technology Building on West Third Street. D Ray Etzkorn is the instructor. To get registered, contact the Student Services Office: Wabash Valley College-Mt. Carmel, 866-982-4322. If you have questions concerning the program, contact the Concealed Carry Coordinator, D Ray Etzkorn, at etzkornd@iecc.edu, or call 618-262-6346, and leave a message.
Lisa Hoipkemier, PT, DPT, NCS, hired as physical therapy assistant program director at WVC Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College welcomes Lisa Hoipkemier, PT, DPT, NCS, as the director of WVC’s fledgling physical therapy assistant program. Dr. Hoipkemier brings with her a wealth of experience in a wide variety of settings. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Indiana University and is a clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy. “I started my career in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes,” said Dr. Hoipkemier. “After two and a half years, I moved to Fort Wayne to work at an independent rehabilitation hospital. After a few years there, I came back to the area to work in the outpatient setting. At each of these areas, I worked part-time with pediatrics in First Steps, the early intervention program in Indiana.” Dr. Hoipkemier stated that she is excited to be part of a new program that will give students the opportunity to be part of the rehabilitation process in
healthcare. “The greatest reward is working with individuals and giving them back their independent mobility. I want the students to experience the reward of helping a patient restore their function and independence,” said Dr. Hoipkemier. Dr. Hoipkemier will be teaching Structural Kinesiology, Prevention/Treatment of Athletic Injury, and in the Health Careers program this fall. Structural Kinesiology (SPM 2204) explores musculoskeletal anatomy as it relates to human movement. Prevention/Treatment of Athletic Injury (EDU 2104) covers principles and techniques of preventing, recognizing, treating and rehabilitating common athletic injuries.
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Sponsored by Fairfield Save-a-lot where you can get low prices everyday! Basic Bread Yield: 1 loaf, 20 slices Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water, heated to 100 to 110 degrees F 1 package yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 to 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour Order of Work 1. Place water in microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and check temperature with food thermometer. 2. Pour warm water into large mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast over water. Stir in sugar and allow mixture to stand 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and oil. 3. Add 2 cups flour to mixture. Stir until smooth. Add enough flour to make dough that is soft, but stiff enough to handle. 4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is smooth, elastic, and does not stick to surface or hands, about 8 to 10 minutes. 5. Place dough in a mixing bowl lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Coat top of dough with nonstick cooking spray. Cover the bowl with a damp, clean dishtowel and let dough rise until doubled in size. 6. Lightly coat a 9” x 5” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. 7. Punch down dough, turn out on a floured surface, and shape into a loaf. Place in prepared loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. 8. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes. Bread is done when the crust is golden- brown and the loaf has a hollow sound when tapped on the top crust. 9. Cool bread in pan for about 5 minutes; remove from pan and cool to room temperature on cooling racks. Nutrition Facts per Slice: 95 calories, 1 g fat, 117 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein, 4 mg calcium Recipe made by Elizabeth Spillman from the 4-H Cooking 301 manual for her Cooking State Fair project Jackpot Drop Cookie Ingredients Yield: 3 dozen cookies 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened (not reduced fat) 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats, quick-cooking or regular 1/2 cup chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup raisins, chopped dates or nuts, if desired Order of Work 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat the cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Sift flour and measure 1 1/4 cups. Add to small mixing bowl. 3. Add the baking soda and baking powder to flour. Stir. Set aside. 4. Break egg and add to large mixing bowl. 5. Add butter or margarine, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla to large mixing bowl and beat thoroughly with mixer. 6. Add flour mixture and mix well. 7. Add rolled oats and chocolate chips (also raisins, nuts or dates, if used). Stir by hand until mixed. 8. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls on prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Use 1 teaspoon to dip out cookie dough and a second teaspoon to push dough off. 9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies will be a golden brown when they are done. They should be soft when you touch them lightly with your finger. 10. Cool cookies slightly. Remove cookies from pan with a turner. Place on racks. 11. When cool, store in container with tight lid. Recipe made by Madison Miller from the 4-H Cooking 101 manual for her Cooking State Fair project Oatmeal Drop Cookies Ingredients Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, margarine, or shortening, softened (not reduced fat) 1 1/2 cups regular or quick oatmeal, Uncooked Order of Work 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Lightly coat the cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 3. Sift flour once, then measure it. Add to mixing bowl. 4. Measure the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the flour and stir. 5. Measure and add the sugar, brown sugar, fat, water, and vanilla. 6. Break the egg into the small bowl, then add it to the other ingredients. 7. Beat the mixture until it looks smooth. Be sure to stir all the way to the bottom of the bowl. 8. Measure the oatmeal and stir it in. Be sure it is mixed throughout the batter. 9. Drop by spoonfuls on prepared cookie sheet. To do this, dip out a rounded teaspoon of dough and use the other teaspoon to push the dough onto the cookie sheet. Leave about 2 inches between cookies. Use scraper to clean out bowl. 10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies will be a light golden color when they are done and should spring back when lightly touched with the fingers. 11. Take cookies out of the oven. Use hot pads because the cookie sheet is hot. 12. Use a spatula or turner to remove the hot cookies from the sheet. Place them on a rack to cool. Cool cookie sheet before filling again. When cookies are cool, store in a container with a tight lid. To make raisin oatmeal cookies, add 1/2 cup of seedless raisins when you add the oatmeal. For gumdrop oatmeal cookies, add 1/2 cup of gumdrops, cut fine. For chocolatechip oatmeal cookies, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chocolate chips. Recipe made by Kayleigh Sanford from the 4-H Cooking 101 manual for her Cooking State Fair project
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Good Luck to all the new teachers and support staff!
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Above front row: Jamie Tillotson, 6th Grade Special Education Teacher; Natalie Clark, 5th Grade Special Education Teacher; Amy Kensler, 5th Grade Teacher; Beth Sheldon Hortin, Individual Assistant. Back row: Julie Alka, 3rd Grade Teacher; Laura Taylor, School Social Worker; Malynn McGee, Recess/Lunch Monitor; Sheila Rue, Personal Assistant 3rd Grade. At left: Some of the students from St. Mary’s Catholic School show off the lanyards donated by Wabash General Hospital. WGH donated lanyards to help with masks to all of the students in the school districts they provide athletic training services to, over 10,000 students!
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Good Luck to all the new teachers and support staff!
Edwards County Community Unit School District #1
Taylor Grimes 4th Grade Teacher
Lindsay Summerfield Cafeteria Director
Michael Snidle Chemistry/Physics Teacher
Lisa Goble Cafeteria worker
Mary Sue Zellers English Teacher
Erin Fenton Reading and English
Darrell Williams Transportation custodian
At left: Bethany Rotramel, Edwards County High School Business Education instructor and Albion Grade School 1st grade teacher, Francie Ellis, show off the lanyards that CNB provided for the Edwards County students. The lanyards given to Edwards, North Wayne, Richland and Lawrence County students will help keep track of their face protection of choice.
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Good Luck to all the new teachers and support staff!
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Kristen Harpenau 5th Grade Teacher
Victoria Raber Administrative Assistant
Shari Gamble 6th - 8th Grade Science
Whitney Hamm Pre-School
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Chris Lavely Principal Cindy Brogan Assistant Principal
Above: West Salem Grade School kindergarten teacher Niki Greathouse took advantage of the beautiful weather to read to her class and give them a mask break.
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Above: The West Salem Grade School band got creative with their mask and band equipment so they could stay safe and healthy and continue to play music.
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Good Luck to all the new teachers and support staff!
Grayville Community Unit School District #1
Matthew Polett Band/Choir
Nikki Labuwi 6th Grade Teacher
Bailey Green 5th Grade Teacher
Bayle Cronin 3rd Grade Teacher
Stacey Lane 3rd Grade Teacher
Most photos in the Hometown Voice are submitted. If you have a photo or story you would like to share please email: hometownvoice2019@gmail.com The Edwards County Housing Authority is accepting applications for income based apartments in Albion and West Salem. Utilities are included with charge for electric overage. Applications are available at the ECHA Office located at 125 W. Cherry St., Albion, IL Equal Housing Opportunity
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Proving Hezehia Shelby’s Parentage
By Terry Harper Even though the Edwards County Historical Society’s buildings are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still helping researchers via email and regular mail. We can be contacted by email at EdwardsCountyHistory@frontier.com or by mail addressed to 9 North Fifth Street, Albion, IL 62806. We were recently contacted by Glenda (Marshall) Lane, a Shelby descendant, who is preparing an application for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on her Shelby line. In her lineage back to her Revolutionary War ancestor, she needed proof that her ancestor, Hezekiah Shelby, was the son of Rees Shelby (1787-1854) and Catherine Orr (1788-1880). We knew this to be a fact, based on the Rees Shelby III family history submitted by Bill and Wanda (Summerfield) Shelby to our 1980 “History of Edwards County, Illinois”. The Orr family research, conducted for years by avid genealogist Margie (Doty) Orr, also confirmed this. However, the DAR, and most lineage societies, won’t accept local or family histories as primary sources for facts. Rees Shelby III and his wife Catherine, along with their family, came to Edwards County about 1828. They settled in what would become Shelby Precinct, adjacent to land owned by his uncle, Jonathon Shelby, Sr. Jonathon had arrived in Edwards County, Illinois Territory about 1815. We prepared a “genealogical proof argument” that, despite the lack of records explicitly stating such, Hezekiah Shelby was a son of Rees and Catherine (Orr) Shelby. Our proof argument is composed of four pieces of circumstantial evidence. First, the 1850 Federal Census of Edwards County, Illinois shows Hesekiah (sic) Shelby, age 18, living in the home of Rees and Catherine Shelby. Second, we referenced and provided a copy of the Rees Shelby III family history noted above from the 1980 “History of Edwards County, Illinois”; to be used as corroborating evidence. Third, we provided a copy of a document entitled “Relinquishment of right to administer” from Rees(e)
Shelby’s 1854 probate packet located in Box 10 of the Edwards County Circuit Clerk’s office, which is signed by the “widow and heirs” as follows: “Katharine Shelby, widow; S(emple) Shelby, heir; Holden W. Shelby, heir; Moses Shelby, heir; and Hezakiah Shelby, heir”. Fourth, in the land records of Edwards County, Illinois, Deed Book ‘K’, pages 44 through 47 is recorded the “Petition to partition and assignment of dower” with respect to the “lands and real estate” of Reese (sic) Shelby, deceased. This record sets aside the widow’s one-third dower to “Catharine Shelby” and the remaining two-thirds was set aside in 1/10th portions for the following heirs, their children: Moses Shelby, Evan Shelby, Garrison Shelby, Semple Shelby, Charlotte (Shelby) Rogers, Holden W. Shelby, Catharine (Shelby) Edwards, Hezekiah Shelby, Elizabeth M. (Shelby) Miller, and the children of their deceased son, David Shelby. The children of the deceased son, David Shelby, are named: George C. Shelby, Margaret (Shelby) Michels, Green(berry) Shelby, Hanson Shelby, John Shelby, Mary Shelby, and Noah Shelby. One of the many interesting items noted in Rees Shelby’s probate packet was a bill from Jeremiah Kenner for “1 Coffin raised lid Brass Hinges & lined $10.00”. Hezekiah Shelby (1832-1880) married Elizabeth Campbell (1827-1897) on 21 July 1853 in Edwards County, Illinois. They became the parents of ten children: Sarah Ann (married Elliott Davisson), Elizabeth (married Seth Collins), Thomas (married 1st Annie Webb, 2nd Eliza Million), George (married 1st Sarah Ibbotson, 2nd Mary Carson), John (married Alice Voight Marks), Ellen Jane (married Samuel Phelps), Mary (married Willis Smith), Ellsworth (married Emma Mewes), Elmer (married 1st Bertha Mewes, 2nd Nellie Ibbs), and William (married Lizzie Ely).
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Changing of the guard at Allendale Rural Fire The Allendale Rural Fire Protection District (ARFPD) recently held a ceremony to mark the “changing of the guard” from one generation to another. Gerald Brooks, the former Fire Chief, passed the operational leadership role of the department to former Lieutenant Cale Johnson. The former Assistant Fire Chief Rick Medler, passed his leadership role to former Lieutenant Bobby Johnson. Neither Chief, however, has totally retired from the department. Brooks has assumed the role as one Former Fire Chief Brooks passes the Chief’s badge to newly-named Fire of the three Trustees for the DepartChief Cale Johnson. Former Assistant Fire Chief Rick Medler passes the ment. Both Brooks and Medler will Assistant Chief’s badge to newly-named Assistant Fire Chief Bobby Johnassist as responders and mentors. son.
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Members of the Edwards County Football Team accepted a donation from Country Finanical Agents Steve and Evan Thomson for helping them move into their new office on the square in West Salem. Front row: (L -R) Evan Thomson, Gus Baker, Jacob Weber, Devin Meyer, Elijah Taylor. and Max Gerlach. Back row: Russ Gerlach, Bryton Steber, Jalen Tramill, Steve Thomson, Eli Steber, Maverick Moore, and Michael Snidle
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Wabash and Edwards County Annual Yield Survey
Brent Strine- Wabash CFB President, Brad Winter- Wabash CFB Vice-President, and JR Wallis review the yield survey results before enjoying a delicious pork burger. Wabash County Farm Bureau & CGB, Lyle Station held their annual yield survey in August. Ryan Peter and Chad Broster, Wabash CFB Board Members, measures, counts, and inspects the samples. Then, they completed the data worksheet for the corn survey in Lick Prairie Township.
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The Wabash County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, in conjunction with Consolidated Grain and Barge, held their annual corn Dakota Moore from the Wabash yield survey in Wabash County on August Valley FS- Browns location and 20, 2020. This year’s Wabash County averAlex Mews from the Edwards age is estimated at 170.9 bushels per acre. County Farm Bureau Young This estimation is higher than the ten-year Leaders count the number of Caleb Porter and Dakota Moore average of 164.7 bushels per acre, and rows on ears of corn from a corn from Wabash Valley FS- Browns higher than last year’s estimate of 158.9. field West of Albion as part of the location count corn during the A tailgate lunch was provided by CGB, and 2020 Edwards County corn yield 2020 Edwards County corn yield everyone had a great time discussing the survey. survey. upcoming harvest. Listed below are the township averages: Edwards County Yield Survey Results 174.6 Gavilon Grain- Browns, The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders, and Wa- Bellmont 166.1 • Coffee Compton 161.0 • Friendsville 171.4 bash Valley Service Company, conducted the 13th annual Edwards County corn yield Lancaster 167.5 • Lick Prairie 161.0 survey on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. 198.1 The results are an estimated 2020 county corn average of 163.25 bushels per acre. Mt. Carmel 169.3 • Wabash Browns was the highest with 183.70 bushels per acre. Salem was the lowest with 146.03 bushels per acre. Edwards County continued “We have had a good growing season,” stated Rebecca Perry, FBCM of the Edwards Township Averages: County Farm Bureau. “There were some timely rains, but some pollination also occurred Albion: 161.04 bushel per acre during extreme heat. Peak harvest is estimated to be around October 1, 2020.” Bone Gap: 156.85 bushel per acre In general, those conducting the survey found some of the ears had a pollination problem Browns: 183.70 bushel per acre with the tops of the ears not pollinated. Additionally, the ears were above average in Dixon: 173.73 bushel per acre length with a good kernel depth. Ellery: 170.0 bushel per acre The survey was conducted by randomly picking six fields in each township and eight French Creek: 164.46 bushel per acre from Shelby (due to size), and then taking three samples from each field. Fifty fields were Salem: 146.03 bushel per acre checked, in all. All counts were based on 90,000 kernels per bushel.≠ Shelby: 150.19 bushel per acre
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2020 Grayville Days Schedule 8:00 am Guardian Center 5K 9:00 am Craft Fair opens downtown 10:00 am Vendors open downtown Kids time • Inflatables open ($10 for arm band for all day) 1 -2:00 pm Talent Time on stage 3:00 pm Parade - line up at 2 4:30 pm Entertainment - Brittany Loyd 6:30 pm Entertainment - Jason Sturgeon 8:45 pm Fireworks 9:30 pm Entertainment - Orry Kraw
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WVC’s Small World serves its community Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Small World at Wabash Valley College was once again filled with lively voices and the excitement of learning on Aug. 5! Children ages six months to 11 years old started back Wednesday. Small World Director Carla Cadwalader said staff had worked and trained for two days on COVID-19 policy and practice. Children ages three and above and staff will be wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. Mrs. Cadwalader came up with a unique way for children to remember to social distance, “we are using pool noodles,” said Cadwalader. Children and staff use the noodle to measure social distancing while working and playing. When someone gets too close, they simply say, “noodle, noodle.” Already on the first day children were independently maintaining a safe distance. Small World is back in business, serving the families
of our community. Special exits, masks and social distancing is definitely not stifling learning. Academy students are following a 7-hour, academic-based schedule in order to help students prepare for their transition to public school mid-August.
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Don St. Ledger 2020 4-H Hall of Fame Volunteer By Meghan Fearn An Edwards County 4-H volunteer has been selected to receive the Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame Award for his service to the Extension youth development program. Don St Ledger has a long history with University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards County. He has been a leader for 23+ years and the Edwards County Fair Veterinarian for over 30 years. Don has a very busy schedule, but always takes time to answer questions and be actively involved with the Edwards County 4-H youth. “We celebrate Don St. Ledger,” said Tara Buerster, Extension county director. Many people participate in the county fair each year, but do not realize the time and dedication it takes to be the Fair Veterinarian. Behind the scenes, with a busy practice, Don must be available to squeeze in time at the fair and be available when needed. To have done this for over 30 years is something to be recognized. 4-H has been a part of Don’s life for a lifetime. He was a club member as a young child. He and his wife Kathy are Community Club Leader for the Ellery Panthers 4-H Club. Clubs have monthly meetings and community service projects throughout the year to attend. Don stays busy giving back, and we are thankful to have him be a part of Edwards County 4-H! Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program. In 2020, 87 individuals received the Foundation Hall of Fame Award, presented during a virtual ceremony Aug. 18. Five of the honorees are being named posthumously. The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and former 4-H
staff. Each inductee receives a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion. To volunteer in your community, one may request information from the Edwards County Extension office. There is a place for everyone in 4-H, whether you have an hour or a lifetime to give. About 4-H: Illinois 4-H empowers and prepares Illinois youth for success. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois, affecting the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs, groups and short-term programming.
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