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‘Howl’ Event Raises Funds, Draws 350+ The Wayne County Farm Bureau “Howl At The Moon Event”, held at the Fairfield Elks in March, drew a crowd of over 350 people and raised funds for the Young Leader Committee and its Foundation. Four performers with the Howl2Go Road Show traveled from Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati to put on a pair of three-and-a-half hour shows (two nights), which included two dueling pianos, drums, and a guitar. People would request songs by offering Estate Planning & Wills a tip with their request; the bigger the tip, the Traffic Law & DUI more likely the song was Personal Injury played. All tips went to the Young Leaders and Medical Malpractice Foundation. Criminal Defense “This was the third Real Estate Contracts year for our Howl event,” said Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager 1015 Broadway Doug Anderson. “The Mt. Vernon, Illinois community continues to 618-316-7322 Cont. On Next Page 2
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Maple Hill Cemetery Tour Postponed Until Next Year The Maple Hill Cemetery tour entitled “The Famous and The Infamous”, originally scheduled for May 29th30th, has been postponed until May of 2021. The program uses the Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield as a backdrop for a series of historical vignettes performed by volunteers in historical costumes. The event was very successful in 2019 with over 400 people attending. The event would not be possible without the help of local advertisers, over 40 volunteers, and numerous local amateur actors. The Wayne County Historical Society members look forward to the May 2021 tour. The Fairfield Public Library, The Early History Museum, and the Hanna House Museum are currently not open for visitors due to the COVID19 executive order to limit public contact. The museums are undergoing a spring cleaning and refurbishing at this time. Museum curators Gina Bashore, Nikki Roethe, and Jami Roethe are updating and cleaning displays. Historical Society President Dave Morris has installed new LED lighting at the Early History Museum. Past President
Mike Mossburger is assisting with repairs to the historical Hanna House structure. Announcements will be made on Facebook, WFIW, and in the Wayne County Press when the museums reopen. The Wayne-County-Historical-Society Facebook page is a wonderful source for photos of the museum collections, historical photographs, society news, and History Mystery stories. The popular series of Wayne County historical facts and profiles can be heard on WFIW in the mornings. Don’t let local history be a mystery—become a member of the Wayne County Historical Society! The Society offers annual and lifetime memberships. Dues are tax-deductible and are a key source of funding for the Society. Annual memberships are $15 and run from January through December. Lifetime membership requires a one-time payment of $300. For more information, contact the Wayne County Historical Society by mail at 300 Southeast 2nd Street, Fairfield, Illinois 62837, or by e-mail at wayneillinoishistory@ gmail.com
‘Howl’ Event Raises Funds, Draws 350+ Continued From Last Page support this event with their attendance, sponsorships, and song tips. We are happy to produce an event that brings some entertainment to Fairfield, supports the Fairfield Elks, and raises funds for Farm Bureau programming.” Event sponsors were Country Financial Agency Manager Jim Hughes, Country Financial Representative Alex Atwood, Country Financial Representative Christina Copeland, Fairfield National Bank, Citizens National Bank of Albion, Peoples National Bank, Fairfield Banking Company, Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home, Zurliene Enterprises, Vaughan’s Diesel Repair, and Gill Excavating. Table sponsors included Big Boy Catering and Burnt Prairie Fertilizer. The Young Leader Committee also expressed gratitude to Donna Reever for the use of her decorations, all the volunteers at the Fairfield Elks, and local media outlets that helped promote the event. The Young Leader Committee is a
group of individuals ages 18 to 35 that work to support agricultural education, leadership development, and safety programming. The WCFB Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization which raises funds to support agricultural education and scholarship opportunities for Wayne County students. Pictures and video of the 2020 Howl at the Moon event can be found on the Wayne County Farm Bureau Facebook page.
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Frontier Resets Graduation For July 31st Like many other college institutions across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Frontier Community College (FCC) to postpone its annual commencement. The event was originally scheduled to be held on Friday, May 8th, inside the Fairfield Community High School gymnasium. However, FCC’s administration has rescheduled the ceremony for Friday, July 31st, 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Fairfield. Spring 2020 graduates will be honored, and they are welcome to invite friends and family to attend the event. While the ceremony will be held later in the year than normal, commencement will still include the usual program agenda: the processional, presentation of degrees and certificates, charge to the class, and more. Frontier President Dr. Jay Edgren will present the President’s Award to a student graduate, who will then share a short
FMH Screening Tent To Stay Open Effective immediately, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) Respiratory Illness Screening Clinic (RISC) Tent in Fairfield will be open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for anyone that has signs and symptoms of a respiratory illness (which are a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, shortness of breath/rapid breathing, new or worsening cough, and exposure to a person that has a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19). After 8 p.m. and until the tent re-opens the next morning, patients with these symptoms should report to the Emergency Department. The tent will remain open seven days a week for the foreseeable future. The FMH Urgent Care will be temporarily closed on weekends until further notice, in order to staff the RISC Tent. As of Monday, March 30th, Urgent Care will temporarily relocate to Horizon Healthcare Suite A for all non-emergent and non-respiratory needs (8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday). Horizon Healthcare Clinic locations are still open for all healthcare needs. To schedule an appointment with a provider, or if you have questions, call 618-8424617. If you have questions related to COVID-19, call the FMH COVID Hotline at 618-516-1062.
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message with the audience. The decision to postpone commencement came after receiving feedback from student graduates. At the beginning of the month, Edgren collaborated with Brandon Weger, who serves as the Program Director for Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Together, they created and distributed a short survey to all FCC graduates seeking their opinion on graduation. The response was heavily in favor of rescheduling the ceremony rather than hosting a virtual ceremony. Prior to cancellations due to the pandemic, FCC was also planning to host an Awards Night ceremony on May 1st. The event would have recognized all students on the Fall 2020 Honors List, as well as high-achieving students from each FCC program. Instead, names of the students will be presented on screen prior to the start of the graduation ceremony. Spring 2020 graduates will be contacted directly with all updates and changes regarding commencement. Practice for the ceremony will also be scheduled by Jan Wiles, who serves as Assistant Dean of Student Services.
Carter, Gilbert Going NCAA DI In Football Two Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) football players who contributed greatly to the team’s stunning 36-4 run over the past four seasons plan to continue the sport at the NCAA Division I level next season. Preferred walk-on status has been granted to Cade Carter by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and Wyatt Gilbert by the University of Tennessee at Martin. The status means that, while they were not given scholarships, they are assured of a spot on the roster. Also, when a place opens on the depth chart, preferred walk-ons are often the first in line for scholarships. It’ll be a huge leap, as it is for all players going from the high school level to DI, but it’s something that both players are capable of doing, says FCHS Coach Justin Townsend. In fact, he has “no doubt” that both can make the transition. “Cade could definitely contribute on special teams early in his career, then I can see him developing into a slot receiver. He did a pretty good job this past season of finding open spots in zone defenses so that Landon (Zurliene, FCHS quarterback) could get him the football,” Townsend said. “And Wyatt could be an instant impact player on special teams. I think his best position in college would be at cornerback, but he also has the flexibility to catch the ball out of the backfield.” As for weaknesses? “They will have to adjust to the speed of the game at the next level, and will have to trust the process and work their way up the depth charts,” Townsend said. “But these are true of every high school football player.” Outlook contacted the college coaches responsible for recruiting both players; however, due to NCAA compliance, neither was able to publicly offer comments, since both young men are walk-ons. They won’t be released to do that until after Carter and Gilbert make it official by arriving on campus and practicing for the first time. Here’s a look at both players:
CADE CARTER Funny thing is, Carter’s a baseball guy. “Last summer, I broke my hand (during baseball) and missed some big opportunities in front of scouts that I was very upset
Wyatt Gilbert (left) and Cade Carter are shown in action last fall during the FCHS Mules’ 10-1 run. about, but coming into my senior year, I still had my mind set on playing baseball (in college),” said the 18-year-old son of Jeremy and Nikki Carter. “However, when football season began, I started to enjoy it more. “I talked to my parents about it, and we reached out to SIU and sent them some video of a recent game. They contacted us back shortly thereafter,” he added. “We were just seeing if they had any interest; turned out that they did.” The Salukis invited him for a game-day visit, and after touring the campus and talking to the coaching staff, Carter knew he wanted to suit up. “That visit is what really made me want to play for Coach (Nick) Hill. He is from southern Illinois and knows what it’s like to be a kid from a small town playing at the Division I level. He also values teaching his players to be great young men, along with being great football players,” Carter said. “My family and I were very impressed with the whole staff and couldn’t be happier about where I’m going and who I am going to be playing for.” About a week after that visit, another coach on staff, Trevor Olson, gave him a call. “He said I had a spot as a preferred walk-on if I accepted it,” said Carter, who turned down a few Junior Colleges as well as DIIs that tried to sign him for baseball. “After going home and talking to my parents, I decided that’s where I wanted to play at the next level. “Since I started playing sports, my goal was to play at the Division I level.” Continued On Page 7 5
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Continued From Page 5 Carter was a quarterback from third grade through his freshman year. After sitting out with injuries as a sophomore, he played tight end and safety as a junior, then worked at running back, wide receiver, and safety as a senior. Playing at a variety of positions helped him excel, said Townsend. “Cade probably has one of the highest football IQs of anyone that I have coached. He always had good instincts on where the ball was going and is very flexible, positionwise,” said the Mules chief. “On defense, we asked him to play strong safety, linebacker, and sometimes defensive end, depending on our scheme. When you have a player than can play all those different positions at a high level, it creates issues for opposing teams.” He added, Carter has already overcome obstacles (injuries including concussion issues, although they are not a concern moving forward), and he greatly increased his speed and explosiveness during his time at FCHS. Besides football smarts and ability to adjust to different roles, Townsend lists Carter’s strengths as “very coachable, very good strength, fundamentally sound (tackles well, ball security, understands pad level), and great hands.” One thing Carter doesn’t lack is work ethic. He’s committed to a healthy diet and an early morning workout schedule—something he has done before school on a regular basis for the last three years. That will only Continued On Next Page
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Carter, Gilbert Going NCAA Division I In Football Continued From Last Page increase this summer as he plans to implement more weight lifting and sprints in his workouts. “There are no guarantees when you get to this level, but I’m going to do whatever it takes to get on the field and contribute to the team. I’m ready to put my head down and get to work to show that I belong at that level,” Carter said. “At points along the journey, it was an absolute grind, and I questioned whether it was worth it, but there was no better feeling than when I got an offer and a chance to play for a great school with some great coaches. “Honestly, it’s still hard to believe,” he added. “Playing at the highest level is something my parents and I have put a lot of time and effort into, and it’s nice to see that all the hard work does end up rewarding you and paying off.” Carter plans to major in Kinesiology and eventually would like to coach and open his own gym.
Wyatt Gilbert, shown running the ball in competition last fall, rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in his career at FCHS. He will play at UT Martin this coming season.
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football could be, as well,” Gilbert said. “At the beginning of my senior year, I A three-sport standout during one decided that football is what I truly wanted to do.” of FCHS’ most successful times in its And why not? After playing special teams on varsity his freshman year, he sports history, Gilbert always thought became a running back and All-BDC defensive back as a sophomore. By his he’d play college baseball. junior year, Gilbert again started at those same positions and was named to After all, he had a lot to do with Continued On Next Page the Mules being Black Diamond Conference co-champs his sophomore year, and champs his junior year while compiling a record 23 wins. But the old football bug bit him. Hard. “I was also interested in Valparaiso (In.) University and the University of Illinois because they, along with UT Martin, offered a Meteorology/Atmospheric Science program. UT Martin just felt like the best fit for me because it felt like home,” Gilbert reasoned. He has always loved several sports and has played them almost since birth, so choosing only one to play was difficult. “Around the beginning of my junior year, I realized that I might have the opportunity to play football at the next level. I then realized that baseHELPING MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN ONE BALE AT A TIME ball wasn’t my only option, and that
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Carter, Gilbert Going NCAA Division I In Football Continued From Last Page the First Team All-BDC team (skilled), the SICA All South Team, and the All-State 3A Academic Team. This past season, he repeated as First Team All-BDC (skilled) in addition to being named Conference MVP. He was also Channel 44’s Scholar Athlete of the Week, All-South, All-State Academic, and was only the fourth player in FCHS history to be named to the All-State 3A Team. His career stats were enough to make coaches drool: 2,992 rushing yards, 3,468 all-purpose yards, and 37 touchdowns, including a school record 22 in one season as a senior. Team accolades along the road were impressive, too. As freshmen, Gilbert’s class went unbeaten and won the league co-championship before taking the conference title outright the next three seasons. This year’s senior class also set the record for consecutive BDC wins with 29, and went a school record 10-1 as juniors and seniors. Plainly put, Gilbert is used to winning. Dude was even Homecoming King. But you wouldn’t know it because Gilbert is all about team. “Wyatt is the ultimate teammate. He’s not super vocal, but always leads by example. He was always encouraging to his teammates; he was the last player out of the locker room because he was making sure it was picked up. That happened on several occasions,” said Townsend. “As a player, he was a little undersized when he came into high school, but he worked hard to put on size while still maintaining his agility and speed. He also improved his blocking, which is a must with the type of offense we run. “And he was versatile on offense,” Townsend added. “We moved him around a lot to different positions to get him the ball, and because he was able to do that, it was hard for teams to key on him.” The Mules coach lists Gilbert’s strengths as “extremely coachable, high football IQ, very explosive (and will continue to develop speed), fundamentally sound (tackles well, ball security, understands pad level), can play different positions, and is a great cover man on defense.” Gilbert overcame a few “not huge” injuries, and working to come back strong was a challenge, he said. In doing so, he: 1) kept in mind the words of wisdom from his grandma, Betty Wallace of Ellery. “She has always told me to enjoy the journey. That has helped me realize that there are only certain things that I can control, and it is important to focus on them, not on what I
can’t.” And 2) boy, did he enjoy that journey. “My greatest joy would have to be winning the home playoff games my junior and senior years,” he said. “The atmosphere of those games was like no other, and it was a lot of fun to be part of that experience.” Ultimately, Gilbert chose UT Martin in part because of the coaching staff. “When I met with them at the beginning of February, they were great people, and I could tell that they were willing to build a relationship with the athletes that was deeper than just football,” he said. “I realized that they care about each player as not only student-athletes, but more importantly, as people, and they are always going to be there to support us.” Learning that UT Martin laid down new turf at its stadium right before last season didn’t hurt, either, he quipped. “The main reason that I became interested in UT Martin is that they offer a Geoscience/Meteorology program (he’s fascinated by weather). Also, their learning facilities/ libraries are very nice and offer a lot of resources to help me succeed, so that is a bonus,” Gilbert added. The 5-10, 175 pound athlete is the son of Fred and Dana Gilbert.
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Thompson Takes Rare Position As One Of Navy’s Licensed Morticians A woman who formerly worked as a funeral director at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne has joined the U. S. Navy, filling one of it’s rarest positions as a licensed mortician. Julianne (Miller) Thompson, 28, is stationed in Quantico, Virginia, having moved there with her husband, Dan, who previously worked at Trunkline in Johnsonville, and ran Thompson’s Stump Removal when they lived in Wayne County. “I had seriously considered joining the military when I was younger, but never did. I was working at Hosselton-Meridith when I decided to join the Navy. I had seen the job advertised online, and had never heard about it before. I reached out to someone on Facebook who held the position, and got more details about it,” said Thompson. “Everything about this job seemed to line up with what I would want of it. “I felt it was a now-or-never situation,” she said. “I could do what I love, but do it for the government and get to see and do things that most people never would.” The Navy is the only U. S. branch of service with its own licensed morticians (Army and Air Force employ civilian licensed morticians). There are currently only seven places where Navy morticians are stationed: Virginia, Delaware, Tennessee, Hawaii, Italy, Guam, and Spain. Right now, Thompson holds one of only 14 positions available in her field. “Most people in the military have no idea we exist,” she grinned. Thompson’s position is shore-based, meaning that she will never be assigned to a ship. “In Quantico, I am working with the Marine Corps, so I don’t work cases for the Navy (for those who have passed away), but for the Marines,” she explained. “In Tennessee, they work with the Navy; in Spain or Italy, they may have fewer deaths, but they actually do embalming. My work here is primarily administrative.” The hardest part of her job is handling her emotions when young people die. “In the civilian sector I dreaded having someone younger than me pass away. It hurt my heart knowing how much life they
Julianne Thompson is pictured with Rear Admiral Milton J. Sands, the Commander of Naval Service Training Command, after graduating from boot camp. had, but it was cut short,” she said. “Now, the majority of people I do case work on are younger than I am. “When someone joins the military, and leaves their family, it’s known that they are making a sacrifice, but they have no idea how much of a sacrifice they are actually making,” Thompson added. “There is a mantra in the military of ‘taking care of our own’, so when someone does make the ultimate sacrifice, it’s my job to provide those benefits, such as paying for the funeral, which is rewarding, because I know that while their loved ones grieve, they don’t also have the burden of paying for a funeral.” Getting to Quantico wasn’t a speedy journey, but it was helped by her six years of experience (in Cisne, New Mexico, and Iowa), which gave her an unheard-of automatic advancement to the rank of E5. “When I applied to the military, I also had to apply to be a mortician. I had to get letters of recommendation, provide proof of my licensure, and many other things. It wasn’t the normal route most people take,” said Thompson, who endured eight weeks of boot camp in Great Lakes, graduating at the top of her class of 950 recruits and winning the Military Excellence Award. Continued On Page 13 11
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As an award winner at boot camp graduation, one of the things Julianne Thompson (center, back) got to do was take part in a reception where honorees cut the cake using a Navy cutlass. Standing right of Thompson is retired U. S. Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski, who was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 24th, 2018 for his actions during the March 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar (Operation Enduring Freedom).
Thompson Takes Rare Position In Navy Continued From Page 11 After boot camp, she participated in a basic medical program at ‘A school’ in San Antonio, Texas from October 2019 to February 2020, making the Dean’s List. After that, she trained for a month in Tennessee before moving on to Quantico. It’s difficult for her to pinpoint her career goals. “The way our mortician job is set up, I will not move up higher than E7, which is Chief Petty Officer. They are working to make changes for the better for us morticians, but nothing is ever guaranteed,” Thompson said. “I do want to go back to school to get my Bachelor’s degree. When I complete that, and if I ever decide to take a different path within the Navy, I would try for an officer program. “However, that’s not in my sights any time soon,” she said. “The only long term plan I have is to stay in until I retire.” Julianne and Dan, who is 34, both grew up in small towns in Iowa, 30 miles apart. They met when they were in college through his cousin, who happens to be her best friend. They moved to Wayne County three years ago from New Mexico because they both wanted to be closer to Iowa. Now that they are settled in Virginia, they hope to start a family soon, and simply enjoy life. “This is a neat experience for us because we would never have lived on the east coast, otherwise,” she said. “We’re excited to enjoy the museums and state parks out here. We want to see and experience the history as much
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While participating in the 2020 census, you will answer a questionnaire about yourself and everyone who is living with you as of April 1st, 2020. It’s a simple process, according to the Wayne County Health Department, but the following tips might be helpful in answering questions you may have. Included are the questions asked by the U. S. Census Bureau, details about the questions, and why they are asked. Question: How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2020? Here, you’ll count everyone living and sleeping in your home most of the time, including young children, roommates, and friends and family members who are living with you, even temporarily. Why asked: This helps the bureau count the entire U.S. population and ensures that they count people where they live most of the time as of Census Day (April 1, 2020). Question: Were there any additional people staying here on April 1, 2020, that you did not include in Question 1? Mark all that apply: children (related or unrelated) such as newborn babies, grandchildren, or foster children; relatives such as adult children, cousins, or in-laws; non-relatives such as roommates or live-in babysitters, and people staying here temporarily. Why asked: The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone just once and in the right place. Organizers want to ensure that everyone in your home who should be counted is counted—including newborns, roommates, and those who may be staying with you temporarily. Question: Is this a house, apartment, or mobile home (mark ONE box). Owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage or loan? Include home equity loans. Is it owned by you or someone in this household free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)? Rented? Occupied without payment of rent? Why asked: This helps organizers produce statistics about homeownership and renting. The rates of homeownership serve as one indicator of the nation’s economy. They also help with administering housing programs, planning, and decisionmaking. Question: What is your telephone number? Why asked: The Census Bureau asks for your phone number in
case there are any questions about your census form. They will only contact you for official census business, if needed. Question: What is Person 1’s name? If there is someone living here who pays the rent or owns the residence, start by listing him or her as Person 1. If the owner or the person who pays the rent does not live here, start by listing any adult living there as Person 1. There will be opportunities to list the names of additional members of your household. Why asked: The Census Bureau asks a series of questions about each member of your household. This allows them to establish one central figure as a starting point. Question: What is Person 1’s sex? Mark one box: male or female. Why asked: This allows organizers to create statistics about males and females, which can be used in planContinued On Page 22
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Fairfield’s Tiger Elite Wrestling Yields Six National Qualifiers A junior wrestling team that has been going quietly about its business of training young athletes for the past six years made some major noise as this season came to a close early due to COVID19. Tiger Elite Wrestling, started and still coached by Scott Cuff of Fairfield, had nine boys and one girl on this season’s competition team, taking part in a dozen tournaments in Missouri through the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Cuff has kids on the team, as do his assistant coaches, Brad McCulley and Kenny Dagg. Besides churning out impressive records, they qualified six grapplers for the national showdown. Cuff feels they could have produced at least three national winners, had they been able to continue competing. “We had great success this year, and were in the process of taking six kids who qualified for the All American Nationals in Kingsport, Tennessee before the coronavirus made them cancel the tournament,” said Cuff, noting they begin training in September, with the season running from December through March. “In some of the tournaments, we had kids who had the quickest pin and most points. “We had several kids stand on top of the podium in first place.” That they did. Here’s the roster, and the record each wrestler finished with this past season, as well as their highlight achievements: ~ Scotty Cuff, 40-4 (nine championships, 34 pins, national qualifier; most wins and pins on team). ~ Cash McCulley, went 19-4 while wrestling in only six tourneys (three championships, district champion, national qualifier; also fastest pin on team at :10). ~ Deakin Dagg, 22-8 (two championships, national qualifier). ~ Zaden Taylor, 14-8 (two championships, national qualifier). ~ Braxton Kirk, 18-16 (two championships, national qualifier).
Fairfield’s Tiger Elite wrestling team this season included (front, from left) Deakin Dagg, Zaden Taylor, and Cash McCulley. Row two, Coach Scott Cuff, Zury Taylor, Crayton Burge, Scotty Cuff, Caitlyn Cuff, Braxton Kirk, Coach Brad McCulley, and Coach Kenny Dagg. Not pictured is wrestler Jensen Reavill. ~ Crayton Burge, 14-15. ~ Caitlyn Cuff, 7-10. ~ Zury Taylor, 3-12 (national qualifier). ~ Jensen Reavill, 2-3 (one championship). Scotty Cuff, Dagg, and McCulley are referred to by teammates as The Beast Boys, having led the squad with a combined record of 81-16 record --the best results since the team was formed when Coach Cuff’s wife, Ann, suggested he start a youth wrestling program one day as they sat in their living room. As a result of that suggestion, he contacted Brian Shinkle of Albion (pastor of the First Christian Church there at the time) to see if the church could give them some practice space. “We practiced there for a year-and-a-half, then moved to Fairfield, where we practiced at different locations,” Cuff said, noting it’s been difficult to find space due to limited funds. “This year, one of our wrestler’s moms, Sally Kirk, said that our team could use her three-bay garage for practices; we’re looking for a bigger location, though, because our program is growing.” Coach Cuff has at least a dozen kids interested in joining the team next season (they’re even planning to open a second practice site in Mt. Vernon), and could always use sponsorship to help offset costs. “Our major sponsor is IWA, which is a pro wrestling company. They have been involved with our program for the past four years, and have introduced our wrestlers to pro wrestlers such as Honky Tonk Man, Buff Bagwell, and Road Warrior Animal,” Cuff mentioned. “The team competed in the past in Hillsboro, where the kids had the opportunity to meet UFC’s Matt Hughes.” They also take part in camps, where team members have trained with Olympic wrestlers Kyle Snyder, Jordan Burroughs, Bo Nickals, Dylan Polatio, and Jason Golf, as well as Coach Tom Ryan (Ohio State) and Coach Terry Brands (Iowa). This kind of experience and time on the mat has FCHS Coach Jordan Griffith pumped up, looking forward to what Cuff will send him. Continued On Next Page 17
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Continued From Last Page “(This kind of program) is very helpful in the sport of wrestling. They can learn the basics at an early age, learn how it feels to be on the mat in front of a crowd, and learn how it feels to win and lose,” Griffith said. “Because of that, they will have an advantage once they get to the high school level.” Being both the coach and dad of wrestlers on his team, Cuff’s role is bittersweet. The sweet: “I’d like to say how proud I am of our girl wrestler, Caitlyn (Cuff). I didn’t know what to think about it at first, but going to tournaments and seeing girls taking it to the boys changed my mind. She practices just as hard as the boys, and has had coaches tell her she’s tough. She will be one of our captains for the upcoming season,” he said of his daughter. The bitter: “This year we are losing our captain and also the reason we started the program—Scotty Cuff, my son. The hardest thing with the national tournament being cancelled was knowing it was the last time coaching him before he goes to high school next year,” he said. “But he has achieved great milestones.” Those milestones were 360 pins and a 380-42 record including 65 tourney titles, the Missouri National Challenge Championship, and the Iron Sharpens Iron team champ. Scotty has wrestled for six years, and is the only kid on the team who competes year-around, doing so in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Cuffs moved to Fairfield from Joliet 14 years ago. There, the elder Cuff wrestled from the sixth grade throughout high school, winning a state championship in middle school (130-145 lb. class) and high school (152-167 lb.). One of the reasons he’s happy to coach youth is because wrestling gave him “the skills and discipline for life,” he said. “It’s a sport that gives you the chance to get on the mat and compete for yourself,” Cuff said. “We teach kids to never give up, that you have to lose to win, and that we are not just a team—we are family.” Registration for the 2020-21 season will be held from September 1st through the 18th, with practices being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and some Sundays). Wrestling camp for beginners and others interested is set for three Sundays in the fall: September 20th, September 27th, and October 4th from 3 to 6 p.m. The camp is free, but participants are asked to attend all three sessions, as new skills will be taught each time. If your child is interested in participating in the Tiger Elite Wrestling program, call Coach Scott Cuff at 618-919-2147 ASAP.
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Team Captain Scotty Cuff had a 380-42 record during his career with Tiger Elite wrestling, including 65 tourney titles and 360 pins. (Kim Hinkle Photography).
Operation Encouragement Launched By FMH To Uplift Skilled Care Unit Residents Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) has launched a program called Operation Encouragement to help provide emotional support to its Skilled Care Unit residents. For the safety and well-being of those who live in healthcare facilities, guests have been restricted from visiting their loved ones until this pandemic outbreak has subsided. Per CMS regulations, they are also not allowed to participate in group activities or communal dining. While it is being done to protect their physical health, officials also want to protect their emotional well-being. FMH has taken steps to ensure that residents are able to visit with their loved ones through the use of iPads and other electronic mechanisms. FMH’s Information Technology staff is available to assist friends and families of residents with any technical support they may need to help stay connected to their loved ones. FMH is also providing one-on-one activities; they are also encouraging the public to send a card or a letter to residents to let them know that folks are thinking of them, and to brighten their day until this time of crisis is resolved. Cards and well-wishes for Skilled Care Unit residents can be mailed to 303 NW 11th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837 (Attn: Skilled Care Unit Residents). If you would like to deliver your gift of encouragement to the hospital, call FMH Administration at 618-847-8367 to make arrangements to drop off your items for the Skilled Care Unit.
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Farm Bureau Urges Farmers, Ag Industry To Donate Masks Due to the national COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically N95-rated masks. In response, the Wayne County Farm Bureau is participating in Farmers and Ranchers Masks for Health (FARM), calling upon farmers, grain elevators, union laborers, construction companies, and anyone in an industry where masks are used for PPE, to donate surplus new/unused masks. They will be distributed through local health departments and used by local health professionals and first responders. Safety when delivering masks is critical; therefore, a storage tote is located outside the front entrance of the Wayne County Farm Bureau Building. Donors are asked to place their masks in the tote. The Wayne County Farm Bureau building is located at 301 E. Court Street in Fair-
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Young Leader2nd Alternate Care FMH Opens Site Respiratory Clinic In Carmi Pistol Shoot In Carmi July 18th For Adults, Youth Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) has expanded its services to include a second Respiratory Illness Screening Clinic (RISC) tent in Carmi for anyone that has signs and symptoms of a respiratory illness. At the clinic, medical personnel can provide screenings for influenza and other respiratory illnesses—includThe Young Leader Committee of the White County ing COVID-19 if the patient meets criteria (a temperature Farm Bureau will hold its fifth annual Young Leader Pisof 100.4°F or higher; shortness of breath/rapid breathing; tol Shoot Saturday, July 18th at the Carmi Rifle Club in new or worsening cough, or exposure to a person that Carmi. has a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19). The The tent event will include two aage classes: is open seven days week, from 8adult a.m. and to 6 youth (16-under). The minimum for1101 shooters 12 p.m., and is located in the parkingage lot of West is Main years Any participant age 16 and younger must be Street,old. Carmi. accompanied an adult. “Everyonebythat comes to any of our locations is screened Each shooter’s name will be put in a drawing for a at the door for signs and symptoms of respiraBrowning Buck Mark .22 target pistol. The top adult and tory illness. Anyone that has these signs and symptoms youth shooter will receive an additional five chances in are re-directed to the Respiratory Illness Screening Clinic the drawing; the second place shooter in each class“Pawill Tent,” said FMH CEO Katherine Bunting-Williams. tients that call before arriving at our facility with possible receive an additional three chances, and the third place respiratory are met at their car to help determine shooter willillnesses get one additional chance. where they needsteel to gotarget to receive the bestwill possible care This speed competition consist of five rounds of five stations, with five targets per station (minimum of 125 shots). Each round will be electronically timed. A display of marksmanship competition will follow lunch. Additional chances for the gun drawing will be given to the top three marksmen. Event registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with competiWayne Farm Bureau antionThe to start at 9.County The registration fee is(WCFB) $25 per has shooter nounced recipients of the 2020 Community Impact if registered before July 1; after July 1, registration is $35 Grants. per person. Registration includes lunch. You can downSeven applications were received for this year’s grant, load a registration form at www.whitecfb.com. totaling $13,419 in requested funds; $5,000 in grants were Shooters will need to furnish their own awarded for 2020 projects. Recipients are: guns, ammunition, hearing protection, and eye protection. Only .22 ~ Cisne Community Center, $1,250 (ceiling and lights). caliber pistolsCounty are allowed to be used this competition. ~ Wayne 4-H, $1,250 (4-Hinsheep pens). In order to have ammunition ready while competing, it is ~ HOPE Rescue & Rehabilitation, $1,250 (fencing). recommended you bring multiple clips for(roof your repairs gun. Am~ S.O.S. Community Group: $1,250 at munition will be available for sale at the event, at cost. Sims Community Center). The goal of the WCFB Community Impact Grant Pro-
for their situation. “Patients should still feel comfortable to come in for their routine lab work, radiology exams, and physician appointments, as we have designated clean and illness areas so the two do not co-mingle,” she added. FMH continues to see patients of all ages at their other locations: ~ Fairfield Memorial Hospital Main Campus, 303 NW 11th Street Fairfield, open seven days a week, 24 hours a day for all of your emergent and non-emergent needs ~ FMH Horizon Healthcare Clinic/Urgent Care, 213 NW 10th Street, Suite A, Fairfield, open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ~ FMH Respiratory Illness Screening Clinic (RISC) Tent, located in the parking lot at 213 NW 10th Street, Fairfield, open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ~ FMH Horizon Healthcare Cisne Clinic, 413 Park Street, Cisne, open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ~ FMH Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, 319 W. Commerce Street, Grayville; open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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This writer thinks he’s a modern hero, but he said, “I’d like to think anyone would have done the same thing for my family.” It was the afternoon of April 7th. Trucker Caleb Lydick, of Springerton, was in Missouri. He was eastbound on I-70 at the 175 mile marker, which is near Hermann and the Missouri wine country. He was heading home from Kansas in his 18 wheeler when he distinguished himself by placing himself in danger to protect strangers. According to the police report, the driver of a passenger car shot at and disabled a van carrying three people. The van rolled to a stop in the median. Caleb witnessed the shooting, and used his truck to shield the van from the shooter. Another trucker stopped to help, as well. The shooter made a u-turn and came back around. He could have fired on everyone involved, but for some reason he didn’t. He fled the scen, but Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers apprehended the shooter and he faces serious charges. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F tweeted, “Thanks to the remarkable truck drivers who shielded the victims after this incident.” Mr. Lydick stressed to me that his only concern was that he wasn’t armed at the time. He’d recently had a change of address and a police officer told him he could not use his concealed carry permit until the address change was completed by Illinois State Police. He complied with what he believed was the law. Further investigation shows that his information was incorrect and he could have carried his firearm on that eventful day. Thankfully, he didn’t need the weapon this time. Caleb Lydick’s takeaway from this incident is that it’s good to be ready and able to defend yourself and others. Although he wasn’t equally armed to combat the violence that
confronted him that day, he rose to the occasion. He did what he hopes any of us would do in the same situation. Caleb can downplay it all he wants, but in my mind he is a hero. The next time I run into his family, I’ll be sure to tell them that, too. He’s someone they, and each of us, can aspire to be. (Caleb won’t allow us to run his photo due to his “code of the road”, but many of us know him, anyway. It seems we’re all the better because we do know him).
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FMH Offers Telemedicine At Horizon In order to make sure patients are receiving the help they need, Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) has temporarily added the option of telemedicine for its Horizon Healthcare medical and behavioral health patients. While FMH is taking every precaution to reduce the spread of illnesses coming into its facility, officials understand that many people still have concern. The telemedicine option is a response to that concern. Telemedicine will allow patients to log in through their phone, iPad, laptop, or any device that has Wi-Fi capabilities and a camera to communicate with video and sound. The type of appointments that can be handled via telemedicine include routine follow-up appointments (such as discussing lab or diagnostic results), medication refills, etc. Established Behavioral Health patients will also be able to take advantage of this service during this time of need. These connections have encryption and security features to help ensure patient confidentiality. In order to access this service, Horizon Healthcare staff members are reaching out to patients with existing appointments to offer this as an option for their next appointment. Patients who choose to utilize the service will be able to connect to the Telehealth waiting room by typing horizonhc.doxy.me into their website browser at their designated appointment time.
“Health conditions do not go away just because we are in a national emergency situation, and our concern is that these patients will neglect their current conditions out of fear of coming in contact with the COVID-19 virus,” said FMH CEO Katherine Bunting-Williams. “By offering telemedicine services, we can help to ensure that these patient’s current conditions do not go by the wayside and that their healthcare needs continue to be addressed. “While a face-to-face visit is the best way to see a provider, we wanted to be able to offer this option for those patients with transportation issues, or who have serious underlying health conditions and just are not willing to take a risk by going out into public places.” Horizon providers that are currently set up to use telemedicine services are Family Practitioners Nicole Fyie, MD, and Marla Lafikes, MD; Family Nurse Practitioners Sherry Mewes and Courtney Robertson; Physician Assistants Kristen Harris and Russell Sztukowski, and Behavioral Therapists Jill Barnfield LCSW, Michaela Harrison LPC, and Jeff Wood LCSW. To schedule an appointment with your provider, call Horizon Healthcare at 618-842-4617 and let the staff know whether you would like to be seen in person or via telemedicine (if your condition meets the criteria for telemedicine). Paid Advertisement. 23
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