People's Bank and Trust is a Community bank that offers both commercial and personal loans. Ken Hart says commercial banking is a big part of their business:
People's Bank and Trust is a Community bank that offers both commercial and personal loans. Ken Hart says commercial banking is a big part of their business:
The Miller Media Group, headquartered in Taylorville, on Saturday turned on its 6th radio signal serving the Taylorville/Pana/Shelbyville market.
107.5 shine.fm provides the first local Contemporary Christian Music radio station, to Christian County and surrounding area. Programming for the new station comes from WONU-FM, the radio station of Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois.
The new signal features today's Contemporary Christian artists such as 7th Time Down, Matt Redman, the News Boys, and Casting Crowns. 107.5 shine.fm's personalities include the Morning Show with Kurt, Lisa, and Rob, middays with Bekah Eaker, afternoons with Garrett Michaels, Night Light with Andrea weekday evenings, and overnights with Daneli.
Complete information on the format can be found on-line at shine.fm.
Miller Media Group president Randal J. Miller, said he and his staff have been working to bring this format to Christian County since late last year, and is pleased to bring another niche' music format to radios in the area.
The Miller Media Group operates 5 other stations from its Taylorville corporate office, as well as 3 signals in Clinton.
A group of Taylorville business, civic and education leaders met at noon on Friday at the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce board room, to begin the organizing work to establish a "Christian County C-E-O" education program to the county.
Dee Krueger, assistant director at Lincoln Land Community College's Taylorville campus, told Regional Radio News that the program is an opportunity to turn some Christian County high school seniors into entrapeneurs that come back to the county to open businesses.
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The group is in the midst of raising the 20-thousand dollars to pay an Effingham County group, to consult the Christian County group in establishing the program. The Effingham County group began their "Effingham County C-E-O" program just a few years ago, and now they are consulting close to 2 dozen C-E-O groups around the country.
16 to 24 Christian County high school seniors can enroll in the year-long program.
Those attending the organizational meeting on Friday included Krueger, Mary Renner, Gary and Brenda Spurling, Ken Hart, Greg Brotherton, Patty Hornbuckle, Amy Hagen, and Randy Miller.
For more information on the "Christian County C-E-O" education program, contact Krueger at 561-0578.
As heard on WTIM, Taylorville defeated Pawnee with a score of 11-3.
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Patrick Kane assisted on the tying goal
and then netted the winning score late in the third period, and the Chicago
Blackhawks forced a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference finals with a
4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday.
Kane, held to one point in the first four games of the series, has exploded
for seven points in the last two, including two goals and one helper in Game
6.
Ben Smith and Duncan Keith added tallies for the Blackhawks, who have
rallied from a 3-1 deficit for the second consecutive postseason and can reach
the Stanley Cup Finals once more with a win on Sunday at United Center.
Corey Crawford picked up the win thanks to 26 saves.
"I don't think anyone lost confidence or got down after those two goals they
scored in the third," Crawford said. "If anything we kept pressing even
harder. Some great shots by Duncs and Kaner, some great plays, and we were
able to shut then down at the end."
Dwight King, Drew Doughty and Alec Martinez scored for the Kings, who became
just the third team in NHL history to have their first three playoff series
advance to a seventh game in one playoff year.
That didn't deter Doughty from adding confidently: "We've had two chances to
close out this series and we're not going to blow the third one."
Jonathan Quick stopped only 21 shots in defeat.
Los Angeles appeared to have turned things around thanks to scores in a 2:06
span early in the third period.
Doughty's wrister eluded Crawford on his glove side at 5:32, then, with
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews off for hooking, the hosts moved ahead by a 3-2
count with 7:38 played after Martinez blew a low, hard shot from below the
circles through traffic and in.
Kane sprang to life and guided the defending champs to the win. His slick pass
on the left wing found Keith at the inner edge of the circle for a successful
wrister to knot the game with 8:26 showing.
Kane struck once more with 3:45 left in regulation. He trailed a Brandon Saad
rush on the right wing, accepted a back pass, then moved from the circle into
the middle and beat Quick with a wrister to give the Blackhawks a 4-3 edge.
"It's unbelievable, I looked at him, I think it was about a minute left, I
think there was a stoppage of play and I almost started laughing," Toews
admitted. "It's amazing what he can do in these big games, when our season is
on the line and nobody else seems to be able to do it the same way he does it,
it's pretty amazing."
Quick was sent to the bench twice in the final 1:15 of the contest, and the
Kings' last best chance from Marian Gaborik in the waning seconds was blocked
by a 'Hawks defenseman's skate before getting near Crawford.
"We battled back and I think we just made a couple mistakes. I thought we were
doing a good job on [Patrick] Kane and then getting kind of spacey (he) made
two great plays," noted Kings captain Dustin Brown. "I don't think we can
expect to give up four goals in one game. If we clean that up, we're good."
King missed a contested breakaway chance just prior to the seven-minute mark
of the first, but didn't miss his next chance as the clock ticked down under
three minutes left in the period.
Jarrett Stoll chased down a dump in, beating Blackhawks defenseman Brent
Seabrook to the left of Crawford, then flipped a backhanded pass into the slot
where King one-timed it home.
Chicago evened the score on the advantage, as Toews fed Kane for a one-timer
in the right circle which beat Quick to the far post just 1:12 into the
second.
Smith managed to bank a shot off Quick from the right side behind the goal
line for a 2-1 game at 2:49, and the Blackhawks had a prime chance to put the
Kings in a two-goal hole minutes later but Patrick Sharp hit the crossbar
during a 2-on-0 with Marcus Kruger.
Game Notes
Only the 2000 New Jersey Devils have overcome a 3-1 series deficit in a
conference final and advanced to the fourth and final round ... The 1993
Toronto Maple Leafs and 2002 Colorado Avalanche previously saw each of their
in-conference playoff matchups reach Game 7s, with the Leafs losing to the
Kings and Avs to the Red Wings ... Seabrook added two assists ... Doughty has
collected seven points (3G, 4A) in the last five games.
Coverage of today's Cards and Giants game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 12:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Madison Bumgarner fired seven scoreless
innings and the San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-4, in
the second test of a four-game set.
Bumgarner (7-3) struck out 10 and scattered three hits for the Giants, who
have won eight of their last nine games.
Hunter Pence smacked a three-run homer and Michael Morse added an RBI single
among his two hits to go with a run scored in the triumph.
Adam Wainwright (8-3) was shelled for seven runs on eight hits and a walk over
4 1/3 innings in his worst start of the season for St. Louis, which has
dropped four of its last five contests.
"The way he's been throwing you don't expect to score a lot of runs like
that," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said of Wainwright.
The Giants jumped out to their 7-0 lead after plating a run in the first, four
in the second, two in the fifth and two more in the seventh.
Angel Pagan led off the game with a double and scored three batters later when
Morse singled into right-center.
All four of San Francisco's runs in the second came with two outs. Brandon
Hicks walked and Bumgarner singled to put runners on the corners before Pagan
singled home Hicks. Pence then belted a three-run shot deep into the seats in
left to give the Giants a 5-0 lead.
Pablo Sandoval hit a one-out single in the fifth and Morse followed with a
double into right-center to put runners on second and third. Seth Maness came
on to replace Wainwright and induced a groundout from Hector Sanchez, but
Gregor Blanco stepped up next and slapped a two-run single into right-center,
plating Sandoval and Morse for San Francisco's 7-0 cushion.
Sanchez's two-run single in the seventh made it 9-0, while Jon Jay's three-run
double in the eighth finally got St. Louis on the board. Allen Craig followed
with a run-scoring double off Juan Gutierrez.
"It got pretty far away from us but you're still seeing guys grind out the at-
bats," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said.
Game Notes
Pence's homer was his seventh of the season ... The Giants were 5-for-11 with
runners in scoring position, while the Cardinals finished 2-for-6 with RISP
... The Giants had 12 hits ... Sandoval had a pair of hits and has a 10-game
hitting streak for the Giants, but his nine-game RBI streak came to an end.
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Ryan Braun belted a two-run homer, his
first at Miller Park in over a year, to spark Milwaukee's five-run first
inning and the Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs, 11-5, in the opener of a
three-game series on Friday.
Braun finished 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored, while Rickie Weeks
collected three hits, two RBI and three runs scored for the Brewers, who have
won three straight games.
Martin Maldonado and Jean Segura also supplied three hits apiece in support of
starter Marco Estrada (5-2), who allowed three runs on six hits and four walks
with five strikeouts over six innings to pick up the win.
Travis Wood (5-5) was shelled for seven runs on 10 hits in just 2 2/3 frames
to absorb the loss.
"The hit everything I threw up there. It didn't matter what I threw. They got
to me early," Wood said.
Nate Schierholtz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer for the Cubs, who have lost
three straight games.
The Brewers pounced on Wood in the first, as Segura scorched a leadoff single
that deflected off the Chicago southpaw before Braun launched an 0-1 fastball
out to right-center field for his first longball at home since May 22, 2012.
After Jonathan Lucroy fanned, Carlos Gomez worked a walk and raced around to
score on Khris Davis' double into the gap in right-center. Weeks followed with
a single to center to plate Davis and scored two batters later on Maldonado's
double to right to make it 5-0 Milwaukee.
Gomez capped a string of three straight singles with an RBI base hit to center
in the second to make it 6-0, but the Cubs got a pair back in the third on
Emilio Bonifacio's RBI single and Junior Lake's run-scoring groundout.
Weeks opened the home half with a double and scored two batters later on
Maldonado's single to right before the Brewers tacked on four more in the
fifth to blow the game open.
"A lot of times we've been scoring the first inning or the second inning and
then we don't do much the rest of the game," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke
said. "I was really happy to see us turn it around."
Davis started the inning with a double and scored on Weeks' single to center
to make it 8-2. Maldonado singled two batters later to leave runners on the
corners for Estrada, who put down a perfect sacrifice bunt to score Weeks.
Segura and Braun followed with back-to-back RBI singles to push Milwaukee's
lead to 11-2.
Schierholtz scorched a leadoff blast in the sixth before the Cubs put together
a brief two-out rally in the ninth.
Lake and Luis Valbuena worked back-to-back two-out walks off Tyler Thornburg
before Starlin Castro and pinch-hitter John Baker registered consecutive RBI
singles to bring Chicago within 11-5.
However, Thornburg induced a fielder's choice groundout from Welington
Castillo to close out the victory.
Game Notes
Braun moved into sole possession of fourth place on the Brewers' all-time RBI
list and now has 707 career RBI ... Davis went 2-for-4 to extend his hit-
streak to eight games ... Chicago's scoreless streak reached 22 innings before
Bonifacio's RBI base hit in the third ... Castro has reached base safely in 14
straight games at Miller Park ... Milwaukee tied a franchise record with its
ninth straight game with at least 10 hits, matching the mark set from July 23-
Aug. 1, 1983 and again from July 29-Aug. 7, 2011. No Major League team has
accomplished the feat since the Brewers last did it in 2011 ... Gomez went 1-
for-3 to extend his hit-streak to 10 games.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Yonder Alonso had a two-run homer and
Ian Kennedy pitched six solid innings as the San Diego Padres defeated the
Chicago White Sox, 4-1, in the opener of a three-game set.
Alonso went 3-for-4 and Cameron Maybin also homered, while Chris Denorfia
and Carlos Quentin both contributed two hits for the Padres, who have won
two of their last three games.
Kennedy (4-6) surrendered just one run on four hits and struck out nine in the
first meeting between the two teams since 2005.
"I thought velocity on the fastball was good," Padres manager Bud Black said
of Kennedy. "I thought he threw a good game, he set the tone."
Conor Gillaspie had two of Chicago's four hits. Starter John Danks (3-5) was
tagged for two runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and a walk across seven
frames for the White Sox, who entered the contest with a three-game winning
streak.
"Made some mistakes and got burned for them, but all in all it was a good
day," Danks said.
Maybin stroked a shot to left to lead off the third and give the Padres a 1-0
lead.
The White Sox threatened in the home half. Alejandro De Aza walked and two
batters later, moved over to third on Adam Eaton's single. Gordon Beckham
struck out, however, and Eaton was caught trying to steal second to end the
frame.
Chicago did tie the game in the fourth. Gillaspie singled and Adam Dunn
walked, with Gillaspie advancing to third on Alexei Ramirez's fly out and
racing home on Kennedy's wild pitch.
Rene Rivera doubled to lead off the fifth for the Padres. He moved up to third
on Everth Cabrera's sacrifice bunt and gave San Diego the lead on Danks' wild
pitch.
San Diego added a pair of insurance runs in the eighth. Tommy Medica drew a
one-out walk and was replaced by pinch-runner Will Venable, who scored on
Alonso's blast to right that made it a 4-1 game.
Game Notes
Kennedy has struck out six or more batters in six of his last seven outings
... Gillaspie extended his hitting streak to six games ... San Diego is making
its first trip to U.S. Cellular Field since 2003 ... Quentin has hit in nine
straight games ... Chicago went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and
left five men on base.
The Taylorville City Council will meet Monday night at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include approving a Plan Commission recommendation in regards to the William L. Hager First Addition Minor Subdivision Location Map and Final Plat, approve an ordinance to ascertaining the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen and mechanics employed on public works of the City of Taylorville, and a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance placing stop signs on Bidwell Street at Snodgrass. We will have details following the meeting on our website taylorvilledailynews.com
With the corrugated cardboard recycling bin being removed from Franklin Street in Taylorville, you may be wondering where to go. Neal Lebeter with Midstate Salvage tells Regional Radio News where people can go to recycle cardboard:
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Lebeter says the bin will be available for drop off Mondays through Fridays from 8-4 and Saturdays 8-12. Again, Midstate Salvage is located at 1402 West South Street in Taylorville.
Most taxpayers have only a hazy idea of what the FICA tax is on their paycheck. It stands for “Federal Insurance Contributions Act”. Kevin Rice tells Regional Radio that FICA is a part of Social Security:
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) will take to the air on Tuesday, June 10th, for their 27th Flight to Washington, DC. 89 Veterans will be aboard including 18 from World War II, 28 from the Korean War era, and 43 of the Vietnam War era. Local veterans on the flight are:
Charleston:
Dale Keown, US Navy, World War II,
Forsyth:
Walter Walker, US Army, World War II
Girard:
Lou Ashby, US Navy, Vietnam War Era
Scott Mahan, US Army, Vietnam War Era
Hanna City:
Cynthia "Cindy" Dutlinger, US Navy, Vietnam War Era
Hillsboro:
Russell Rhoades, US Army, Korean War Era
Mattoon:
Don Blum, US Marines, Korean War Era
Mechanicsburg:
David Harter, US Army, Vietnam War Era
Raymond:
Russell Massa, US Air Force, Korean War Era
Taylorville:
Sonny Bertucci, US Army, World War II
Harold "Slick" Parrish, US Navy, World War II
Tower Hill:
Jim Vits, US Air Force, Korean War Era
Virden:
Gilbert Baker, US Navy, Vietnam War Era
Randy Quarton, US Army, Vietnam War Era
The public is invited to welcome the Veterans home when they return to the Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport on June 10th at approximately 9:30 PM.
Volunteers are needed to help with the annual harvest of sauger for Lake Shelbyville on Thursday, June 5. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers will be harvesting the 1½ to 2-inch sauger from the Fin and Feathers Nursery Pond and will place them in Lake Shelbyville.
From 2006 – 2009 a relatively small number of sauger were stocked annually in an attempt to produce a self-sustaining population and in 2010 approximately 106,000 fingerlings were produced in the Fin and Feathers Nursery pond and stocked in the lake.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the harvest, please contact Ashley Florey at (217) 774-3951; ext: 7005 for pre-registration as space is limited. Approved volunteers will meet at the nursery pond entrance on June 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Todd McDonald
The Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees welcomed a new vice president for administrative services and accepted an award from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White at its May meeting.
New Vice President Todd McDonald will oversee the college’s finance, facilities, construction, human resources and police departments. He joins LLCC after four years as dean of finance and facilities at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey.
Also last evening, LLCC Board Chair Justin Reichert displayed an award he accepted on behalf of the college Wednesday from Secretary of State Jesse White. Out of 21 community colleges participating, LLCC was awarded second place in the Secretary of State’s “Be a Hero” Organ/Tissue Donor Campaign.
In addition to the plaque, LLCC received one paid, student internship through Donate Life Illinois Partners. The internship was awarded to Tyler Mathews, one of the leaders of the campaign, who will serve the internship at Memorial Medical Center.
LLCC Foundation Executive Director Karen Sanders told trustees that the Foundation recently awarded nearly $180,000 in new scholarships to 121 students. Numerous other students received second year renewals of their scholarships.
Some people have been waiting for months to hear that their favorite fruit is available. Market Manager Ed Downs of the Taylorville Main Street Farmers Market says get ready for strawberries tomorrow:
It's early yet, but so far this season, farm fields are looking good. Christian County farmer Scott Durbin tells Regional Radio so far, he doesn't see any major problems:
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Durbin farms near Owaneco.
The Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee is hosting the 111th Birthday Celebration of the Historic Shelbyville Chautauqua Auditorium this weekend.
The celebration will kick off tonight (Friday) with a pool party and then continue through Sunday. Other events include: noted speakers, bands, and vendors in Forest Park. This is a fundraising event so any donations will go to “Save the Chautauqua” campaign.
For a schedule of events, visit their website www.shelbyvillechautauqua.com
There is a chance that a medical marijuana facility could move into the Rock Solid Produce building west of Taylorville. Christian County Board Chairman Paul Schmitz says he would support the facility:
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The facility is not guaranteed to move in as there are several other parties interested in buying the Rock Solid Produce building for growing herbs and spices. Also under the current distance restriction law, the medical marijuana facility would not be able to set up shop at that location but there is a bill that would shorten the distance if passed.
Coverage of today's Cards and Giants game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Michael Morse smacked a go-ahead two-run
double in the top of the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged
the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-5, in the opener of a four-game set.
Morse also cracked a solo homer, while Pablo Sandoval also hit a solo shot and
scored a pair of runs for the Giants, who have won seven of their last eight
games.
Javier Lopez (1-0) notched the win after recording the final two outs in the
seventh. Sergio Romo allowed an RBI single to Matt Carpenter in the ninth, but
induced a game-ending pop up off the bat of Shane Robinson with runners on the
corners to earn his 17th save of the year.
Allen Craig belted a solo homer among his two hits, two RBI and pair of runs
scored for St. Louis, which has dropped three of its last four games.
The Cardinals led 4-3 after seven innings before the Giants surged ahead with
a trio of runs in the eighth.
Gregor Blanco started the inning with a single and after pinch-hitter Tyler
Colvin popped out, Blanco stole second. Angel Pagan then singled into center
and Blanco originally held up at third. Carlos Martinez (0-3) attempted to cut
off Peter Bourjos' throw from center, but the ball glanced off his glove and
then darted past catcher Yadier Molina, allowing Blanco to score the tying
run.
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said after the game that Martinez was supposed
to be behind the catcher.
"He was in the wrong spot and it ended up hurting," Matheny said.
Hunter Pence grounded out to move Pagan to third and Martinez intentionally
walked Sandoval to put runners on the corners with two away. Trevor Rosenthal
came on and Morse whacked a double that split the gap in right center to plate
Pagan and Sandoval to give San Francisco a 6-4 advantage.
"He can do a lot of damage," Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong said of Morse.
"He's been a big addition for us."
Jean Machi tossed a 1-2-3 eighth.
Earlier, Craig's two-out RBI ground-rule double in the home first opened the
scoring before the Giants went in front by plating a pair of runs in the
second.
Morse led off the frame with a solo shot deep into the seats in left-center.
Brandon Hicks hit a one-out single and moved to second on a Brandon Crawford
groundout and scored when Blanco squirted a grounder through the hole on the
right side to give the Giants a 2-1 edge.
St. Louis went back in front following a two-run fourth.
Matt Holliday singled to begin the inning and Craig and Molina worked back-to-
back walks to load the bases. Holliday crossed the plate when Jhonny Peralta
rolled into a double-play. Jon Jay brought home Craig with a base hit into
right-center, which put the Cardinals in front 3-2.
Sandoval cracked a blast over the wall in left-center to tie the game in the
sixth, but Craig's leadoff shot into the front row of seats in the home half
gave the Cardinals a 4-3 advantage.
Game Notes
Vogelsong surrendered four runs on seven hits and three walks over 6 1/3
innings, while Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia fanned seven, but gave up three
runs on five hits over seven frames ... The Giants were 3-for-7 with runners
in scoring position, while St. Louis finished 3-for-10 with RISP.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Joshua J. Crowe, 41, of 227 North 1560 East Road, Pana, was arrested May 29 on a bond forfeiture for speeding 30-39MPH over the limit.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
The Illinois State Police is reporting that two people were killed in a 1-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. Friday morning around 1:20am, 35-year-old Kenneth M. Ramsey of Hillsboro was traveling east on Old Litchfield Trail just west of Mallard Lane. At that time, Ramsey reportedly drove off the left side of the roadway, through a fence, rolled, and came to rest on its roof. Ramsey and passenger, 38-year-old Amber J. Woosley of Taylor Springs were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead on scene by the Montgomery County Coroner.
A Pana resident had a swing stolen this week. On Tuesday at 9:32pm, Edward A. Smith of Pana contacted the Pana Police Department to report that a white swing and frame was missing from his front yard. Smith said it was taken sometime during the daytime Tuesday. The case is under investigation.
Lincoln Land Community College is planning an Adjunct Instructors Fair Monday, June 30 for individuals interested in part-time teaching assignments at LLCC. The event will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC Springfield campus. Representatives from all academic departments will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on how to become an LLCC adjunct instructor.
There are immediate daytime openings for instructors at LLCC locations in Taylorville and Litchfield. Persons interested in teaching classes at those locations can call Executive Director Scott Stallman at 287-3316.
More information is available at www.llcc.edu by clicking on “employment” in the top right corner.
With a 6-run deficit, the Taylorville Tornadoes lost their IHSA Class 3-A Regional Semi-Final baseball game to Rochester Thursday as heard on Groovy 93.5. The final score was 8-2. The game, played in Taylorville, moves the Rochester Rockets to the championship game Saturday in Taylorville. Rocket Center Fielder Blake Thompson provided the victory-sealing grand slam home run in the game. The "Doug McKinnie-Country Financial" Tornado Player-of-the-Game was Bo Buschon who was credited with an RBI double in the top of the 6th inning.
And...the Shelbyville Rams lost to the Carmi Bulldogs Wednesday by a final score of 14-2 in a baseball game heard on Solid Gold, 98.3/WRAN.
A Pana resident died shortly after a 1-vehicle crash on Thursday. Around 2:57 A.M., 911 received a call from a passerby that a vehicle with flashing lights had struck a pole near Route 16 and Pine St in Pana. The man was taken to ER where he was pronounced dead at 3:26 A.M. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle was 78-year-old Donald P. Elliott of Pana. Christian County Coroner Amy Winans reports that the crash scene indicates Elliott had a medical emergency prior to striking the pole. The incident remains under investigation. No autopsy will be conducted but the standard toxicology will be performed. Pana Police and Christian County Coroner's Office are handling the investigation.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Ariel D. Hrabak, 22, of 407 East 2nd Street, Pana, was arrested May 29 for domestic battery.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team begins Regional play today against Rochester. The game will be play at the Taylorville High School. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
The Shelbyville Rams varsity baseball team begins Sectional play today as they take on Carmi-White County. The game will be played in Greenville. Coverage can be heard on Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN beginning around 4:45pm.
Coverage of today's Cards and Giants game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Jacoby Ellsbury singled three times and
knocked in three runs to boost the New York Yankees to a 7-4 win over the St.
Louis Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game set at Busch Stadium.
John Ryan Murphy tacked on a two-run base hit as part of a four-run third
inning. The Yankees added three more in the fourth for a 7-0 lead.
"We had some big nights from a lot of guys," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
"Everyone contributed up and down the line."
That was plenty of offense to support Hiroki Kuroda (4-3), who notched his
first road win since July 25, 2013 at Texas. Kuroda scattered nine hits and
gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Yankees win for the fourth
time in five games.
New York used four relievers to hold down the Cardinals.
Shelby Miller (6-4) was pounded for nine hits and seven runs in five innings
to lose his second straight start.
Kolten Wong set a career-high with four hits and drove in a run, but the
Cardinals couldn't build on a 6-0 win Tuesday when Lance Lynn threw his first
career complete game.
The Cardinals actually had the tying run at the plate with nobody out in the
ninth after Allen Craig singled and Yadier Molina walked, but David Robertson
struck out the next three hitters to end the game.
Ellsbury's line hit to right-center field plated Brett Gardner for the first
run. The Yankees then filled the bases before Murphy lined a single to right-
center. Ichiro Suzuki followed with an RBI fielder's choice.
Kuroda avoided trouble in the bottom of the third. He gave up a pair of
singles and then hit Craig to fill the bases, but Molina popped out to cap the
inning.
Ellsbury's base hit to center plated two more in the fourth. He stole second
and scored on Brian McCann's single to right.
"They were just on everything. You just didn't see a lot of bad swings. The
damage was done," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "I don't have a good
explanation for it and I don't think he (Miller) does either."
Daniel Descalso grounder to left field scored Jon Jay in the bottom of the
fourth and Wong came home on Craig's groundout in the fifth for a 7-2 margin.
Jhonny Peralta scored on Matt Carpenter's double to center in the sixth, but
Dellin Betances escaped a 1st-and-3rd jam when Matt Holliday flied out to
left to end the inning.
Peter Bourjos flied out to right to strand a runner at third in the home
seventh.
Randy Choate got a double-play ball to avoid a bases-loaded jam in the top of
the eighth, and Wong made it a three-run differential in the bottom portion
with a single that scored Carpenter.
Game Notes
Holliday, who singled in the third, has reached base safely in each of the
first 24 games at Busch Stadium this season ... The Cardinals outhit the
Yankees, 13-12, but St. Louis left 13 men on base ... Mark Teixeira was held
out of New York's lineup for a fourth straight game due to inflammation in his
right wrist ... McCann made his major league debut at first base.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Michal Handzus tallied at 2:04 of the second
overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks remained alive in the Western Conference
finals with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Brandon Saad held the puck along the right wing below the circles and dished
ahead to Handzus, who controlled the disc for a second before lifting a
backhander under the crossbar to end the contest.
"Two guys went on him and I got open,"Handzus said of his linemate Saad. "I
was surprised I got open like that but he waited and waited and gave me a
great pass."
For Handzus, it was his first career postseason overtime score, and just his
second playoff game-winner after recording the only goal in a 1-0 Flyers
victory against Ottawa in the 2003 second round.
Saad ended up with a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks, who wasted a
pair of early two-goal leads and fell behind by a goal before rallying to
extend the series to a Game 6 in Los Angeles.
"We don't want the season to end now. We're having too much fun playing," Saad
admitted.
Brent Seabrook, Johnny Oduya and Ben Smith also scored, while Patrick Kane
notched a career playoff-high four helpers for Chicago, which still trails
the best-of-seven set three games to two.
Corey Crawford looked shaky at times, but emerged with the win thanks to 40
saves.
Dustin Brown, Marian Gaborik, Jarret Stoll and Tanner Pearson lit the lamp for
the Kings, who have the comfort of home ice on Friday to try and reach the
Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in the last three seasons.
If anyone thinks that it's easy ... it's not easy," Kings forward Justin
Williams said of closing out an opponent in the third round. "Attaining your
ultimate goal is never easy and we're going to do our best to get it done."
Jonathan Quick took the loss despite stopping 40 pucks.
Kane tallied just one point through the first four games, but caught fire and
had a hand in all three Blackhawk scores in the opening 20 minutes.
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was sent off for tripping just 30 seconds after
the opening faceoff, and Seabrook's left-point blast sizzled past Quick with
1:13 played. Kane and Jonathan Toews controlled play along the right side
before the successful blast.
Oduya then snuck in from his position to chop home a Kane rebound at 3:40 to
put the hosts up by two.
Stoll's first point of the series ended up being the Kings' first score of the
contest, as he found a loose puck in the low slot and pushed it past Crawford
just prior to the midway point.
Chicago went up 3-1 only 1:17 later. Kane worked the puck free along the
right-wing boards, then Saad potted Andrew Shaw's rebound from the near side,
but Gaborik managed to fire one past Crawford from the right wing at 13:16 --
mere seconds after Quick denied a point-blank chance from Toews.
The Kings killed off a cross-checking minor to blueliner Jake Muzzin just
after the eight-minute mark of the second, then evened the score when Brown
backhanded a Gaborik rebound home at 11:08.
Pearson put the visitors ahead for the first time, when his right-circle
snapshot zipped by Crawford exactly two minutes later. Los Angeles protected
that margin until intermission.
"It's a tough building to play, even more so in the playoffs," Kings bench
boss Darryl Sutter said in reference to eliminating the Blackhawks in their
own building. "Damn near got it."
Saad's low shot from the left wing was kicked aside by Quick, but Smith beat
his checker and potted the rebound for a 4-4 game just 77 seconds into the
third period.
The Blackhawks had a prime chance to win in regulation when Stoll committed a
tripping infraction with 3:11 on the clock. Quick made two acrobatic stops,
one from Kane and the rebound on Bryan Bickell early in the advantage and
added two more before its completion.
Acting on adrenaline and instinct, the first overtime featured a dozen quality
chances split between the clubs. Los Angeles claimed a 10-8 shot edge in a
briskly-paced fourth period.
"Overtime, I've seen a lot of games, been involved in a lot of those," said
Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville. "That might have been the greatest
overtime I've seen."
Game Notes
Kane became the first Blackhawk to assist on four goals in one playoff game
since Steve Larmer did so on April 30, 1990 in a Norris Division final-
clinching 8-2 rout of the St. Louis Blues ... Saad extended his playoff
career highs to five goals, eight assists and 13 points ... The Blackhawks
welcomed back forward Brandon Bollig, who was a healthy scratch during a
5-2 loss in Game 4 ... Pearson's tally extended his point streak to six
games, matching the Kings' postseason record for a rookie along with Warren
Rychel (1993) and Daryl Evans (1982) ... Doughty led all players in ice
time with 39:04, while Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith topped his club with
37:37.
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Tim Lincecum's mercurial bid for a
second no-hitter was done in by a blister and a high pitch count.
Lincecum threw five no-hit innings before San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy
took him out for a pinch-hitter, and five Giants relievers finished off a two-
hit shutout in a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
George Kontos (1-0) preserved the no-hitter into the seventh inning before
Cubs catcher John Baker singled off Jeremy Affeldt with one out to end it.
The Giants finished off a 5-1 homestand with back-to-back shutouts of the Cubs
to end a three-game series, holding them scoreless for the last 20 innings.
Lincecum did his part, though he labored through his five innings despite
having what Bochy called "great stuff."
The two-time Cy Young Award winner threw 96 pitches -- just 52 for strikes --
walked four batters and hit another. He struck out five.
Lincecum threw 148 pitches in his first career no-hitter last July 13 against
the Padres in San Diego. But Bochy said there was "no chance" the right-hander
was going to be able to finish Wednesday's game.
"He worked hard and had great stuff but he was starting to develop a blister
and there were concerns with that," said Bochy.
"When you're close to 100 pitches after five innings, that's a lot of work.
... There was no doubt he was going to come out at some point."
Edwin Jackson (3-5) struck out nine but took the loss, giving up two runs on
four hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. Jackson threw a 149-pitch no-hitter
on June 25, 2010, for Arizona against Tampa Bay.
Lincecum's outing started with a called strike, followed by four straight
balls to walk leadoff hitter Emilio Bonifacio.
He also walked Anthony Rizzo in the first. Pablo Sandoval saved a hit when he
dove to stop Starlin Castro's shot down the third-base line and threw him out
at first.
Lincecum threw 32 pitches in the first.
"We had him on the ropes," said Cubs manager Rick Renteria -- and it wasn't
the only time.
Lincecum walked John Baker in the second and hit Nate Schierholtz on the hand
at the end of a seven-pitch at-bat in the fourth inning that began with two
called strikes.
The next batter, Mike Olt, reached on shortstop Brandon Crawford's error,
moving Schierholtz to second base, where he stayed.
In the fifth inning, Bonifacio drew a five-pitch walk to reach base again but
Lincecum got Junior Lake to ground into an inning-ending double play on his
final pitch.
Kontos threw a perfect sixth inning for the Giants and was replaced by Affeldt
after striking out Olt to start the seventh. Affeldt walked Justin Ruggiano
before serving up Baker's hit through the right side.
The Giants had four baserunners -- one walk, three singles -- before Angel
Pagan led off the sixth inning with a double. He scored on Sandoval's double
off reliever James Russell and Tyler Colvin also had an RBI double in the
inning to give the Giants a 2-0 lead.
They pushed it to 5-0 in the seventh, the first run scoring when Olt made an
error on Buster Posey's grounder to third base and the last two on Hector
Sanchez's double. Both hits came off Justin Grimm.
Game Notes
The Giants will start a seven-game road trip Thursday in St. Louis ... The
Cubs are 3-4 on a 10-game road trip that finishes up with three games in
Milwaukee starting Friday ... There have been 10 combined no-hitters -- those
thrown by more than one pitcher -- in major league history, just three in the
National League.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Moises Sierra's RBI single in the bottom of
the ninth lifted the White Sox to 3-2 win over Cleveland, as the White
Sox completed the three-game sweep Wednesday.
Tyler Flowers reached on a throwing error by third baseman Mike Aviles to
begin the ninth. Pinch-runner Leury Garcia stole second before Marcus Semien
flied out to right that enabled Garcia to advance to third.
Bryan Shaw (1-1) worked the count full to Sierra, who ripped the payoff pitch
just past Lonnie Chisenhall at first to give Chicago the win.
Ronald Belisario (3-3) earned the win despite blowing his third save of the
season.
"To win games you would like to talk about different people every night,"
White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "It takes a whole roster to be able to
do it. We went out and started getting guys, bringing them in. These guys
have been a good fit so far."
The White Sox had not swept the Indians since May 25-27, 2012. Chicago starter
Hector Noesi has waited even longer just to taste victory.
Noesi was once again dealt a no-decision, although he allowed just one run on
five hits with five strikeouts over 7 1/3 frames. He hasn't won since May 6,
2012 when he was a member of the Seattle Mariners.
The right-hander has lost 14 decisions since his last victory and has appeared
in 40 games, including Wednesday's start.
Cleveland starter T.J. House pitched well in his second major league start and
was in line for the win, but the bullpen couldn't make it stand.
House was charged with one run on five hits with eight strikeouts over 6 1/3
innings.
"He pounded the zone (and) worked both sides of the plate," said Indians
manager Terry Francona of House. "He was really good. On a night we are going
home pretty frustrated, that was about as encouraging a start as you will
see."
His night came to a close after he allowed back-to-back singles to open
the seventh, but Alexei Ramirez was nabbed at second trying to advance on his
base hit.
Scott Atchison came on and got Flowers to ground out softly to second which
kept Adam Dunn from scoring on the play.
Semien then slapped a 3-2 slider up the middle that plated Dunn and tied the
game at 1-1.
Gordon Beckham drew a one-out walk from Cody Allen in the eighth before Conor
Gillaspie poked a single out to left-center that put runners at the corners.
Dayan Viciedo then walked to load the bases and Dunn skied a fly ball to left
that plated Beckham for a 2-1 lead.
Cleveland had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth when Yan
Gomes, who was down to his final strike, ripped a single to right that plated
Brantley to tie the game.
Earlier, Jason Giambi stroked his second homer of the season with two outs in
the second to open the scoring.
Game Notes
Cleveland has dropped four straight and five of its last six ... Indians
second baseman Jason Kipnis made his return from the disabled list, going 0-
for-4 in the setback ... Cleveland's Michael Brantley extended his hitting
streak to 14 games and Michael Bourn recorded his 1,000th hit of his career
with a single in the sixth ... Chicago has won seven of 10 against the Indians
this season.
School is coming to an end for the year and the Christian County 4-H is ready with multiple summer workshops for any youth ages 5-18. The upcoming workshops include: Sewing Workshop on June 10 & 11, Robotics Camp on June 19 & 20, Arts & Crafts on June 26 & 27, and Science Camp on July 29, 30 & 31.
All workshops will be held at the Christian County Extension office at 1120 N. Webster Street in Taylorville, IL. All registrations can be completed online at Extension’s website. For more information, call the Christian County Extension office at 287-7246.
Christopher Walk
The Lake Land College student body recently selected Christopher Walk of Neoga as its 2014-2015 student trustee. The student trustee serves on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees, representing the student body in policy and decision making.
The Lake Land College Student Government Association (SGA) members were also selected recently by the student body. The SGA is the official voice of the student body to the college community.
Members of the 2014-2015 SGA include: Kallie Koester of Effingham, Trey Leasher of Windsor, Bailey McQueen of Windsor, Olivia Fox of Windsor, Dylan Rardin of Kansas, Jacob Adams of Windsor, Chelsy Lorance of Lerna; Chelsea Hood of Casey, and Alexander Penn of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Pictured Left to Right: Dr. David Lett, Joyce Morgan, Board Chairman and Rick Schmitz
Pana Community Hospital Board of Directors elected two new board members and re-appointed one member at the Pana Community Hospital’s Annual Meeting. Carol Schramm was re-appointed to a four year term and Dr. David Lett and Rick Schmitz were newly appointed to four year terms on the Board of Directors.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon will sponsor it's 25th annual Golf Outing June 13th. According to Kim Lockart, Special Events Officer for the Health center, this year's outing will benefit the Regional Cancer Center:
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The event offers golfers either a morning or afternoon flight. There are several valuable prizes to be given away, culminating in a raffle drawing for a trip to Florida.
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Momma Mytar’s Desserts Wednesday morning. Owner Wendy Mytar tells Regional Radio News why she decided to open up in Taylorville and why she chose her current location:
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Mytar also tells what she has to offer:
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Momma Mytar’s Desserts is located at 115 West Poplar Street. For more information or to place an order, call (217) 652-1784 or go to Facebook and search for Momma Mytar’s Desserts.
Several different parties are looking to purchase the Rock Solid Produce building just west of Taylorville including one who would turn it into a medical marijuana facility. Christian County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Mary Renner tells Regional Radio News about the prospects:
Shelby R. Overbeck (left) with Deborah Hutti (right), associate vice president for educational services, who presented the awards.
49 graduating nurses received their pins at the 2014 Lake Land College associate degree in nursing pinning ceremony.
Shelby R. Overbeck of Effingham received both the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award and the Associate Degree Nursing Peer Award.
The Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award is given each year to a graduating student who is considered to be the all-around best student in the class.
The recipient of the Associate Degree Nursing Peer Award is chosen because of his or her clinical and scholastic performance, willingness to help other students, professionalism, maturity and spirit. The recipient of this award is chosen by fellow nursing students.
During the ceremony, the following were honored:
Dusty Baylis, Herrick
Debra Beam, Effingham
Anita Bierman, Effingham
Penny Black, Paris
Amanda Blickensderfer, Sullivan
Dawn Brazzell, Charleston
Erica Bushue, Mattoon
Christina Carter, Greenup
Deanna Collier, Effingham
Courtney Croy, Charleston
April N. Dinger, Sullivan
Amanda Ealy, Kansas
Ryan Fisher, Mattoon
Leslie Francis, Mattoon
Chase Gillmore, Effingham
Brandi L. Hanley, Sullivan
Morgan Hays, Lovington
Richelle Hildebrand, Charleston
Brittni L. Hoel, Oakland
Michelle Homann-Kersey, Neoga
Norah Hopkins, Lovington
Kristen Jansen, Neoga
Jessica Krutsinger, Findlay
Nancy Lefever, Casey
Amanda Light Craig, Toledo
Bailey Marten, Altamont
Heather McDowell, Mattoon
Craig Minor, Effingham
Michelle “Mickey” Monts, Atwood
Kari B. Moody, Sullivan
Beverly Notaro, Oakland
Megan K. O’Brien, Charleston
Shelby R. Overbeck, Effingham
Rachel Porter, Mattoon
Tara Pruemer, Dieterich
Jennifer M. Roberts, Casey
Cynthia Schmitz, Pana
Christine Shoemaker, Effingham
Megan Smith, Effingham
Halli Smith, Pana
Candace Spence, Charleston
Jen Star, Sullivan
Krysta Tish, St. Elmo
Jennifer Tresslar, Charleston
Kimberly D. Weishaar, Effingham
Dana Westendorf, Teutopolis
Johanna Wienke, Tuscola
KoDee Wilhelms, Freeport
Danielle Will, Teutopolis
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office reports that a young girl was sent to the hospital following a 1-vehicle crash Friday. Around 6:07am, 33-year-old Jerod A. Johnson of Nokomis, was traveling southeast on Illinois Route 29. Around 1800 North Road, Johnson went off the roadway into the ditch. Johnson came back on to the road then went into the ditch on the other side of 1800 North. Johnson came out of the ditch, went into a field, and drove the vehicle out. Johnson reportedly said he had been up all night at the hospital in Springfield and fell asleep while driving. An 11-year-old female passenger had minor injuries but was complaining of her chest hurting. She was then transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield for treatment of injuries. No other injuries were reported.
It's a busy time of year for agriculture as farmers wrap up their planting and tend to other duties. That's why the Illinois State Police is warning you to be careful driving. Safety Education Officer Emanuelwel Edwards says large farm implements move much more slowly than most traffic:
The Christian County Court House is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 3 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call the blood center at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or go online using sponsor code 60145 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. The Christian County Court House is located at 101 South Main in Taylorville.
The annual Assumption Fest is fast approaching. President of the Festival Angela Ohl-Marsters says there is still time to put a memorial or best wishes message in their Festival Book:
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Ohl-Marsters says they are also continuing to take entries for the parade and flea market. For more information or to register for those, call Angela at 820-1690.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Gordon Beckham homered and the Chicago White
Sox took a 2-1 decision from the Cleveland Indians in the second test of
a three-game set.
The game had two seperate rain delays, one that pushed the start time back 35
minutes and another that lasted nearly two hours.
Scott Carroll (2-3) earned the win after pitching three scoreless innings in
relief of Chicago starter Chris Sale, who allowed just one walk to go along
with four strikeouts over three innings.
Sale took a perfect game into the sixth in his last outing against the
Yankees, striking out 10 in a 3-2 win in his first start since a stint on the
disabled list.
Justin Masterson (2-4) took the loss after allowing one run over three innings
before getting knocked out of the game due to the lengthy delay.
The White Sox have taken the first two games of this set and sent the Indians
to their third straight defeat and fourth in their last five games.
Adam Eaton singled to lead off the third and moved over to third on a wild
pitch from Masterson. Following a groundout from Beckham that allowed Eaton to
advance to third, Conor Gillaspie poked a single to center that gave the White
Sox a 1-0 lead.
Then the second batch of rain came through the Chicago area and play was
suspended for an hour and 58 minutes.
Coming out of the break, Michael Brantley extended his hitting streak to 13
games by giving Cleveland its first base runner of the night with one out in
the fourth. Ryan Raburn followed with a single to center that put runners at
the corners, but Yan Gomes popped out to Gillaspie in foul territory. Pinch-
hitter Lonnie Chisenhall flied out to the warning track in right to end the
inning.
Beckham knocked out his fourth homer of the year to lead off the fifth and
increase the cushion to 2-0.
With runners at the corners in the seventh, Mike Aviles got the Indians on the
board with an RBI groundout.
Chicago appeared to have added some insurance in the eighth, but Michael Bourn
had other ideas.
Paul Konerko drove a Cody Allen offering to deep right-center where Bourn
tracked the fly, then leaped at the wall hauling in the potential home run
for the second out of the frame to keep the one-run deficit intact.
Ronald Belisario pitched a scoreless ninth to record his third save of the
season.
Game Notes
Masterson entered the contest with a 5-0 record and 1.65 ERA in six starts
against Chicago since the start of last season ... Cleveland placed Carlos
Santana on the seven-day disabled list due to concussion-like symptoms, while
Nick Swisher landed on the 15-day DL with a hyperextended left knee ...
Chicago improved to 6-3 against Cleveland this season ... The Indians were 0-
for-5 with runners in scoring position.
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Tim Hudson tossed seven scoreless
innings and the San Francisco Giants blanked the Chicago Cubs, 4-0, in the
middle test of a three-game set.
Hudson (5-2) scattered six hits for the Giants, who have won five of their
last six games. Buster Posey posted two sacrifice flies in the triumph.
Jake Arrieta (1-1) gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk over six frames
for Chicago, which has alternated wins and losses over its last eight games.
The Giants plated a pair in the first and fifth for their scoring output.
Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence led off the home first with back-to-back singles
to put runners on the corners. After Pence stole second, Posey lifted a
sacrifice fly into right to bring home Pagan. Pence scored on Michael Morse's
single two batters later to make it 2-0.
Ehire Adrianza began the fifth with an infield single and stole second after
Hudson struck out. He moved to third on another infield single, this by Pagan,
and the bags were full following a Pence walk. Adrianza scored on Posey's sac
fly to left and Pablo Sandoval's base hit into left plated Pagan to give San
Francisco a 4-0 advantage.
Jeremy Affeldt spun a scoreless eighth and Jean Machi struck out two in a
1-2-3 ninth to seal the win.
Game Notes
The Giants were 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position, while Chicago
finished 0-for-4 with RISP and left six men on base ... Morse hit his 13th
double of the season.
Coverage of today's Cards and Yankees game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Lance Lynn threw his first career complete
game, a five-hit shutout to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-0 win over the
New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
Lynn (6-2) threw 69 of his 109 pitches for strikes, walking three and striking
out two. The right-hander, making his 75th career start, retired Yangervis
Solarte, Alfonso Soriano and Brian Roberts on 10 pitches in the ninth inning.
"I was able to mix my pitches well," Lynn said. "It was definitely one to
remember. I enjoyed it and to do it against the Yankees is exciting."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi didn't think Lynn did much out of the ordinary.
"Fastball, curveball mostly, movement on both sides of the plate," he said. "I
thought we squared some balls up and had some chances, we just didn't do it."
Matt Holliday and Allen Craig ended long homerless droughts with solo shots
for the Cardinals, who improved to 10-3 in their last 13 games.
The Yankees had a three-game winning streak snapped. They won the opener of
the three-game series 6-4 in 12 innings on Monday in the first meeting between
the two fabled teams in nine years.
David Phelps (1-2) took the loss after giving up five runs -- three earned --
on eight hits and two walks in six innings, striking out five. The righty fell
to 1-2 in five games since moving to the starting rotation this month.
St. Louis took a 4-0 lead in the third inning, scoring the first run on Matt
Adams' ground-rule double. The other three runs came home on errors: Derek
Jeter's wide throw to first base on Craig's broken-bat grounder that Kelly
Johnson dropped, and second baseman Roberts' two-run error when he let Jhonny
Peralta's grounder get through.
Soriano came close to robbing Craig at the right-field wall in the fifth, but
the ball hit off his glove. Craig's homer, his first since May 9, came on the
eighth pitch of an at-bat on a 3-2 changeup and gave the Cardinals a 5-0 lead.
Holliday homered for the first time since April 28 against Milwaukee, sending
an Alfredo Aceves fastball over the center-field wall leading off the seventh
inning for his third of the season.
Game Notes
It was Craig's fifth homer of the season ... The Yankees are 5-3 against the
Cardinals in the regular season, but St. Louis has won three of their five
World Series meetings ... Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira missed a second
straight game because of a sore wrist.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that he is hosting a Veterans Job and Resource Fair for 13th District veterans, military service members and their families from 11am – 2pm on Wednesday, June 4, at Dodds Athletic Center at Parkland College in Champaign.
Various employers will be on site to provide attendees with information about job opportunities with their organization.
Additionally, professionals will be available to provide attendees with resume building tips, information about workforce training programs and help with Veterans Affairs casework.
To RSVP for the event or if you are an employer and would like to participate in the event, please call Rep. Davis' office at 217.403.4690 or email Jennifer White at jen.white@mail.house.gov
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 27 at 4:09pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer was on patrol and observed Joshua Wells, 24, of Taylorville, operating a motor vehicle on Springfield Road. The officer requested Dispatch to check his driver's license status which revealed he did not have a valid driver's license. Wells was arrested for no valid driver's license.
On May 27 at 7:02pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were dispatched to the 200 block of East Palmer in reference to a battery. Following the investigation, Matthew L. Harden, 38, of Taylorville was arrested for battery.
On May 7:27pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer located a 16-year-old male juvenile that the officer knew was wanted on a Christian County juvenile warrant. The male was placed under arrest and transported to post. He was later transported to Madison County Juvenile Detention Center by the Christian County Sheriff's Office.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 27
1 Motor Vehicle Accident, 1 EMS, 2 Automatic Alarm, 1 Fuel Spill
May 28
1 Automatic Alarm, 1 EMS
A controversial education funding plan is getting the green light in the state senate. Thirty-two senators voted in favor of the plan that aims to distribute money to schools based on need. Senator Andy Manar says the most important thing is that the new funding formula can help eradicate poverty and put people on the right track.
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More affluent school districts would lose state money under the newest proposal, but that loss would be capped at a-thousand-bucks for each student. Supporters say richer districts won't really feel the squeeze from losing the money because they can sustain themselves with local funds. That's not the case for schools in poorer districts. State Senator Andy Manar, who sponsored the bill, says the whole idea is to give poor kids a shot at getting a quality education. The plan cleared the senate yesterday but won't likely get a vote in the House before session wraps up on Saturday.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville has voted in support of H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove underperforming executives. The House overwhelmingly approved the legislation by a vote of 390-33.
Recent reports have highlighted severe mismanagement and a lack of accountability across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Reports of preventable veteran deaths, “secret” waiting lists intended to conceal the lengthy wait times for patients, and an increased claims backlog have corresponded with bonuses and positive performance reviews for VA management.
With summer approaching, many kids may be looking for babysitting jobs. Melissa Rybolt, Marketing Coordinator for Pana Community Hospital, says kids need to know a few things before babysitting, and the hospital will be offering a Safe Sitter course next month:
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The Safe Sitter course will be June 26th and 27th. Call Melissa Rybolt to find out more: (217) 562-2131.
A recent move to a larger facility is paving the way for a local business' expansion. Ian Wilson of Tail Command in Taylorville says they are adding a fence:
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Tail Command, at 306 S. Spresser, also offers dog daycare, kennel services and dog training. Call 824-TAIL, that's 824-8245.
One of Taylorville's newest businesses has joined the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO Patty Hornbuckle says the owner attended last week's Business After Hours at Lincoln Land Community College's Taylorville campus:
The expansion at Gowin Parc in Taylorville is getting closer and closer to being completed. Jenni Stephens of Gowin Parc tells Regional Radio News where they are at on the project and when they plan to open:
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Gowin Parc in Taylorville is located at 920 McAdam Drive. For more information, call 287-7000.
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - A three-goal burst in the first period
has Los Angeles one win away from the Stanley Cup finals, as the Kings took a
5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Western Conference
finals.
Jake Muzzin, Marian Gaborik, and Dustin Brown scored in just under a seven-
minute span in the opening frame to give the Kings a 3-1 lead in this best-of-
seven series.
Drew Doughty added a goal in the second period, while Jonathan Quick stopped
22 shots for the Kings, who can close out this series on Wednesday in Chicago.
"We are trying to win one game, whether we are up 3-1, down 3-1, 2-2, no
matter what the series is, that doesn't change what we are trying to do the
next game," said Quick.
Los Angeles is hoping to make it back to the Cup finals for the second time in
three years, as the team beat New Jersey in 2012 for its first and only
championship.
Chicago, meanwhile, will have to rally if it wants a shot at its second
straight trophy. The team defeated Boston in six games last season for its
second championship in four seasons.
The Blackhawks, though, did face this situation in last year's run to the Cup,
as the team fell behind 3-1 to Detroit in the semifinals, only to win the next
three, including the series-clincher in overtime in Game 7.
"It's all about our game and our preparation, there's things we need to do
better," said Chicago captain Jonathan Toews. "We make mistakes and things
wind up getting compounded quickly. We just need to forget about this and find
a way to play like we did in Game 1."
Brandon Saad and Bryan Bickell scored for the Blackhawks, who saw Corey
Crawford give up four goals on just 20 shots in the loss.
The Kings scored three times over a 6:56 span in the first to take control of
the game.
Skating on the power play, Doughty sent a pass from the left circle to the
high slot where Muzzin gathered the puck and snapped it into the right corner
with Jeff Carter parked in front of Crawford at the nine-minute mark.
Just over two minutes later, Anze Kopitar stole the puck from Duncan Keith
along the right boards and quickly fired a pass to the front where Gaborik
tipped it in for his NHL-leading 10th of the playoffs.
Another power-play goal saw the Kings make it a 3-0 game. Muzzin sent the puck
from the left point to the inside right circle where Justin Williams one-
touched it over to the left side and Brown had an open net for his third of
the playoffs at 15:56.
It was a 4-0 game at 12:43 of the second after Kopitar sent a pass from the
high slot to the right point and Doughty zipped a wrister that tipped off a
defender's stick and floated in for his third of the playoffs.
Chicago got on the board just 1:20 later as the disc came out to the right
point where Michal Rozsival chipped a quick pass to the slot and Saad
backhanded it into the net.
The Blackhawks made the game interesting at 9:29 of the third as the team
jammed the net and after several chances, Bickell backhanded one in for his
seventh of the playoff and a 4-2 game.
Chicago pulled Crawford with over three minutes to play, but was unable to cut
the deficit and Tanner Pearson sealed the win with an empty-netter.
Game Notes
The Kings were 2-for-3 on the man advantage, while Chicago failed to find the
net in three chances ... This series marks the first time two teams are
meeting in the Western finals in back-to-back years since the Stars/Avalanche
in 1999-2000 ... Kopitar had two assists in the game, and leads all postseason
skaters with 22 points, including 17 assists.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Dayan Viciedo belted a three-run homer and
Conor Gillaspie was 4-for-4 with three doubles, an RBI and two runs scored to
lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians to open a
three-game series.
Jose Quintana (3-4) pitched six innings for the win, giving up two runs on
five hits and two walks with five strikeouts.
The White Sox are 5-3 against the Indians this season after losing 17 of 19 to
their AL Central rivals last year, including 14 in a row to end the season.
Josh Tomlin (3-2) struck out eight but took the loss in five-plus innings. The
right-hander gave up five runs, but only two were earned.
Michael Brantley's RBI single in the third gave the Indians a 1-0 lead but
third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall's two-out error in the bottom of the inning
allowed the White Sox to go in front for good.
Marcus Semien reached on the error -- the ball went off Chisenhall's glove --
Gillaspie followed with a single and both runners scored on Viciedo's blast to
left field on a 1-2 curveball, his fifth homer of the season.
"A hanging curveball. I probably tried to do too much with it," said Tomlin.
"It stayed up in the zone too long."
Brantley drew a leadoff walk in the sixth inning, stole second base and scored
on Ryan Raburn's single to right field. Raburn tried to take second base on
the hit by was thrown out by Moises Sierra on a call that was upheld after an
Indians challenge.
Gillaspie led off the bottom of the sixth with a double off Tomlin, went to
third on Viciedo's single and scored on Alexei Ramirez's hit off reliever
Bryan Shaw. Alejandro De Aza followed with an RBI single to make it 5-2.
It was Gillaspie's first career four-hit game.
"It was just one of those days," he said. "A couple of times they threw it
right in the spot where I was looking. That's just the way it goes."
He added an RBI double in the seventh inning and Scott Downs came in to get
an inning-ending out after Cleveland loaded the bases against Zach Putnam in
the eighth.
Downs worked around a walk in the ninth inning to pick up his first save since
2012.
Game Notes
Chicago catcher Tyler Flowers was ejected by home plate umpire Ron Kulpa for
arguing a called third strike to end the bottom of the fourth inning ... The
White Sox are 3-2 on a 10-game homestand.
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Jeff Samardzija struck out 10 batters
and finally earned his first win of the season as the Chicago Cubs took down
the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, in the opener of a three-game set from AT&T
Park.
Samardzija (1-4), who entered Monday's tilt with the best ERA (1.46) in the
majors, was winless in 10 starts. His first win came despite matching a
season-high four runs -- three earned -- on six hits in seven-plus innings of
work.
"I think it's a relief for him. Everybody's wanted him to have a victory,"
Cubs manager Rick Renteria said.
Nate Schierholtz had two runs scored and a pair of hits, including his first
home run of the season for the Cubs, who improved to 3-2 on this 10-game road
trip. Anthony Rizzo also had two hits and two runs, while Darwin Barney drove
in a pair.
Pablo Sandoval went 2-for-4 with a homer in defeat, driving in three of San
Francisco's four runs. Brandon Crawford had the other RBI, but it came late in
the game with a five-run deficit.
Yusmeiro Petit (3-2) surrendered four runs on six hits in five innings for the
Giants. David Huff didn't fare much better out of the bullpen, allowing four
runs on seven hits in 1 1/3 frames.
Sandoval plated the game's first run with a two-out single to center, plating
Angel Pagan. Pagan reached leading off the game on Samardzija's error.
Schierholtz tied it in the top of the third, but Sandoval's two-run blast to
right in the bottom of the fourth made it 3-1 in favor of the home team.
It was all Cubs after that. Luis Valbuena and Welington Castillo led off the
fifth with singles and a fielder's choice on Schierholtz's grounder left
runners on the corners and one out. Barney made it 3-2 with a sac fly,
Samardzija helped his case with an RBI double to right and Emilio Bonifacio
gave the Cubs a lead with his triple to right.
"That kind of broke our back right there," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said of
Samardzija's double.
Chicago pushed two more runs across in the sixth and seventh innings to pull
away. Castillo's single to left in the sixth plated Rizzo and Barney brought
home Castillo two batters later for a 6-3 spread.
Junior Lake singled with one gone in the seventh and moved to third on Huff's
error. Rizzo doubled him home two batters later before Valbuena delivered an
RBI single to right.
Crawford's single to right in the seventh scored Michael Morse, who tripled to
leadoff the frame.
Game Notes
Prior to the game, the Cubs activated outfielder Justin Ruggiano from the 15-
day disabled list and optioned outfielder Ryan Kalish to Triple-A Iowa ...
Chicago finished 5-for-12 with runners in scoring position ... Bonifacio's
triple was his third of the season ... The Cubs outhit the Giants, 13-6.
Coverage of today's Cards and Yankees game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Brian Roberts hit a go-ahead RBI single in
a three-run 12th inning Monday that lifted the New York Yankees to a 6-4 win
over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series.
The Memorial Day game marked the first meeting between the two fabled teams in
nine years.
Roberts delivered a bases-loaded single through the left side off Randy Choate
(0-2) and Alfonso Soriano added a sacrifice fly followed by Brendan Ryan's RBI
base hit, both off Jason Motte.
Jhonny Peralta scored on Jon Jay's double in the bottom of the 12th after
reaching base on Derek Jeter's throwing error, but David Robertson got out of
the inning to record his 11th save.
The Yankees improved to 5-2 against Cardinals in the regular season, including
a three-game sweep in New York in 2003. The Cardinals won two out of three in
their last meeting in 2005 in St. Louis.
New York pushed its winning streak to three games after winning its last two
in Chicago against the White Sox.
The Cardinals lost for just the third time in their last 12 games.
Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha, pitching five days after taking a foul
ball of his elbow in the dugout, gave up four hits and three runs in seven
innings.
Yankees righty Chase Whitley, still chasing his first MLB win, was charged
with three runs on eight hits in five-plus innings.
The Cardinals had other opportunities in extra innings.
Jay hit a leadoff single in the bottom of the 10th but the Yankees turned a
double play to end the inning when first baseman Brendan Ryan nabbed Kolten
Wong's sharp grounder before stepping on the bag and throwing to Jeter at
second base to get Jay in a rundown.
Alfredo Aceves (1-2) hit Matt Holliday leading off the bottom of the 11th but
he was stranded at first base. Brett Gardner leapt at the wall in left field
to catch Yadier Molina's long drive for the second out.
The first three Yankees batters of the game reached base against Wacha --
Gardner on a walk, Jeter on a single and Jacoby Ellsbury on an RBI base hit
that scored Gardner.
The Cardinals tied the score in the bottom of the first inning after Matt
Carpenter led off with a triple and came home on Wong's double.
The Yankees started the fifth the same way they started the first -- walk,
single, RBI single by Kelly Johnson -- and Gardner added a sacrifice fly to
make it 3-1.
St. Louis tied the score again and knocked Whitley out of the game in the
sixth.
Holliday led off with a double off the top of the left-field wall and the
Cardinals loaded the bases after Matt Adams singled and Whitley hit Molina.
Allen Craig's grounder plated the first run -- the Yankees were unable to turn
a double play -- and Peralta followed with a sacrifice fly to make it 3-3.
Game Notes
The start of the game was delayed an hour because of rain ... The Yankees (27)
and Cardinals (11) have combined for 38 World Series titles, ranking first and
second all-time. They have met in five World Series, with the Cardinals
winning three ... St. Louis opened a nine-game homestand.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity softball team will begin Regional play today against Mattoon. The game will be played at Mt. Zion. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 6:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Zachary M. Allen, 19, of 421 North Locust Street, Greenville, was arrested May 24 for consumption of liquor by a minor.
Jacob A. Bright, 18, of 600 West Third Street Apartment 5B, Taylorville, was arrested May 24 for consumption of liquor by a minor.
Gage C. Marston, 19, of 408 South Poplar Street, Pana, was arrested May 24 for consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Nathan T. Mount, 19, of 1218 South Fourth Street, Shelbyville, was arrested May 24 for consumption of alcohol by a minor and on a bond forfeiture warrant.
Del L. Burkey, 19, of 820 East Oak Street, Taylorville, was arrested May 24 on a bond forfeiture for possession of a controlled substance
Thomas E. Painter, 42, of 9625 Blue Water Court, Tallahassee, Florida, was arrested May 26 for driving on a suspended/revoked license.
Christopher R. Lewis, 26, of 1503 West Elm Street, Taylorville, was arrested May 25 for battery.
Steven J. Lewis, 25, of 1024 East Spruce Street, Springfield, was arrested May 25 for battery.
Patrick M. Motley, 24, of 1254 Illinois Route 48, Taylorville, was arrested May 26 on a warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked license.
Anna M. Lorentson, 39, of 1316 South Houston, Taylorville, was arrested May 26 for domestic battery.
David W. Moma, 22, of 108 North Poplar, Assumption, was arrested May 27 for criminal damage to state property.
CRASHES:
On May 25 at 5:25am, Michael G. Graham, 49, of Stonington was traveling southwest on Illinois Route 48. At approximately 1450 North, Graham struck a deer that came onto the roadway. Graham had damage to the front left bumper. Graham's vehicle did not have to be towed from the scene. No injuries reported.
On May 25 at 4:00am, Waylon E. Mollet, 33, of Owaneco was traveling southbound on 1800 East Road. At approximately 780 North Road, Mollet stated he saw something cross the roadway so he swerved to miss it. Mollet went off the roadway to the left and hit a mailbox belonging to Anthony J. Wehmhoff. Mollet stated he notified the owner of the mailbox. Mollet's vehicle had damage to the front, right bumper area but did not need to be towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
On May 21 at 6:07am, Jerod A. Johnson, 33, of Nokomis, was traveling southeast on Illinois Route 29. Around 1800 North Road, Johnson went off the roadway into the ditch. Johnson came back on to the road then went into the ditch on the other side of 1800 North Road. Johnson came out of the ditch, went into a field, and drove the vehicle out. Johnson stated he had been up all night at the hospital in Springfield and fell asleep while driving. An 11-year-old female passenger had minor injuries but was complaining of her chest hurting. She was then transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield for treatment of injuries. No other injuries were reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 23 at 5:16pm, Taylorville Police Department was contacted by Wal-Mart Loss Prevention in reference to two shoplifters. Following officers arrival, Megan L. Hageman, 21, of Pana and Brianna M. Hoover, 24, of Pana were both placed under arrest for retail theft and taken to the Taylorville Police Department. Both were later released on notices to appear.
On May 15, a Taylorville Police Department officer was advised of a report from Wal-Mart in regards to a retail theft. The officer later located the female subject involved who was identified Cara M. Montgomery, 39, of Taylorville. Montgomery was arrested and released on a notice to appear.
On May 26 at 3:28pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer was on patrol and saw a male subject riding an ATV on Shumway near Route 48. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the ATV as it pulled into a nearby residence. Following the stop, Patrick M. Motley, 24, of Taylorville was arrested for driving while license suspended and a Pike County failure to appear warrant.
On May 23 at 7:39pm, a Taylorville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at Florence and Palmer. James W. Lunsford, 24, of Taylorville was arrested for driving while license is suspended. Lunsford was transported to Taylorville Police Department for processing and released on a notice to appear.
On May 23, at 5:20pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer went to the Loading Zone Bar in regards to a man who had fallen. During the time the officer was on scene, the officer located John A. Westbrook, 44, of Taylorville who was later placed under arrest for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Westbrook was transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released on a notice to appear.
On May 24 at 1:53am, a Taylorville Police Department officer was on patrol and noticed two men pushing each other in the McDonald's parking lot. Following investigation, Nathan A. Mount,19, of Shelbyville, was arrested for having a valid warrant. Mount was transported to Christian County Sheriff's Office.
On may 24th, Taylorville Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of 820 East Oak Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Following their arrival, officers placed Del L. Burkey, 19, of Taylorville under arrest for a warrant out of Macon County. Burkey was transported to Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond.
CRASHES:
On May 22 at 10:56am, Judith D. Alberts, 69, of Moweaqua advised she was in the right turn lane and started into the south bound lane when she was struck by Derick Morales, 34, of Beardstown. Alberts advised she did not see Morales before entering the lane. Alberts' vehicle received damage to the driver's side rear quarter panel, trunk, and rear window. Alberts was issued a citation for improper lane usage. Morales advised he was headed south when Alberts came into his lane. Morales advised he was unable to avoid striking Alberts and received damage on the passenger side from front to rear. No injuries were reported.
On May 13, Joseph A. Cochran, 32, of Taylorville was traveling through the parking lot of Car Wash City. Cochran had a problem with the car wash and was having difficulty seeing. Cochran was turning and struck a pole in the parking lot. Cochran was able to drive from the scene. No injuries were reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 23
1 EMS, 1 Smoke Scare
May 24
5 EMS, 1 Fire
May 25
4 EMS
May 26
2 EMS, 1 Stuck Elevator, 1 Gas
May 27
1 EMS
Pictured left to right: Kiwanis President Chris Weittenhiller, Erica Matthews, and May program chairman Dick Wamsley.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club learned about a new autism learning center in Pana, at their weekly luncheon Tuesday at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.
Erica Matthews opened the Autism and Movement Project Learning Center, as a non-profit entity at Eleven South Locust in Pana, 2 years ago, with 6 students. Thanks to private donations, the center is now serving almost 50 students from a 40-mile radius.
Matthews' center serves individuals with many different social and learning disabilities, from autism and cerebral palsy, to Down syndrome and turrets.
Matthews uses autism movement therapy and sensory therapy to help students learn life skills and bridge the gap between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Monthly student tuition is only 60-dollars, with siblings an additional 10-dollars per month.
Matthews tells Kiwanis members about her staff at the center:
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More information on Matthews' center can be obtained by contacting her at 825-4605.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium. For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between May 12, 2014 and May 20, 2014, person or persons unknown made entry into a work vehicle. While inside the unknown subject or subjects took a Milwaukee Fuel cordless drill, 2 batteries, a charger, and a case with drill bits. The victim advised that there are identifying marks on the drill and the case. The total dollar value of the items taken is $350.
Please contact Crimestoppers if you any information on this crime or any other crimes or wanted persons. Crimestoppers will pay cash rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest and you do not have to give your name. Crimestoppers will pay double the normal reward for information that leads to an arrest for the crime of the week.
You can contact Crimestoppers at 824-9100, at our website Christiancountycrimestoppers.org, or by texting CRIMES (274632) and then your tip. As always, you will remain anonymous.
The Taylorville Lady Tornadoes fell to Mattoon by a final score of 9-6 Tuesday in the Regional Softball Semi-Finals at Mt. Zion. Taylorville ends their season with a final record of 14 and 15. Tornado Catcher, Paige Enlow, was named the "Doug McKinnie-Country Financial" Player-of-the-Game, credited with a 2 run homer and going 3 for 4...as heard on Groovy 93.5.
The Taylorville Park Board heard the annual audit report at their Tuesday meeting. CPA Sheridan Pulley told the Board how they did this past fiscal year:
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Pulley said the Board did a terrific job overall in managing the budget.
The Taylorville Park Board heard some good and bad news in regards to the Manners Park Pool at their Tuesday night meeting. Recreation Director Bailey Hancock said while the opening weekend was a success, there are some problems that will need to be addressed:
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Hancock says none of the problems will cause them to shut down for the pool season but will need to be taken care of when the pool closes in August.
The Taylorville Park Board voted to demolish the Caretakers House if they are approved for a grant that will help cover the cost. The Board cannot have the house demolished prior to applying and being approved for the grant or they will become ineligible for it. Several ideas for what to do with the space include a small pavilion or bathrooms. The Board approved an ordinance to file an amended annual budget for FY ‘14-15.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58pm.
The Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program will be hosting a Coal Minor Appreciation Day on June 18th in Springfield. Program Coordinator Shelly Rigsby Stuthers tells Regional Radio News about the event:
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If you have any questions, call 866-252-9732.
Lincoln Land Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy program honored more than 100 GED (General Educational Development) graduates at the Celebration of Success event May 14.
Four of the GED graduates received $1,000 scholarships from the LLCC Foundation to assist them in continuing their education at LLCC. The scholarship winners are: Megan Allison of Springfield; Joey Law of Jacksonville; Chynna Benning of Raymond; and Sherry Sutton of Springfield.
A list of local GED graduates can be found on our website taylorvilledailynews.com.
Auburn - Charles Samson Jr.
Beardstown - Ricardo Bautista, Haley Canada, Adakou Sodogas, Araceli Solis, Lucas Theivagt
Chatham - Zephaniah Soady
Franklin - Jami Carter
Hillsboro - Shaun Fisher
Kincaid - Larry Rowden, Justin Witty
Litchfield - Margaret Ivy, Dustin Trimble, Adysen Ward
Pana - Jesse Hartline
Petersburg - Jimmy Gumm, Hannah Sorrells
Taylorville - Alecia Houston, Joseph Lybarger, Stephanie Melton, Michael Osborn, Anita Pinkerton, Jerry Ridgley, Taylor Schmedeke, John Steele, Carrington Walker
Witt - John Jones
The fifth annual Mission for Taylorville is looking for more volunteers for the Saturday, June 7th event. Pastor Bill Kerns of Davis Memorial Christian Church tells Regional Radio about the event:
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Application forms for either volunteers or homeowners seeking assistance can be picked up at the Davis Memorial Christian Church. If you have any questions, contact Bill Kerns at 824-8181.
The Shelby County Health Department has walk-in Adult Immunization Clinics at the Department Monday through Friday from 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Pneumonia, MMR, Shingles, TD, and Tdap will be offered at these clinics. Medicare is accepted as payment for the Pneumonia vaccine. The Health Department asks that you call one week prior to the clinic you plan to attend to assure vaccine availability. For more information, call the Shelby County Health Department at 774-9555. The Department is located at 1700 West South Third Street in Shelbyville.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville has announced that the House has approved five bipartisan bills to help put an end to domestic and international human trafficking. Davis spoke about the SAVE Act, which he is a co-sponsor for, on the House Floor:
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Davis is also a co-sponsor of 3 of the other 4 bills.
The Taylorville Park Board will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday night at 7:00pm at the Manners Park Office Board Room. Items on the agenda include: the annual audit report for Fiscal Year ‘13-14, an ordinance to file an amended annual budget for FY ‘14-15, approving Lakeshore Golf Course pump station repairs and a new roof for the Lakeshore Club House, and what to do with the Caretakers House. We will have details following the meeting on our website taylorvilledailynews.com.
State Representative Bill Mitchell of Forsyth has filed a resolution in the Illinois House suggesting that his colleagues Just Say No, to state funds going to help pay for the Barack Obama Presidential Library. Representative Mitchell discusses the need for the resolution:
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The resolution states the belief that the State of Illinois cannot afford to spend $100 million from taxpayer funds on a Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The resolution however, does show support for the efforts by many to locate a Presidential Library and Museum to the State of Illinois without the use of taxpayer funding.
Lake Land College will be hosting a Campus Visit Day on Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. until noon. The event is for potential students who are interested in learning more about Lake Land College. Parents or guardians are welcome.
Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Services and Student Life will provide information and answer questions. The event includes campus tours, informational sessions by current Lake Land College student leaders and presentations by faculty members.
For more information, or to register, visit www.lakelandcollege.edu and select the “Campus Visit Day” button on the homepage.
The EPA should have input from agricultural concerns when important decisions are made, at least according to U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville:
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Davis also points out attempts by the EPA to classify farm dust as a pollutant.
Dave Ryan with the Charles J. Morgan Auld Cup
Four-time Chicago District Golfers Association Senior Player of the Year Dave Ryan captured his first CDGA Amateur Championship on Friday. The Taylorville native capped a week of stroke and match play with a 4 and 3 victory over Tom Miler of Kewanee to win the 13th CDGA Amateur Championship at Calumet Country Club. Miler was the event's three-time defending champion, and had defeated Ryan twice in the championship match.
After halving the par-3 14th hole, Ryan clinched the title on the 15th hole. Miler missed the green with his second shot, and left his chip short. Meanwhile, Ryan was on in regulation, and when his putt came within a foot of the cup, Miler conceded the hole and championship.
An example of the commemorative plate.
License plates commemorating Taylorville and Christian County's 175th anniversary are now available for purchase. Patty Hornbuckle, CEO of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce says there are other commemorative items for sale as well:
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There will be a 175th Anniversary celebration held later this year in conjunction with the Chamber's annual Chillifest.
Many people believe living together is a step towards a successful marriage. But relationship expert, Counselor Karen Vatthauer says that's not necessarily the case:
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Vatthauer is the owner of Beacon Professional Counseling at 800 N. Webster in Taylorville.
The Shelbyville City Council voted 4-1 at their last meeting to provide $50,000 toward the support of the Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee’s goal of bringing the 111 year-old Chautauqua Auditorium back to its former glory. This will be used along with the addition to the $130,000 the committee raised over the past 10 years to rejuvenate the building.
The future of the building was called into question last spring when a city council member asked what it might cost to demolish the building. The 111th Birthday Celebration of the Shelbyville Chautauqua will be held May 31st through June 1st. For additional information, visit their website www.shelbyvillechautauqua.com
The Veterans Memorial Committee will be holding the dedication of the Assumption Veterans Memorial tomorrow. The dedication will begin around 2:00pm and follows the annual VFW Auxiliary dinner which is from 11 AM to 1 PM at St. Mary's Parish Hall. The Memorial is located on 138 North Chestnut Street in Assumption. More info can be found at their website www.assumptionveteransmemorial.com.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Adam Dunn crushed a two-run homer off David
Robertson in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the Chicago White Sox past
the New York Yankees, 6-5, in dramatic fashion.
After giving up a leadoff single to Dayan Viciedo, Robertson (0-1) grooved a
cutter into Dunn's wheelhouse and the slugger sent a no-doubter into the
right-field seats as the closer walked off the mound in disgust.
"That's the best feeling in probably all of sports," Dunn said of his walk-off
homer. "Especially after a night like tonight, long game. I know everyone is
tired on both sides."
It was the eighth straight time the Yankees lost at U.S. Cellular Field.
Alexei Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, while Adam Eaton had three
hits and scored once for the White Sox, who have won four of their last five.
Daniel Webb (4-0) recorded the final out of the eighth before spinning a
scoreless ninth to pick up the win.
The Yankees, meanwhile, are in a 1-4 slump despite Brian McCann staking them
to an early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning.
Two errors helped Chicago cut into the deficit.
Dayan Viciedo appeared to ground out to end the home first, but Kelly Johnson
missed Yangervis Solarte's low throw from third base, allowing a hustling
Eaton to score without a throw.
Eaton forced another errant throw in the fourth when Brian Roberts fielded his
slow roller and skipped one past Johnson to bring in Alejandro De Aza.
Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda walked Dunn with two away in the fifth, then
served up Ramirez's go-ahead blast into the first row of seats in left.
Kuroda was pulled later in the inning having allowed four runs -- two earned
-- on eight hits and two walks.
Scott Downs took over for Chicago starter Hector Noesi in the seventh and
promptly gave up base hits to Roberts and Alfonso Soriano. A sacrifice bunt
and walk loaded the bases, and Roberts scored the tying run on Jake Petricka's
wild pitch. Jacoby Ellsbury followed with a go-ahead sac fly to center.
"We did a really good job in the seventh of getting the lead," Yankees manager
Joe Girardi remarked.
Game Notes
The Yankees were 10-1 when leading after the first inning ... Noesi, who
remains winless on the season, was charged with three runs on four hits and
five walks over six frames ... New York's Derek Jeter played in his 2,583rd
career games at shortstop, tying Luis Aparicio for second place on baseball's
all-time list. Omar Vizquel is first with 2,709 ... The White Sox have not
lost to the Yankees at home since falling to them on Aug. 4, 2011.
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Chase Headley knocked in three runs and
the Padres got homers from Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal in an 11-1 rout
of the Chicago Cubs.
Tim Stauffer (2-0) allowed two hits over five innings to get the win in his
first start since May 14, 2012. The 31-year-old right-handed long reliever was
pressed into the rotation due to Robbie Erlin hitting the disabled list.
Stauffer didn't disappoint, as he had five strikeouts and walked one batter.
This was Stauffer's first victory as a starter since Sept. 16, 2011 against
Arizona. He made 55 appearances out of the Padres bullpen in between starts
"We talked about it internally about the experience," Padres manager Bud Black
said of Stauffer. "He's been out there before. Giving us five was great based
on what we have to do tomorrow."
Black said the Padres would bring up Billy Buckner from Triple-A El Paso to
start Saturday's contest. Buckner takes the spot of Andrew Cashner, who is
also on the DL.
Seth Smith, Alonso and Grandal each ended with two RBI. Cameron Maybin had a
pair of doubles and scored three times, as the Padres snapped a four-game
skid.
Edwin Jackson (3-4) surrendered nine hits and eight runs over four innings for
the Cubs, who failed to build on Thursday's 5-1 win in the opener of this
four-game set.
"Today was just a terrible job making adjustments all around," said Jackson.
"No excuses, just flat out terrible job at making adjustments."
Welington Castillo recorded the lone RBI for the Cubs.
Stauffer had a huge lead to work with, as the Padres built a 7-0 lead after
two innings. Everth Cabrera singled, Maybin doubled and Smith followed with a
two-run single to right. One out later, Alonso homered to right field.
Grandal led off the home second with a homer to left, and Headley doubled in
two more later in the frame.
Headley tacked on an RBI base hit in the fourth before the Cubs finally broke
through in the seventh on Castillo's run-scoring single.
The Padres added three more in the home seventh, highlighted by Jedd Gyorko's
RBI double.
Game Notes
Prior to the game, the Padres marked the 30th anniversary of the 1984 NL
championship with a ceremonial first pitch by several returning alumni
players, including Steve Garvey and Gary Templeton ... From 2005-2012,
Stauffer made 70 starts for the Padres ... Jackson is 0-5 in 11 career games
(9 starts) against the Padres ... Donn Roach, who was supposed to start
Saturday, pitched the eighth inning Friday.
Coverage of today's Cards and Reds game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:40pm.
Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Todd Frazier belted a three-run homer and
Devin Mesoraco added a solo shot to carry the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 win
over the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series from Great American
Ball Park.
Homer Bailey (4-3) allowed eight hits and three runs over six innings to win
his third straight home start. His only defeat at Great American Ball Park
came April 3 against the Cardinals.
Brayan Pena knocked in the other run and came up with the defensive play of
the night for the Reds, who have won back-to-back games for the first time
since May 3-4 versus Milwaukee.
"It was kind of like a playoff game," Frazier said. "I was really excited.
We're playing against a big rival."
Allen Craig had a two-run single for the Cardinals, who lost for just the
second time in nine contests.
Shelby Miller (6-3) had his personal five-start and six-decision winning
streak broken after giving up five hits and four runs over five frames. Two of
his losses this year have come against the Reds.
Pena made a highlight-reel stop in the eighth inning. The Reds first baseman
made a diving stop on a ball destined for the right-field corner. With his
stomach on the chalk line, Pena turned his neck and flipped the ball to
Jonathan Broxton covering to get Matt Holliday for the first out.
The Cardinals didn't hit the ball out of the infield during a 1-2-3 eighth
frame and Aroldis Chapman, throwing heat over 100 mph, worked around a single
to pinch-hitter Mark Ellis to notch his fourth save.
"We had them on the ropes a couple of times," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny
said. "Those are times we're looking for that big hit to happen. It just
didn't come."
With Pena and Billy Hamilton aboard in the third, Frazier slugged his ninth
homer of the year, a shot to center field.
Craig's soft liner to left plated Matt Carpenter and Kolten Wong in the
fourth, but the Reds got that run back in the bottom half. Jay Bruce doubled
to lead off and later scored on Pena's sacrifice fly to center.
With runners at the corners in the top of the sixth, the Cardinals were able
to get within 4-3 when Jhonny Peralta's slow grounder allowed the Reds to
record only one out, at second. That scored Craig.
The Cardinals had runners at first and second when Bailey turned and threw to
shortstop Zack Cozart to pick off Peralta at second to end the top of the
sixth.
"I don't know if they had a sign on, but the timing was great," Reds manager
Bryan Price said.
Mesoraco slugged the insurance homer, a blast to left off Seth Maness in the
bottom of the sixth.
Game Notes
The Reds recalled outfielder Donald Lutz from Louisville and optioned
infielder Neftali Soto to the Triple-A club ... Bailey moved to 6-10 lifetime
against the Cardinals ... The Reds need one more win this weekend to beat the
Cardinals for only the second time in the last 11 series. Their only series
victory during the stretch was from Sept. 2-5 of last season. Jaime Garcia
pitches for the Cardinals Saturday against Tony Cingrani.
The Shelbyville Rams shut out Effingham/St. Anthony Saturday for the Regional Baseball Championship in Vandalia. The Bulldogs took a 3-0 loss as heard on Solid Gold 98.3/WRAN. It was the second straight regional title for the Rams. Pitcher Luke McConnell was the Crossroad Car Connection Player-of-the-Game with 5 strike-outs and giving up just 3 hits for a complete game shutout. Shelbyville moves on to the sectional semi-final Thursday in Greenville with the broadcast on WRAN.
An 11-year-old Petersburg girl was hit by a van on Wednesday. Around 4:50pm, 63-year-old Danny G. Martin of Petersburg was traveling westbound on Route 123 at 5th. St. in Petersburg. Martin was slowing for a stop light at the intersection of Route 123 and Route 97. The 11-year-old girl was on the side walk and stepped off the sidewalk into the roadway. Martin reportedly did not see the girl step into the roadway. Martin struck the girl with the front end of his vehicle. The girl was transported to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield with non-life threatening injuries.
The Pana Police Department received two reports of thefts in Pana in the matter of a few hours. Around 9:53am on Wednesday, Natasha R. Phillips contacted the Pana Police Department to report the theft of a bicycle from her yard. Phillips described the bicycle as being a 20” blue Abyss BMX boy’s bike. The bike is valued at approximately $80.
Just under 3 hours later, Kayla B. Cothern of Pana contacted the Pana Police Department to report that a Playstation 3 was stolen from her residence between 9:00pm Tuesday and midnight Wednesday. Both cases are under further investigation.
Lake Land College recently has been designated as Tree Campus-USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
The Tree Campus-USA program recognizes college and university campuses that effectively manage their campus trees, develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy forests, and strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on campus and community forestry efforts.
To learn more about the Tree Campus-USA project at Lake Land, contact Tom Caldwell at (217) 234-5314 or tcaldwel@lakeland.cc.il.us.
It's time to start thinking about fresh produce. The Taylorville Mainstreet Farmer's Market is once again underway. Market Manager Ed Downs says it's early in the growing season, but they nevertheless have an impressive number of products available:
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Market Manager Ed says they will also have green onions, radishes and rhubarb, and as always, baked goods. The Farmer's Market continues every Saturday from 9am till 12:30 pm on the Taylorville Square.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi had a
matter-of-fact reaction to watching Chris Sale blow through his lineup with
ease.
"He's been tough against us for a few years now and we know what he's capable
of doing," Girardi said. "We weren't able to do much."
Next to nothing, really.
Sale retired the first 17 batters he faced coming off the disabled list and
gave up just one hit in six innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2
win over the Yankees on Thursday night to open a four-game series.
In his first start since April 17, Sale (4-0) showed no rust coming back from
a flexor muscle strain in his pitching arm, which forced the first DL stint of
his career.
The left-hander struck out 10 of the 19 batters he faced and threw 54 of his
86 pitches for strikes.
He was perfect through 5 2/3 innings before Zoilo Almonte lined a single to
center -- one of only two balls New York hit out of the infield against Sale,
who knew he was on a pitch count and didn't think they'd let him throw more
than 90.
"I knew I was out after the sixth," he said. "I just tried to be efficient --
first-pitch strikes and things like that."
Mark Teixeira hit a two-run single off Ronald Belisario in the ninth inning,
but Belisario struck out Alfonso Soriano to end the game and pick up his
second save, preserving the win for Sale.
The White Sox started a 10-game homestand after finishing a 4-5 road trip in
Kansas City on Wednesday.
The Yankees remained in Chicago after beating the Cubs in 13 innings Wednesday
to split a two-game series that kicked off a nine-game road trip.
David Phelps (1-1) took the loss, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk in
seven innings. He struck out eight, but was overshadowed by Sale, who struck
out the side in the first and third innings and had eight Ks through four.
The Yankees worked long counts early on -- Almonte struck out to end the third
inning, but saw nine pitches -- and Sale had 64 pitches through four frames.
But he needed just eighth pitches to retire the side in the fifth inning, when
Yangervis Solarte was the first Yankees player to reach the outfield on a fly
ball to center.
Meanwhile, the White Sox took a 2-0 lead with a two-out rally in the second
inning that was sparked by Paul Konerko's double. Konerko scored on Alejandro
De Aza's ground-rule double and Adam Eaton added an RBI single.
The eventual winning run scored on Adam Dunn's two-out RBI single off Alfredo
Aceves in the eighth inning.
Game Notes
Sale has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his five starts this season
... Eaton had two hits ... The game lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes.
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Anthony Rizzo smacked a two-run homer and
the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres, 5-1, in the opener of a four-
game set on Thursday.
Rizzo also added a double, while Junior Lake posted an RBI double among his
two hits and scored a run for the Cubs, who have won four of their last five
games on the heels of a 2-10 stretch.
Jake Arrieta (1-0) fanned seven and surrendered a run on four hits and a walk
over six innings to notch the win.
Eric Stults (2-5) yielded five runs on six hits over 4 2/3 frames for San
Diego, which has dropped four in a row.
The Padres opened the scoring with Seth Smith's two-out solo homer in the
first, but the Cubs plated a pair in the fourth and three more in the fifth to
surge ahead.
Lake led off the fourth with a bunt single down the third-base line for
the first Chicago hit of the game and Rizzo followed with a no-doubt blast
into the sand in right center for a 2-1 edge.
Nate Schierholtz doubled to begin the fifth before scoring on Darwin Barney's
roller back through the middle. Barney advanced to second on Arrieta's
sacrifice bunt and scored when Emilio Bonifacio grounded a single through the
hole on the right side.
A wild pitch allowed Bonifacio to scamper to second and Lake banged a one-hop
double off the wall in center to plate him and extend the margin to 5-1.
Carlos Villanueva fired a scoreless seventh, eighth and ninth to record his
first save since 2010.
Game Notes
Rizzo has eight homers and 23 RBI this season ... Chicago was 3-for-7 with
runners in scoring position, while San Diego finished 0-for-4 and left six men
on base.
Coverage of today's Cards and Reds game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:35pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Allen Craig drove in the go-ahead run with
a double in the seventh and the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game
sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-2 victory on Thursday.
Shane Robinson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Craig and Jhonny
Peralta both contributed two hits and a run scored for the Cardinals, who have
won seven of their last eight.
Pat Neshek (1-0) earned the win after allowing just one hit over two
scoreless innings in relief of starter Lance Lynn, who surrendered two runs on
seven hits with six strikeouts in six frames.
"You don't ever expect to be right around .500 with this club we have," said
Lynn. "For us to come in at home on our first true homestand of the year and
go like this, it's good for us."
Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Hill both drove in a run as Arizona dropped its
third straight game. Wade Miley (3-5) was tagged with the loss after giving up
three runs on seven hits with four walks in 6 2/3 innings.
The Diamondbacks started the scoring in the game's opening frame. Gerardo
Parra led off with a single to right and Martin Prado walked before
Goldschmidt's line-drive single to right plated Parra and moved Prado to
third. Hill's sacrifice fly to right brought Prado around and made it a 2-0
game.
"We weren't able to tack on," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said. "We didn't
tack on and that ended up costing us."
The Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs in the second. Peralta walked
before Robinson singled and Mark Ellis was also issued a free pass. Lynn
grounded into a fielder's choice as the D-backs escaped unscathed.
Robinson evened the game at two with two outs in the sixth. Craig reached on a
fielding error and two batters later, Peralta doubled to left. Robinson
stroked a bases-clearing double to center to knot the score.
St. Louis took a 3-2 lead an inning later. Holliday reached on a two-out walk
and hustled home on Craig's line-drive double to center.
Matt Carpenter added an insurance run for the Cardinals in the eighth as his
line drive dropped into shallow center field and plated Robinson from second.
Trevor Rosenthal set the Diamondbacks down in order in the ninth to secure his
14th save of the season.
Game Notes
All four Cardinals runs were scored with two outs ... It was St. Louis' first
series sweep of the season. The Cardinals went 0-3 in games where they have
gone for the sweep this season ... Peralta returned to the lineup after
sitting out Wednesday ... Arizona went 2-for-6 with runners in scoring
position and left seven men on base.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball is at home today to face the Rochester Rockets. Coverage of that game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 22
1 Automatic Alarm
May 23
1 Public Assist, 1 Lines Down
Most of the state's non-emergency road construction is being lifted this weekend. The idea is to help cut back on congestion as people hit the road for the holiday. The roadwork will be suspended between 3:00 tomorrow afternoon and midnight Monday morning. Work zone speed limits are still in effect though, and drivers are urged to obey the posted speed limits.
People who live in central Illinois have become victims of a Postal Service e-mail scam. Many are receiving e-mails that say the Postal Service has a package waiting and want you to print out a shipping label. Once the link is clicked on, a malicious virus is released into the computer and personal info is stolen. U.S. Postal officials say they will not send an e-mail if they have your package, but will leave a notice in your mailbox.
The Macon County Conservation District is hosting a free Tracking Tracks Hike this Sunday at 2pm at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Participants will learn how to identify animal tracks by traveling to the pond and possibly the wetlands at Rock Springs. For more information or to register online, go to www.maconcountyconservation.org. The deadline to register is this Friday.
A Taylorville farmer had a field damaged this past weekend. On Sunday, Russell Oller of Taylorville called the Christian County Sheriff's Office in reference to criminal damage to property. Oller stated that sometime during the overnight hours, unknown person or persons drove through his planted soybean field north of his residence on Township Road 1400 East. A deputy reported that the vehicle tracks appear to start near the Taylorville Lake Property on the east side of Oller's field and travel west to Township Road 1400 East.
Amber Berman
United Way Worldwide has recognized Amber Berman, program assistant in the Lincoln Land Community College Student Life Office and advisor for the Student United Way organization, as the 2014 Campus Advisor of the Year Award.
LLCC’s Student United Way is a student-led organization that works in partnership with United Way of Central Illinois. Among its activities, the club recently sponsored a “sleep out for the homeless” on the LLCC campus to raise awareness of homeless in the community. LLCC Student United Way also co-sponsored Battle of the Bands this spring which raised $600 for United Way of Central Illinois.
Handling your money is a challenge. That's why people hire an Investment Professional like Steve Henry of CSH Investment Management in Taylorville. Henry says he takes a different approach to building a portfolio:
It's planting season, and that means more farm machinery on the roadways. Melissa McMillan, Manager of the Christian County Farm Bureau, says motorists need to exercise extra caution and remain patient this time of year:
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Most farmers are done planting , or at least close to it for this season.
People’s Bank and Trust in Pana will be holding their 9th Annual Community Appreciation Celebration next month. George Heintz of People’s Bank tells Regional Radio News about the event:
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jeff Carter scored three of Los Angeles'
five third-period goals and the Kings evened the Western Conference finals
with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Jonathan Quick made 23 saves for the Kings, who registered their first road
playoff victory in Chicago in eight tries.
Corey Crawford stopped 18-of-19 Los Angeles shots through 40 minutes before
surrendering four goals on 11 shots in the third.
The Blackhawks suffered their first home loss in this postseason.
Game 3 is Saturday in Los Angeles.
"I really liked how we played for 38 minutes. We did everything we were
looking to do," said Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville. "They got a
little momentum at the end of the period scoring a big goal for them on an
innocent play, gave them some life."
Chicago owned a 2-0 lead late in the second period, but the Kings got on the
board via a lucky carom prior to the intermission.
The puck slithered through Crawford's pads with 1:46 remaining after
deflecting off the right skate of Justin Williams. Mike Richards had tried to
set up Williams, who was battling in the crease, with a pass.
"To be honest with you, I thought we were a little flat heading up to that
goal," Carter said. "We got a bounce. The guys worked hard to get to the net.
It gave us a little bit of life. Gave us a little bit of extra energy going
into the third."
Los Angeles grabbed the lead with two power-play goals early in the third.
Carter was screening Crawford and tipped Drew Doughty's point shot, tying the
game at 1:37.
Jake Muzzin, who had a key block during a 5-on-3 Chicago power play in the
first period that Los Angeles killed, beat Crawford high on the short side
with a slap shot from the left circle at 4:04 to give the Kings a 3-2 lead.
The Blackhawks couldn't quell Los Angeles' momentum.
Tanner Pearson retrieved a puck from behind the net and dished out front to
Tyler Toffoli, who scored from the slot at 8:59. The Chicago players were slow
to react after a shot from Carter went high in the air behind Crawford. They
likely expected the puck to make contact with the protective netting, but
it did not.
Carter scored on a 2-on-1 break with 5:16 remaining and added an empty-netter
to complete the hat trick with 3:31 left.
The Kings survived 38 seconds of a Chicago two-man advantage early in the
first period, and Toffoli helped prevent a puck from crossing the goal line
after Los Angeles defenseman Willie Mitchell cross-checked Chicago forward
Peter Regin into the net.
Nick Leddy opened the scoring on the subsequent power play after the Kings had
a chance shorthanded.
Carter couldn't knock down a pass from Richards when the puck came to him at
the right post on a 3-on-2 rush. Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith picked up the
puck and sent a long, diagonal pass to Leddy. He had a step on Kings
defenseman Matt Greene and backhanded the puck from the inside edge of the
right circle past Quick with 5:44 left in the opening frame.
Ben Smith made it 2-0 at 1:40 of the second period. Johnny Oduya fired a
stretch pass from in front of Crawford that Brandon Bollig tipped onto the
stick of Smith at the Los Angeles blue line. Smith then beat Quick on the
stick side with a shot from the slot.
Quick denied Brent Seabrook on a 2-on-1 with about seven minutes left to keep
the deficit at two goals.
"Seabrook is a right shot, so it was a different angle than if it was a one-
timer opportunity," Quick said. "Just trying to get it over to the post.
Fortunate to get a piece of it."
Game Notes
Carter's four points in the third period tied an NHL playoff record, and he
joined Tommy Williams as the only Kings players to score three goals in a
period in the postseason. Williams accomplished the feat against the
Blackhawks on April 14, 1974 ... Carter's hat trick was the 11th in Kings
postseason history and second by him ... The Kings matched a playoff record
for most goals in a period ... The Blackhawks had been 8-0 when scoring first
this postseason.
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Nori Aoki went 2-for-4 and scored the
deciding run in the bottom of the eighth inning that gave the Kansas City
Royals a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Aoki also had an RBI on a third-inning single, but it was his two-strike bunt
base hit with one out in the Royals' half of the eighth with the game knotted
at 1-1 that turned into the game's pivotal moment.
Alcides Escobar followed with a sharp double off Chicago starter Jose Quintana
for his second hit of the night, which set up Billy Butler's tie-breaking
sacrifice fly that brought home Aoki without a throw.
Quintana (2-4), who entered the eighth having retired 10 straight Royals, was
charged with all three runs over 7 1/3 innings in a hard-luck defeat.
"(Quintana has) had some good starts and we haven't scored for him," White Sox
designated hitter Paul Konerko Quintana said.
Wade Davis (3-1) fanned two during a 1-2-3 top of the eighth to record the win
in relief of Jeremy Guthrie, who limited the White Sox to one run and just
three hits over the first seven innings.
Danny Valencia also drove in a run to help Kansas City avoid a sweep of the
three-game series.
"It was nice to end the home series with a win," Guthrie said.
Both starters were on top of their games for much of the contest, as Guthrie
didn't allow a hit after the third inning and Quintana set the side down in
order in five of the first seven frames.
Guthrie's only mistake was a leadoff walk to Adam Dunn in the top of the
second. Though Dunn was erased on Alexei Ramirez's fielder's choice, the
Chicago shortstop stole second and scored on Konerko's single to center that
put the White Sox up 1-0.
Quintana began his outing by recording seven straight outs until Pedro Ciriaco
reached on an infield single in the third and moved to second on a groundout
before beating the throw home on Aoki's two-out single to left.
The Royals then loaded the bases with one out in the fourth on singles by
Butler, Valencia and Lorenzo Cain, but Quintana got Ciriaco to bounce back to
the mound for a 1-2-3 double play that maintained the 1-1 deadlock.
Kansas City finally broke through behind Aoki and Escobar's exploits in the
eighth, tacking on another run in the inning when Chicago reliever Jake
Petricka walked Alex Gordon and Valencia to force in Escobar.
The White Sox put two aboard against Greg Holland in the ninth, but the Royals
closer nailed down his 13th save by inducing a game-ending double-play ball
from Ramirez.
Game Notes
The Royals improved to 16-3 this season when Aoki scores at least once ...
Chicago's Conor Gillaspie extended his hitting streak to eight games with a
single in his first at-bat ... The White Sox released veteran infielder Jeff
Keppinger on Wednesday, one week after designating him for assignment ...
Quintana fell to 0-4 in nine career starts against Kansas City.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - The New York Yankees scored two runs in the
ninth inning to tie the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, then two more in the 13th
to win the finale of a two-game series, 4-2.
Only one run came home on a hit.
The Yankees, stymied by Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija for seven innings, scored
two on a botched double play in the ninth and got the go-ahead tally on a Jose
Veras wild pitch in the 13th.
The Yankees, who will remain in Chicago to play the White Sox, had 13 hits in
the game -- all singles -- and snapped a two-game slide.
The Cubs had a three-game winning streak snapped, which included a 6-1 win in
the series opener on Tuesday when they became the first major league team to
beat Yankees rookie Masahiro Tanaka.
They continued to let down Samardzija, who has gone 16 starts without a win,
including 10 outings this season despite leading the majors with a 1.46 ERA.
The right-hander gave up just four hits and continued to receive paltry run
support. He allowed three runs or fewer for the 13th consecutive start but
remains winless since last Aug. 24.
The Cubs have scored just 20 runs in the 10 games Samardzija has started this
season.
"What can I say to him? I can say you did a great job. You did everything you
can do. Again, it's no consolation to him," said Cubs manager Rick Renteria.
"But it doesn't take away from his efforts."
Yankees righty Chase Whitley, in his second career major-league start, gave up
a run on six hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings.
Brendan Ryan led off the 13th with a single, Yangervis Solarte followed with a
walk and both runners moved up on a sacrifice bunt by Preston Claiborne (2-0)
in the pitcher's first major league at-bat.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he wasn't sure if Claiborne, a 26-year-old
right-hander, had worked on hitting at all.
"We passed him the message of what we wanted: Just bunt the ball in front of
the plate and the grass will kill it," said Girardi.
Veras (0-1) nearly hit the next batter, John Ryan Murphy, with a wild pitch
that scored Ryan, and Murphy dropped a bloop single into right field to drive
in the second run.
David Robertson gave up a one-out single to Welington Castillo but stranded
him at second base in the bottom of the 13th to pick up his ninth save.
Earlier, Mark Teixeira led off the ninth inning with a single against Hector
Rondon before Brian McCann walked and Solarte singled to load the bases.
Both runs scored after Ichiro Suzuki's ground ball to shortstop Starlin
Castro, who threw to second base for the first out as Teixeira trotted home.
Darwin Barney's throw to first was wide of the bag to the outfield side, and
skipped into foul territory, letting pinch-runner Ryan score the tying run.
The Cubs loaded the bases with three consecutive singles off Whitley in the
fourth inning and took a 1-0 lead on Mike Olt's sacrifice fly to center.
Emilio Bonifacio led off the fifth with a triple but was stranded at third.
Dellin Betances got the last two outs of the inning after relieving Whitley.
Batting for Samardzija, Ryan Kalish hit a one-out triple in the seventh inning
and scored on a Bonifacio squeeze bunt, sliding in ahead of the scoop throw by
pitcher Adam Warren to make it 2-0.
The Cubs loaded the bases later in the seventh, but Derek Jeter turned an
inning-ending double play for New York, stepping on second and throwing
Castro out at first.
Game Notes
The Yankees went 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position in the two-game
series and left 23 men on base ... Claiborne gave up one hit in 1 2/3 innings
... The Cubs start a 10-game road trip in San Diego on Thursday with the
opener of a four-game set.
Coverage of today's Cards and D'backs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Matt Holliday started the defensive play
that kept the Cardinals tied with the Diamondbacks and ended the game by
scoring on an error in the 12th inning in a 3-2 St. Louis triumph Wednesday
night.
Holliday walked, Matt Adams doubled to left and Yadier Molina was
intentionally walked to fill the bases with nobody out in the 12th. Allen
Craig then hit a grounder to shortstop Chris Owings, whose throw to home was
wide and went behind catcher Miguel Montero.
Adams and Craig each had three hits, as the Cardinals won for the sixth time
in seven games and can sweep this three-game set Thursday.
The sloppy defense in the 12th was a sharp contrast to the play the Cardinals
pulled off in the 10th inning when both teams wasted good chances to score.
Jason Motte, who had missed all of 2013 and 44 games this season recovering
from Tommy John surgery and was activated off the disabled list Tuesday,
entered with one out in the top portion. With two down, Paul Goldschmidt sent
a double to left field, but Holliday picked up the ball and threw to Daniel
Descalso, who delivered a strike on the relay throw to Molina at the plate to
nail Ender Inciarte.
"I believe he's been much more aggressive in the outfield," Cardinals manager
Mike Matheny said of Holliday. "He has a good arm. That's the game, no
question."
The Cardinals then filled the bases with one out in their half of the 10th,
but Evan Marshall fanned Jon Jay, and on a 3-2 pitch Descalso bounced one
weakly back to the mound.
Jay made a diving grab in left-center to rob Gerardo Parra of a potential go-
ahead hit to cap the top of the 12th. Inciarte was on first after a single and
may have scored if the ball caromed off the wall.
Seth Maness (2-2) pitched one inning to get the win, while Trevor Cahill (1-6)
suffered the loss.
Parra hit a two-run homer for Arizona, which lost for the fourth time in six
games.
Diamondbacks starter Brandon McCarthy allowed a run on seven hits over the
first six innings.
"I at least managed to hold them down for a while. I did a decent job in
keeping us in it as much as I could," McCarthy said.
Cardinals starter Michael Wacha was in the dugout when he suffered a contusion
on his right elbow after being hit by a batted ball from Adams leading off the
bottom of the sixth inning.
The Diamondbacks seemingly put a runner in scoring position in the second
inning, but that was erased due to a challenge by the Cardinals. Miguel
Montero walked and stole second with one out, but replays showed Kolten Wong
applied the tag to the right shoulder.
The Cardinals broke through for a run in the fourth when Craig grounded a
single into left field to score Holliday.
More good defense from the Cardinals kept them in front in the fifth. With
runners at the corners, McCarthy bunted weakly toward first. Wacha made a
bare-hand stop and flipped to the plate where Molina applied the tag on Cody
Ross.
Wacha made a spectacular stab of a line drive off the bat of Martin Prado to
start the fifth, but he couldn't avoid getting hit by his own player in the
sixth.
Pat Neshek came in to relieve Wacha to begin the seventh. Wacha gave up just a
pair of hits and was in line for the win until Parra hit a two-run homer in
the eighth off Carlos Martinez to give Arizona a 2-1 lead. Pinch-hitter Eric
Chavez singled prior to Parra's hit to right.
The Cardinals tied it in the bottom of the eighth. Molina doubled, Craig
singled and then Jay, in a pinch-hit role, lifted a sacrifice fly to center.
Game Notes
Molina has a nine-game hitting streak ... The Cardinals left 15 men on base
... St. Louis recalled outfielder Shane Robinson from Triple-A Memphis.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Lisa M. Whitchurch, 25, of 2233 Illinois Route 16, Pana, was arrested May 21 on a bond forfeiture for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Wayne E. Whitmore, 30, of 3617 North Grand Avenue, Springfield, was arrested May 21 for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 20
1 Automatic Alarm, 2 EMS, 1 Gas Leak
May 21
2 EMS, 1 Automatic Alarm, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident
May 22
1 Fire
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has teamed up with the National Safe Boating Council and other boating safety advocates across the U.S. to promote safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week which runs through this week
National Safe Boating Week is the official launch of the 2014 Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of life jacket wear by recreational boaters.
For more information, visit www.CorpsLakes.us or contact the Lake Shelbyville project office at (217) 774-3951.
Lincoln Land Community College’s Veterans Club is still accepting registrations for the 7th annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk being held this Saturday at 8 a.m. on the LLCC-Springfield campus. The event offers a 5K run/1-mile walk and a 10K run.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office reports that one person was sent to the hospital following a 1-vehicle crash Tuesday. Around 3:32am, 19-year-old Devin L. Worker of Pana was southbound on Highway 29. Just north of 710 North Road, Worker reportedly crossed over the northbound lane and entered the ditch. Worker continued to travel south for about 100 yards and struck a ditch embankment. Worker's vehicle then overturned and came to a rest on its roof in the intersection of 710 North Road. Worker was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with minor injuries.
Left to right: Chris Weittenhiller, Mayor Greg Brotherton and Dick Wamsley.
The TaylorvilleKiwanis Club heard a State of the City report at their Tuesday luncheon held at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.
Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton stated that current sales tax revenues, which provide thirty percent of revenue collected by the City, have been stable. Brotherton went on to say that monies are now being collected from video gaming that also adds to the City’s bottom line.
When referencing the current water rate increase the Mayor explained that current and future rate increases are needed to finance the new water treatment plant as mandated by EPA directives.
The Mayor noted that several projects are currently underway throughout the City including replacement of the spillway bridge and major road repairs in near the Jr. High and North schools. Brotherton says that the City continues to address challenges on a regular basis such as upgrade of the City’s aging infrastructure, street maintenance needs and the need to dredge Lake Taylorville. He also said that each of these projects carries a high price tag.
The TaylorvilleKiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium. For information on the club, go to www.taylorvillekiwanis.com.
Mother's Day cake made by Momma Mytar's Desserts
Taylorville's newest bakery is now open for business. “Momma Mytar's Desserts” is located at 115 W. Poplar St. Proprietor Wendy Mytar says their Grand Opening is this weekend:
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Again, Wendy will be offering free samples of cake, and a free goody bag for the first 20 attendees.
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Adam Dunn homered and drove in three to
help the Chicago White Sox to another 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals in
the second matchup of a three-game set.
The White Sox erased a five-run deficit on Monday in the opener en route to
a 7-6 victory.
Chicago has won three straight over the Royals and remained perfect in Andre
Rienzo's last seven appearances on the hill.
Rienzo (4-0) earned the win after striking out eight over six innings,
allowing two runs on five hits with two walks.
"The offense has been awesome all year," said Rienzo. "The team made it
happen. It's not about me, it's all about the team."
Tyler Flowers also homered for the White Sox, while Gordon Beckham and Dayan
Viciedo contributed an RBI apiece in the win.
Alex Gordon and Danny Valencia each knocked in two for Kansas City, which saw
starter Yordano Ventura (2-4) take the loss after surrendering four runs on
seven hits over six innings.
The Royals trailed 7-2 entering the home half of the eighth when they made a
comeback of their own to make the game interesting in the final stages.
Eric Hosmer doubled to lead off the eighth and Billy Butler followed with a
walk.
Hosmer and Butler each moved up a base on a passed ball by Flowers and Gordon
knocked in Hosmer with a groundout to cut.
Lorenzo Cain then singled in Butler and later scored on a wild pitch by Frank
Francisco to make it a 7-5 game.
Ronald Belisario entered in the ninth to close it out for the visitors and ran
into some trouble after getting the first two outs of the frame.
Butler smacked a double to right and Gordon followed with a single to right
that cut the deficit to one.
Pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson swiped second for his sixth stolen base of the
season to move into scoring position.
Belisario, however, struck out Cain to end it and record his first save of the
season.
"(We) kept battling," said Royals manager Ned Yost. "That eighth inning kind
of put a damper on us. We scored three in the eighth and kept battling."
Earlier, Viciedo opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first following
a two-out triple from Conor Gillaspie.
Valencia's two-run double in the second staked the Royals to a 2-1 lead, but
the White Sox jumped back in front in the fifth.
Flowers hit a solo shot with one out and Beckham knocked in Adam Eaton with a
single later in the inning.
Beckham scored on a wild pitch from Ventura to make it 4-2.
With two men on and one out in the eighth, Dunn blasted his seventh homer of
the season.
Game Notes
KC finished 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position, while Chicago was 3-
for-6 in such situations ... The White Sox placed pitcher Matt Lindstrom on
the 15-day disabled list with a sublexing peroneal tendon in his left ankle
... Beckham and Gillaspie each had three hits.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Masahiro Tanaka is human after all.
Seeing the New York right-hander for the second time this season, the Chicago
Cubs reached Tanaka for four runs -- three earned -- on eight hits to claim a
6-1 triumph over the Yankees on Tuesday, sending the former Japanese superstar
to his first regular-season loss since Aug. 19, 2012.
Dating back to his time in Nippon Professional Baseball, Tanaka had gone
unbeaten in 42 straight regular-season starts, posting a 34-0 mark, which
included a perfect 6-0 record since signing a seven-year, $155 million deal
with the Yankees in the offseason.
However, Tanaka (6-1) failed to keep the streak going, as he struggled
through the elements at a rain-soaked Wrigley Field while receiving just one
run of support thanks to a solid start from counterpart Jason Hammel.
"It was pretty wet out there at times," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said of
the weather conditions. "I don't know if that had anything to do with it. He
still didn't pitch that bad. He was just slipping a little bit."
Hammel (5-2) held the Yankees to one run on four hits with six strikeouts over
5 2/3 frames to pick up the win, while Mike Olt recorded three RBI for the
Cubs, who have won three straight on the heels of a three-game slide.
"From the beginning we just haven't been able to pull out the one-run games,"
said Hammel. "That's the bottom line. The win-loss record can be a bit
deceiving at times. Tonight, a great game against a great team. ... It was a
great overall win."
John Baker and Emilio Bonifacio each registered two hits, an RBI and a run
scored in the victory.
Brett Gardner and Derek Jeter combined for four of New York's six hits, while
Mark Teixeira drove in the lone run for the Yankees, who have lost two
straight games.
Tanaka fanned 10 over eight innings in a 3-0 win against the Cubs on April 16,
but Chicago made sure it wouldn't be blanked again, manufacturing a run in the
third and another in the fourth to grab an early edge.
In the third, Baker smacked a leadoff single, moved to second on Hammel's
sacrifice bunt and then found third on Tanaka's wild pitch. Bonifacio followed
with a single to center to score Baker for a 1-0 lead.
After Hammel retired the side in order in the top of the fourth, Luis Valbuena
opened the home half with a double, moved to third on a groundout, and scored
on Olt's sharp single to left.
Baker followed with a double to put men on second and third with one out, but
Tanaka wiggled out of the jam without further damage. Hammel tried to score
Olt with a bunt, but Tanaka used his glove to scoop up the ball and flip it to
catcher Brian McCann, who applied the tag on a sliding Olt.
Bonifacio then bunted Tanaka's next offering down the third-base line, but the
New York hurler barehanded the ball and flipped to the plate to retire Baker
for the final out of the inning.
Teixeira stroked a run-scoring single in the sixth to slice New York's deficit
in half, but Olt and Baker lofted back-to-back sacrifice flies in the bottom
of the frame to give the Cubs a 4-1 lead.
Preston Claiborne replaced Tanaka to start the bottom of the seventh and the
Cubs quickly took advantage. Bonifacio opened the frame with a triple before
Claiborne intentionally walked Anthony Rizzo two batters later.
Starlin Castro then plated Bonifacio with a single to left before Claiborne
gave way to Matt Thornton, who induced a fielder's choice groundout from
Valbuena before plunking Nate Schierholtz to load the bases.
Matt Daley replaced Thornton on the bump and walked Olt to score Rizzo for the
game's final run.
Game Notes
Jeter recorded his first stolen base since Sept. 5, 2012, 17 days after
Tanaka's last regular-season loss, which came against the Seibu Lions ...
Tanaka struck out seven to up his season total to 73 punchouts ... The Yankees
finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base ...
Valbuena collected three hits, including two doubles, and scored twice for the
Cubs ... Chicago's three-game win streak matches a season high, first done
April 30-May 3.
Coverage of today's Cards and D'backs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - A near-flawless Adam Wainwright and lethal
two-out hitting powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Arizona
Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.
Wainwright (7-2) tossed the first one-hitter of his career, registering nine
strikeouts and facing only one batter over the minimum. Paul Goldschmidt's
two-out double in the fourth inning was the right-hander's lone blemish.
"That was fun to watch," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny about
Wainwright's performance. "He had a great feel for everything that he threw
today."
Matt Adams and Jhonny Peralta each homered for St. Louis, which has won five
of its last six games and scored all its runs with two outs against Arizona
starter Bronson Arroyo (4-3).
"Well maybe (Arroyo) wasn't quite as sharp with the movement on his pitches or
the location of his pitches, but you've got the Cardinals some credit, too.
They played a good game tonight behind a very good pitcher," said Arizona
manager Kirk Gibson.
The Diamondbacks were seeking a season high-tying third straight victory.
Arroyo had been on quite a roll, going 3-0 with a 0.91 ERA in his four
previous outings. He found the third out to be elusive at times on Tuesday.
Adams followed Matt Holliday's two-out single in the first with a drive over
the wall in right-center field.
The Cardinals extended their lead by scoring in three consecutive innings from
the fourth. Peralta sandwiched Holliday's run-producing single with an RBI
double and solo homer to left-center field.
Game Notes
Wainwright registered the eighth shutout and 18th complete game of his career
... Arroyo, pitching in his 400th career game, allowed nine hits and struck
out six over seven innings ... Before the game, the Cardinals activated
reliever Jason Motte from the 15-day disabled list. Motte was recovering from
Tommy John surgery performed last May ... Home plate umpire Brian O'Nora left
the game due to illness prior to the start of the fourth inning. Second-base
umpire Marvin Hudson moved behind the plate.
Weather pending, the Taylorville Tornadoes varsity softball team is at home today to face Sacred Heart-Griffin. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
The Shelbyville Rams varsity baseball team begins Regional play today against Flora. The game will be played at the Vandalia High School. Coverage of the game can be heard on Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN beginning around 6:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASH:
On May 29 at 5:40am, Jennifer D. Putnam, 23, of Nokomis was traveling northbound on 1250 East Road. At Approximately 760 North Road, Putnam struck a deer that came onto the roadway from the west. Putnam's vehicle had damage to the front, left bumper but did not need to be towed and was moved from the scene by the driver.
ARRESTS:
Coley S.M. Freeman, 20, of 1005 West Prarie Street, Taylorville, was arrested May 20 on a bond forfeiture for consumption of liquor by a minor.
Monica L. Wicker, 54, of 213 Sarah Street, Assumption, was arrested May 20 on a warrant for deceptive practice.
INCIDENTS:
On May 18, Russell Oller of Taylorville called the Christian County Sheriff's Office in reference to criminal damage to property. Oller stated that sometime during the overnight hours, unknown person(s) drove through his planted soybean field north of his residence on Township Road 1400 East. The vehicle tracks appear to start near the Taylorville Lake Property on the east side of Oller's field and travel west to Township Road 1400 East.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARREST:
On May 21 at 2:21am, Taylorville Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop at Palmer and Wyandotte. The female registered owner, Amanda Haddock, 32, of Taylorville, driver's license was suspended. Haddock was arrested, transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released.
CRASH:
On May 3 at 2:30am, Joshua A. Westerfield, 29, of Taylorville was traveling southbound on Webster Street. Westerfield traveled across the northbound lanes, crossed over a grass median, and then traveled another 60ft striking the KFC located at 510 North Webster. The vehicle struck the building and overturned. Westerfield was removed from the vehicle by breaking the driver side rear window as the doors on the vehicle would not open. The vehicle ended up a little over 30 feet away from the southwest corner of the building which was the point of impact. There was debris that was measured at 92 feet away from the southwest corner of the building. Westerfield was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with injuries that were described by police as serious. An officer made contact with Westerfield on May 7 and issued him citations for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Additional charges are possible pending further investigation.
On May 17 at 8:20pm, Deputy James D. Picket 26, of Taylorville was en route to assist a Morrisonville officer on an emergency call. A deer jumped out in front of Deputy Picket's patrol vehicle. Picket attempted to slow to avoid the deer but could not stop in time and struck the it. No injuries were reported.
The Taylorville Police Department has released the details of the crash at KFC that occurred earlier this month. On May 3 at 2:30am, 29-year-old Joshua A. Westerfield of Taylorville was traveling southbound on Webster Street. Westerfield reportedly traveled across the northbound lanes, crossed over a grass median, and then traveled another 60ft striking the KFC located at 510 North Webster. The vehicle struck the building and overturned. Westerfield was removed from the vehicle by breaking the driver side rear window as the doors on the vehicle reportedly would not open. The vehicle ended up a little over 30 feet away from the southwest corner of the building which was the point of impact. There was debris that was measured at 92 feet away from the southwest corner of the building. Westerfield was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with injuries that were described by the police report as serious. An officer later made contact with Westerfield on May 7 and issued him citations for improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Additional charges are possible pending further investigation.
Left to right: George Heintz from Peoples Bank and Trust, Senior Timothy Wallace, Junior Dylan Ward, Sophomore Rhett Zahradka, Freshman Claudia Magnussen, and Kristi Hard from Peoples Bank and Trust.
In local sports results Wednesday, the Taylorville Lady Tornadoes lost at home to the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones 13-2 as heard on Groovy 93.5. The Cyclones scored 1 grand slam home run in the game that improved their record to 26 and 6 overall, 13 and 3 in conference play. The Tornadoes dropped to 14 and 13 overall, 7 and 8 in conference play. Tornado thirdbasewoman, Katie Patton, was credited with a 2-RBI double in the 1st inning, giving Taylorville their only 2 runs scored. She was also the "Doug McKinnie-Country Financial" Player-Of-The-Game as announced during the post-game show on Groovy 93.5.
At the Boys Baseball Regionals in Vandalia, the Shelbyville Rams defeated the Flora Wolves 5-4 in a last-minute come-from-behind win as heard on Solid Gold 98.3, WRAN. 1st baseman, Sheldon Meyer, was credited with the win thanks to his walk off single in the final inning and was named the "Doug McKinnie-Country Financial" Player-of-the-Game in the post-game show heard on WRAN.
The Pana Police Department is investigating a hit and run incident that occurred Friday. Around 12:40pm, Gail L. Holthaus of Pana reported damage to the driver’s side door and the mirror of her vehicle while it was parked on the north side of Subway on 200 South Poplar Street. The second vehicle is unknown at this time. There were no witnesses or pieces of evidence to help police identify the unknown vehicle.
Three people were sent to the hospital following a 2-vehicle crash Friday. Around 8:28am, 76-year-old Norma J. Rever of Assumption was northbound on 2600 East Road and 35-year-old Justin L. Smith of Pana was eastbound on Route 16 approaching 2600 East Road. Rever reportedly stopped at the stop sign and proceeded across Route 16 causing a collision with Smith. Rever stated she did not see Smith when she proceeded into the intersection. Smith, along with his passengers 20-year-old Tyler S. Halleman of Pana and 19-year-old John P. George of Pana, were all transported to Pana Community Hospital for treatment of injuries that were not physically evident.
The Shelby County Health Department will sponsor an adult wellness clinic on Monday mornings from 8:30-11:30am beginning in June. The dates for the clinic will be June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Cholesterol, glucose, hemoglobin, and blood pressure screening will be offered at these clinics. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Shelby County Health Department at 774-9555.
The Shelbyville Rotary Club continued their discussion about ideas for a new community service project at their weekly meeting. Ideas submitted so far include a Rotary Community Vegetable Garden, IPad Mini purchase for the high school library, an outdoor handball court at the park, adopt a section of the Dacey Trail, or purchase of devotional books for the servicemen.
The Club is still looking for more ideas from members. The ideas will be collected and presented for a vote at the June 2nd Rotary meeting.
The speaker for the day was Craig Devereaux, physical rehabilitation specialist for the Shelby Memorial Hospital. Also speaking was Marilyn Sears, SMH CEO. Sears spoke briefly about the Stroke Stabilization Program and Illinois Hospital Week. Devereaux spoke about the Wellness for Life Program, in which he would serve as a personal trainer for people who are trying to achieve a variety of health goals. Devereaux says they assess your health status, create a plan, and work with you on an exercise regimen to help you attain your desired level of physical fitness.
There's a good possibility that a controversial new school funding plan will get a vote on the Senate floor this week. State Senator Andy Manar says anyone who thinks the current funding formula is OK is sadly mistaken.
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Manar says he knows it's a tough vote but too many schools are struggling to make ends meet, and the problem isn't going away.
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The new plan aims to divide state money for schools based on need, but Manar says Republicans haven't jumped on board. He says there's no question that schools in their districts are struggling so he's disappointed that they haven't endorsed the deal. Under the plan, schools that have a higher population of poor students would get more money. That means schools in more affluent areas would lose money from the state. Manar says the plan would limit the loss to one-thousand-bucks per student.
Despite rumors to the contrary, this year's Taylorville 4th of July Parade will take place as usual. Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton tells Regional Radio News that the Am/Vets are still committed to sponsoring the parade:
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The Taylorville Optimist Club will again sponsor the fireworks display at the Lake Taylorville Marina.
Country star Suzy Bogguss performed for broadcasters from around the world Monday afternoon, at the International Broadcasters Idea Bank convention in Sarasota, Florida.
Ownership and management of the Miller Media Group radio stations located in Taylorville and Clinton, are getting new ideas about service to their communities, during this week's International Broadcasters Idea Bank convention in Sarasota, Florida.
M-M-G president Randal J. Miller, along with Taylorville cluster general manager Kami Payne, account manager Bryan Payne, and Clinton cluster station manager Jared White, are attending this week's convention.
The Miller Media Group was invited to join this by-invitation group of small and medium market broadcasters, in 1993.
Part of the convention included an acoustic performance by country music star Suzy Bogguss, who is originally from Aledo, Illinois. Bogguss, who had a string of hits in the 1980's and 90's, now lives near Sarasota with her husband of 28 years and family.
Bogguss sang many of her hits to the broadcasters from all across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and received a standing ovation at the end of her one hour performance.
The convention continues thru this week in Florida.
Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 28. The hours of the blood drive are 4:00pm to 7:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call the blood center to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or go online using sponsor code 60145 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. The church is located at 1500 West Franklin.
A meat market in Mattoon is recalling more than 200-pounds of ground beef. State officials say the meat wasn't inspected but Charles Morgan with Morgan's Meat Market says that's not true.
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All of the meat included in the recall was sold at one store in Effingham but neither Morgan nor state officials have said where. Morgan doesn't want to reveal the name of the store since no illnesses have been reported. Anyone in the area should check their freezer for the two-pound containers of ground beef with the establishment number 516 on the package. The two-pound plastic bags of Smokey's Bacon and Cheddar Fluffy Burgers are also on the recall list, along with the Swiss and Mushroom Fluffy Burger, the Black and Blue Fluffy Burger, the Jalapeno Fluffy Burger, the Hawaiian Fluffy Burger, and the Chili Cheese Fluffy Burger. Anyone with questions or concerns can call 217-234 4949.
The Veterans Memorial Committee will be holding the dedication of the Assumption Veterans Memorial this Sunday. Jim Bugg, of the Committee, tells Regional Radio News about what the memorial will look like:
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The dedication will begin around 2:00pm and follows the annual VFW Auxiliary dinner which is from 11 AM to 1 PM at St. Mary's Parish Hall. More info can be found at their website www.assumptionveteransmemorial.com.
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Paul Konerko's two-run homer in the
fifth helped the Chicago White Sox erase an early five-run deficit and defeat
the Kansas City Royals, 7-6, in the opener of a three-game set.
Alexei Ramirez had a three-run homer and four RBI and Dayan Viciedo added a
solo shot for Chicago, which snapped a two-game losing streak.
Zach Putnam (2-0) earned the win in relief and Jake Petricka recorded the
final two outs in the ninth to nail down his first career save.
Royals starter Jason Vargas (4-2) yielded seven runs on eight hits over 4 2/3
innings in the loss.
Eric Hosmer finished with three RBI and Lorenzo Cain knocked in two runs for
the Royals, who had won two straight entering the contest.
Kansas City jumped out of the gate with a five-run first inning, but Chicago
hung around thanks to the long ball.
Adam Eaton grounded into a bunt force out after Marcus Semien led off the
third with a single to center. Gordon Beckham walked and Ramirez plated the
pair with a blast to left that cut the deficit to 5-3.
Viciedo cut the deficit in half with a solo shot to left to lead off the
fourth.
Hosmer got the run back in the home half of the fourth with an RBI single to
right that plated Alcides Escobar.
Chicago, however, completed the comeback with a three-run fifth to take the
lead for good.
Ramirez drove in Eaton with a groundout to first, then Adam Dunn walked and
Konerko hammered his second homer of the season into center to give the White
Sox a 7-6 edge.
"I don't get too mad about a lot of things, but you know, coughing it up
halfway through the fifth inning is not good enough to get it done," said
Vargas. "I coughed it up for us tonight."
Ronald Belisario pitched two scoreless innings in relief to set up Matt
Lindstrom for the save. Lindstrom, however, allowed a leadoff single to Nori
Aoki and committed an error on Escobar's sacrifice bunt.
Lindstrom appeared to injure his left leg on the play and Scott Downs relieved
the closer with two men on and none out. The left-handed specialist Downs
struck out Hosmer and White Sox manager Robin Ventura chose to use Petricka
for the final two outs of the game.
Petricka picked off pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson and then induced a groundout
from Billy Butler to end the game.
Earlier, Aoki singled up the middle and Escobar followed with a bloop single
up the middle that Beckham allowed to drop right through his legs and bounce
into center.
The official scorer ruled the play a hit, then Hosmer drove Aoki and Escobar
in with a double off the base of the right-field wall.
"When you get out there in the first inning you just try to get settled," said
Ventura. "The Hosmer ball was hit hard but everything else was a groundball
that found its way in there."
Butler laced a single to center that scored Hosmer to give the Royals a 3-0
advantage.
After a walk from Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez flied out to center for the
first out of the frame which allowed Butler and Gordon to move up a base.
Cain proceeded to knock a single up the middle to plate the two and the Royals
took a commanding 5-0 advantage after an inning of play.
Game Notes
All nine White Sox starters recorded a hit ... Chicago starter Scott Carroll
was roughed up for six runs on nine hits in four innings ... Gordon's run in
the first was the 500th of his career. No. 501 will tie David DeJesus for 10th
in Royals history ... KC was 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position, while
Chicago was 1-for-8.
(St. Louis, MO) -- The Cardinals play the first of a three-game series against the Diamondbacks tonight at Busch Stadium. Adam Wainwright puts his 6-and-2 mark on the line against Arizona's Bronson Arroyo, who is 4-and-2. The Cards had their four-game winning streak snapped Sunday by Atlanta. Coverage of today's Cards and D'backs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Joshua L. Hardwick, 31, of 229 Cooper Street, Pekin, was arrested May 19 for violation of sex offender registry.
CRASHES:
On May 20 at 3:32am, Devin L. Worker, 19, of Pana was southbound on Highway 29. About 100 yards north of 710 North, Worker crossed over the northbound lane and entered the ditch. Worker continued to travel south for about 100 yard and struck a ditch embankment. Worker's vehicle then overturned and came to a rest on its roof in the intersection of 710 North Road. Worker was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with minor injuries.
On May 19 at 4:44pm, Blake K. Cvengros, 23, of Pana, was traveling south on 2600 East. At about 220 North, a deer ran into the roadway. Cvengros missed hitting the deer. Cvengros then went into the ditch causing damage to the passenger side of the truck. No injuries were reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 19
2 EMS, 1 Public Assist, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident
The Christian County Board had a heated discussion at their Tuesday night meeting on whether or not to freeze the salaries of elected officials for the upcoming term. Board member Jack Pearce, Jr. said he had a problem with the salaries:
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Member Joe Marley says while he doesn’t like the idea of freezing salaries, he did not agree on having a beginning salary:
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Member Ben Curtin also questioned the fairness of a beginning salary:
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After much discussion, the Board approved to freeze the salaries on a 10-6 vote.
The Christian County Board received an update on several projects at their Tuesday night meeting. Member Greg Hager tells the Board the latest:
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Hager also told the board that Buildings/Grounds Supervisor Zach Hicks is working on the air conditioning system on the third floor of the Courthouse to allow more individual office control.
The Christian County Board approved the rates for the 2014-15 health insurance open enrollment. The Board approved the re-establishment of the County Farmland Assessment Review Committee with members being Dick Breckenridge, Lloyd Washburn, and Ben Curtin. The Board also approved the reappointment of Frank Blanchfield to the Taylorville Sanitary District for 3 years and approved the appointment of Sue Ann Paso as trustee to Midland Fire Protection District for a term the would end in May 2015.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.
One person was left with minor injuries after a crash on Friday. Around 5:07pm, 39-year-old Isabel E. Lescano of Nokomis was traveling westbound on 650 North Road. Lescano reportedly steered the vehicle slightly off the road and into the gravel on the side of the road. Lescano then over corrected and lost control of the vehicle causing it to enter the pathway of 56-year-old Geraldine L. Moore of Palmer. Moore was eastbound on 650 North Road. Lescano and Moore then collided in the roadway. Lescano came to rest heading southeast in the road. The initial impact forced Moore off the road to the south causing her to collide with a nearby tree. Moore reported injuries that were not physically evident but was not transported to a medical facility. No other injuries reported.
University of Illinois Extension, Christian County is sponsoring a basic sewing class for youth between the ages of 8 to 18, on June 10 and 11 from 9:30 – 3 p.m. at the Christian County Extension office. More information and online registration is available at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/ or by calling the Christian County Extension office at 217-287-7246. Sewing machines will be provided. Class size is limited so register early.
Lincoln Land Community College announces its summer hours of operation. Beginning the week of May 19 through the week ending Aug. 8, the Springfield campus and outlying locations will be closed Fridays, in addition to Memorial Day, May 26.
Regular hours resume Monday, Aug. 11. For more information, contact the LLCC Public Relations and Marketing Office at 786.2577.
Specific summer hours of operation are:
• LLCC administrative offices – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• LLCC Library – Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 19-June 5; beginning June 9, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• LLCC Admission/Registration, Advising/Counseling, Financial Aid offices and LLCC bookstore – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• LLCC Testing Center – go to www.llcc.edu/testing for summer testing schedule
• LLCC education service areas (Beardstown, Jacksonville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Taylorville) – Monday through Thursday, call for hours of operation.
• LLCC-Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St., and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, 8 South Old State Capitol, will maintain regular office hours
A local businessman is now offering dog training. Ian Wilson of Tail Command says he can train your dog in a couple of different ways:
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Tail Command is located at 306 S. Spresser in Taylorville. Call Ian Wilson at 824-TAIL, that's 824-8245.
Summertime is approaching, and that means a number of summer workshops will be offered by the University of Illinois Extension. Peggy Hampton, Youth Development Educator for the extension, says the workshops start with dog obedience:
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The extension will also offer sewing, robotics, arts and crafts as well as science camp. Call the extension to find out more, at 287-7246.
The Christian County Board will meet Tuesday night at 7:00pm in the Board room located on the second floor of the Christian County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include a capital bill for local funding, project update from the Highway/Building/Grounds Committee, a discussion about health insurance rates, the discussion and possible approval of elected officials’ salary for the upcoming term, and approving the rates for the 2014-15 health insurance open enrollment. We will have details following the meeting on our website taylorvilledailynews.com.
There is a Drug Court in Christian County. According to Judge Brad Paisley, the Drug Court provides an alternative to prison for low-level drug offenders:
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Judge Paisley says the Drug Court has a much higher rate of success than the alternatives. The Drug Court graduation ceremony is coming up June 13th at Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Matt Dominguez crushed a pair of two-run
homers to power the Houston Astros to an 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox
in the rubber match of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park on Sunday.
Jonathan Villar chipped in with two RBI and Chris Carter added a solo shot for
Houston, winners in five of its last seven contests.
Brad Peacock (1-4) spun a solid 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on five
hits and four walks to earn the win.
Chicago starter John Danks (3-4) surrendered eight runs -- seven earned -- on
10 hits and three walks while fanning seven.
Adrian Nieto finished 3-for-3 and drove in both runs for the White Sox, who
have lost six of their last eight games.
Chicago also lost star first baseman Jose Abreu, placing the majors' home run
leader on the 15-day disabled list before Sunday's game with tendinitis in his
left ankle.
Carter crushed his sixth home run of the year to ignite a four-run second
inning. Jesus Guzman drew a four-pitch walk and L.J. Hoes' ground-rule double
put runners in scoring position with no outs.
Villar drove in two with a liner to left and took second when Alejandro De Aza
overran the ball. Villar stole third and cruised home when White Sox catcher
Nieto's throw sailed into left field to make it 4-0.
After walking the first batter of the third and allowing a Nieto RBI single up
the middle, Peacock escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam. Peacock snagged Gordon
Beckham's comebacker to start a 1-2-3 double play and Conor Gillaspie flied
out to center end the threat.
Houston made it 6-1 in the bottom of the inning after Dominguez connected for
his first two-run homer. Dexter Fowler led off with a line drive double.
Dominguez smacked his second two-run shot of the game in the fifth after a
walk to Fowler, who drew a free pass for the eighth straight game.
A pair of two-out walks kept the seventh inning alive for the White Sox and
Nieto's double to center scored Alexei Ramirez, cutting the deficit to 8-2.
Josh Fields took over for Peacock and fanned Adam Eaton for the final out of
the inning.
Game Notes
Dominguez became the first Astro with a multi-homer game this season ... Eaton
took Abreu's roster spot. He was activated off the 15-day disabled list after
recovering from a straight right hamstring that had sidelined him since early
May ... Houston's Jose Altuve extended his hitting streak to 10 games, going
1-for-5 with a single ... Fowler has reached base safely in 16 straight games.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Welington Castillo and Mike Olt homered in a
4-2 victory on Sunday as the Chicago Cubs won a series at home against the
Milwaukee Brewers for the first time since 2011.
Travis Wood (4-4) gave up two hits in the fifth inning -- including a two-run
homer to Rickie Weeks -- but held Milwaukee otherwise hitless in seven frames,
striking out seven.
The Cubs won the last two games of the three-game set, improving to 4-10 in
their last 14. It was the first time they beat Milwaukee in a home series
since taking two of three from Sept. 19-21, 2011. They won for just the 10th
time in their last 34 game against their NL Central rival.
Hector Rondon gave up a leadoff double to Ryan Braun in the ninth but got
three straight outs after that to pick up his fifth save of the season.
Milwaukee right-hander Marco Estrada (3-2) suffered his first loss in six
starts after yielding four runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings.
Wood pitched out of trouble after walking the bases loaded in the first inning
and held the Brewers hitless through 4 1/3.
"That was certainly our opportunity and after that there was nothing," said
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke.
The Cubs took a 2-0 lead in the second inning after Luis Valbuena drew a
leadoff walk and scored on Castillo's homer to left field.
Starlin Castro and Valbuena hit consecutive doubles in the third inning to
plate another run and Chicago went up 4-0 on Olt's leadoff blast to left-
center in the fourth, his ninth homer of the season.
"All the guys put together some pretty good at-bats," said Cubs manager Rick
Renteria. "It was good to see that."
Logan Schafer's one-out double in the fifth inning was Milwaukee's first hit
and Weeks followed two batters later with a homer out of the park to cut
Chicago's lead in half.
Game Notes
The Cubs will host the Yankees for a two-game set on Tuesday and Wednesday ...
The Brewers continue a 10-game road trip in Atlanta on Monday in the opener of
a four-game series.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - In a wild ninth inning, a wild pitch
helped the Atlanta Braves salvage a game in St. Louis.
With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, Ryan Doumit scored the
deciding run on a wild pitch by Carlos Martinez to give the Braves a 6-5 win
over the Cardinals in the finale of a three-game series.
Freddie Freeman singled to lead off the ninth and closer Trevor Rosenthal
(0-2) got two quick outs before Doumit knocked a pinch-hit double into the
right-field corner.
Rosenthal, attempting to convert his fourth save in as many days,
intentionally walked Evan Gattis and then walked Jordan Schafer in an eight-
pitch at-bat to force in the tying run.
Martinez entered in relief of Rosenthal and uncorked a pitch in the dirt that
allowed Doumit to cross home.
"We grinded it out today," said Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. "It was nice to
win this one and maybe it will help us in the right direction."
David Carpenter (3-0) earned the win after throwing 1 1/3 innings in relief
and Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth for his 11th save of the season.
Freeman went 3-for-3 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored. Braves
starter Gavin Floyd allowed four runs -- one earned -- over 5 1/3 innings in a
no-decision.
St. Louis starter Jaime Garcia, who made his season debut after missing the
majority of 2013 because of shoulder surgery, hurled seven innings and allowed
four runs on five hits with five strikeouts.
Kolten Wong had three RBI and Matt Carpenter had two hits and three walks for
the Cardinals, who had their four-game winning streak snapped.
"It would have been a big win, no question," said Cardinals manager Mike
Matheny. "It's a tough one to lose."
With two outs in the first, Freeman welcomed Garcia back to service with an
opposite-field homer to open the scoring.
The Cards put up three in the second after an unlikely miscue prolonged the
inning.
After Jhonny Peralta grounded into a double play, Peter Bourjos struck out,
but the ball got away from catcher Gerald Laird.
Garcia singled and Carpenter then walked before Wong cleared the bases with a
double to left.
Justin Upton's leadoff homer to left cut the deficit to 3-2 in the fourth.
Matt Adams got the run back in the fifth with a sacrifice fly to center that
plated Allen Craig.
Following a single from Jason Heyward and a double from Upton, Freeman stroked
a single into left that scored a pair and tied the game at 4-4.
With two outs in the seventh, Peralta stepped in and skied a pop fly out to
center. Schafer settled under it, but as the ball made its way downward,
Schafer lost it in the sun and the ball dropped to the right of him for a
double.
Yadier Molina raced around from first and slid in safely to give the Cardinals
the lead.
Game Notes
The Braves snapped a three-game losing streak to conclude a six-game road trip
... Atlanta went 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position ... St. Louis,
meanwhile, went 1-for-13 with RISP and stranded 12 men on base.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Duncan Keith registered the winner late in
the second period and Corey Crawford stopped 25 pucks as the Chicago
Blackhawks got the jump on the Los Angeles Kings by a 3-1 count in the opener
of the Western Conference finals from United Center on Sunday.
Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews added tallies for the Blackhawks, while Marian
Hossa contributed a pair of assists.
"I thought we had a good first five minutes, but it was even the rest of the
way. Every shift is going to be important," said Chicago head coach Joel
Quenneville.
Tyler Toffoli provided the sole offense and Jonathan Quick made just 17 saves
for the Kings, who were coming off a Game 7 road win in Anaheim.
Los Angeles, which has played 15 postseason games thus far, will have an extra
day to regroup with Game 2 on tap for Wednesday.
"We had a chance," Kings forward Mike Richards said. "We shot ourselves in the
foot a bit on their goals. Give them credit, they're an opportunistic team. We
made a couple mistakes and they ended up in our net."
With just over two minutes played in the third, and his club behind by a goal,
Toffoli was in alone on the right wing, but flipped the puck off the near post
after crossing through the middle to pull Crawford out of position.
The Blackhawks finally gained the insurance marker with 3:50 left in
regulation off a 3-on-1 break, when Johnny Oduya laid a perfect pass into the
right circle for a one-timer by Toews which had Quick diving at air.
Quick was on the bench for an extra attacker for most of the final 3 1/2
minutes, but the Kings only had a handful of chances that were not dangerous.
"We've just gotta do a better job of getting in front of the net. We're
creating the chances but we have to finish," noted Kings captain Anze Kopitar.
Nick Leddy's left-point blast on Chicago's first power play made it through
Quick thanks to Saad's screen and deflection to give the hosts a lead with
5:14 to play in the opening period.
Despite their exhausting playoff course, the Kings attacked the defending
champions and outshot them by a 17-6 margin in the middle 20 minutes. However,
the best break ultimately went to the Blackhawks.
Rushing from the right wing to the crease, Toews tangled with Quick in front
and the puck ticked off the skate of LA defenseman Slava Voynov and slid in.
The goal was waved off after a brief discussion due to contact with the
goaltender at 3:22 of the second.
The Kings responded just over a minute later, as Toffoli went to the net and
tapped in a cross-ice dish from Tanner Pearson for a 1-1 game.
Chicago eventually produced the lead goal with 8:06 showing, after Keith's
left- point blast caromed off the sticks of a pair of Kings en route and
sailed over Quick's glove.
"It helps," Keith said when asked about scoring from the defense corps. "There
are five guys on the ice, so there's no reason why five guys can't be in on
the play."
Game Notes
The Blackhawks improved to 7-0 at the United Center this postseason and 18-2
in their past 20 home playoff games ... According to Elias, Chicago is the
first NHL team to win 18 of 20 home playoff games since Edmonton did the same
from April 7, 1988-May 2, 1990 ... Sunday's opener marked the first time
two teams met in the Western finals in back-to-back years since the
Stars/Avalanche in 1999-2000 ... The Kings welcomed back defenseman Willie
Mitchell, who had been sidelined since Game 6 of the first round with a lower-
body injury suspected to be a leg issue.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Rodney G. Smith, 23, of 205 East Samuel Street, Assumption, was arrested May 16 for an issuance of a warrant.
Larry L. Bergschneider, 46, of 400 North Monroe, Morrisonville, was arrested May 16 for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Jacob T. Wafford, 37, of 112 Wells, Pana, was arrested May 16 on a bond forfeiture for resisting a peace officer.
Triston R. Perry, 18, of 114 South Larachelle, Assumption, was arrested May 18 for consumption of liquor by a minor.
Daniel R. Metcalf, 37, of 1948 North 1200 East Road, Taylorville, was arrested May 17 on a warrant for failure to appear/answer.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 9 at 8:46pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer was sent to Lewis Street in regards to a theft. The officer arrived and during the course of the investigation, a 15-year-old male juvenile was placed under arrest. The officer transported him to Taylorville Police Department where he was processed and released to his mother.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 16
2 Fire
May 17
2 EMS
May 18
2 EMS, 1 Odor Investigation, 1 Public Assist
May 19
1 Fire
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - The St. Louis Blues have re-signed
goaltender Brian Elliott to a three-year contract extension.
Monday's news means Ryan Miller's short stint with the club is over.
The Blues made a blockbuster deal with Buffalo to acquire the veteran Miller
near the trade deadline. Miller was considered to be the final piece of the
puzzle for a St. Louis team that was expected to make a deep playoff run, but
the move didn't pay off as the Blues lost in the first round to Chicago.
Miller will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Elliott also could have tested the market, but opted to stay with the Blues.
Elliott, 29, posted an 18-6-2 record with a 1.96 goals-against average and
.922 save percentage in 31 games last season, and Blues general manager Doug
Armstrong said he "will team up with Jake Allen next season to form our
goaltending tandem."
The 23-year-old Allen was named the American Hockey League's top goaltender
with the Chicago Wolves for the 2013-14 regular season after going 33-16-3
with a 2.03 GAA and is viewed as the Blues' future in the crease.
Elliott has spent the last three seasons with the Blues and ranks second in
team history with 16 shutouts.
For his career, he has a record of 116-77-23 with a 2.48 GAA and .910 save
percentage in 235 games with Ottawa, Colorado and St. Louis.
A vehicle flipped several times on Wednesday but no one was injured. Around 5:14pm, a 16-year-old female was traveling eastbound on 650 North Road. Around 1020 East, the female reportedly hit water on the roadway causing her to hydroplane. The 16-year-old then headed northeast in the roadway before running off the road and into the ditch on the north side of the road. The impact from hitting the ditch caused the vehicle to roll onto the passenger side. The vehicle rolled three and a half times before coming to a rest on the driver's side. No injuries were reported.
Unit 18 Master Gardeners, along with the University of Illinois Extension are hosting upcoming gardening seminars. These classes are presented via teleconference. Classes include: Home Orchards on June 24 at 1:30pm and June 26 at 6:30pm, Starting a Youth Garden on July 8 at 1:30 pm and July 10 at 6:30 pm, and Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus on July 22 at 1:30 pm and July 24 at 6:30 pm.
All dates & times will be offered at the Carlinville, Hillsboro, or Taylorville Extension offices. Participants must register one week prior to program. For more information or to register go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/ or call your local Extension office.
From left are: Marie Lock, Avon; Shelby Peterson, West Point; Ryan Orrick, coach; Zach Rincker, Strasburg; Taylor Gamble, Lafayette, Ind.; Jordan Fledderjohann, Botkins, Ohio; Dan Ammann, Highland; Luke Furr, Shelbyville; Connor Biehler, Shelbyville; Evan Smith, Rensselaer, Ind.; Kyle Eischen, Greenfield, Ind.; Brenen Diesen, Pocahontas; and April Gisbon, Columbia City, Ind.
The Lake Land College Livestock Judging Team recently competed its 2013-2014 season with a winning record and one Laker, Marie Lock of Avon was named an All-American.
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Marie Lock
As an agriculture transfer major, who grew up on a grain and cattle operation, Lock was very familiar with handling livestock when she came to Lake Land College as a freshman. Upon graduation from Lake Land in May, Lock will attend Iowa State University where she will major in agriculture business.
The graduating sophomore team competed in 11 competitions during their tenure at Lake Land.
During the season, the team placed as the fifth high team overall at the National Western Stock Show; fifth high team overall, second in cattle, third in reasons and second in sheep at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo; high team overall, in reasons and in the Brahman, English and Market divisions at the Dixie National; and seventh high team overall, second in swine and third in cattle at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Lincoln Land Community College will confer more than 2,500 certificates and degrees at the college’s commencement ceremony Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. These students have completed programs of study at the college. The list below is in alphabetical order by hometown and includes degrees and certificates conferred and the students’ names.
NOTE: One asterisk indicates a graduate with honors (3.50-3.74). Two asterisks indicate a graduate with high honors (3.75 and higher). A student meeting the requirements for two or more of the same certificate but in different areas of study is indicated with a number in parentheses behind his/her name.
Auburn
Associate in Applied Science - Twila Belle Cline, Lori S. Morrison*, Andrew Mark Stupka, Kristi L. Zimerman
Associate in Arts - Natalie C. Ackerson, Shelby E. Carroll, Dominic R. Clouser, Brett Lamar Davis*, Emily Kay Johnson, Kelsey A. Maynerich, Russell J. Michelich*, Samantha Jo Presker, Phoebe Claire Wilson
Associate in General Education - Pamela J. Willard, Kristi L. Zimerman
Associate in Science - Ryan Christopher Brown, Shawn William Minks, Amanda S. Newingham**, Abigail Travous, Maggie Weber*
Certificate of Achievement - Cera E. Brown, Kole Hausman**, Levi D. Leckrone*, Briar O. Miles*, Andrew Mark Stupka**
Certificate of Completion - Denise R. Boatman-Verschelden (2), Ryan M. Evans, Ricky L. Flowers (2), Jonathan W. Gordon (3), Jarrod L. Krofchick, Travis J. Krofchick, Amber Leach, Morgan McNeil, Brandi Moore, Lori S. Morrison, Danielle Danee Petty, Kelsey R. Roth-Elston, Cathy Tanner, Emily Tanner, Nicholas Willis
Blue Mound
Certificate of Completion - Vicky L. McNear, Trenton O'Laughlin
Bulpitt
Certificate of Completion - Brandon Warren
Butler
Associate in Science - Kate L. Justison
Certificate of Achievement - Jennifer L. Jarman
Certificate of Completion - Rachael A. Kuhl, Amanda Lemon
Canton
Certificate of Completion - Christopher Hooker
Carlinville
Associate in Applied Science - Sarah L. Schlotmann
Associate in Arts - Jordan Nicole Ballinger, Carly Mason
Associate in General Education - Sarah L. Schlotmann
Certificate of Achievement - Sarah L. Schlotmann** (2)
Certificate of Completion - Randall S. Lewis, Mary Katherine Perry
Charleston
Certificate of Completion - Eric Haughee, Andrew Lincoln Shick
Chatham
Associate in Applied Science - John Michael Archer, Kassandra L. Barry, Daniel K. Bonn, Casey Jo Furness, Chrisy L. Galmore, Jennifer Lynn Jones* (2), Karla J. Martin, Chelsea N. Metz, Jeffrey Lance Miller**, Melanie J. Yancey*
Associate in Arts - Maggie Buss, Rebecca J. Carver, Karrie M. Clark, Hannah Crawford**, Jennifer Dolores Duprey, Rebecca Lynn Elshoff, Jennifer Estill**, Chrisy L. Galmore, Amber Lynn Garrison*, Anna C. Hiatt, Nicholas A. Kuchar, Emilie C. Leach, Ashley M. May, Brendan Thomas McRae**, Cory J. Moore**, Ashley Park, Lawrence Perko, Debra M. Piper, James J. Plant, Jessica Powell, Alec R. Thompson, Katherine Elizabeth Vertrees, Dianne L. Willard, Jaclyn Williams, Melanie J. Yancey*
Associate in General Education - Emily Kate Bell**, Daniel K. Bonn, Michaela J. Crowley, Casey Jo Furness, Jennifer Lynn Jones*, Lauren Marlow, Valerie A. McLean, Chelsea N. Metz, Cory J. Moore**, Britnay G. Taylor, Dana Wilson**, Melanie J. Yancey*
Associate in Science - Kayla Dierkes*, Holly Michelle Earhart, David J. Griffin, Grant Edward Gruen*, Hannah Jeanette Hedinger*, Erik C. Johnson, Ryan Christopher Kennett, Amanda C. Ludwig, Karla J. Martin, Ashley Lynn McAvoy, Cory J. Moore**, Lawrence Perko, Alexandria Petras, James J. Plant, Laura L. Rendeczky, Amanda Marie Schwab, Maggie Shutz, Keith F. Sneyd, Nina R. Wright, Rachel Lynn Wright, Melanie J. Yancey*
Certificate of Achievement - Christopher M. Arney, Tricia A. Baker, Daniel K. Bonn*, Catherine A. Frank**, David Nicholas Hartman, Charles A. Hendricks, Stephen C. Homa**, Jennifer Lynn Jones** (2), Chelsea N. Metz*, Tiffany R. Osmoe, Jacqueline S. Ransom**, Timothy T. Staffeldt, Rachel L. Tapp, Shu-Mei Tsai**
Certificate of Completion - Katherine Clardy, Cassandra Johnson, Josh D. Atwood, Emily Kate Bell, Daniel K. Bonn, Trent M. Boston (2), Marnette Copeland, Abigail R.L. Guppy, Leonard A. Hahus, Sara Jewett, Jennifer Lynn Jones, Amy Lilly, Matthew Lyons, Mariah Marconi, Karla J. Martin, Chelsea N. Metz, Adam S. Mueller, Abby Prange, Robert Rabin, Richard J. Reimann (2), Lori Schacht, Madyson Sprague, Jennifer Tedrow
Clinton
Associate in Applied Science - Parker G. Kirby
Certificate of Achievement - Jacob Brooks*, Parker G. Kirby**
Coffeen
Associate in Applied Science - Garry S. Knebel
Associate in Arts - Jena Michelle Blackburn**, Maegan C. Durbin
Certificate of Achievement - Devon M. Jagosh
Certificate of Completion - Jill Hogue, Heather M. Wood
Decatur
Associate in Applied Science - Ryan M. Stricklin
Associate in Arts - Whitley Alexys Baker
Associate in General Education - Ryan M. Stricklin
Associate in Science - Laura K. Bonds*, Jaimey A. Watrous
Certificate of Completion - Anthony Phillip Anello, Logan Micheal Barringer, Kelly E. Dunn, Katie Knapp, Leda K. Sandage
Dieterich
Associate in Arts - Shelby Ann Kroeger*
Associate in Science - Shelby Ann Kroeger*
Edinburg
Associate in Arts - Angel Elston, Jaclyn Elizabeth Hafliger, Orville A. Harris, Jr.**, Frasier Moore, Morgan Michele Stephens
Associate in General Education - Orville A. Harris Jr.**, Kelsey Rae Lebshier, Jared P. Ragland
Associate in Science - Courtney D. Ealey, L. Dylan Linton
Certificate of Achievement - Timothy E. Bohlen**
Certificate of Completion - Victoria C. Arterberry (3), Bobby A. DeSherlia, Shannon Sebben Melton, Randall S. Patterson, Tricia L. Patterson, John C. Reed, Abigail A. Tomaw
Effingham
Associate in Science - Reed L. Willenborg
Farmer City
Associate in Science - Melinda Lorraine Wilson
Farmersville
Associate in Applied Science - Matthew A. Riemann
Associate in Arts - Clark W. Johnson**, Tiffany R. Jordan
Associate in Science - Joseph Keller
Certificate of Achievement - Cory Jo Krager*, Norma C. Oldham*, Matthew A. Riemann* (2)
Certificate of Completion - Jared Butler, Ginger L. Knuth
Fillmore
Associate in Applied Science - Mary J. Brookshire**
Associate in Arts - Mirranda Guyot, Jana Melton*, Elizabeth K. Miller, Shawnee N. Rench, Nicole R. Taylor
Certificate of Achievement - Natalie A. Hill, Barbara J. Himes
Certificate of Completion - Jacob A. Durbin
Gillespie
Associate in General Education - Deanna Mallory-Ellis*
Certificate of Achievement - Richard R. Gregory**
Certificate of Completion - Dayna Ellen O'Connell, Emily Reid
Girard
Certificate of Achievement - Dale G. Donelson*, Erika Palmer, Marissa M. Smalley
Certificate of Completion - Cory Guillermo Chavarria, Brittany Dinora, Nichole Purdon, Bart E. Robinette, Jonathon Smith, Brian M. Spring, Sterling M. Strumpher (2), Nathan P. Wise (2)
Hillsboro
Associate in Applied Science - Paula J. Blain, Douglas A. Hernandez, Tracy N. Jeffers, Amanda L. King, Michael D. Maass, Jessica N. Otter*
Associate in Arts - Racheal Hancock, Amy J. Jeffers
Associate in General Education - Jessica N. Otter*, Kimberly A. Polus
Associate in Science - Adam Fath**, Amy J. Jeffers
Certificate of Achievement - Shannon Alvarez, Trinna L. Johnson, Malinda S. King, Michael D. Maass, Heather I. Masinelli, Sandra Sue O'Guinn, Nicholas G. Pianfetti*, Sheri L. Saathoff**, Brooke M. Whitlow**
Certificate of Completion - David C. Beal, Brooke Boehme, Cindi Borgic, Noah D. Calvert, Andrew B. Collins, Nicole Cook, Paige M. Dobson, Lauren E. Downs, Andrew L. Eggersmeier, Brenda Lee Fogle, Megan Marie Funk, Laurie S. Ginos, Gavin W. Gonzalez, Douglas A. Hernandez, Andrea Lynn Jones, Payton Andrew Leaster, Pacer D. Neisler, Jessika Tiffany Jane Page, Christopher R. Papin, Holly Beth Pianfetti, Dana Lea Reck, McKenzie E. Stewart, Stephanie Stewart, Geoffrey A. Trost, Terra Nichole Uhlhorn, Amber M. Walker, Julia A. Westwood
Illiopolis
Associate in Arts - Rebekah H. Sack**
Irving
Associate in Applied Science - Alexandra Christine Clark*, Adrienne Kay Frazier
Associate in Arts - Kathy Pugh, J. Scott Singleton, Hannah Sue Wiggins, Kyle Wiggins
Associate in Science - Samantha Fenton, Shauna Rufus, Kyle Wiggins
Certificate of Achievement - Colt J. Murray**
Certificate of Completion - John W. Jolliff, Cody Ray Payne
Kincaid
Associate in Applied Science - Abby C. Evans, Kayla C. Koehne*
Associate in Arts - Caitlin Nicole Dial, Marcey E. Hodson, Eric M. Martin*, Chase Tilley, McKenzie R. Watson, Michael Den Watson
Associate in General Education - Marcey E. Hodson, Kayla C.. Koehne*
Associate in Science - McKenzie R. Watson
Certificate of Achievement - Sara E. Cappellin*, Christofer M. Fulhorst**, Donald S. Gingrey**
Certificate of Completion - Jacob P. Gulso, Kelsey Pop, Amber Tullis
Litchfield
Associate in Applied Science - Sarah Sue Whitney Coleman, Alicia N. Hancock, Kevin W. Lewey, Rhonda Marit, Amy L. Rademacher
Associate in Arts - Retha Corso, Amy M. Durbin, Tracie Ann Murphy, Cristy A. Pingleton, Remington Ragland, Ammon Elijah Rich
Associate in General Education - Ceara E. Brazel, Alicia N.. Hancock, Stephanie R. Heaton, Christopher S. Lapolice, Rhonda Marit, Mallory R. Smoot
Associate in Science - Madison P. Clevenger, Tracie Ann Murphy
Certificate of Achievement - Christopher W. Bates, Matthew P. Boston**, Stacey L. Wendel, Teresa Marie Wentler, Scott White
Certificate of Completion - Georgia A. Arnold, Courtney A. Beard, Brandon Beck, Ezekial A. Clements, Alyssa M. Cline, Siearra Glisson, Terrie Grimes, Ramona Harmon, Rebecca Holmes, Bryan C. Knippel, Jeremy L. Lake, Berry Lauderdale, Jessica Massey, Shelby Smith, Jennifer M. Smith (2), Alyssa Elizabeth Travis, Roselinda E. Travis-Boyd, Sean Vinson, Bobbie Walker, Scott White, Steven R. Wright
Mattoon
Associate in Arts - Kayla Nichole Jacobs*
Mechanicsbug
Associate in Applied Science - Marlena Constant
Associate in Science - Tess LeeAnn Howard
Certificate of Achievement - Damien S. Blackwell*, Justin E. Watkins*
Certificate of Completion - Damien S. Blackwell, Nicole Henton, N'Shell Dianne Patton
Morrisonville
Associate in Arts - Kaylee Jeanelle Durbin, Michael L. McKinnie*, Casey W. Rosenthal
Associate in General Education - Maggie Suzanne Langen, Casandra N. Sims, Abigail M. Voorhees
Associate in Science - Falon B. Brumfield, Cody Andrew Kunkler*, Katrina L. Lebeter, Andrew J. Riggs
Certificate of Achievement - Donald Aaron Dennison**, Amber D. Skinner
Certificate of Completion - Robert C. Goebel, Priscilla Griffin, Abigale C. Millburg, Doug Millburg, Tonia Marie Minnis, Casey W. Rosenthal
Mt. Auburn
Associate in Arts - Allison Ann Carey*
Associate in Science - Jensen Leigh Patton, Kortney E. White Watts
Certificate of Completion - Stephanie Ann Hady, Scott M. Montgomery, Rex W. Wheeler
Mt. Zion
Certificate of Completion - Sara Elizabeth Vodde
Nokomis
Associate in Applied Science - Paige M. Beaty, Nicole M. Cook, Ashley N. Nikonovich*
Associate in Arts - Heather N. Cachera, Matthew A. Casey, Kara Kay Gibbs**, David Michael Kessler
Associate in General Education - Heather N. Cachera
Associate in Science - Laura Elizabeth Beasley, Lankston Brummet
Certificate of Achievement - Derek Clark Archibald, Russell Kyle Edwards, Theresa L. Lankford*, Bradley M. Oltmann, Nicholas M. O'Malley, Dalton L. Petty*
Certificate of Completion - Tiffini Fetters, Matthew Eugene Golitko, Malaina McNeill, Brandon Michael Presnell, Ashley Randolph, Abby Scholes
Owaneco
Associate in Arts - Katie Marie Good
Certificate of Achievement - Catlin Nicole Walter
Certificate of Completion - Catlin Nicole Walter
Palmer
Certificate of Achievement - John J. Kuhajda
Pana
Associate in Applied Science - Julie Ann Young
Associate in General Education - Colysta N. Ladage
Certificate of Completion - Julie Ann Young
Pawnee
Associate in Applied Science - Mindy S. Himes, Donald R. Rhoades**, Shanna L. Wall
Associate in Arts - Nichole R. Butts, Kelly M. Ellis, Sarah E. Griffith, Brett Klebe, Bailey Noel Young**
Associate in General Education - Michael D. Frye, Jerrold Pascoe
Associate in Science - Rebecca Suzanne Rhoades*, Jennifer E. Stevens
Certificate of Achievement - David L. Curtis, Michelle Lynn Davidson**, Trevor D. Gaefcke, Debra K. Jacobs**, Samuel L. Kerhlikar, Tonya L. Loyd, Jeffery Wayne Packenham** (2)
Certificate of Completion - Sarah Elizabeth Atchison, Chris Dalton, Debra Kay Jacobs (3), Zach Rickman, Jeffrey T. Stelte, Jordan L. Surber
Raymond
Associate in Arts - Katelyn Rhea Maxwell
Associate in Science - Jeffrey Paul Beeler
Certificate of Completion - Paige Mumper, Erika Kathaleen Painter, Julian Nicole Welsh
Rochester
Associate in Applied Science - Jacob S. Roy*
Associate in Arts - Jalen Scott Bachman, James Joseph Caruso, April L. Casey**, Megan Ashly Elizabeth Crenshaw-Moore, Taylor Mae Heissinger, Matthew C. Henton, Meghan Taylor Huntley, Caleb S. Jones, Annisa Nur Kumerow*, Jack Martin, Jalen Kristofer McAfee, Kyle E.. Merchant, Abigail Alice Olmsted**, Rebecca R. Post, Daniel T. Rellihan, Michael Mary Stybr, Draike Austin Sutton, Lauren Webber, Carli E. Wiltsie
Associate in Science - Dillon Farris, Brandon Anthony Shures, Chase Tackett
Certificate of Achievement - Mai Britt**, Tiffany-Anne M. Elliott*, Clay Joseph Godar** (2), Jon Pearce* (2), Matthew T. Roberts**, Jacob S. Roy**, Gregory H. Tanner**
Certificate of Completion - Ellyn Katherine Baker, Victoria Nikole Cummiskey, Retta J. Eller, Zachary P. Howard, Jacob Joslin, Sydney March, Cody R. Sands (3), Haley Thompson
Shelbyville
Associate in Applied Science - Lori L. Gordon, Hollie L. Schultz
Stonington
Associate in Applied Science - Mallory L. Remmert, Jill S. Ridgley, Kari Lynn Scott
Associate in General Education - Mallory L. Remmert
Certificate of Achievement - Jamie A. Buss
Certificate of Completion - Kelli Ettinger, Emily Holthaus, Jill S. Ridgley (3), Kari Lynn Scott (4), Courtney Sharp, Karly Simmons, George J. Strissel
Taylorville
Associate in Applied Science - Kiley M. Adams**, Ashley L. Buchanan*, Jessica E. Hagen, Robert E. Heberling (2), Tyler R. Hendricks**, Wendy L. Howard*, Kayla Renee Howell, Nicole J. Lael, Mary E. McLean, Melissa Ann Neal, Rachel Parkison, Heather R. Rice, Rachel A. Robinson, Kelly L.. Scoles*, Melissa Ann Yazell Thomas*, Charlesse C. Thompson, Calvin M. Tyler*, Philip M. Wright*
Associate in Arts - Betty J. Asmussen, Zachary Boblitt, Elizabeth Alice Bogan, Bryan Douglas Cagle*, Devin Mitchell Durbin, Monte R. Evans Jr., Brandi M. Havard*, Toni B. Johnson*, Steven M. Jordan*, Blaine P. Lacy, Samuel T. Lacy*, Garrett D. Levault, Preston R. Marucco, Miranda Lee Matheny*, Casaundra N. Neff, Kinzie Breanne Neilson*, Justin T. Palmer, Rachel Parkison, Robert E. Skinner, Shallon E. Spinner*, Zachary K. Waterman, Corey R. Wemple, Andrea Wicker, Emily Jean Wilham, Johannah Wilhour, Madeleine Isabella Wilhour, Brandon L. Winchester
Associate in General Education - Elizabeth Alice Bogan, Wendy L. Howard*, Heather R. Rice, Courtney L. Staten, Chelsea L. Tilton, Glenda Pauline Woolard
Associate in Science - Brandon Asmussen, Nicole Brownfield, Lucy M. Burtle, David Fixsal, Braden Fleming, Jordan Foor**, Hayden Garner, Heath E. Garner, Brentyn Michael Robert Olenski*, Terri J. Rodden, Patrick Simpson, Lauren T. Suiter, Sean M. Tipsord, Corey R. Wemple, Austin J. Wilhour, Simone Marie Windell
Certificate of Achievement - Nathan D. Atkinson, Zachery D. Beaman, Tyler Brandis (2), Samantha J. Cole**, Brandon Eckhoff** (2), Cynthia Lynn Herpstreith, Daniel A. Kiesow**, Daniel J. Krajec**, James H. McIntosh*, Sherri L. McKinney**, Emily A. Morgason, Barbara L. Noeltner**
Certificate of Completion - Bridget L. Acree, Anthony A. Adams, Elwood H. Adams, Jolene A. Adams, Matthew T. Adermann (2), Joel F. Ashburn, Janis Baird, Elizabeth Alice Bogan, Tiffany M. Buerk (2), Kelcy J. Buttrey, Kourtnee Campbell, Patricia A. Clevenger, Annette M. Coffman, Hannah Collier, Alicia J. Daily, Katrina M. Davis, Michelle DeClerck, Savanah Dunn, Billy G. Durbin, Nicholas Allen Durbin (2), Maxx Miller Ellinger, Caleb A. Flinn-Hylton, Steven R. Gallagher, Laura Ann Gardner (2), Dylan J. Gatton, Kristina A. Graden (3), McKenzie Graham, Janet Hackney, Jessica E. Hagen, Nathan R. Hall, Sydney Hancock, Ivory M. Harrison, Kristen Harrison, Robert L. Harrold, Alexis Holding, Chris Jirschele, Kevin M. Jirschele, Cory A. Jones, Linda R. Jones (2), Steven M. Jordan, Jaime L. Kotys, Aaron Larson, Chad Lavin, Taylor A. Link, Aaron A. May, Brian C. McCoy, Sherri L. McKinney, Kile W. Micek, Brandy Melissa Miller (2), Michael C. Minks, Vincient E. Muncy, Clayton J. Nichols, Halie Owens, Rachel Parkison (3), Amber Rochelle Pearse, Stephen L. Pearson, Johnathan Pearson, Crystal Peterson (2), Nichole Porter, Ryan M.. Price (2), Mukesh B. Ramsoondar, Catherine Rhodes, Kelly L. Scoles (2), Breanna Seals, Glenn Sherman III, Wauneta Diane Simpson, Tyler J. Smith (2), Bradley K. Spent, Angela Tolle, Kimberly Rae Turner, Patrick Uhrich, Randy L. Vail, Paul Vaughn, Emily Jean Wilham
Tovey
Associate in Applied Science - Jessica M. Skinner
Associate in General Education – Jessica M. Skinner
Tower Hill
Certificate of Achievement - Calen C. Walter
Virden
Associate in Applied Science - Kimberly L. Andresen**, Lorne K. Langstrom**, Benjamin Jededia Maguire
Associate in Arts - Danny Dewayne Daniels, Ashley Ann McCloughan*, Erika L. McCready*
Associate in General Education - Lorne K. Langstrom**, Devon R. Murphy
Associate in Science - Timothy C. Clarkson
Certificate of Achievement - Melissa R. Roth**
Certificate of Completion - Larry D. Butler Jr., Zachary T.. Connelly, Robert Matthew Eskew, Shawn Fugate, Devon R. Murphy, Rose Marie Sanders, Lauren Allison Skaggs
Waggoner
Certificate of Completion - Taylor Aubuchon, Adam Waldeck
Witt
Associate in Applied Science - Danita M. McCain*, Brooks G.. Moreland
Associate in General Education - Heather R. Martincic
Certificate of Achievement - Dustin L. Kistner, Angela M. McCaslin
Certificate of Completion - Shelby A. Thacker (2), Richard Treber
The Illinois House Democrats approved a state budget which plans on keeping the 67% income tax hike permanent. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville says the state needs to live within its means and quite spending money that it doesn’t have:
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The House Democrat budget is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2015 and will spend $37.3 billion.
Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN wrapped up the FFA Road Show with a trip to Windsor High School. Chapter Reporter Travis Fox says they recently hosted a petting zoo event:
The Taylorville City Council meets this Monday at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include a resolution authorizing the execution of a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement and the Existence and Formation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by Intergovernmental Cooperation, an Ordinance amending the City Code to add a 4-way stop at England and Powers Streets and awarding bids for service line materials and meter well lids for the Water Department. We will have details following the meeting on our website taylorvilledailynews.com
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead
three-run homer in the sixth inning that highlighted the Chicago White Sox' 7-
2 victory over the Houston Astros to open a three-game series.
After mustering just 12 runs total while dropping four of five entering
Friday's matchup, Chicago scored four times against Houston starter Collin
McHugh in the sixth and tacked on three more in the eighth to help Jose
Quintana pick up his first win since April 8.
Conor Gillaspie added a pair of hits, including a two-run double, with Tyler
Flowers and Gordon Beckham each contributing RBI singles for the White Sox.
Quintana (2-3), hung with three losses and three no-decisions over his
previous six outings, allowed two runs and fanned five in five innings of
work.
"Getting (Quintana) this win was big," Dunn said. "It seemed like every single
game he pitched we couldn't get it going offensively."
McHugh (2-2) struck out seven and gave up just three hits in 5 1/3 innings,
but was hurt by four walks in addition to Dunn's blast.
He had held the White Sox to one hit while in control throughout the first
five innings of play, but stumbled in the sixth as Chicago erased a 2-0
deficit.
McHugh walked Gillaspie and hit Jose Abreu before falling behind to Dunn,
who drilled a belt-high fastball on a 2-0 count into the seats in right to
snap an 0-for-11 stretch.
"I didn't have very good command all night," McHugh said. "It came back to
bite me in the (sixth)."
Dayan Viciedo followed with a long double to end McHugh's evening, with
Flowers increasing the lead to 4-2 with a two-out single off Josh Zeid.
Houston had stranded five baserunners against Quintana over the first four
innings prior to breaking through with a pair of runs in the fifth.
Jonathan Villar and Jose Altuve singled to open the Astros' half of the frame
and each advanced a base on a fielding error by Viciedo in left field. A
grounder off the bat of George Springer brought in the game's initial run, and
Jason Castro plated the second with a two-out opposite-field hit.
Houston generated little against the bullpen combo of Jake Petricka, Zach
Putnam, Ronald Belisario and Frank Francisco, however, and Chicago put the
game out of reach with three unearned runs in the eighth.
A throwing error from Villar at shortstop helped set up Beckham's two-out RBI
single that put Chicago up by a 5-2 count, right before Gillaspie ripped a
double to right that knocked in the final two runs.
Game Notes
The Astros fell to 1-17 this season when failing to hit a home run ...
Houston's Dexter Fowler drew a pair of walks for the fifth time in his last
six games ... Altuve finished 2-for-5 to extend his hitting streak to eight
games ... White Sox ace Chris Sale fanned 11 over four scoreless innings in a
rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - After a rocky start, Kyle Lohse retired
12 straight batters and pitched the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the
Chicago Cubs on Friday in the opener of a three-game set from Wrigley Field.
Lohse (5-1) allowed three runs on seven hits -- all before the fourth inning
-- in seven frames to help the Brewers snap a brief two-game road losing skid
and move to 13-5 away from home this season.
"We're taking it a day at a time," said Lohse. "We're not worried about
tomorrow or the next day. ... We're just coming in and playing the day's game
and as soon as that one's over, you turn the page and go get them again."
Jean Segura went 3-for-5 with two RBI for Milwaukee and Jonathan Lucroy also
drive in a run in the triumph.
Darwin Barney and Junior Lake each homered for the slumping Cubs, who have
dropped 10 of their last 12 following a three-game winning streak from April
30-May 3.
Chicago ace Jeff Samardzija's winless streak moved to 15 games going back to
last season after yet another disappointing setback. The right-hander entered
Friday's matchup with the second-best ERA (1.45) in the majors, but was the
first pitcher since at least 1900 to give up three or fewer runs in his first
eight starts of a season without earning a win. His last victory came on Aug.
24 of last season
"Obviously, I want to win," Samardzija said. "Being a starting pitcher, you
have a big say in how the game turns out. Obviously if my record isn't where I
want it to be, I need to do a better job."
Samardzija (0-4) surrendered all four runs -- two earned -- on six hits with
six strikeouts over five innings.
The Brewers quickly got to work against Samardzija, manufacturing a pair of
runs in both the first and second innings.
Segura singled with one out in the first and moved to second on a wild pitch.
Lucroy then looped a single to left, which Lake fumbled to allow him to take
second as the speedy Segura trotted home easily on the play.
Lyle Overbay followed with a grounder to shortstop and Starlin Castro's throw
to first was off the mark. Lucroy scored on the play to make it 2-0.
Elian Herrera doubled to start the second and Logan Schafer walked before both
runners advanced on a passed ball by Cubs catcher Welington Castillo. Segura
then doubled the spread, plating both runners with a line-drive single back up
the middle.
Barney's two-run shot in the home half barely cleared the wall in left but cut
the Cubs' deficit in half, and Lake's third-inning solo blast made it 4-3.
Will Smith took over for Lohse and needed just 11 pitches to get through the
eighth inning, and Francisco Rodriguez pitched around Castro's leadoff single
in the ninth to record his 17th save of the season in as many tries.
Game Notes
Herrera went 2-for-4 with two doubles ... Milwaukee improved to 24-8 in their
last 32 meetings with the Cubs ... Samardzija fell to 0-4 in seven career
starts against the Brewers ... It was 42 degrees in Chicago at the start of
the game, the coldest temperature for game time on this date at Wrigley since
at least 1900 ... Four Chicago relievers combined to strike out eight batters
in four innings of work.
Coverage of today's Cards and Braves game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 12:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Allen Craig went 3-for-4 with two runs
scored and an RBI to help the St. Louis Cardinals hand Ervin Santana his first
loss of the season with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
St. Louis knocked Santana (4-1) around for five runs on 10 hits over the first
five frames en route to the club's third consecutive win.
Lance Lynn (5-2) battled through seven innings despite taking a liner off his
left heel in the second frame. He allowed just two runs on seven hits.
"We have a really talented team," Craig said. "We swung the bats well and
Lance did a great job out there."
Santana had given up just six runs over his first six starts but yielded three
in the fifth inning alone in the opener of this three-game set.
"He's allowed a tough start," Braves third baseman Chris Johnson said of
Santana, "He's been so good for us."
Matt Holliday doubled in Matt Carpenter to break a 2-2 tie, Craig singled in
Kolten Wong and Holliday raced in on Yadier Molina's sacrifice fly to left.
Carlos Martinez threw a perfect four-pitch eighth inning behind Lynn, and
Trevor Rosenthal retired the side in order in the ninth to pick up his 12th
save and send Atlanta to its third loss in four games.
Tyler Pastornicky gave the Braves an early 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the
second, but the Cardinals answered in the home half when Craig and Molina led
off with singles and B.J. Upton misplayed Matt Adams' deep fly ball to center
into an RBI double.
The teams traded runs again in the fourth as Johnson scored on Andrelton
Simmons' double-play ball and Craig scored on Santana's wild pitch.
Game Notes
The Braves were 14-0 when scoring first before dropping their last two ...
Santana's ERA rose from 1.99 to 2.76 ... Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and
center fielder Peter Bourjos were both ejected by home plate umpire Sean
Barber for arguing balls and strikes at the end of the fourth inning ... St.
Louis took two of three from the Braves earlier this year.
Kincaid Mayor Doug Thomas appeared in court today for a preliminary hearing. Illinois State Police Special Agent Deanna Harton took the stand to give her account of the investigation against Thomas. Harton said that a Christian County Deputy contacted her supervisor about the violation of the order of protection and her supervisor advised that she assist on the case. Harton said that Chadwick Spencer presented her with the text messages that Thomas allegedly sent him on February 18. Harton said there was a text message from Thomas that spoke of the order of protection saying I can’t call you but you can call me.
Harton said they then followed up with Thomas who reportedly admitted to sending the messages. They then found Thomas to be in possession of 9 Adderall pills which later tested positive for amphetamine. Thomas reportedly admitted he did not have a prescription for the drugs and they belonged to someone else but would not release that person’s name.
Defense Attorney Mark Wykoff, Sr. said that Thomas had contacted Spencer initially to tell him of a job interview opportunity that was left on Thomas’ phone. Wykoff asked Harton if the print-off sheet of the messages Spencer handed her or if Spencer’s phone had any indication of replies by him when she looked it over. Harton said there were no replies on the phone or the sheet and she did not ask if Spencer had deleted anything. Wykoff said that Spencer may have deleted his replies and just showed authorities what he wanted them to see. Wykoff then asked about the analysis of Thomas’ phone by ISP Crime Labs. Harton said Thomas said he was having issues with it and took it to AT&T to be repaired and it was wiped but ISP was able to recover some whisper messages that were consistent with the messages he sent Spencer. Wykoff asked if Spencer’s phone was analyzed which Harton said it was not.
The prosecution will be more pursuing the possession of a controlled substance charge which is a Class 4 felony meaning Thomas could face 1-3 years at the Department of Corrections. Thomas will appear back in court June 10 at 2:00pm for pre-trial and June 23 at 8:30am for the jury trial.
If you ever wanted to take a hike at night, the Macon County Conservation District is hosting a Night Hike at Fort Daniel Conservation Area on Friday, May 30 from 9-11pm. Pre-registration is required by May 29. Register online at www.maconcountyconservation.org. Ft. Daniel Conservation Area is located 15 minutes east of downtown Decatur, at 4975 Fort Daniel Rd.
At a press conference in Normal, Illinois, U.S.. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville, Mayor of Normal Chris Koos, representatives from Transportation for America and other local stakeholders unveiled legislation that would give local communities in Illinois better access to federal transportation funds to invest in innovative projects that would boost local economies.
Currently, a majority of federal highway funds are given to the states to spend at their discretion. The input and ability of local governments to decide how to use those funds is limited. The Innovation in Surface Transportation Act would create an in-state grant program that would allow a percentage of those funds to be competitively bid-for by eligible local entities.
Davis and U.S. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada will introduce the bill in the House next week.
It's nearly time for the monthly Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Chamber CEO Patty Hornbuckle says the event takes place next week:
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Hornbuckle says the Lincoln Land Culinary Class will provide the hors d' oeuvres. Again, the Business After Hours takes place Wednesday.
The Christian County Sheriff's office has come under criticism after an incident connected to this year's prom. Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp says a deputy made a traffic stop on a limo:
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There has been something of a public outcry from area residents who think the offenders should have been cited, instead of being let go with a warning. Sheriff Kettelkamp says it may not be the way he would have handled the situation, but he has faith in the discretion of his deputy. The parents of all the prom-goers were notified about the incident.
Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN was at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany for the second stop on the FFA Road Show. Treasurer Tyus Brooks tells about a new project they will have going on:
The Christian County Solid Waste Management Department and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency household hazardous waste collection is tomorrow (Saturday). The event will take place at the Christian County Fairgrounds in Taylorville from 8:00am-3:00pm. Items that will be accepted include: oil based paints, paint thinners, old gasoline, mercury, and cleaning products. This collection is for residential waste only and the event is free of charge. For more information, contact the Waste Management Department at 287-2334.
Acceptable Wastes:
Oil based paints, paint thinners, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, old gasoline, pool chemicals, mercury, cleaning products, double bagged and wetted asbestos, household batteries, used motor oil, drain cleaners, lawn chemicals, solvents, antifreeze, hobby chemicals, aerosol paints and pesticides, fluorescent lamp bulbs, and old and outdated medicines and pharmaceuticals.
Unacceptable Wastes:
Latex paint, agricultural chemicals, business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks, lead acid batteries, medical wastes, controlled substances, propane tanks, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, fire extinguishers, institutional wastes, sharps, needles, and potentiallly infectious medical wastes
The Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee is hosting the 111th Birthday Celebration of the Historic Shelbyville Chautauqua Auditorium May 31st through June 1st.
Events include a family pool party, noted speakers, bands, and vendors in Forest Park on May 31 through June 1. This is a fundraising event so any donations will go to “Save the Chautauqua” campaign. Also scheduled for May 31 Legends Draft House in Downtown Shelbyville will feature bands including Josh and Dave of the “Sampson Jones Gang”, “The Coal Shaft Band” and “The 9th Street Band” in a benefit concert.
In addition, a special auction to benefit Save Our Chautauqua is scheduled for June 7th in Forest Park from 10AM to 1:00PM.
For additional information, contact Brenda Elder, Event Planning/Fund Raising Chair at (217)827-2806 or visit their website www.shelbyvillechautauqua.com
Hawthorne Inn is hosting another bus trip on Friday, May 23. Director of Marketing and Sales Kristy Gorden tell Regional Radio News about the trip:
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To RSVP, call 774-2111.
Coverage of today's Cards and Braves game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Michael Wacha earned his first win in more
than a month and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs, 5-3, in the
rubber match of a three-game set on Thursday.
Wacha (3-3), who also hit a two-run single, struck out five and surrendered
two runs on seven hits over seven innings for the Cardinals, who have won
three of their last four games.
"I was able to pound the strike zone down in the zone and it was pretty
effective," Wacha said.
The fireballer had been 0-3 in his last five starts since beating the Cubs on
April 13.
Trevor Rosenthal tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his 11th save of the
season.
Starlin Castro smacked a two-run homer among his three hits for Chicago, which
has dropped five of its last six games. Jason Hammel (4-2) struck out six, but
surrendered five runs on five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 frames in defeat.
The Cardinals opened the scoring with a four-run second and never looked back.
Yadier Molina hit a one-out double before Allen Craig and Peter Bourjos worked
walks to load the bases. Mark Ellis' groundout scored Molina and Wacha
followed with his two-run single back up the middle. Matt Carpenter then laced
a double into right-center to bring home Wacha.
Chicago got a pair of runs back in the fourth when Anthony Rizzo led off with
a bunt single against the shift and Castro followed with his two-run shot
down the left-field line to cut the gap to 4-2.
"Rizzo took advantage of the shift," Chicago manager Rick Renteria said. "That
led to our first two runs when Starlin drove the ball out of the ballpark.
Matt Holliday began the sixth with a two-bagger into right-center and scored
on Molina's base hit into left for a 5-2 Cardinals spread.
Junior Lake's sacrifice fly in the eighth cut Chicago's deficit to 5-3.
Game Notes
Wacha threw 77 of his 104 pitches for strikes ... The Cardinals were 2-for-6
with runners in scoring position, while Chicago finished 0-for-5 and left
eight men on base.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Frieda M. McCauley, 20, of 1218 West Pauline Street Apt. 6, Taylorville, was arrested May 15 for domestic battery.
Wayne J. Sowers, 21, of 215 North Main Street, Bulpitt, was arrested May 15 for domestic battery.
On May 14 at 5:14pm, a 16-year-old female was traveling eastbound on 650 North Road. Around 1020 East, the female hit water on the roadway and caused her to hydroplane. The 16-year-old then headed northeast in the roadway before running off the road and into the ditch on the north side of the the road. The impact from hitting the ditch caused the vehicle to roll onto the passenger side. The vehicle rolled three and a half times before coming to a rest on the driver's side. No injuries were reported.
On May 15 at 5:07pm, Isabel E. Lescano, 39, of Nokomis was traveling westbound on 650 North Road. Lescano steered the passenger side of the vehicle slightly off the roadway to the north into the gravel on the side of the road. Lescano then over corrected and lost control of the vehicle causing it to enter the pathway of Geraldine L. Moore, 56, of Palmer. Moore was eastbound on 650 North Road. When Lescano and Moore met, they collided in the roadway. Lescano came to rest heading southeast in the road. The initial impact forced Moore off the road to the south causing her to collide with a nearby tree. Moore reported injuries that were not physically evident but was not transported to a medical facility. No other injuries reported.
On May 10 at 2:12am, Randy L. Marquis, 58, of Assumption, was traveling eastbound on 1780 North Road. Marquis attempted to turn northbound on 1975 East Road. When Marquis made the turn, he over steered the vehicle and drove into the ditch on the west side of 1975 East Road. No injuries reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARREST:
On May 15 at 12:59pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to 1218 West Pauline Street Apt. 6 for a report of a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to all persons involved. Following the investigation, Frieda M. McCauley, 20, of Taylorville was arrested for domestic battery.
CRASH:
On May 14 at 4:12PM, Gregory E. Hager, 55, of Taylorville did not yield at the intersection to Amanda J. Zwick, 29, of Taylorville. Hager entered the pathway of Zwick causing Zwick to hit Hager in the front passenger side. No injuries were reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
Greg Conrad
Effingham native Greg Conrad has been selected as the recipient of the 2014 Alumnus Achievement Award by Lake Land College. Conrad, now of Terre Haute, Indiana, studied business in college. According to him, his family urged him to earn a degree because at that time, there were few readily available jobs in the area. Conrad is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer of North American Lighting, a non-affiliated automobile lighting supplier in North America.
Max Jaeger
Max Jaeger of Mattoon, will receive the 2014 Distinguished Service Award for 32 years of service with the Lake Land College. Jaeger has served as vice president of business services, the chair for the Business Division and as a faculty member in that same division during his career at Lake Land.
Conrad and Jaeger will be presented with their respective awards at the 47th annual commencement ceremony this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Land College Field House.
A Pana Resident was arrested for battery last week. After an incident on Thursday at 5 Carr Street in Pana, Colton J. Brown of Pana signed a temporary complaint for battery against 21-year-old Ralph J. Scribner of Pana. Scribner allegedly grabbed Brown by the throat leaving two marks on his neck. Scribner was processed by the Pana Police Department and given a notice to appear.
The Hire More Heroes Act, which is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville, is now one step closer to becoming law. The Senate voted Tuesday to end debate on the matter and move ahead with a final vote. The bipartisan legislation incentivizes small businesses to hire veterans by exempting veterans who already receive health insurance through the Department of Veterans Affairs or reservists covered under TRICARE from being counted towards the number of employees required by the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act. The employer mandate is a requirement that all businesses with more than 50 full-time employees provide health insurance to their employees or pay a fee.
The next Safe Sitter class for girls and boys ages 11 to 13 will be held on Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the U of I Extension Christian County Office, located at 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, IL.
During the course, students get hands-on practice in basic life-saving techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis, with medical information taught by a certified professional.
Safe Sitter participants also receive tips on safety and security precautions and information on child development and age-appropriate activities.
To become a certified Safe Sitter, students have to pass a written test to show they understand the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency.
Class size is limited so register as soon as possible if interested. For a registration form or information, call the Extension office at 287-7246.
Lake Land College will offer three sessions of the Ag Institute this summer. Ag Institutes are designed for K-12 educators to learn about the impact agriculture has on our daily lives. Participants will tour Ag businesses and farms, meet with industry professionals, and engage in hands-on activities to gain first-hand knowledge they can share with their students as well as lesson plans relating to State of Illinois teaching standards.
Ag Institute I will run from June 9-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ag Institute II will meet June 16-18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ag Institute III will be held from June 24 – 25 and participants will travel to St. Louis. Materials, transportation, lunch and entrance fees for the St. Louis trip are provided. Participants must cover the cost of the hotel and evening meals.
Both Ag Institute I and II will be held on the Lake Land College campus in West Building, room 136. There is no cost to attend the sessions, however registration is required. To register, go to www.lakeland.cc.il.us/as/ag/institute. For a paper registration form, contact Community and Professional Programs at 217-234-5087.
If you suspect you may have a heart problem, you should know that the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon will host an informational event soon. Bailey Beeson, an RN at the hospital says the event will take place next week:
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Again, that event is Thursday May 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the hospital's Lumpkin Family Center. RSVP by calling (217) 258-2420.
A bill currently working its way through the Illinois Legislature would change the funding formula for schools. The plan would mean extra money for some school districts like Taylorville and Pana, while meaning less for some property tax-rich districts. Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau, Superintendent of Taylorville Schools says despite the shortages, the State and Federal Governments continue to impose unfunded mandates on schools:
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Fuerstenau says he hopes the funding bill will be called for a vote before the end of the current session.
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Jose Abreu's three-run blast in the eighth
inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over Oakland in the finale
of a three-game series.
Gordon Beckham finished 3-for-4 with a solo homer and scored twice for the
White Sox, who staved off a sweep and snapped a four-game losing skid
overall.
Ronald Belisario (2-3) tossed 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings for the win,
while Matt Lindstrom followed suit in the ninth for his sixth save. Anthony
Rienzo allowed two runs on as many hits over 6 1/3 frames.
John Jaso and Josh Donaldson each hit a solo blast for the Athletics, who saw
their six-game win streak come to a halt.
"We got off to a little bit of a slow start on the homestand, but came back
and played really well," said Oakland manager Bob Melvin after a 6-4
residency. "We're in a position to potentially win the game today. It just
ends up being a pitch to a guy who hit a three-run homer. Seems like he's hit
a few of those."
Fernando Abad (0-1) was charged in defeat for two runs on two hits while
recording only one out in the deciding frame. Tommy Milone had worked the
first six, giving up a run on five hits with four strikeouts.
Chicago moved ahead with five outs left. Beckham and Conor Gillaspie hit
consecutive one-out singles which forced Abad from the contest. Luke Gregerson
came on and promptly gave up a three-run blast to left by Abreu which gave the
White Sox a 4-2 advantage.
"I got the opportunity to hit a good pitch," Abreu said through his
translator. "All I was doing was trying to hit a ball in the air to bring the
guy in from third base. But I was able to get a good swing and a good pitch to
hit."
In the A's last turn at the plate, Lindstrom walked Jed Lowrie and gave up a
single to Donaldson, but induced a 4-6-3 double-play grounder from Brandon
Moss. Leury Garcia then dove to snag a sinking liner by Yoenis Cespedes in
center to end the contest.
Beckham slammed Milone's first pitch of the afternoon over the fence in left
to put the Sox on top.
Jaso returned the favor against Rienzo to kick off the home first and even
the score, then Donaldson barely cleared the right-field wall in the fourth to
give Oakland a 2-1 edge.
Game Notes
Both clubs are back in action on Friday, as the White Sox continue their nine-
game road trip in Houston, while the Athletics kick off a nine-game sojourn in
Cleveland ... Gillaspie also collected three hits for Chicago ... After losing
the first five meetings last season with Oakland, the White Sox have taken
three of the past five ... Prior to the contest, the White Sox announced that
infielder Jeff Keppinger was activated from the 15-day disabled list and
designated for assignment.
Coverage of today's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 12:10pm.
(St. Louis, MO) -- Last night's scheduled game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain. It was to have been the third contest of a four-game series. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on August 30th. The teams will close out the series today.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team’s home game against the Rochester Rockets that was scheduled for today has been postponed. The game will be played next Friday, May 23 and coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Gregory L. Price, 36, of 302 North Parker Street, Taylorville, was arrested May 14 for domestic battery.
Rosemarie Davis, 43, was arrested May 14 on a bond forfeiture for retail theft.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 14
2 EMS, 1 Elevator Lock Out, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident, 1 Odor Investigation, 1 Carbon Monoxide
Two Taylorville residents were arrested Monday for domestic battery. Around 10:34pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to 901 West England in reference to an altercation between two brothers. Following an investigation, 22-year-old Dylan M. Bilyeu of Taylorville and 20-year-old Dalton R. Bilyeu of Taylorville were both arrested for domestic battery. Both were transported to Taylorville Police Department for processing then transported to Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond.
Peoples Bank & Trust and its holding company, People First Bancshares, Inc., have announced that David Dorn Jr. of Pana has been appointed as a Director of the company board.
David is the owner/operator of Dorn Farms in Pana. He is also a crop insurance adjuster with NAU Insurance Company. Dorn is a Director of the Christian County Farm Bureau and is currently serving as President. He is also a member of the Pana Community Hospital Foundation Board, Pana Lions Club, Pana Industrial Development Committee, Congressman Rodney Davis Ag Advisory Board and a Director for the Pana Rural Fire Association.
Peoples Bank & Trust has ten offices locations including Pana, Taylorville, Morrisonville, and Tower Hill.
Next month the annual Garden Walk will take place. According to Master Gardener Gwen Podeschi, this year's event will feature some locations around Stonington:
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Again, the Garden Walk will be June 28. Call the Extension Office to find out more.
All scams are deceptive, but some are downright sneaky. Public Advocate Mac McGuire warns you to always check the fine print on any of your monthly bills:
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McGuire says this type of scam is becoming more common.
Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN is on the road again to visit local High School FFA Chapters. The first stop on the Road Show was Cowden-Herrick. FFA Advisor Dave Wojcik talked about one of the big benefits of FFA:
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Brandon Moss hit a pair of two-run home runs
and drove in five as the Oakland Athletics destroyed the Chicago White Sox,
11-0, in the second of a three-game set.
Josh Reddick also hit a two-run home run while John Jaso went 3-for-5 with two
runs scored for the Athletics, who have won six straight. Drew Pomeranz (3-1)
gave up just three hits and two walks while striking out eight over five
innings to win his second straight start.
Scott Carroll (1-3) dropped his third straight start as he was touched for six
runs on 11 hits over five innings for the White Sox, who have dropped four
straight.
"We couldn't hit, we were just outplayed all the way around," said White Sox
manager Robin Ventura. "Offensively, defensively. It was one of those nights."
An RBI double from Moss in the first inning got Oakland on the board and the
team took a 2-0 lead in the fourth thanks to a run-scoring single from Craig
Gentry.
The Athletics extended their lead with a four-run fifth inning. Jaso doubled
to start it and scored on a Yoenis Cespedes double. Derek Norris' double
plated Cespedes, and Reddick followed with his second home run of the season
for a 6-0 lead.
In the seventh, the A's scored three more runs on an RBI double from Jed
Lowrie and two-run home run by Moss for a 9-0 advantage.
"Playing here, you never know, especially out in center field anything can
happen," said Moss on the weather conditions in Oakland. "Warmer air
definitely makes it a much better place to hit."
Pomeranz didn't allow a runner past second in his work, while Dan Otero worked
a pair of flawless innings in relief.
Fernando Abad gave up a leadoff single to Conor Gillaspie in the eighth, but
got Leury Garcia to hit into a double-play and struck out Marcus Semien to end
the inning.
Moss' second two-run home run of the game in the eighth made it an 11-0 game.
Joe Savery closed out the game with a quiet ninth.
Game Notes
Oakland has won seven of the last nine games against Chicago ... Oakland
batted 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position ... Andre Rienzo pitches for
Chicago on Wednesday, and Tommy Milone will take the mound for Oakland.
St. Paul, MN (SportsNetwork.com) - Patrick Kane's tally at 9:42 of overtime
was the game and series winner, as the Chicago Blackhawks claimed a 2-1
victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 6 of this Western Conference
semifinal.
Minnesota outplayed Chicago through the first half of the extra session, but
the final break went to the defending champions. A point shot from Brent
Seabrook hit the stanchion behind the Wild net and bounced back into play.
Peter Regin missed the puck on the right side, but Kane trailed and lifted a
backhander under the crossbar to end the best-of-seven set.
The 25-year-old native of Buffalo collected his fourth career overtime marker,
and his third series-concluding OT winner after netting the winner in Game 6
of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals and the decider in Game 5 of last year's
Western final.
Kris Versteeg also scored and Corey Crawford came up with 34 saves for the
Blackhawks, who claimed a 4-2 series win and await the winner of the Kings-
Ducks battle in the conference finals.
"They played hard and they never quit against us," said Crawford. "It felt
like they just kept coming harder and harder as the series went on."
Erik Haula picked up the lone goal for the Wild, while Ilya Bryzgalov stopped
25 shots in the season-ending setback.
Minnesota stood an excellent chance of taking a potential Game 7 back in
Chicago, having topped Colorado in the first round in Denver and winning both
Game 7s on the road during its surprising 2003 postseason run.
Less than two minutes after the opening faceoff, Chicago took the lead.
Versteeg sent a shot from the goal line on the right wing into the crease, but
the puck caromed off bodies in front, popped into the air and dropped behind
Bryzgalov.
Haula tied the game at 2:29 of the second period, when he chased down a long
pass from Matt Cooke, flipped the disc beyond the reach of Blackhawks
defenseman Johnny Oduya and beat Crawford on the forehand.
The goaltenders dueled for the duration.
Patrick Sharp was stoned on a clean breakaway by Bryzgalov with just under
seven minutes played in the second period, then Justin Fontaine was denied
from the right wing seconds later.
Crawford remained upright in his crease and flashed his right pad inside of
six minutes left before the second intermission when Cody McCormick whipped
around and shot the puck from the slot.
"He's a very good goalie," Wild winger Zach Parise said of Crawford. "We shot,
tried to get traffic in front of him and screen him. We had great
opportunities, we had breakaways, we hit posts. We just couldn't get that
second one."
Minnesota was given a golden chance to take the lead on a power play with 7:05
gone in the third, when Chicago blueliner Niklas Hjalmarsson appeared to shoot
a puck out of play in his own zone. Replays suggested it may have been
deflected on the way out.
The Blackhawks defense used active sticks and positioning to close off passing
lanes and block shots throughout, but Crawford still had to stop Charlie Coyle
on a stuffer attempt from the left side.
Crawford had to make four saves under heavy pressure on the Wild's first two
shifts of overtime, including two in close from Keith Ballard and Haula.
Game Notes
Chicago upped its overtime record to 3-2 in the 2014 postseason, having won
its last three games to proceed beyond regulation ... Kane and Jonathan Toews
have accounted for seven of the Blackhawks' eight-game winning goals through
two rounds ... Minnesota ends this year's playoffs with a 2-2 overtime mark
... Ballard returned to the lineup after a one-game absence with a suspected
upper-body injury after absorbing a check from behind by Chicago's Brandon
Bollig in Game 4. Bollig served the second of his two-game suspension for the
hit ... Since the 2009 playoffs, the Blackhawks have won 14 straight contests
when a series is knotted at two games apiece.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Greg Garcia was hit by a pitch with the
bases loaded in the 12th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago
Cubs, 4-3, in the second matchup of a four-game set.
Justin Grimm (1-2) entered to pitch the 12th and allowed a leadoff single to
Jhonny Peralta, then walked Allen Craig and Yadier Molina with one out to
load the bases.
Garcia stepped in as a pinch hitter and was hit in the elbow on the fourth
pitch of the at-bat to give the rookie his first career RBI.
"We had some big hits," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. "Right now we're
focused on a win that aren't easy to come by nowadays."
Seth Maness (1-2) earned the win for pitching a scoreless 12th inning for the
Cardinals, who have won two of three.
Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright was charged with two runs on seven hits with
four strikeouts over six innings.
Peralta, Matt Adams and Matt Carpenter each drove in a run for St. Louis.
Luis Valbuena homered and drove in two for the Cubs, who scored a Major League
season-high 17 runs on Monday night in the series opener.
Chicago starter Jake Arrieta was pulled after four innings, allowing one run
on four hits with five strikeouts. The right-hander walked five batters
and threw 82 pitches.
"I feel bad for having the bullpen have to come in the game too early there,"
said Arrieta, who was fresh off a stint on the disabled list. "There's no
reason they need to be in the game before the sixth or seventh inning, at
least."
Valbuena opened the scoring in the third with a two-run shot to right field
that plated Arrieta.
Adams cut the deficit in half with an RBI single in the home half, and St.
Louis moved in front with a two-run sixth.
Peter Bourjos reached on a bunt single and moved over to second on a Mark
Ellis groundout. As Jon Jay walked, Bourjos stole third to put runners at the
corners with one out. Carpenter then reached on a throwing error by Starlin
Castro that could have possibly been an inning-ending double play ball, and
the Cards tied the game at 2-2.
Peralta followed with a single to left that plated Jay to help the hosts to a
3-2 edge.
Matt Holliday and Craig each grounded out to end the frame.
Chicago tied it up in the ninth with a clutch two-out single from Emilio
Bonifacio off Trevor Rosenthal. Junior Lake singled with one out and Darwin
Barney followed with a walk.
Following a strikeout by Chris Coghlan, Bonifacio looped a single into right
that plated Lake. Valbuena popped out in foul territory to end the inning.
Game Notes
The Cubs outhit St. Louis, 10-9 ... Chicago was 1-for-8 with runners in
scoring position and left 10 men on base... The Cardinals were 3-for-11 with
RISP and left 13 men on base.
(Champaign, IL) -- Illinois basketball coach John Groce is suspending Darius Paul for the 2014-15 season. The school cites multiple transgressions as the reason. The 20-year-old Paul was arrested in April for underage drinking and resisting a police officer. He will not be under scholarship this year.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Shawn M. Westbrook, 49, was arrested May 13 on a bond forfeiture for possession of a controlled substance.
Brady M. Knight, 21, of 101 North Perrine, Morrisonville, was arrested May 13 for domestic battery.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 13 at 6:15pm, while on patrol Taylorville Police Department officers located a gold vehicle occupied by several males about to exit the Walgreen's parking lot. Officers ran the license plate and discovered that the male registered owner, Wayne J. Sowers, 21, of Bulpitt, driver's license was suspended. Officers made a stop on the vehicle near the exit of the Walgreen's parking lot. Officers made contact with the driver who was confirmed to be Sowers and had the suspended dirvier's license. Sowers was arrested, transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released with a notice to appear.
On May 13 at 6:19am, a Taylorville Police Department officer stopped a vehicle in the area of North Webster and Spresser Street. The officer found Brandon M. Stone, 21, of Taylorville to be the driver. The officer check Stone's name through the Taylorville Police Department Law Enforcement Agencies Data System and it showed his driver's license status as suspended. Stone was arrested, transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed and released.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
Lincoln Land Community College invites high school students, adult learners and family members to Campus Visit Day-Summer Edition Tuesday, June 17. The free event is being held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road.
With the theme of “Try Us On and See If We Fit,” the event offers separate information presentations—one for current high school students or recent high school graduates and one for adults interested in starting or finishing a certificate or degree.
To register for Campus Visit Day, visit www.llcc.edu or call 786.2577.
NewWave customers in the Taylorville and surrounding areas experienced a phone service outage this morning. A NewWave representative says they had a network server problem that caused the phone service to go down. Service was restored around 11:20am.
Legislation that was recently filed would allow the comptroller to use unexpected revenue to finally pay $112 million in back wages for state workers and pay down the backlog of old bills. Representative CD Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville took part in the press conference and said the fiscally responsible thing to do right now is to pay those bills:
The Lincoln Land Community College Adult Education and Literacy program will conduct its annual Celebration of Success ceremony Wednesday, May 14. The evening begins with music by the LLCC Big Band at 6 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union of Menard Hall on LLCC’s Springfield campus.
The Adult Education and Literacy program will honor GED graduates and recognize students participating in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education/GED, literacy tutoring and citizenship classes. Special recognition will be given to the many community volunteers who assist in the program.
Family and friends of the students, in addition to community members, are invited.
One person was sent to the hospital following a one vehicle accident Saturday. Around 10:30pm, a Christian County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a single vehicle accident with unknown injuries at 1350 East and 800 North. The deputy arrived on scene and saw the vehicle in the southeast ditch at the intersection. The deputy spoke with the driver, a 16-year-old female from Taylorville, and the two passengers. One of the passengers stated she had a possible neck injury and was transported by ambulance to Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The driver and front seat passenger refused treatment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Two people were arrested Saturday for fighting in public. Around 3:26am, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to Cherokee Street near North School for a domestic dispute in progress. Officers located a large group of individuals yelling in the back yard of 500 East Cleveland Street. Following an investigation, 30-year-old Kody Page and 30-year-old Jaclyn Harris were arrested for fighting in public. Page and Harris were transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released with a notice to appear.
The Taylorville High School is hosting a blood drive on Friday, May 23 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. To make an appointment, call Alexis Yadron at 1-866-GIVE-BLD extension 5158 or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60084 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. All donors will receive a T-shirt from the Central Illinois Community Blood Center. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer, Jesse
Chavez pitched into the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a
5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday to open a three-game series.
Jose Abreu's MLB-leading 14th home run knocked Chavez out of the game with no
outs in the ninth inning and sparked a three-run rally that came one hit shy
of tying the game for Chicago.
With Alexei Ramirez on second base, Sean Doolittle struck out Tyler Flowers
and Leury Garcia to end the game and earn his second save of the season.
Jed Lowrie added a two-run double for the A's, who have won a season-high five
straight games. Chavez (3-1) struck out seven and gave up two runs on five
hits and two walks in his eight-plus innings.
White Sox starter John Danks (3-3) allowed three runs on six hits and two
walks in six innings, striking out five.
Dayan Viciedo also hit a Solo homer for the White Sox, who have lost three in
a row and four of their last five.
"It wasn't a lack of trying. Sometimes you hit it and it's right at people,"
White Sox manager Robin Ventura said.
Abreu cracked an 0-2 pitch the other way over the right-field wall leading off
the ninth inning and A's manager Bob Melvin pulled Chavez for Fernando Abad.
The ball was barely over the wall when Melvin walked onto the field.
"He just left the pitch out to Abreu," Melvin said. "We had Abad for the
second hitter if (Chavez) did give up a hit."
Abad walked Adam Dunn and was replaced by Jim Johnson, who gave up a double to
Dayan Viciedo and an RBI single to Ramirez before Doolittle came on. The last
Chicago run scored on Paul Konerko's sacrifice fly and Ramirez stole second
base before the last two strikeouts.
Josh Reddick had a two-out triple in the second inning to knock in Oakland's
first run and Danks retired seven of the next eight batters before Reddick
drew a leadoff walk in the fifth.
Danks struck out the next two batters before Donaldson turned on a 2-0 pitch
and knocked it into the left-field seats for his eighth homer of the season
and a 3-1 A's lead.
Lowrie's two-run double to the gap in left-center off reliever Daniel Webb in
the seventh pushed Oakland's advantage to 5-1.
Earlier, Viciedo went the other way with a 2-1 pitch for his homer to right
field in the second, his third of the season. Reddick's game-tying triple went
off the top of the center-field wall in the bottom of the inning.
Game Notes
The A's have an AL-best 24 wins. They were coming off a sweep of Washington
and are 5-3 on a 10-game homestand ... The White Sox began a nine-game road
trip.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:40pm.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Junior Lake tallied six RBI, Emilio
Bonifacio scored five runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals,
17-5, in the opener of a four-game set.
Lake finished 3-for-6 with a three-run homer and a pair of doubles, while
Bonifacio posted four hits for Chicago, which pounded out 20 hits to snap a
three-game losing skid.
"I think we worked some at-bats and got some pitches that we could handle,"
Cubs manager Rick Renteria said. "It was a good game for us."
Mike Olt hit a two-run shot and scored twice, while Travis Wood (3-4) allowed
five runs -- four earned -- on five hits and three walks over six frames in
the triumph.
Tyler Lyons (0-3) gave up nine runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings
for St. Louis, which has dropped three of its last four games.
"Looked like just getting the ball over the middle of the plate," Cardinals
manager Mike Matheny said of Lyons' start.
The Cubs raced out to a 7-0 lead after plating four runs in the first and
three more in the second.
Bonifacio led off the game with a double, advanced to third on Lake's
groundout and scored on a passed ball. Anthony Rizzo reached with a single and
came home on Starlin Castro's triple down the right-field line. Olt then sent
an opposite-field drive into the seats in right for a 4-0 Cubs advantage.
In the second, Wood and Bonifacio tallied base hits before Lake crushed a
three-run shot to left for a 7-0 spread.
The Cardinals got a pair of runs back in the home half on Mark Ellis' two-out,
two-run single, but Chicago answered back with two more in the fourth.
Darwin Barney began the inning with a single and Bonifacio worked a one-out
walk before Lake doubled into right-center to plate Barney. Bonifacio scored
when Rizzo reached on a fielder's choice to make it 9-2.
St. Louis pushed across a trio of runs in the fifth before Chicago countered
with two in the top of the sixth.
Greg Garcia and Jhonny Peralta were each hit by a pitch around a Matt
Carpenter fly out and Garcia scored on Matt Holliday's double into right.
Allen Craig's RBI groundout brought home Peralta and Yadier Molina's base hit
plated Holliday.
Rizzo's sacrifice fly and Castro's RBI double in the sixth made it 11-5.
Chicago added six runs in the ninth. Lake had a two-run double, Nate
Schierholtz tallied a sacrifice fly, Rizzo posted an RBI groundout and Barney
and Castro each added an RBI single.
Game Notes
Castro went 3-for-6 with three RBI ... Barney had three hits to go with two
runs scored and an RBI ... Chicago was 7-for-16 with runners in scoring
position, while St. Louis finished 3-for-7 with RISP.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team's game today at home versus the Rochester Rockets has been postponed to Thursday. Coverage of the game will be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a hit and run that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime around 1:00 pm on Friday May 9, 2014, an unknown vehicle struck a vehicle and then left the scene. This occurred in the parking lot of Krogers. The victim's vehicle, a red Jeep Liberty, had been parked in the middle area of the parking lot when the incident occurred. The victim's vehicle suffered damage to the back fender and drivers side of the vehicle. The total dollar amount of the damage is unknown at this time.
Please contact Crimestoppers if you any information on this crime or any other crimes or wanted persons. Crimestoppers will pay cash rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest and you do not have to give your name. Crimestoppers will pay double the normal reward for information that leads to an arrest for the crime of the week.
You can contact Crimestoppers at 824-9100, at our website Christiancountycrimestoppers.org, or by texting CRIMES (274632) and then your tip. As always, you will remain anonymous.
Most local school officials are hopeful about a school funding reformulation bill that is currently making its way through the legislature. Representative Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville says the bill would help smooth out the way funding is appropriated. Rosenthal says he's hopeful that the bill will be called for a vote in the current legislative session:
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASHES:
On May 11, Steve M. Stolte, 41, of Blue Mound, was transporting a male to the hospital and was traveling northwest on Illinois Route 29. Stolte said that around 1550 East Road, 4 deer ran into the roadway. Stolte stated that he was able to avoid 3 of them but struck the 4th. No injuries were reported. The male being transported to the hospital was then transported by Dunn's Ambulance.
On May 10, Malea R. Elson, 37, of Morrisonville was backing from a parking stall and unable to see a vehicle owned by Barbara Franklin of Morrisonville due to other parked vehicles. Elson backed into the left rear of Franklin. No injuries were reported and both vehicles left the scene.
ARRESTS:
Tommy L. Lewis, 27, of 1364 East Locust, Decatur, was arrested May 12 on a warrant for chemically manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Dylan M. Bilyeu, 22, was arrested May 13 for domestic battery.
Dalton R. Bilyeu, 20, was arrested May 13 for domestic battery.
Danielle L. Coady-Johnson, 36, of 908 East Adams Street, Taylorville was arrested May 12 for driving with a suspended license.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 12, a Taylorville Police Department was on patrol and observed a blue vehicle with a female driver traveling north on Shumway Street. A registration check on the vehicle showed that the female registered owner had a warrant out of Bond County. The officer made a stop on the vehicle and made contact with Molly S. White, 40, of Taylorville and identified her as the registered owner. White was placed under arrest and transported to Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond.
On May 12, a Taylorville Police Department officer was sent to Kroger in reference to a retail theft. The officer spoke to the manage who had called about the theft. The manager said the male juvenile's foster parent Bill Moorehead told him that the male juvenile was in the candy isle for a long time. Moorehead said he watched the male juvenile place a large candy bar in his pocket and then told the manager about the incident. The male juvenile was arrested and transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released to his foster parent.
On May 12 at 10:34pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were dispatched to 901 West England in reference to an altercation between two brothers. Dylan M. Bilyeu, 22, of Taylorville and Dalton R. Bilyeu, 20, of Taylorville were both arrested for domestic battery and transported to Taylorville Police Department for processing then transported to Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond.
CRASH:
On May 12, John S. Steele, 68, of Taylorville was northbound on Shumway Street. Steele stated he stopped and was going to proceed on a yellow light. Steele stated as he attempted to pull into the intersection, he had to stop again for an unknown vehicle. Steele stated after he cleared the unknown vehicle, he proceeded into the intersection and was struck by Mary A. Gatton, 50, of Taylorville. Gatton stated she was eastbound on Spresser when Steele pulled in front of her and she could not stop in time to avoid striking Steele. Steele sustained major damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. Gatton sustained minor damage to the front end. Both units were driven from the scene. No injuries were reported.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
Pictured left to right Kiwanian Joe Meeks, Kiwanis 2014 outstanding spiritual leader Dick Wamsley, and Kiwanis president Chris Weittenhiller
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club held its annual Prayer Luncheon at noon on Tuesday at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.
The Prayer Luncheon is a yearly event held by the local Kiwanis Club, to highlight the importance of spiritual values as part of the club's beliefs.
Long-time Kiwanis member and recently retired senior minister at Taylorville Christian Church, Reverend Dick Wamsley, was named the Outstanding Spiritual Leader by club officials this year. Wamsley has organized the annual Kiwanis Prayer Luncheon for most of its 23 years of existence.
Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Cary Holman was a guest at the meeting, and told the local Kiwanis members that they were an example of service.
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Guest speaker was Doctor Randy Perry, recently retired directing pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal. Perry pastored the Taylorville United Methodist Church from 1990 thru 1999. He told Kiwanis members and guests, that people of faith are all on the same side in ministry, quoting Scripture.
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Numerous guests attended Tuesday's Kiwanis Prayer Luncheon, including 5 members of the Taylorville High School Kiwanis Key Club, and 7 members of the Raymond-Harvel Kiwanis Club.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium. For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.
The Kincaid Village Board of Trustees met Monday night and voted to let go of Police Chief Richard Adams. The Board had voted at a meeting in April to end the pay of Adams but kept him on administrative leave stating that he could not be released as of this time. Adams is facing charges of official misconduct for allegedly having city employees make repairs to his house on city time.
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis of Taylorville and Joe Garcia of Florida have introduced The Empowering Encore Entrepreneurs Act of 2014. The bipartisan bill is aimed at offering assistance to entrepreneurs over the age of 50.
This bill will piggy-back off the Small Business Association’s recent collaboration with the AARP that provides counseling and training to entrepreneurs over 50 who want to start or grow a business. Given the need to extend and expand these and other similar programs, Rep. Garcia and Rep. Davis hope this piece of legislation will allow these programs to continue to grow and help our middle-aged business owners.
You've probably heard of osteoporosis, but you may not be aware of what it is. Joyce Fikri, Nutrition Educator for the St. Louis District Dairy Council, says it's a common but preventable condition:
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Find out more at the Dairy Council's website: stldairycouncil.org.
A relatively new program is now available at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Amy Graham is Director for the Senior Life Solutions Program:
Hawthorne Inn in Shelbyville will be hosting a fundraiser cookout in just over a week. Kristy Gorden, Director of Marketing and Sales, tells Regional Radio News about the event:
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Again that cookout will be May 20th from 11-1 and the number to RSVP is 774-2111.
While on patrol Thursday, a Pana Police Department officer saw a man walking through the intersection who then reportedly attempted to conceal an object from the officer’s view. The officer stopped to investigate and found the man, who was identified as 29-year-old Brad A. Ballinger, to be in possession of an open can of alcohol on public way. Ballinger was also reportedly found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Ballinger was issued a city ordinance citation for possession of open liquor on public property. The information will be forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges pending Illinois State Police forensic analysis of items.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Chase Anderson allowed just one run while
striking out six in his major league debut and the Arizona Diamondbacks took
the rubber match of a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox, 5-1, on
Sunday.
Anderson (1-0) dazzled in his first career start, exiting with one out in the
sixth inning with a 3-1 advantage. He kept his pitch count low and had
White Sox hitters for the most part off-balance, keeping them scoreless
through five before serving up Moises Sierra's sixth-inning homer. Anderson
was charged with a run on two hits in the triumph.
"I've always had a pretty good way of controlling my emotions my whole life,"
said Anderson. "It's just something I was born with. After I threw the first
pitch I said 'okay, this is the same game' and it calmed me down right there
and I just tried to attack the hitters. It was fun."
Gerardo Parra and Miguel Montero each stroked a two-run homer for the D-backs,
winners in four of five to close out a nine-game road trip with a 6-3 mark.
Arizona returns home to host the Nationals on Monday.
Sierra's Solo shot produced the lone run for the White Sox, who have lost
three of four following four consecutive wins. Hector Noesi (0-3) allowed
three runs on eight hits to remain winless on the season.
"He gave us a chance," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said of Noesi. "He was
around the zone, he threw strikes, all that. It's too bad for him, he pitched
a good game and nobody else showed up."
Arizona scored the game's first run just two batters in. Parra got the ball
rolling with a leadoff triple, and Martin Prado drove him in with a single to
right. Noesi settled down after the run, striking out Paul Goldschmidt and
inducing a double-play grounder to get out of the inning.
Parra made it 3-0 in the fifth with his two-run homer to right.
Sierra put the Sox on the board one inning later. Anderson then walked Tyler
Flowers and was removed from the contest by manager Kirk Gibson, who went to
Joe Thatcher to get out of the inning.
Thatcher pitched around a Gordon Beckham single to retire the side and hold
the 3-1 lead.
Evan Marshall and Brad Ziegler each tossed a 1-2-3 inning in relief, Montero
padded the cushion with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth and Oliver
Perez threw a scoreless home half to end it.
Game Notes
Parra, Montero, Prado and A.J. Pollock all had two hits for Arizona ... The D-
backs hit just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base
... Chicago mustered just one at-bat with a runner in scoring position,
finishing 0-for-1 ... The Solid White Sox head to Oakland on Monday for a three-game
set with the Athletics.
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - Evan Gattis and Jason Heyward both homered
to back a solid start from Aaron Harang, as the Atlanta Braves completed a
three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 5-2 triumph on Sunday at Turner
Field.
Harang (4-3) struck out nine and held the Cubs to two runs on six hits and two
walks over six innings. Anthony Varvaro, Ian Thomas and Alex Wood combined to
keep the visitors off the board over the next two frames before David
Carpenter worked a 1-2-3 ninth to secure his second save of the season.
Gattis stroked a solo homer in the fourth and scored twice, while Heyward
added some insurance with a two-run blast in the seventh for the Braves, who
have won four of their last five games.
Chicago starter Edwin Jackson (2-3) allowed three runs on six hits and two
walks over six frames to absorb the loss.
Nate Schierholtz smacked a two-run double for the Cubs, who have lost seven of
their last eight games.
"We gotta try to pick each other up," Chicago second baseman Darwin Barney
said, referring to the team's recent rough patch. "We have one goal in mind
and that's to get better and be a team that is tough to beat day in and day
out."
The Braves struck first in the bottom of the second, as Gattis worked a
leadoff walk before Chris Johnson and Ryan Doumit stroked consecutive singles,
with the latter plating Gattis for a 1-0 lead. Andrelton Simmons then scorched
a double off the base of the wall in left to score Johnson for a 2-0 margin.
Schierholtz's two-run double off the wall in right field scored Anthony Rizzo
and Starlin Castro to tie the game in the fourth, but Gattis crushed the first
pitch of the home half into the seats in left to give the Braves a 3-2 lead.
"The ball's not traveling too well in Atlanta but I thought I got it pretty
good," Gattis said of his home run.
Heyward provided the Braves' bullpen with some breathing room in the seventh.
Chicago reliever James Russell plunked Dan Uggla to start the frame and two
batters later, Heyward launched his third homer of the season over the wall in
right to make it 5-2.
Game Notes
The Cubs lost seven straight road games against the Braves, with their last
win in Atlanta coming on July 4, 2012 ... Chicago went 1-for-8 with runners in
scoring position and left eight men on base ... Atlanta improved to 13-0 this
season when scoring first ... The sweep was Atlanta's third of the season.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 6:35pm.
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Allen Craig and Yadier Molina posted a
pair of hits to go with an RBI and run scored and the St. Louis Cardinals hung
on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-5, in the finale of a three-game set.
Trailing by two runs going into the ninth, Pittsburgh got a run back when Neil
Walker hit a double and Andrew McCutchen singled to plate him and make it 6-5.
The Pirates later loaded the bases with none away, but Trevor Rosenthal got
Ike Davis to pop out into foul territory and Jordy Mercer to roll into a 1-2-3
double play to end the game and give Rosenthal his 10th save of the season.
"That was beyond impressive what Trevor was able to do there at the end to get
it back together. That's why he is pitching at the end of games," Cardinals
manager Mike Matheny said of Rosenthal.
Shelby Miller (5-2) allowed two runs on four hits and four walks over 5 1/3
innings for the Cardinals, who avoided being swept.
Mercer smacked a two-run homer and a double for Pittsburgh, which had its
four-game winning streak snapped. Charlie Morton (0-5) gave up four runs --
one earned -- on seven hits and one walk over six innings in defeat.
The Cardinals raced out to a comfortable lead following a four-run first, but
Pedro Alvarez's two-out RBI single in the seventh trimmed the Pittsburgh
deficit to 4-3.
St. Louis answered and tacked on a pair in the eighth to increase its
advantage to 6-3.
Matt Adams and Jon Jay posted one-out singles before Mark Ellis struck out.
Peter Bourjos then slapped a base hit into right to bring home Adams, and Jay
scored on a Bryan Morris wild pitch.
Davis singled and Mercer doubled to start the home half before Davis scored on
Tony Sanchez's RBI groundout, which cut the margin to 6-4.
Earlier, Craig, Molina and Ellis tallied RBI singles in the opening frame,
with Adams' sacrifice fly accounting for the other run in the four-run inning.
Mercer smacked a two-run shot into left in the fourth to trim the gap in half,
4-2.
"I just tried to get back out there and put up zeroes after that first
inning," Morton said.
Game Notes
The Cardinals were 4-for-11 with runners in scoring position, while Pittsburgh
finished 2-for-11 with RISP and left 11 men on base ... Mercer's homer was his
first of the year.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jonathan Toews registered the winning goal
early in the third period and Corey Crawford stopped 27 shots, as the Chicago
Blackhawks edged the Minnesota Wild, 2-1, in Game 5 of the Western Conference
semifinals from United Center.
Bryan Bickell also scored and Patrick Sharp contributed a pair of assists for
the Blackhawks, who re-established the series edge after dropping two in a
row in the Twin Cities.
"The whole game, the whole series has been very tight," Blackhawks head coach
Joel Quenneville said. "I thought we showed more determination in the puck
area tonight."
Erik Haula picked up the lone tally for the Wild, who can stay alive in Game 6
scheduled for Tuesday in St. Paul. Ilya Bryzgalov made 26 saves in defeat.
"We had a pretty good start, first period, but then I thought we got soft in
our game," Wild head coach Mike Yeo said.
Chicago took a 2-1 lead with 4:33 played in the third. Marian Hossa kept
control of the puck behind the Minnesota cage and drifted from the right side
back to the left before dishing into the circle for Sharp. His try to the net
was furthered by Hossa, then Toews fended off a Wild checker at the right post
and backhanded the rebound home.
Crawford, whose unsteadiness led to a pair of Wild goals in Friday's loss in
Game 4, backed up the tally by stopping all 14 Minnesota shots in the final 20
minutes.
Bryzgalov was called to the bench with 1:47 on the clock, and Crawford endured
some close calls on crease rushes by the visitors before the buzzer.
Haula provided the only goal of the first period with 3:27 remaining. Skating
through the middle of the ice from his own zone, he faked out a Chicago
defender and flipped a shot towards Crawford. The puck rebounded into the
slot, where the former Golden Gopher was allowed to tap it into the air and
over the goal line.
The hosts drew even on a power play near the midway point of regulation, as
Patrick Kane's offering from the right circle changed direction off Bickell in
front and bled by Bryzgalov.
It was the only shot which slipped by the Russian netminder during the second
period, but the Wild ended up allowing a series-high 15 shots on goal to the
Blackhawks in the middle frame.
Game Notes
Chicago improved to 6-0 on home ice in these playoffs ... Toews' tally gave
the Blackhawks their first lead since the late stages of Game 2 ... Minnesota
dressed defenseman Skip Prosser in place of Keith Ballard, who departed Game 4
with an upper-body injury after being checked from behind by Blackhawks
forward Brandon Bollig. Bollig sat out the first of his two-game suspension
levied on Saturday.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team is at home tonight to face the Argenta-Oreana Bombers. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASHES:
On May 10 around 10:30pm, a Christian County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a single vehicle accident with unknown injuries at 1350 East 800 North. The deputy arrived on scene and saw the vehicle in the southeast ditch at the intersection of 1350 East and 800 North. The deputy spoke with the driver, a 16-year-old female from Taylorville, and the two passengers. One of the passengers stated she had a possible neck injury and was transported by ambulance to Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The driver and front seat passenger refused treatment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
On May 9, Paula I. Dilley, 49, of Assumption was at the stop sign at Old Route 51 and Illinois Street. Elvin W. Patrick, 70, of Assumption was turning left onto Illinois Street from Old Route 51. Patrick took the turn sharp and struck Dilley with the left front bumper. Dilley had damage to the left front bumper and also to her front left tire. Patrick did not have any damage that could be seen. Dilley was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
On May 8, a crash occurred on Dial Street near Central Avenue. Dial Street becomes a west bound only, one way street at Central Avenue. Alison D. Denning, 17, of Bulpitt was parked on Dial Street about 10 feet west of Central Avenue. Christina M. Peat, 25, of Kincaid was traveling west on Dial Street as Denning backed out into the roadway and struck Peat in the front passenger side. Denning said she did not see Peat as she started backing out. Peat stated she did not see Denning backing up until she hit her. No injuries were reported.
ARRESTS:
Joseph M. Besson, 28, of 850 North 900 East Road, Palmer, was arrested May 10 for driving while license is revoked or suspended.
Michael J. Hughes, 45, of 1220 West Market Street, Taylorville, was arrested May 10 for driving under the influence of alcohol.
James R. Flanagan, 47, of 1315 South Houston, Taylorville, was arrested May 9 for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended/revoked license.
John P. Brilley, 32, of 110 John, Pana, was arrested May 12 on a bond forfeiture for domestic battery.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DPEARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 10 at 3:26am, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to Cherokee Street near North School for a domestic dispute in progress. Officers located a large group of individuals yelling in the back yard of 500 East Cleveland Street. Upon investigation, Kody Page, 30, and Jaclyn Harris, 30, were arrested for fighting in public. Page and Harris were transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released with a notice to appear.
On May 9, 911 advised the Taylorville Police Department of a traffic crash in the 1000 block of East Park. One of the drivers, Tommy R. Smith, 37, of Girard was found to have a suspended license and was arrested and transported to Taylorville Police Department.
On May 9, Taylorville Police Department dispatched was contacted about a possible drunk driver heading north on Webster Street from Manners Park. Officers located the vehicle parked in the 100 block of Washington Street. During the course of the stop, Tanner J. Ginest, 19, of Taylorville was placed under arrest for illegal consumption of alcohol. Ginest was transported to Taylorville Police Department, processed, and released on a notice to appear.
CRASH:
On May 9, Tommy R. Smith, 37, of Girard and Stephanie E. Hunter, 32, of Assumption were both traveling west on East Park Street near the 1000 block. Hunter was stopped/slowed in traffic. Smith said he took his eyes off the road briefly and when he looked back at the road, he was not able to stop before striking Hunter. Smith struck Hunter in the rear area of the vehicle.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 10
2 EMS, 2 Public Assist, 1 Stuck Elevator
May 11
3 EMS, 1 Tree Fire
May 12
1 EMS
Left to Right: Judy Prasun of Peoples Bank and Trust, Senior Aundrea South, Junior John Wyatt Bollinger, Sophomore Ben Robinson, Freshman Erica Leigh, Sarah Van Huss of Peoples Bank and Trust.
NewWave customers experienced a service outage yesterday. A NewWave representative said they had a fiber-optic cable cut thus causing the outage. The outage affected TV, phone, amd internet services in dozens of cities. Services were restored Monday evening.
The Lincoln Land Community College Taylorville Advisory Committee met for their quarterly session on Monday afternoon at the college's Taylorville campus.
Jim Hahn, vice chairman of the group, was named chairperson of the committee, succeeding Mark LeVault.
In remarks to the committee, L-L-C-C Taylorville executive director Scott Stallman told members that the Taylorville campus enrollment numbers have been flat versus last year, with a 5 to 6 percent drop this semester. Stallman attributed that to fewer students graduating from high school, as well as at-risk students dropping out. Stallman added that the college is making attempts to retain existing students and especially to assist those at-risk of dropping out.
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Lincoln Land College president Doctor Charlotte Warren told the Taylorville Advisory Committee Monday, that the original college building will have extensive renovations start at the end of May, and will take about a year. She added once the renovations are complete, the existing structure will look just like their new building which is directly south of the existing building.
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Lincoln Land Director of Development Karen Sanders told the Taylorville Committee that some 845-thousand dollars has been raised in the college's “Growing Beyond” endowment fund raising efforts toward its 2-point-5 million dollar goal.
As heard on groovy 93.5, Taylorville fell to Argenta-Oreana with a score of 9-8.
The Taylorville School Board met Monday night and heard good news about the High School Band. Band director Chris Gunn read the letter he received to the Board:
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The Board had no objections to Gunn sending in the application.
The Taylorville School Board heard more positive news at their Monday meeting in regards to the 175th Anniversary Map that was designed by Taylorville High School Art Students Mathen Campbell and Camille Beyers. Carol Alexander, author of The Big Squeal which the map was designed for, tells the Board about the honor:
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The commemorative mugs and postcards can be purchased at PS Printing or Cottage Rose. A portion of the proceeds go to the Arts Department.
The Taylorville School Board received the news that the Taylorville High School Paper “The Zephyr” was named the 2013 Illinois Journalism Education Association Division 1 Best Overall Newspaper. High School Students Elizabeth Patrick, Luke Molen, Rhett Warner, Becky Nelson, Hope Johnson, Mathen Campbell, Thorin Roberts, and Kaitlyn Bahl all received individual recognition from the IJEA in various categories. The Taylorville High School Student Council was also recognized with the “Shine Through Your Leadership” award at the 80th Annual Illinois Association of Student Councils State Convention. The Board also approved to keep the registration and meal prices the same as last year.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.
The Taylorville Tornadoes Freshmen Boys defeated Lanphier of Springfield in both games of a baseball double-header Saturday. The Lions scored only a single run in either game as they took the loss by a final of 11-1 in both game 1 and 2. Tornadoes pitcher, Lawrence Curtin, was named the "Doug McKinnie/Country Financial" Player-of-the-Game in the first contest. Mike Nelson got the nod for Player-of-the-Game in the second game as heard during the broadcast on Newstalk 97.3, WTIM.
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF), headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, announces that they will be assisting in the closing of the Central Illinois Honor Flight (CIHF) hub of Effingham by accepting the remaining applications of Veterans on the CIHF roll. LLHF’s President Joan Bortolon and past chairman & co-founder Ray Wiedle have been working closely with Don Niehart, the president of CIHF, to make this happen quickly and efficiently.
LLHF has announced that their April 29th and June 10th flights are filled and all Veterans have been notified. Additional flights are scheduled for September 16th and October 28th, however, with these new additions of waiting Veterans, another flight may be added in September or October. The LLHF Executive Board will be meeting soon to discuss the new developments.
For more information on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight’s mission or to obtain an application for a Veteran or Guardian, please visit the web site at www.LandofLincolnHonorFlight.org.
At the weekly Shelbyville Rotary Club meeting, the Rotary treasury reports that they have funds to sponsor a new project. A suggestion was made by President Ted Bogart that rather then giving the money away, perhaps considering some type of physical project with Rotary signage, so the community can see a physical project that Rotary has built, and contributed to the community.
Jerry Yockey was the program chairman. His guest is Marla Eversole. Marla's topic today is about her blog "JustMaketheCoffee." Her blog tells about recipes, the assorted critters, and her husband, "Pig-Farmer." Marla's blog allows people to get a sense of what it is like to live on the farm.
Executive Director, Steve Malega, from the Shelby County Health Department, will be the "keynoter" at the next meeting. He will speak about the West Nile virus.
The National Nursing Home Week is this week. Marie Becker with Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Taylorville tells Regional Radio News what they have planned for their residents:
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National Nursing Home Week runs from May 11-17. Meadow Manor is located at 800 McAdam Drive, Taylorville.
Bill Harmon.
Lincoln Land Community College honored recipients of the 2014 Pearson Master Teacher, Distinguished Service and NISOD Excellence Awards at the 20th annual Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony on Wednesday.
Bill Harmon of Morrisonville, professor of agronomy, was named the 2014 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher. The award is presented annually to an outstanding full-time LLCC faculty member who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner.
Harmon has taught for 17 years at LLCC including classes in soils, crops, mechanics and marketing. He also serves as an academic advisor to more than 60 ag students each semester, and advises members of the Agriculture Club, the largest student club on campus.
Also, Michelle Coakes, professor of art, of Taylorville, and Dee Krueger, assistant director, LLCC-Taylorville, of Taylorville, were recognized as this year’s LLCC recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards.
People gather for the 100-year celebration of PCH
The Pana Community Hospital held its 100-Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday afternoon. John Metzger dressed up and played the part of Dr. John Huber, who left the money in his will to build the hospital, and tells the crowd about Huber’s time in Pana:
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President and CEO of PCH Trina Casner tells about future projects for the hospital:
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Pana Community Hospital is located at 101 East 9th Street.
Listen to the full 100-year-celebration program here:
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Chairman of the Board Joyce Morgan welcomes people to the program
President and CEO Trina Casner introduces the guest speakers
John Metzger playing the part of Dr. John Huber
Pana Community Hospital will be holding its 100th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday on the front lawn of the hospital. Gathering and refreshments begin at 1:00 pm with the program starting at 1:30 pm. Immediately following the program, optional tours of the facilities will be available. The Pana High School band will also perform.
In 1914, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Jacob Huber, a “modern institution with a quiet charm” was established. Today, Pana Community Hospital continues to provide critical healthcare services from that same 1914 location to the residents of Pana and the surrounding communities. Pana Community Hospital’s Board of Directors, physicians and staff are dedicated to maintaining the modern institution so that it can provide access to care, quality services and wellness initiatives for the next 100 years.
The annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is coming up next month. CEO of the Chamber Patty Hornbuckle tells Regional Radio about the event:
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For more information, call the Chamber at 824-4919.
If you have a busy schedule and you are struggling to find the time to train your dog, Tail Command in Taylorville can help you out. Owner Ian Wilson tells Regional Radio News about their Boot Camp training program:
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For more information, call 824-TAIL, that's 824-8245.
It's almost time again for the Christian County Senior Center's annual Variety Show. Senior Center Director Gerry Mahr says the final preparations are being made:
A Pana resident was sent to the hospital following a motorcycle crash. On Tuesday around 5:39pm, 57-year-old Randolph L. Burrus of Pana was traveling west on Birch Street. As Burrus approached the intersection of Pine Street, he reportedly lost control of the motorcycle in the gravel and fell over. Burrus was transported to the Pana Community Hospital with serious injuries.
Downstate school superintendents say a new education funding plan making the rounds in Springfield would help them in a big way. Pana's Dr. David Lett says it'll give them an extra one-point-seven-million dollars to work with next year.
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Taylorville's Gregg Fuerstanau says Illinois has the worst school funding in the nation. In fact, thanks to state budget constraints, his district has lost more than two-million-dollars over the past several years.
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The new funding formula aims to distribute money more equally across the state. The money will be divvied up based on the needs that each district has. Schools in richer areas of the state will take a hit when it comes to getting money from the state, but those in poorer districts will get a boost. Supporters say it'll relieve some of the pressure off of school budgets and keep them from making further cuts to their staff and extra-curricular programs.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Mike Olt's first career grand slam was one
of three home runs hit by the Chicago Cubs as they avoided getting swept in
the Windy City showdown with a 12-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on
Thursday.
Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro each clubbed two-run homers for the Cubs, who
snapped a four-game losing streak with a 15-hit attack. They had been held to
four hits in each of the first three games of this four-game home-and-home
set.
Rizzo finished 3-for-5 with a walk and scored three runs, while Olt, Ryan
Kalish, Nate Schierholtz and Junior Lake all had two hits.
Cubs starter Jake Arrieta labored in his second outing after beginning the
season on the disabled list, allowing four runs -- three earned -- on nine
hits in four innings.
"I'm still not happy with it and I won't be until I get out there the next go
round," Arrieta said. "Just need to make some adjustments. Be better
commanding the ball down in the zone."
Relievers Brian Schlitter (2-0), Zac Rosscup, Neil Ramirez, Justin Grimm
and Wesley Wright combined to limit the White Sox to a run and four hits in
the final five frames.
Alexei Ramirez collected four hits and Tyler Flowers knocked in two runs for
the White Sox, who had their season-high winning streak come to an end at four
games.
Scott Carroll (1-2) struggled for the White Sox as he was tagged for six runs
and 11 hits in four-plus innings. He had allowed just one earned run in his
first two career starts.
The Cubs erased a 2-0 deficit with a four-run third. Kalish led off with a
triple and scored on Luis Valbuena's single up the middle. Rizzo followed with
a smash over the center-field wall, and Lake later forced in a run with a
bases-loaded walk.
Castro made it 6-2 with a drive to left-center field in the fourth, but the
White Sox trimmed their deficit in the bottom of the inning on RBI singles by
Flowers and Conor Gillaspie.
The Cubs pulled away later in the game as Olt's homer highlighted a five-run
eighth.
"It just seemed like every inning they had a lot of guys on and they were
knocking them in. They were swinging the bats tonight," said White Sox manager
Robin Ventura.
Game Notes
The Cubs' 12 runs were a season high, and they tied a season high for hits in
a game ... The Cubs have never gone winless in a season series against the
White Sox ... Castro has reached base safely in all 12 games played at U.S.
Cellular Field ... Every play in the Cubs lineup had at least one hit ... The
White Sox bullpen had its scoreless streak ended at 23 2/3 innings ... The
Cubs were 5-for-20 with runners in scoring position, while the White Sox
finished 5-for-12 ... The game lasted 4 hours and 7 minutes.
(New York, NY) -- The Rams stayed put at number two and 13 in the first round of the NFL Draft. St. Louis took Auburn offensive tackle Greg Robinson second overall and Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald at 13. Rounds Two and Three are tonight, and Rounds Four through Seven are tomorrow. The Rams have 10 more picks.
(New York, NY) -- The Chicago Bears stayed put at 14 in the first round of the NFL Draft. They took cornerback Kyle Fuller out of Virginia Tech. Rounds Two and Three are tonight with the final four rounds tomorrow. Chicago has six more picks.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Pirates game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:30pm.
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The St. Louis Cardinals are back in action tonight to start a three-game series at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Michael Wacha [[ WAH-kuh ]] toes the rubber for Game One against Francisco Liriano. The Cards have won three of four overall to get to 18-and-17. The Pirates have won two in-a-row and are 14-and-20.
Weather pending, the Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team is at home today to face Pana. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning at 4:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
Bennie L. Beck, 28, of 103 West Third, Pana, was arrested May 8 on a bond forfeiture for possession of cannabis.
Leota F. Trull, 57, of 2634 Poplar Street, Springfield, was arrested May 7 on a bond forfeiture for forgery.
Penelope J. Gomez, 25, of 1220 South Livingston, Springfield, was arrested May 7 on a warrant for chemically manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Destiney R. Kee, 18, was arrested May 8 for home invasion/violence against person, resisting a peace officer, and consumption of alcohol by a minor.
CRASH:
On May 5, Shelby K. Herman, 22, of Taylorville was traveling southbound on 2100 East Road. At 1750 North, a deer entered Herman's path of travel from the east side of the road. Herman then struck the deer. No injuries reported.
There's a relatively new restaurant in town. Whit's End has been open in Taylorville for about 2 months now. Tim Calvert of Whit's End says they are gearing up for Mother's Day:
(Taylorville)--The Miller Media Group today closed on the purchase of WINU AM 870 radio. The station has been operating during daytime hours from a tower site east of Assumption, with programming from its former owner, New Life Evangelistic Center of St. Louis.
The station is being taken off the air immediately for work on the equipment at the Assumption tower site.
The Miller Media Group will provide details on what will be airing on AM 870, in the coming weeks.
The company owns and operates 5 stations serving the Taylorville, Pana, and Shelbyville markets, as well as 2 stations in Clinton.
The Taylorville Tornadoes defeated the Pana Panthers Friday in boys baseball action. The final score was 7-5, with Bo Buschon the "Player-of-the-Game" as heard during the broadcast on Groovy 93.5.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville recently honored the Cherry family from Girard after they retired from Cherry's IGA. Davis says the business has been family-operated for more than 100 years:
A Springfield resident died shortly after a one vehicle crash on Tuesday. Around 1:20pm, 59-year-old Shanon L. Kosmider of Springfield was traveling northbound on I-55 just north of the Stevenson Ave exit 94. Kosmider was traveling in the left lane when she crossed the right lane and continued passed the right shoulder. Kosmider went off the roadway right and down into the ditch embankment striking a tree before coming to rest. Kosmider was transported from the scene by ambulance to the Memorial Medical Center for serious injuries. The Dodge van was towed from the scene. Kosmider was pronounced dead at 5:10pm Tuesday evening in the hospital’s emergency room. An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Navy Fireman Apprentice Jennifer M. Yucaneer (You-ka-near), daughter of Jeffrey P. and Christine A. Yucaneer and sister of Liz and Ali Yucaneer of Owaneco, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.
During the eight-week program, Yucaneer completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Yucaneer is a 2012 graduate of Taylorville High School
An example of Hansen's work
The Taylorville Arts Council and Davis Memorial Christian Church are sponsoring a Chuck Hansen Art Exhibit this Friday from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00pm and Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Hansen’s art will be displayed in the Davis Memorial Christian Church fellowship hall. The church is located at 1500 West Franklin. The exhibit is open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.
Hansen moved to Taylorville in 1993 to take a job as defensive coordinator for the Taylorville Tornadoes football team. Hansen’s art ranges from the abstract to realistic to impressionistic. Hansen most recently had an exhibit at St. Benedictine University in Springfield.
If you have any questions, call Bill Kerns at 824-8181.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville will be hosting a summit on human trafficking from 10:00am – 11:30am on Thursday, May 15, at Parkland College, Room D244, in Champaign.
The Human Trafficking Summit will help to shine a light on human trafficking in this area and the rest of the state. It will feature a panel with four guest speakers to lead the discussion on the issue and participate in a conversation about working together to expose and end human trafficking.
The guest speakers include Chris Baker, Founder of INK 180; Aubrey Lloyd, Co-Founder of Uncaged Ministries, Clinical Consultant for Sarah’s Home and a human trafficking survivor; Carolyn Klaus, formed and chaired the Kankakee-Iroquois Human Trafficking Task Force; and Dr. Erin Heil, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The event is free and open to the public.
Many investors look at dividends as the mark of a profitable investment. But appearances can be deceptive. Investment Professional Steve Henry of CSH Investment Management in Taylorville says you should crunch the numbers:
Your chance to get rid of unwanted paint, insecticides, old gasoline and other dangerous waste products is coming up. The Christian County Solid Waste Management Department along with the Illinois EPA are co-sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection May 17th. Debbie Levault of Solid Waste Management says oil based paints and thinners will be accepted, but latex paint will not:
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For more information about what will and will not be accepted, contact the Solid Waste Management Department at 287-2334. Again, the event takes place Saturday May 17th from 8am till 3pm at the Christian County Fairgrounds.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASH:
On May 4, a 15-year-old male from Taylorville was traveling northbound on 1400 East Road approaching 1100 North Road. Christopher M. Rogers, 26, of Taylorville was traveling westbound on 1100 North Road approaching 1400 East Road. The 15-year-old made it into the intersection and began proceeding through it when Rogers struck him in the right bed side near the bumper. Rogers stated that he did not see the 15-year-old and was unable to avoid striking him.
ARRESTS:
Eric B. Davis, 27, of Lot 3 Trailer Court, Blue Mound, was arrested May 7 on a bond forfeiture for failure to appear.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARREST:
On May 7 at 9:01am, a Taylorville Police Department officer went to #25 Gas Light Motel in an attempt to locate Eric D. Davis, 27, of Blue Mound. The officer knew Davis had a valid warrant for his arrest. The officer along with a Christian County Sheriff's deputy located Davis. The warrant was confirmed through the Taylorville Police Department Law Enforcement Agencies Data System. Davis was arrested and transported to Christian County Correctional Center.
Pictured here are, from left are: Helen Hendren club advisor; Mechelle Dodd, Marshall; Tina Lee, vice president, Mattoon; Heather Robinson, Effingham; Kristen Slifer, secretary, Effingham; Camille Gordon, children’s program director at HOPE; Becca Johnson, Shelbyville; Shay Lawrence, Windsor; and Betsy Bogle, Brocton.
The Lake Land College Human Services Club recently donated children’s school supplies and cleaning supplies to HOPE of East Central Illinois. The donation was made possible by fundraisers held throughout the school year.
HOPE of East Central Illinois is an organization that provides housing, outreach, prevention and education for victims of domestic violence and the public in general.
The Human Services Club provides students an opportunity to get involved in fund-raising and direct service activities for area agencies and groups who help others. Each semester the club members decide on the activities that they want to do as well as the agencies they will donate to. The Human Service Club is all about helping people and all students are welcome to join.
A Stonington farmer had a field vandalized this past weekend. On Sunday, Robert Carls of Stonington called the Christian County Sheriff's Office about damage to his cornfield. After speaking with Carls, a deputy traveled to the field located around 2400 North 1400 East Road in Blue Mound. Once on scene, the deputy saw where a vehicle had entered the field from west to east and damaged about 1 acre of 2" standing corn. The deputy reported that the tire tracks appear to be from a pickup truck or SUV with Bridgestone Dueler tires. There are no suspects at this time.
A Hewittville resident had a stainless steel still stolen this past weekend. On Sunday, Benjamin Smith called the Christian County Sheriff's Office in reference to a theft. A deputy met with Smith at his residence at 1011 West South Street in Hewittville. Smith stated he had a stainless steel still located on the north side of his garage which is just a few feet away from the alley. Sometime between the evening hours of April 30th and May 1st, unknown subject(s) removed the still from Smith's property. Smith stated the still was all stainless steel and valued at approximately $3,000.
For a third consecutive year, Illinois Coalition for Community Services is partnering with the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville to offer free meals for children in the area this summer. Children up to and including age 18 are invited to eat. No reservations are needed and there are no income restrictions. Persons over the age of 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled are also eligible to eat.
In Taylorville, children can eat at the First United Methodist Church on 200 South Walnut Street or a second west-end location at Davis Memorial Christian Church on 1500 West Franklin Street. Starting June 3rd and running through August 14th, lunch will be served from 12:00-1:00pm Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Community Organizer Mike Crews at (217) 414-2598.
The Local Extension Office is once again sponsoring a job shadowing program for 4-H youth. Community and Economic Development Educator Chris Casey tells Regional Radio it will be a little different this year:
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARREST:
Deric D. Brown, 27, of 48 Fairview Court, Taylorville, was arrested May 6 on a bond forfeiture for speeding.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASH:
On May 2 at 5:37pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer was sent to the 300 black of North Webster for a traffic crash. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with Michael J. Fliegle, 58, of Taylorville who said he was traveling north on Webster street. Fliegle said he had his right turn signal on and was turning right into the Discount Tobacco Shop parking lot. Fliegle said as he was turning right, he was passed by Jaimie C. Painter, 32, of Taylorville on the right side. His passenger mirror made contact with Painter's vehicle. The officer then spoke with Painter who said that Fliegle moved over to the left and she started to pass him on the right. Painter said that Fliegle then turned into her path making contact. Passenger Gwenndolyn Fliegle, 68, of Taylorville, reported injuries that were not physically evident but denied medical attention. No other injuries reported.
On May 6 at 7:03pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer located Deric D. Brown, 27, of Taylorville in the 900 block of Franklin East. The officer knew Brown to have a Macoupin County failure to appear warrant. Dispatch verified the warrant through the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to Christian County Correctional Center.
Taylorville Police Department
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Gordon Beckham's eight-inning home run
was the difference on Tuesday, as the Chicago White Sox took down the
crosstown-rival Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
Beckham went 4-for-5 at the dish with two runs scored in the third straight
White Sox victory. His solo shot to left off Neil Ramirez (0-1) broke a 1-1
tie, and the visitors tacked on three more runs in the ninth to pull away.
"I got a better feel today," said Beckham. "It was bound to happen. I wasn't
panicked, I've kind of been here before. I had a good game, happy to do it."
Moises Sierra, who was a late addition to the starting lineup after Adam Dunn
was scratched with a bruised right calf, finished 4-for-4 while Jordan Danks
drove in a pair for the Sox. Alexei Ramirez and Tyler Flowers had an RBI
apiece.
Hector Noesi went five innings for the visitors, allowing a run on four hits
with six strikeouts. Zach Putnam (1-0) was perfect in two innings of relief to
earn the win.
Edwin Jackson started for the Cubs and went seven innings, allowing a run on
six hits with a season-high nine strikeouts.
"I was able to come out today and make pitches when I needed to, especially
with men on base," Jackson said. "Making pitches with men in scoring
position is the difference between giving up runs and not giving up runs."
Leading 2-1, Ramirez started the top of the ninth with a walk and Sierra
reached base on an infield single to third. Flowers plated Ramirez with his
double to left and after Marcus Semien went down swinging, Danks cleared the
bases with his double to the ivy in center.
Cubs' reliever Pedro Strop was charged with three runs on three hits over just
1/3 of an inning in the ninth before leaving with an apparent injury.
Earlier, Beckham came around to score the game's first run in the fourth
inning. The Cubs got the run back in the fifth on Emilio Bonifacio's RBI
single to right.
Game Notes
The two teams are back at it on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field to play the
final two games of this four-game set ... The Cubs have dropped three in a row
on the heels of their season-high three-game winning streak ... The White Sox
outhit the Cubs, 11-4.
St. Paul, MN (SportsNetwork.com) - Ilya Bryzgalov made 19 saves for his first
playoff shutout in eight years and the Minnesota Wild used a strong third
period to take a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Game 3 of
their Western Conference semifinal series.
In a 2-0 hole after dropping the first two games in Chicago, Minnesota was
able to get in the win column thanks to third-period goals from Mikael
Granlund -- who scored twice -- Zach Parise and Erik Haula.
"Happy to get the win and happy for a lot of our guys," said Minnesota head
coach Mike Yeo. "Whether it's Bryz, whether it's our big guys, they all did
well tonight and it's good to see. Now we need to build on this and even the
series."
The Wild can even the best-of-seven series Friday night when they host Game 4.
Corey Crawford gave up three goals on 17 shots for the Blackhawks, who had won
six straight games.
"I didn't mind our first 40 minutes, but when they got that goal to start the
third it got the crowd electrified," said Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville.
"We played the right way but they're as tight a defensive team as we're going
to play here. Chances are going to be low and we have to work with that."
The game was scoreless going into the third, but the Wild struck quickly to
take a 1-0 lead.
Matt Moulson took a pass in the neutral zone along the right side and tipped
it up for Justin Fontaine, who skated to the top of the right circle and
flipped the puck to the low left side, with Haula tapping it in for his second
of the playoffs at 1:41.
Holding their first lead of the series, Minnesota made it a 2-0 game less than
three minutes later when Jason Pominville sent the puck from the right circle
to the left for Granlund, who shifted to the backhand in the slot and put it
in.
Bryzgalov, who only had to make four saves in the third for his fourth playoff
shutout, kept Chicago out of the net with just over six minutes to play as he
turned aside a Jonathan Toews shot down low shortly after he stole the puck.
Johnny Oduya took an ill-advised hooking penalty with 3:34 to play, and the
Wild made the Blackhawks pay as Parise deflected a Ryan Suter shot off the
left post, and quickly stuffed home the puck for his fourth of the playoffs
with 2:35 to play.
Granlund scored into the open net with 1:17 left to seal the victory.
"It was a tough game because we're playing a really good team," said Granlund.
"After the first goal things seemed to open up a bit. It's a new series again.
We'll enjoy this and come back ready for Friday."
Shots were limited for both teams through the first two periods, as Crawford
had to turn aside 10, while Bryzgalov made 15 to keep the two teams off the
scoreboard.
Game Notes
Minnesota was 1-for-4 on the power play, while Chicago went 0-for-2 ...
Bryzgalov's last playoff shutout came May 7, 2006, in a 3-0 win by Anaheim
over Colorado in the Western Conference semifinals -- his third straight
shutout in that series... The only other postseason meeting between these
clubs was in the 2013 quarterfinals, which the Blackhawks won in five games
... The Wild won three of the five games against the Blackhawks in the regular
season.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Braves game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:35pm.
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Johnson hit an RBI single in the
eighth inning to help the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis
Cardinals in the second of a three-game set from Turner Field.
Justin Upton hit a solo home run for the Braves, who snapped a seven-game
losing streak.
Gavin Floyd pitched seven innings in the start and gave up one run on six hits
with two walks and five strikeouts. David Carpenter (2-0) got the win for
tossing a perfect eighth inning.
Matt Holliday drove in the lone run of the game for the Cardinals, who had won
their previous two coming in.
Tyler Lyons gave up a run on four hits and struck out seven while walking one
in six innings of action.
With the score tied in the eighth inning, the Braves plated a run to take the
lead.
With Randy Choate (0-1) on the mound, Upton punched a one-out single and
Freddie Freeman followed with a single to chase Choate from the mound and
bring in Pat Neshek.
Johnson greeted Neshek with a single to right for a 2-1 lead, and Craig
Kimbrel worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to lock down his ninth save of the season.
Lyons retired the first 10 batters he faced, but Upton broke that string and
got his team on the board with a one-out home run in the fourth to give the
Braves a 1-0 lead.
St. Louis had runners on base in each of the first four innings, and finally
pushed one across in the sixth.
Matt Carpenter drew a walk to start the inning and Yadier Molina moved him up
a base with a groundout. Holliday then punched a single to right to score
Carpenter and tie the game.
Game Notes
It was the longest losing streak for Atlanta since the team dropped eight
straight from May 21-28, 2012 ... St. Louis pitchers recorded 10 strikeouts to
just one walk ... Adam Wainwright takes the mound in the finale on Wednesday
for St. Louis, while Mike Minor will pitch for Atlanta.
The Taylorville Tornadoes varsity baseball team is at home today to take on the Glenwood Titans. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 at 4:15pm.
In boys' baseball from Wednesday, the Taylorville Tornadoes fell to the Glenwood Titans by a final score of 14-5. Tornado 3rd Baseman Tyler Roth was awarded the "Doug McKinnie-Country Financial" Player-of-the-Game as announced during the post-game show heard on Groovy 93.5.
Two Taylorville residents were arrested for alcohol related charges on Friday. Around 10:06pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on West Spresser Street. The male driver, 18-year-old Joel F. Ashburn of Taylorville was arrested for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Upon further investigation, 21-year-old Zachary W. Mills of Taylorville was arrested for purchasing or providing alcohol to a minor.
Lincoln Land Community College will conduct commencement exercises on Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.
Andrew Dewey of Springfield has been selected as this year’s commencement speaker. Dewey is graduating with an associate in arts in liberal arts with a 4.0 GPA. Dewey is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Veterans Club. He plans to transfer to University of Illinois at Springfield to study psychology.
Clark Johnson of Farmersville and Mary Flesch of Springfield are serving as marshals at commencement. Johnson is graduating with an associate in arts in political science with a 4.0 GPA. Flesch is graduating with an associate in arts degree in liberal arts with a 3.88 GPA.
Karla Carwile of Chicago (Sacred Heart Academy graduate) will be recognized with the 2014 LLCC Honored Alumni Award. Carwile earned her associate in science degree from LLCC in 1993.
Following the commencement ceremony, the LLCC Alumni Association is hosting a reception for graduates, their families and guests.
Camp Invention, a national educational program recognized for fostering innovative thinking, real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention, is coming to Lake Land College the week of July 28 - 31.
The weeklong day camp experience for students entering grades 1-6 encourages inventive young minds through hands-on problem solving using science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun and creative atmosphere.
Camp Invention’s new curriculum for 2014 called “Morphed!” includes hands-on activities, such as building original prototypes, creating a personalized motor-powered vehicle and disassembling electronics to build an insect-themed pinball machine.
For additional information or to register, visit www.campinvention.org, or contact camp director Leslie Partlow at lpartlow@lakeland.cc.il.us or 217-234-5467.
Despite conventional wisdom, many teachers are eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist for Social Security says the guidelines are complicated:
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Find out more online at socialsecurity.gov.
A candidate for Congress is facing accusations of plagiarism. Democrat Ann Callis is running in the 13th Congressional District against incumbent Rodney Davis, but Republicans say she's not being quite honest when it comes to the issues. In fact, they say much of the text on the "Issues" page on her website is identical to that of an Iowa politician. GOP members accuse Callis' team of swiping the information and pasting it onto their own site. Callis denies that claim and says they had their site up well before the Iowa politician. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Jack Dorgan said the Iowa website was created at least two weeks before Callis's was.
MMG General Manager Kami Payne (left) accepts the award from Sgt. Alan Mills (right)
The Miller Media Group has been named the Illinois State Crime Stoppers’ 2014 Media Organization of the Year. The award is given to a media outlet for exemplary activity which exhibits motivation and professionalism in the promotion of the Crime Stoppers’ concept in Illinois. Miller Media Group airs a weekly Christian County Crime Stoppers’ Crime of the Week on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM, Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR, and Groovy 93.5 as well as posting it on taylorvilledailynews.com. Christian County Crime Stoppers Coordinator Sergeant Alan Mills nominated the group for the award.
The award presented to MMG
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Marcus Semien drove in the winning run in
the 12th inning to help the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win over the Chicago
Cubs in the opener of a four-game set.
Alejandro De Aza had an RBI and a run scored while Jose Abreu also had an RBI
for the White Sox, who have won two in a row on the heels of a four-game skid.
Daniel Webb (3-0) got the final out of the 11th inning to get the win, while
Jose Quintana pitched seven innings in the start and gave up just one run on
one hit with three walks and three strikeouts.
Junior Lake drove in the only run of the game for the Cubs, who have lost
their last two. Jeff Samardzija gave up an unearned run on three hits with two
walks and seven strikeouts in nine innings.
"You want to pitch late in the game but this whole 100-pitch thing has become
a facade," said Samardzija. "It doesn't necessarily mean anything because it
depends on the guy and the situation. They've let me go late in the game and
it's good because I want that."
In the 12th with Justin Grimm (1-1) on the mound, Alexei Ramirez hit a two-out
single and stole second. Tyler Flowers then walked and Semien punched a double
to left to score Ramirez. De Aza later worked a bases loaded walk to make it a
3-1 game.
"I was just trying to get a pitch up, they had been attacking me with breaking
balls that at-bat," said Semien. "I wanted one a little higher up and
eventually I saw one."
Matt Lindstrom gave up a leadoff walk to Welington Castillo to start the home
12th, but then got Nate Schierholtz to hit into a double play. Mike Olt
followed with a single, but Lindstrom struck out Luis Valbuena for his fifth
save of the season.
The White Sox jumped on top in the first inning as De Aza singled to start the
frame, moved to third on an Olt error off a Gordon Beckham grounder, and came
home thanks to Abreu's sac fly.
Quintana retired the first 14 batters he faced before giving up a walk to
Schierholtz with two outs in the fifth. Schierholtz stole second and Olt
worked a walk, but Darwin Barney grounded out to end the frame.
The Cubs got their first hit of the game in the sixth as Samardzija led off
with a double and moved to third on Emilio Bonifacio's sac bunt. Lake then
brought home Samardzija with a sacrifice fly to tie the game.
Game Notes
The Cubs were 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left seven on base
... The White Sox were 1-for-8 with RISP and stranded eight ... The Cubs took
all four games against the White Sox last season.
Coverage of tonight's Cards and Braves game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 5:35pm.
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - Matt Carpenter hit a two-run double and
Shelby Miller pitched five-plus innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals hang
on for a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves to open a three-game set.
Miller (4-2) was touched for two runs on six hits with a pair of walks and
five strikeouts for the Cardinals, who have won their past two. Matt Holliday
and Peter Bourjos each drove in a run.
"Any time you win a couple of games in a row, you feel like you can start to
get on a roll," said Carpenter. "We certainly hope that's the case here. We
get a little momentum and we start playing like we know we're capable of."
Aaron Harang (3-3) gave up four runs -- two earned -- on nine hits with a walk
and six strikeouts over six innings for the Braves, who have dropped their
past seven games. Ramiro Pena hit a solo home run in the loss.
"That's baseball. We're not really playing bad, just that's the way it goes
sometimes," said Atlanta center fielder B.J. Upton. "We're hitting the ball
hard and some of them are falling, some of them are not. The ones we need to
fall aren't falling right now. We just got to keep plugging away and keep the
same approach. I thought we fought well tonight."
The game stayed scoreless until the fifth when the Cardinals went on top.
Bourjos led off the frame with a single and moved to second as Andrelton
Simmons misplayed a Mark Ellis grounder. A sac bunt from Miller moved the
runners up and Carpenter stroked a double to right-center to score both
runners. Holliday added an RBI single later in the frame for a 3-0 lead.
In the sixth, Allen Craig started the frame with an infield single and Jhonny
Peralta followed with a base hit. Bourjos then punched a hit to right for a
4-0 lead.
The Cardinals loaded the bases later in the frame and appeared to score
another run as Yadier Molina reached base when his grounder back to the mound
deflected off Harang. Chris Johnson grabbed the ball and reached out his leg
to tag third, but the runner was called safe and a man crossed the plate. The
play was challenged, though, and reversed for the third out of the inning.
Atlanta cut its deficit in half in the bottom of the sixth. Justin Upton led
off with a walk and Freddie Freeman followed with a single. Evan Gattis then
singled to push one run across, and B.J. Upton's sac fly off Pat Neshek made
it a 4-2 game.
Pena's solo home run in the seventh made it a one-run game, but the Braves
stranded a man on second in the inning.
After Carlos Martinez pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning, Trevor Rosenthal got into
some trouble in the ninth.
Simmons singled to start and moved to second on a sac bunt. After Pena flied
out, Jason Heyward walked to put the go-ahead run on base, but Rosenthal got
Justin Upton to look at strike three for his ninth save of the season.
Game Notes
The last time the Braves lost seven straight games was May 21-28, 2012, when
they dropped eight in a row ... The Braves are 7-14 when the opponent scores
first this season ... Atlanta was just 1-for-12 with runners in scoring
position and left eight men on base ... Atlanta took four of seven from St.
Louis last season.
The Shelbyville Rams varsity baseball team is at home to take on Tolono Unity today. Coverage of the game can be heard on Solid Gold 98.3 WRAN beginning at 4:15pm.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING INCIDENTS:
On Sunday May 4, Robert Carls of Stonington contacted the Christian County Sheriff's Office by phone advising of damage to his cornfield. After speaking with Carls, a deputy traveled to the field located around 2400 North 1400 East Road in Blue Mound. Once on scene, the deputy saw where a vehicle had entered the field from west to east and damage of about 1 acre of 2" standing corn. The deputy reported that the tire tracks appear to be from a pickup truck or SUV with Bridgestone Dueller tires. There are no suspects at this time.
On Sunday May 4, Benjamin Smith called the Christian County Sheriff's Office in reference to a theft. A deputy met with Smith at his residence at 1011 West South Street in Hewittville. Smith stated he had a stainless steel still located on the north side of his garage which is just a few feet away from the alley. Sometime between the evening hours of April 30th and May 1st, unknown subject(s) removed the still from Smith's property. Smith stated the still was all stainless steel and valued at approximately $3,000.
ARRESTS:
David K. Matthew, 27, of 503 Spruce Street, Nokomis, was arrested May 5 for two counts of theft.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASH:
On May 5, Samantha A. Singleton, 23, of Taylorville was traveling on Springfield Road. Singleton said the she looked down and when she looked back up Kyle R. Stilwell, 21, of Owaneco had stopped in traffic. Singleton then struck the back of Stilwell. Singleton's vehicle had damage to the front but was able to drive from the scene. Stilwell's vehicle had damage to the rear and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club held their monthly business meeting, at their weekly luncheon Tuesday at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.
Kiwanis committee heads gave an overview of projects to benefit children and youth in the Taylorville community.
Dillon France and Nathan Hall, both seniors at Taylorville High School, were announced by Kiwanis president Chris Weittenhiller, as Taylorville Kiwanis Scholarship winners. Weittenhiller told Regional Radio News about their selection:
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It was announced that clean-up day at Kiwanis Park will take place Wednesday at 2pm, with volunteers welcome.
Membership chair Dean Ray announced that a membership recruiting drive is underway, with team captains to be appointed in coming weeks.
Key Club chair Jody Mink reported that she brought pizza and Girl Scout cookies to a recent meeting of the Kiwanis High School Key Club, as the Kiwanis Club's way of saying thanks to the Key Club for their help during Peanut Days and the annual Pancake and Sausage Day.
Publicity co-chairperson Randy Miller announced that the Taylorville Kiwanis Club now has a Facebook page to promote the club's many activities and weekly meetings.
And, president of the club Chris Weittenhiller announced that the club will celebrate it's 60th anniversary of service to the Taylorville community, during its annual installation of officers banquet in October.
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium. For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.
Scott Wilbur
The Taylorville Police Department has released additional information on the arrest of 56-year-old Scott Wilbur of Taylorville for the manufacturing and delivery of cannabis including details of the encounter with him. On Sunday around 4:11am, the Taylorville Fire Department responded to a structure fire located in the 300 block of North Clay Street. While at the scene, firefighters noticed damage to a garage adjacent to the property where the structure was located. Firefighter entered the garage to check for further damage and were met by Wilbur in the garage. Wilbur reportedly appeared nervous and was very anxious for the firefighters to leave the garage. Wilbur told them he would check for damages later. Firefighters then noticed what appeared to be a bag of cannabis lying on a table. Firefighters left the garage and requested assistance from the Taylorville Police Department.
Officers arrived and spoke with Wilbur who then reportedly admitted that he had a cannabis grow operation in the garage. After determining the scene was safe, officers dismantled the operation. Several items used in the manufactuing of cannabis were seized along with 19 cannabis plants and approximately 1600 grams of harvested cannabis.
Wilbur was arrested for the manufacturing and delivery of cannabis of 500-2000 grams. He was lodged at the Christian County Correctional Center.
Governor Pat Quinn has announced grant awards totaling $25 million to enhance security at 448 public elementary and secondary school districts, community colleges and state universities in Illinois. Local schools receiving grants include: Edinburg, Morrisonville, Pana, Litchfield, Panhandle, Central A&M, Cowden-Herrick, Shelbyville, and Stewardson-Strasburg.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced the Illinois School and Campus Safety Grant Program earlier this year. Only one application per school district or college campus was accepted, although an application could include multiple projects. IEMA received grant applications totaling more than $54 million from 623 school districts and campuses.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Volunteers Association are hosting the 1st Annual Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 14. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center and will include options for a 22 mile, 52 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Lake Volunteers Association (LVA). The LVA provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville.
Visit www.tinyURL.com/lakeshelbyville for a printable registration form. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext 2.
Outstanding Graduate Karla Martin (center) with LLCC Trustee Jerry Wesley, President Charlotte Warren, Board Chair Justin Reichert and Trustee Dennis Shackelford
Lincoln Land Community College named Karla Martin of Chatham its 2014 Outstanding Graduate and honored other top students with academic, leadership and special awards at the annual Student Recognition Ceremony April 29.
Martin was honored as Outstanding Graduate based on leadership, motivation, service, extracurricular activities, grade point average and ability to overcome obstacles.
Other honorees and their awards and recognitions include:
Hillsboro
Adam Fath, Honors Program Outstanding Graduate
Taylorville
Nicole Brownfield, Emerging Leaders;
Brandi Havard, Honors Program Outstanding Graduate, Honors Program Student Organization
Justin Huber, Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers Award
Peoples Bank & Trust is proud to announce the promotion of two employees and the relocation of another. Betty Asmussen and Ashley Basso were recently promoted and Sarah Van Huss has relocated to Taylorville.
Betty Asmussen (pictured above) has been recently promoted to Assistant Vice President, Finance. In her roll, Betty will assist the Chief Financial Officer in treasury management, liquidity, management reporting and be a liaison to the internal and external auditors.
Ashley Basso (pictured above) has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Consumer Banking. In her new role, Ashley will provide leadership to deliver quality banking services to consumer banking customers in the Pana branch area.
Sarah Van Huss has recently been transferred to the Taylorville branch. In her role, Sarah will be responsible for providing individualized and comprehensive banking services to consumer banking customers.
Peoples Bank & Trust has 10 office locations including Pana, Taylorville, Springfield, and Morrisonville.
One of the Christian County YMCA's most important fundraisers is coming up this month. Chris Weitenhiller, Executive Director of the Y, says their golf outing is coming up:
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It's all part of the YMCA's annual sustaining drive. The money is used to pay for members who can't otherwise afford to participate in the organization's activities. Call the Y to find out more: 287-7271.
Warmer temperatures are upon us and that makes for good golfing weather. Brad Burcham, golfing professional at Moweaqua Golf Course, tells Regional Radio News what they have to offer:
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Burcham says he has been a golfing professional at the course for some time now:
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For more information, go to moweaquagolfcourse.com or call 768-3411.
Left to right: Heather Boblitt, Gina DeSart, Cheryl Ezel.
Cheryl Ezel is leaving the Taylorville Personal Finance Branch after 23 years. Ezel tells Regional Radio News why she has decided to leave:
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Ezel also tells about who will be replacing her at the Taylorville Branch
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Personal Finance is located at 917 W. Spresser Street in Taylorville. For more information, call 824-7201.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASH:
On May 1, Cody A. Meachum of Pana was traveling north at one half mile north of 100 North Road when a deer approached the roadway into the path of Meachum. Meachum was unable to stop to avoid hitting the deer and damaged was received to the front end. Meachum was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. No injuries reported.
ARRESTS:
Scott A. Wilbur, 56, of 322 North Clay, Taylorville, was arrested May 4, for manufacturing/delivery of cannabis of more than 500 grams.
Candace N. Badman, 18, of 111 Fourth Street, Morrisonville, was arrested May 4 for battery.
Keith E. Budds, 60, of 405 East 2nd Street, Pana, was arrested May 2 for domestic battery.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On May 2 at 10:06pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop on West Spresser Street. The male driver, Joel F. Ashburn, 18, of Taylorville was arrested for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Upon further investigation, Zachary W. Mills, 21, of Taylorville was arrested for purchasing or providing alcohol to a minor.
On May 2 at 7:52pm, a Taylorville Police Department officer located Ricky L. Hobbs, 46, of Taylorville at Casey's East. The officer knew Hobbs to have a valid Christian County warrant. Dispatch confirmed the warrant through the Law Enforcement Agenices Data System. Hobbs was placed under arrest and transported to Christian County Correctional Center.
On May 2 at 3:35pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were sent to the 500 block of Arlington in reference to a complaint of a reckless driver. Following investigation, Cynthia A. Linder was arrested and issued a local ordinance violation for disorderly conduct.
On May 4 at 4:12am, 911 sent the Taylorville Fire Department to a fully involved structure fire of a garage behind a residence in the 300 block of North Clay Street. Upon arrival, all Taylorville Police Department officers assisted the fire department until the fire was under control. After Taylorville Police Department cleared the scene, there was a request by Taylorville Fire Department to come back. Upon arrival, a large indoor cannabis grow was located in the garage next door to where the adjacent garage had burnt. After an investigation, Scott A. Wilbur, 56, of Taylorville was arrested and transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed and then transported to the Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond for manufacturing and delivery of cannabis between 500 to 2000 grams. The scene was processed and a large quantity of evidence was collected from the garage.
Pictured is Linda Lytle (right) with Camber CEO Patty Hornbuckle (left) picking up the 5 checks.
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Cash Raffle drawing. Larry Lytle, Brian Burnett, Tom Wood, Pete Parish & Earl Hays all went in together to purchase what ended up being the winning ticket.
A garage fire on Sunday led to the discovery of a cannabis manufacturing operation at the garage next door. Around 4:12am, 911 sent the Taylorville Fire Department and Taylorville Police Department to a fully involved structure fire of a garage behind a residence in the 300 block of North Clay Street. Upon arrival, all officers assisted the fire department until the fire was under control. After Taylorville Police Department cleared the scene, there was a request by Taylorville Fire Department to come back. Upon arrival, a large indoor cannabis grow was reportedly located in the garage next door to where the adjacent garage had burnt. After an investigation, 56-year-old Scott A. Wilbur of Taylorville was arrested and transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed and then transported to the Christian County Correctional Center in lieu of bond for manufacturing and delivery of cannabis between 500 to 2000 grams. The scene was processed and a large quantity of evidence was collected from the garage.
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime during the past several weeks there have been several attempts made to break in to a residence located at 345 South Cheney Street. The unknown subject or subjects have attempted to gain entry into the residence by prying the front and side doors. The garage door was also damaged in an apparent attempt to break into the residence. There was no entry made into the residence during the multiple attempts. The total dollar amount of damage is unknown at this time.
Please contact Crimestoppers if you any information on this crime or any other crimes or wanted persons. Crimestoppers will pay cash rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest and you do not have to give your name. Crimestoppers will pay double the normal reward for information that leads to an arrest for the crime of the week.
You can contact Crimestoppers at 824-9100, at our website Christiancountycrimestoppers.org, or by texting CRIMES (274632) and then your tip. As always, you will remain anonymous.
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest Committee held their organizational meeting for the 2014 event, Monday afternoon at the Chamber board room.
Committee members reviewed suggestions given after last fall's event, and heard about Chillifest this year being combined with the 175th annniversary celebration of the City of Taylorville and Christian County.
The combined event takes place October 4th and 5th, and Chillifest chairperson Greg Hornbuckle tells Regional Radio News that the Chillifest organizational meeting was called a month early due to the City and County's event being made part of the festivities.
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Hornbuckle says there will be a 2nd location in Taylorville for events taking place during Chillifest weekend.
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And, the Chillifest chair adds that Monday's meeting reviewed many ideas for this year's 2-day festival.
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Chillifest Committee meetings will now occur the first Monday of each month at 5:30 in the afternoon at the Taylorville Chamber board room.
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The Taylorville City Council was presented with a motion at their Monday night meeting to accept Norfolk Southern Corporation’s proposal and proceed with the closing of the East Adams Street crossing. Alderman Shawn Burtle said he was voting no on the issue and explained why:
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The Council voted to approve the proposal and close the crossing on a 6-1 vote.
The Taylorville City Council heard an update at their meeting Monday night in regards to one local business that had violated their liquor license. City Attorney Rocci Romano tells the Council the latest:
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Romano says that under the Mayor’s direction, he will file a small claims complaint to collect the money.
New fireman Michael Joyner takes the Oath of Office
The Taylorville City Council swore in new fireman Michael Joyner at their meeting. The Council approved the reappointment of Nina Wunderlich and Marie Bard to the Library Board of Trustees and the appointment Patrick Jeschke to the Library Board of Trustees. The Council also approved the motion to hire Jim Smith as Municipal Band Director, Reggie Hohenstein as Band Librarian, and Jan Phillips as Band Manager for the 2014 concert season. The Council approved a motion to allow Police Chief Dave Herpstreith to prepare and submit the application for the 2014 COPS Hiring Grant.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47pm
The Boil Order for the Village of Tower Hill has been lifted.
Lake Land College is now enrolling students for its Basic Nursing Assistant Program in Paris. Classes begin June 9 and will be held at the Paris Community Hospital and at Paris Health Care.
The Basic Nursing Assistant Program is a one semester, eight-credit-hour certificate program approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).The program includes 95 hours of theory/classroom and 40 hours of clinical practice. This program provides instruction in basic nursing skills in theory, laboratory, and clinical settings including basic anatomy, medical terminology, communication skills, safety, infection control and patient rights.
To enroll or for more information, contact program coordinator Linda Kimball at (217) 234-5568 or lkimball@lakeland.cc.il.us.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Officials welcomed 42 new troopers during a graduation ceremony Friday at the ISP Academy. The new officers were joined by friends and family as ISP Director Hiram Grau administered their oath of office and formerly presented them with their ISP stars. Cadet Class 123 is the first ISP class to graduate in 2014.
Prior to the graduation ceremony, the graduating cadets participated in the ISP traditional “Bell Ringing Ceremony”, commemorating their rite of passage to law enforcement and marking their transition to life as troopers.
This is the second ISP Cadet Class under the new legislation that allows veterans who have been awarded an Afghan or Iraqi campaign medal by the military or naval services of the United States to apply without having earned a college degree. These officers have been honorably discharged and have met the collegiate educational requirement for employment. Fourteen of the new troopers are veterans, and of these, 10 were hired under the new legislation.
Peoples Bank & Trust would like to recognize the following employees for their continuous service to the bank. The bank recognizes its employees for each five year increment of their service with a plaque and an award.
Dan Sneed (pictured above), VP, Business Banking in the Taylorville branch was recognized for ten years of service to Peoples Bank & Trust. Dan joined the bank in April, 2004 and has over 30 years of experience in banking and lending services.
Cristy Simon (pictured above), Credit Administrator at the Pana Branch was also recognized for ten years of service. Cristy joined the bank in March, 2004 as a part time teller and currently works in the loan processing/credit administration area.
Len Hempen (pictured above), Consumer Banking Officer at the Taylorville branch was recognized for completing five years of service in the bank’s Taylorville branch. Len has 33 years of experience in the banking industry.
Brandon Leeman, a teller in the Charleston branch, was also recognized for completing five years of service.
Peoples Bank & Trust has 10 office locations including Pana, Taylorville, Springfield, and Morrisonville.
Left to Right: Morgan Ess, Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp
Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp congratulates Morgan Ess, of Taylorville, on being awarded one of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Academic Scholarships.
Sheriff Kettelkamp says Ess was selected from a number of highly qualified applicants in the Christian County area and he commends all of them for participating in this process.
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association awarded 106 scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014/2015 academic year.
Pictured are (L to R): Melissa Rybolt, Pana Community Hospital Marketing Coordinator and organizer of the wellness event; Bill Outis, grand prize winner; and George Heintz of Peoples Bank & Trust of Pana who sponsored the grand prize.
The Pana Community Hospital Wellness Event 2014 was held Saturday, April 26th at the Pana High School. Approximately 100 people took advantage of the free screenings and wide variety of health information.
Everyone who attended the wellness event had a chance to register for the grand prize. The prize was two season passes to the Muni in Springfield and a $50 gift card, compliments of Peoples Bank & Trust. The winner of the grand prize was Bill Outis of Pana. A list of other prize winners can be found on our website taylorvilledailynews.com.
Pana Community Hospital would like to thank all the vendors and people who came out to this year’s wellness event and look forward to providing this event again next spring.
Two Taylorville High School students were arrested on Wednesday on various drug charges. Around 9:05am, the Taylorville Police Department, along with Illinois State Police and the assistance of K9 Class #69, conducted a K9 search of Taylorville High School and surrounding parking areas where students park their vehicles. After a positive alert by K9 officer Echo 19-year-old Sheryce L. Long of Taylorville was escorted by school staff to the parking lot of the iWorship Center. Following the arrest, two metal smoking devices along with a container with a green leafy substance were located in the vehicle. Long was transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed and the released back to THS on a notice to appear for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams.
K9 officer Echo then had another positive alert on a vehicle was parked along the roadway of the 1300 block of North Lawrence. A 17-year-old male juvenile was escorted by staff of THS to his vehicle. Following the arrest, the vehicle was searched and drug paraphernalia was located. The 17-year-old was transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and then released to his mother.
Earlier this week the Illinois House Executive Committee voted for a second time on a plan to offer $100 million to lure Barack Obama's presidential library to Illinois. This time, all Republican members of the committee voted no but the measure still passed on a 7-4 vote. State Representative Bill Mitchell of Forsyth says things never cease to surprise him in Springfield:
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Republicans have suggested that the library be privately funded so the State does not have to dish out the 100-million dollars. Senator Bill Brady has introduced a bill that would create a tax check-off which would allow people to voluntarily donate when they file their state income taxes next year.
Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with a home
run and three RBI and Carlos Santana also homered as the Cleveland Indians
hammered the Chicago White Sox, 12-5, in the opener of a three-game series.
Santana, Ryan Raburn and Yan Gomes each drove in two runs to ignite a
Cleveland offense that needed a lift.
The Indians' explosion was a surprising one considering they scored just 13
runs during a winless six-game road trip and hours before the contest placed
one of their best offensive weapons, second baseman Jason Kipnis, on the 15-
day disabled list.
The outburst allowed Danny Salazar (1-3) to pick up his first win of the year
despite giving up five runs -- three earned -- on seven hits over five-plus
frames.
Chicago dropped its third in a row even though rookie Jose Abreu smacked his
league-leading 11th home run.
John Danks (2-2), who came in with a 2.79 earned run average in his last six
starts in Cleveland, was tattooed for eight runs on 10 hits over five frames.
The left-hander retired the first batter he faced before allowing the next
seven to reach base. Santana lined a two-bagger into the left-field corner for
the first run, Raburn added two more via a single and Gomes knocked in a pair
with a bases-loaded double for a quick 5-0 Cleveland lead.
The White Sox began chipping away immediately with three runs in the second
via RBI singles from Alejandro De Aza and Adrian Nieto followed by a run-
scoring passed ball, but Danks gave another back in the bottom half when
Santana took him deep to left for his fourth home run of the season.
Michael Bourn made it 7-3 with an RBI single in the third, and Abreu and
Brantley exchanged solo shots in the fifth.
In the sixth, Bryan Shaw's wild pitch with the bases loaded pushed another run
across and cut Chicago's deficit to 8-5, but the Indians poured on four more
off the White Sox's bullpen in the bottom half to pull away.
Scott Downs gave up an RBI single to Nick Swisher, and Maikel Cleto yielded a
two-run single to Brantley and later threw a wild pitch that allowed David
Murphy to score.
Game Notes
The White Sox have lost seven in a row in Cleveland and were 1-8 there last
season. They'd lost 14 straight against the Indians until winning three of
four in Chicago last month ... Chicago's bullpen had not allowed a run in its
previous five games (16 1/3 innings) prior to the sixth frame ... Kipnis is
sidelined with a strained abdominal muscle ... Nieto recorded three of
Chicago's 10 hits ... Cleveland's bullpen held the White Sox to three hits
over the last four innings.
Coverage of today's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 11:30pm.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Anthony Rizzo finished with two hits,
including a solo homer, and drove in three to fuel Chicago's 6-5 victory over
St. Louis in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
"He's made a very conscious effort of trying to control the strike zone,"
Cubs manager Rick Renteria said of Rizzo, who upped his home batting
average to .407 this season. "He's just trying to not do too much. If he
puts the barrel on the ball with a decent swing, he can hit the ball out of
the ballpark."
Welington Castillo hit three doubles and knocked in two for the Cubs, while
Ryan Sweeney contributed two hits and an RBI.
Travis Wood (2-3) allowed six hits and three runs -- two earned -- with six
strikeouts over seven solid innings. Hector Rondon tossed a scoreless ninth to
earn his second save.
Jhonny Peralta slugged a two-run shot and accounted for three RBI for the
Cardinals, with Matt Carpenter scoring twice and knocking in a run in defeat.
Adam Wainwright (5-2) was torched for six runs on 10 hits with four strikeouts
and a pair of walks over five full frames. The right-hander also suffered his
first defeat on the north side after 17 games (12 starts).
"I left a lot of balls in the middle of the plate," said Wainwright, whose 25-
inning scoreless string didn't last beyond Chicago's first turn at the plate.
"I did that last time I pitched against them, too, so I don't think there's a
coincidence -- or I don't think there's a meaning behind it, it's just a weird
coincidence."
Justin Grimm subbed for Wood in the eighth, and got into trouble immediately
after walking Carpenter and serving up a two-run shot to Peralta which reduced
the Cardinals' deficit to 6-5.
Matt Holliday singled off Emilio Bonifacio's glove at second, and after Allen
Craig flied out, Brian Schlitter got the nod. He retired the next two batters
to preserve the one-run margin.
Rondon backed that up by retiring St. Louis in order in the ninth on a
groundout, foul out and flyout.
In the home first, Bonifacio singled, Luis Valbuena doubled and Rizzo's long
single plated both.
St. Louis countered in the third. Randal Grichuk struck a leadoff double but
was caught in a rundown on Mark Ellis' grounder. Ellis was sacrificed to
second then scored on Carpenter's base hit. Peralta followed with a double off
the ivy in right center to score another and tie the game.
Chicago fired back with three in the home third. With one down, Rizzo and Nate
Schierholtz walked around a Starlin Castro base hit which filled the sacks,
then Sweeney's grounder scored Rizzo ahead of Castillo's two-run double for a
5-2 game.
"With all due respect to that team, they're a great ballclub, but we're a
pretty good team, too," Rizzo said. "It's just about scoring runs when we have
the opportunity to."
Yadier Molina doubled with one out in the fourth and later scored on Castro's
throwing error on a Grichuk grounder to pull the Cards within two, but Rizzo
reached the bleachers near the right-field foul pole to start the bottom of
the fifth and restore the Cubs' three-run edge.
Game Notes
St. Louis won two of three at home against Chicago in the first matchup
between the clubs from April 11-13 ... The Cubs beat the Cardinals for just
the second time in the last nine meetings since last Aug. 17.
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Patrick Kane kicked his quest for a second
straight Conn Smythe Trophy into high gear on Friday.
Kane scored the first two of Chicago's three unanswered goals in the third
period, as the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks downed the Minnesota
Wild, 5-2, in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series at United
Center.
Chicago carried a 2-0 lead into the third, but Clayton Stoner and Kyle
Brodziak scored under five minutes apart early in the frame to even the score.
Kane took over from there, netting the game-winner with a wicked backhander at
8:22 before potting his fifth of the playoffs later in the frame to give the
Blackhawks a two-goal cushion.
"It was one of those plays where I was about to drop it to (Patrick Sharp) but
I saw both defensemen kind of go to him," Kane said of his tiebreaking goal.
"I just tried to get in on the backhand and made a good shot."
Bryan Bickell, who opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first,
added an empty-netter to help Chicago draw first blood in this best-of-seven
series.
Corey Crawford registered 30 saves for the Blackhawks, who bounced the Wild
from the playoffs in the first round of the playoffs last year.
Ilya Bryzgalov got the start in net for the Wild in place of an injured Darcy
Kuemper, who was forced to exit Minnesota's Game 7 victory over Colorado after
sustaining an undisclosed injury late in the contest. Bryzgalov stopped the
only shot he faced in relief against the Avalanche, but turned aside just 17-
of-21 shots in Friday's setback.
"There wasn't enough urgency in the details and the little things that add up
to make the difference at this time of year," Minnesota head coach Mike Yeo
said. "We slipped a little bit from last game. We didn't bring the same level
and so we'll rectify that."
Game 2 of this series is slated for Sunday in Chicago.
Brodziak's tap-in from in front off a slick pass from Erik Haula tied the game
at 2-2 just under seven minutes into the third, but the Blackhawks responded
with three answered goals, starting with Kane's backhander.
The Chicago winger carried the disc down the left side and into the Minnesota
zone before cutting through the high slot, where he faked a drop pass. Given
room to work, Kane held off his defender and worked into the low right circle
before lifting a filthy backhand over the short-side shoulder of Bryzgalov.
Kane doubled Chicago's lead at 16:47 when Sharp's shot from the right point
deflected off Ben Smith's stick in the circle and ricocheted to the low left
side, where Kane was waiting to send the puck home for a 4-2 lead.
Bickell buried an empty-netter 32 seconds later to account for the final
margin.
Early on, Minnesota's Jonas Brodin was sent off for a high-sticking double-
minor at 13:09 of the opening frame and the Blackhawks cashed in less than two
minutes into the man advantage.
While working in the Minnesota zone, Brent Seabrook fired a heavy slapper from
the high point that tipped off Bickell's stick in front and slipped through
Bryzgalov for a 1-0 lead with 5:12 left in the first.
Minnesota nearly found the equalizer late in the first after a scrum in front
of the Chicago cage saw the disc squirt across the goal line. The referees
ruled it no goal immediately, citing that the puck was covered and the whistle
had blown. Video review confirmed the call on the ice and the Wild went into
the first intermission trailing by a goal.
Brodin was sent off for high-sticking again 10:09 into the second stanza, and
the Blackhawks capitalized on the power play once again.
Just after Crawford denied Zach Parise on a short-handed breakaway, Chicago
worked the disc around the point in the Minnesota zone before Brandon Saad
received a pass in the slot and stickhandled past a defender.
From the low right circle, Saad backhanded a pass to the low left side for
Marian Hossa, who one-timed the disc past Bryzgalov for a 2-0 lead at 11:21.
The Wild sliced the margin in half 2:19 into the third after Stoner threw a
shot on net from atop the left circle. The shot snuck through Crawford and
trickled toward the goal line, but defenseman Johnny Oduya was able to keep
the puck from going in. However, Oduya swept the puck into his own skate,
causing the disc to trickle across the goal line to bring the Wild within 2-1.
Brodziak's third of the playoffs pulled Minnesota even at 6:56.
Game Notes
Hossa also had two assists, while Seabrook and Sharp supplied two helpers
apiece in the win ... Chicago's Andrew Shaw left the game in the first period
and did not return after absorbing a hit from Stoner ... Minnesota made its
first appearance in the second round of the playoffs since its first
postseason appearance in 2003, which ended with a loss to Anaheim in the
conference finals ... The Wild fell to 1-7 all-time in the first contest of a
series and haven't won a Game 1 since their first-ever playoff game, a 4-2 win
against Colorado on April 10, 2003.
The principal of the Lincolnwood High School in Raymond died in a one-car accident. At 9:04pm Friday night, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle crash that occurred on Black Diamond Trail. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Farmersville-Waggoner Ambulance Service, Farmersville-Waggoner Fire Department, and Pawnee Police Department all responded to the scene. A 2011 Jeep Wrangler driven by 38-year-old Chad Langheim, who is also the co-superintendent of the Panhandle School District, had been traveling southbound on Black Diamond Trial when his vehicle left the roadway, traveled through the west ditch, and struck a large metal culvert. Langheim was injured and extricated from the vehicle. Langheim was airlifted from the scene by Arch Air Medical Services to Memorial Hospital in Springfield where he was later pronounced deceased. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office are investigating the crash.
A 2-vehicle crash left a Taylorville resident with minor injuries. On Tuesday, Nicholas P. Dupue of Taylorville was traveling south on Spresser Street in the area of Briarcliff Road. Lucy R. Siegrist of Taylorville was turning northeast from Briarcliff onto Spresser Street. Siegrist reportedly failed to stop or yield at the posted stop sign and turned into Dupue's lane of travel. Dupue was not able to stop in time to avoid a collision with Siegrist. Dupue reported injuries that were not physically evident but refused medical treatment.
In observance of National Small Business Week, the United States Small Business Administration will host “Meet the Lenders,” a lender and business matchmaking event, on Tuesday, May 6 from 2-5 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. Co-sponsors of the event include the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Lincoln Land Community College, SCORE and GrowthCorp.
The agenda includes welcoming remarks from 2-2:15; loan program information from 2:15-3 p.m. and an opportunity to meet the lenders and resource partners from 3-5 p.m.
There is no fee to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are requested by emailing Stephanie.Schatz@sba.gov or by calling 793.5020, extension 114.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be holding an Open House at the Lone Point Campground on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Lone Point Campground has become a little unknown secret among campgrounds at Lake Shelbyville. The Open House will allow visitors an opportunity to camp at one of 78 sites for free while enjoying some of the renovations within the park. Some of the renovations include a new park entrance and fee booth, electric upgrades to a few sites, extensive campsite and roadway pruning, comfort station painting and reroofing, and a fire pit constructed within the Walleye Group Camp.
Free camping will be available on a first come, first serve basis starting on Thursday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 14.
For a map and directions or a full list of activities, visit www.tinyurl.com/lakeshelbyville or contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville has renewed his call for FEMA to make changes to its aid calculation formula. Davis says the current formula is unfair:
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In January, Davis, along with several other U.S. Reps introduced legislation to provide more certainty to states and small communities impacted by disasters by giving FEMA a clearer formula when evaluating disaster areas. The bill is currently in the House Committee.
Warmer weather brings with it more activity, and unfortunately, that can mean a greater chance of accidents. For that reason, there is a greater need for blood at this time of year, and according to Tad Mayhall in Shelbyville, you can help:
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There is a need for all blood types. Again, that blood drive will be May 15th.
The month of May has arrived, and a local institution will celebrate a huge milestone. Melissa Rybolt, Marketing Coordinator for Pana Community Hospital, says they will hit the century mark this month:
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Pana Community Hospital is located at 101 E. 9th Street.
(Chicago, IL) -- The Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild tonight for Game One of their Western Conference semifinals. Chicago will have forward Jonathan Toews, who missed practice on Thursday. The Blackhawks have been off since Sunday. The United Center also hosts Game Two on Sunday.
(Cleveland, OH) -- The Chicago White Sox are on the road tonight starting a three-game series with the Indians at Progressive Field. Chicago has lost two straight to drop to 14-and-15. Cleveland is 11-and-17. John Danks takes the hill for Chicago opposite Danny Salazar of the Tribe.
Coverage of today's Cards and Cubs game can be heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM beginning at 12:45pm.
(SportsNetwork.com) - St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright started his
current unbeaten run against the Chicago Cubs in mid-April and faces them
again Friday in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Wainwright has won four straight starts and was backed by an offensive
performance in a 10-4 win over the Cubs at Busch Stadium. Wainwright allowed a
season-high four runs and seven hits in seven innings, pushing his record to
9-6 in 32 career meetings (23 starts) with Chicago.
The right-hander has a good chance at improving his career mark against the
Cubs as evidenced by a 6-0 mark and a 3.72 earned run average in 16 games, 11
of which have been starts, at Wrigley Field.
Wainwright, who hasn't allowed a run in his last 25 innings pitched, threw
eight scoreless innings of three-hit ball in Sunday's 7-0 win against
Pittsburgh. He struck out seven batters and has reached that mark five times
already this season. Wainwright is 5-1 in six starts to go along with a
sparkling 1.20 ERA for the Cardinals, who have posted three straight shutouts
and four total this season when Wainwright takes the mound.
St. Louis will start a nine-game, 10-day road trip with Wainwright on the hill
and also has stops in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. The club went 3-3 on a recent
homestand and salvaged the finale of a three-game series versus Milwaukee with
Wednesday's 9-3 victory behind a decent start from Shelby Miller. Miller
allowed three runs in six innings for the win, while relievers Randy Choate
and Eric Fornataro combined for three shutout frames.
Allen Craig had a big night with four hits, including a home run, and three
RBI. Matt Adams belted a three-run homer and Jon Jay went 3-for-4 in the win.
The Cardinals prevailed after losing back-to-back games in extra innings.
"It was good to see all aspects of our game click today," Adams said. "When we
click with everything, we're a good team. The first two games of this series
were extra innings, and we kept battling. We just ran into a hot team, and
everything is clicking for them right now. If we continue playing like we have
the last couple of days, I think we'll be fine."
The Cubs will play their next five games at Wrigley Field and split a rain-
shortened set with the Cincinnati Reds. They won for the second time in three
games following a four-game slide with Wednesday's 9-4 win, as Nate
Schierholtz highlighted a four-run ninth inning with a two-run single.
Schierholtz later scored on a fielding error by Joey Votto and Emilio
Bonifacio's RBI double plated Welington Castillo, who singled earlier in the
inning and had three hits. Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer in the first
inning, Schierholtz finished with three RBI and Starlin Castro added three
hits, an RBI and a run scored for Chicago.
"We had good at-bats all night," Rizzo said. "Schierholtz had a huge at-bat in
the ninth."
Castillo is batting .333 with three homers, seven runs scored and nine RBI in
his last 13 games.
Cubs starter Edwin Jackson earned the win even though he was touched for four
runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Four relievers then kept the Reds off the
board, including Hector Rondon, who tossed a scoreless ninth inning.
Chicago, which will also host the rival White Sox on this homestand, hopes
Travis Wood can pitch himself back into the win column Friday. Wood allowed
a season-high five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings of a 5-3 loss at
Milwaukee last Saturday, falling to 1-3 in five starts with a 3.52 ERA.
The left-hander threw seven innings of one-run ball against Arizona the
previous time out and even homered at the plate. Wood now faces a Cardinals
team he is 3-5 against with a 5.16 ERA in 11 career starts. He went 1-3 with a
4.91 ERA in five starts against the Cardinals last season.
St. Louis took two of three matchups with the Cubs at Busch Stadium from April
11-13 and has won six of the past eight games in this NL Central showdown. The
Cardinals were 5-4 at Wrigley Field last season.
THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARREST:
Robert T. Sheddan, 42, was arrested May 1 for retail theft, aggravated battery, and criminal trespass.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:
On Wednesday around 9:05am, Taylorville Police Department along with ISP and the assistance of K9 Class #69 conducted a K9 search of Taylorville High School and all parking areas where students park their vehicles. K9 officer Echo performed a positive alert on a vehicle and the driver, Sheryce L. Long, 19, of Taylorville was escorted by school staff to the parking lot of the I Worship Center. Following the arrest, two metal smoking devices along with a container with a green leafy substance were located in the vehicle. Long was transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed and the released back to THS on a notice to appear for possession of cannabis less then 10 grams.
On Wednesday around 9:05am, On Wednesday around 9:05am, Taylorville Police Department along with ISP and the assistance of K9 Class #69 conducted a K9 search of Taylorville High School and all parking areas where students park their vehicles. The suspect vehicle was parked along the roadway of the 1300 block of North Lawrence Street. After a positive alert by K9 officer Echo, a 17-year-old male juvenile was escorted by staff of THS to his vehicle. Following the arrest, the vehicle was searched and drug paraphernalia was located. Male juvenile was transported to Taylorville Police Department to be processed and released to his mother.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
May 1
1 Automatic Alarm, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident, 1 EMS
Over 130 people attended Friday night's annual banquet of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce at the Lake Shore Golf Course.
Following dinner, a number of awards were presented to honor those who volunteered to make the Chamber a success this past year, as well as scholarships to area high school seniors.
Linda Smith of the Chamber's Scholarship Committee, presented scholarships to 3 Christian County high school seniors, who were selected from several applicants. Hailey Samson of Morrisonville High School received a 2-semester scholarship at the University of Illinois in Springfield. Samson will major in social work. William Morrell of Central A&M High School received a 2-semester scholarship at Richland Community College in Decatur; he'll major in meteorology. And Brianna Cluck of South Fork High School received a 2-semester scholarship at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield; she's looking to become a probation officer.
Len Hempen won the Chamber's Ambassador of the Year Award for his volunteerism to the Chamber this past year, while Bill Vidmar won the Chamber Chairwoman's Award for his involvement in Chamber events this past year.
Maureen Maple won the "Randy France Volunteer of the Year" Award for her many community efforts.
Amy Hagen won the “Citizen of the Year” award for her efforts to help feed needy children and families in the community over the past few years, including organizing regular stops of the Mobile Food Pantry in Taylorville.
Hagan said that as Jim Gagne won last year's “Citizen of the Year” award for his many decades of community service, she was hoping that at some point down the road in her career, she could serve the community as Gagne had.
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Hagan received a standing ovation at the conclusion of her remarks Friday night.
Guest speaker for the night was U-S Congressman and Taylorville native Rodney Davis, who talked about how important his upbringing was in helping him do his job in Washington every day.
Davis told the crowd that a country music song he heard recently on the radio, helped to remind him of his Taylorville roots.
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And, Davis said he's proud to step onto the U-S House floor and represent Taylorville.
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Davis received a standing ovation before and after his remarks at the Taylorville Chamber annual banquet Friday night.
If you've ever thought you'd like to host an exchange student, here's your chance. 4H Youth Development Educator Peggy Hampton says they are looking for homes for some Japanese students:
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Again, call the Extension Office at 287-7246.
Left to Right: Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp, Mayor Greg Brotherton
Today is the National Day of Prayer, and today is also the culmination of several events planned by the Christian County Committee.
The day started with Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton hosting a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this morning at 7 at the Manners Park Dining Hall. Christian County board members and officials, as well as the public, had been invited to attend. Mayor Brotherton tells Regional Radio News about the importance of the event:
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Tonight at 7, the Christian County observance of the National Day of Prayer culminates with a service at the Way of Life Church in Taylorville.
Melissa Jones is chairwoman of this year's Christian County National Day of Prayer.
People gathered at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Registration is now open for new students wishing to enroll in summer and/or fall 2014 classes at Lincoln Land Community College.
New students should contact the Admission and Registration office to begin the enrollment process.
Current students may register online via WebAdvisor. Students who have attended LLCC in the past but have not been enrolled for one or more semesters, may register online via WebAdvisor, in person or by phone.
More information about registering for classes is available by calling the LLCC-Springfield Admission and Registration office at 786.2292 or any LLCC location.
When it comes to gardening and landscaping, there are a number of “big box” stores trying to lure you in with the promise of low prices. But pricing isn't all there is, and Seth McMillan of McMillan Landscaping and Garden Center says you'd be surprised at the value of a dealing with a local business:
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McMillan landscaping and Garden Center's new location is on South Spresser Street in Taylorville, near the airport. Call 820-5114.
Left to Right: Joshua Moore and Brandie Ben Jeddou
Two Taylorville Residents were arrested on charges of methamphetamine production. On Tuesday, Taylorville Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at 513 East Oak Street. While officers were at the scene, they noticed a strong chemical odor inside the residence that was consistent with the illegal production of methamphetamine. Upon further investigation, an active methamphetamine lab was allegedly discovered.
36-year-old Joshua W. Moore and 23-year-old Brandie Ben Jeddou were taken into custody without incident for aggravated unlawful participation in methamphetamine production and for possession of meth materials. The Illinois State Police Meth Response Team assisted in the dismantling of the lab and clean-up.
The Taylorville Police Department asks anyone with information relating to the unlawful manufacturing or distribution of methamphetamine or any other illegal substance to contact them at 824-2211.
THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASHES:
On April 29, Nicholas P. Dupue of Taylorville was traveling south on Spresser Street in the area of Briarcliff Road. Lucy R. Siegrist of Taylorville was turning northeast from Briarcliff onto Spresser Street. Siegrist failed to stop or yield at the posted stop sign and turned into Dupue's lane of travel. Dupue was not able to stop in time to avoid a collision with Siegrist. Dupue reported injuries that were not physically evident but refused medical treatment.
On April 25, a Taylorville Police Department officer was sent to Manners Park for a hit and run traffic crash involving a red Saturn that left the scene and a yellow metal pole belonging to the park. The officer located the metal pole that was struck and bent over and a set of tracks in the grass. A witness gave the officer the license plate and a description of the driver. The officer located the vehicle and driver who was identified as Russel W. Sussen, 17, of Taylorville. Sussen stated his tires went off the roadway and he thought his car was going to flip and he struck the pole.
THE TAYLORVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CALLS:
April 29
4 EMS, 1 Public Assist, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident
April 30
7 EMS, 2 Public Assist
May 1
1 EMS
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Bryan Holaday's two-run double fueled a
four-run fourth inning as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox,
5-1, on Wednesday.
Ian Kinsler and Miguel Cabrera both supplied two hits apiece and Victor
Martinez drove in two runs for the Tigers, who have won four of their last
five.
"It's always good to get wins against a division opponent," said Detroit
starter Max Scherzer. "They're going to give us a fight all the way to the
end. Anytime we can get a win on the road, it's always a good thing for the
ball club."
Scherzer (3-1) tossed six scoreless innings, scattering four hits, three
walks, and seven strikeouts to earn the win.
"He was great. You know he is always tough," said White Sox manager Robin
Ventura on Scherzer. "We at least got him a high pitch count. He's just
tough."
Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. Tyler Flowers'
single drove in Chicago's only run as the White Sox have now dropped two
straight.
Hector Noesi (0-2) lasted just 3 2/3 innings and allowed four runs on five
hits.
Detroit won, 4-3, on Tuesday to take both games in a short two-game stop in
Chicago.
The Tigers opened the scoring in the fourth. Torii Hunter stroked a fly ball
that eluded Eaton in center field at the warning track for a lead-off double.
Hunter moved over to third after Cabrera's grounder made its way to left to
put runners on the corners. Victor Martinez hit a sacrifice fly to center
field to plate Hunter.
J.D. Martinez then doubled on a flyball to left to place runners at second and
third. Noesi walked Jackson to load the bases and Nick Castellanos' sacrifice
fly brought Cabrera home. Holaday continued the rally with a line drive to
left for his double that knocked in two, which made it a 4-0 game.
The White Sox looked to answer in the home half of the fourth. Alexei Ramirez
singled on a line drive to right and Alejandro De Aza walked, putting men
at first and second with one-out. Scherzer recovered to strike out Flowers
and Marcus Semien to get out of the inning.
Maikel Cleto got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, but could not escape
Detroit's offense in the ninth. Holaday walked to begin the frame, Andrew
Romine reached on a throwing error and Kinsler singled to force Cleto off the
mound.
Daniel Webb entered the game and struck out Hunter and Cabrera before walking
Victor Martinez, bringing in another run. Webb then struck out J.D. Martinez
to end the threat.
Viciedo doubled off reliever Evan Reed to lead off the bottom of the ninth.
Three batters later, Flowers singled to bring him home, providing the White
Sox with their lone run.
Game Notes
Ramirez, who entered the game tied with Paul Konerko at 39, set the franchise
record for hits in the month of April to 40. He has also hit safely in 27 of
his first 29 games, joining Buck Weaver (1920) as the only two players in
franchise history to accomplish this feat ... Hunter extended his hitting
streak to eight games ... Cabrera has hit safely in seven straight games ...
Noesi made his first start since May 16 of last season when he pitched at
Yankee Stadium as a member of the Mariners ... Chicago's bullpen has not
allowed an earned run in 16 1/3 innings over the last five games.
Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer and
scored three runs as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 9-4, in
the second and final installment of a rain-shortened series.
Starlin Castro and Wellington Castillo both supplied three hits apiece and
Nate Schierholtz drove in three runs for Chicago, which has won two of its
last three games.
Starter Edwin Jackson (2-2) earned the win despite surrendering four runs on
five hits with three strikeouts and two walks over 5 2/3 innings.
Todd Frazier hit a two-run double and Brayan Pena homered as the Reds lost for
the fourth time in five games.
Starter Tony Cingrani gave up three runs on six hits, but Nick Christiani
(0-1) was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs on two hits with three
walks across two innings.
"I'm just a little fatigued," said Cingrani. "I was laboring. I don't know
what it is about the first inning, I've just got to pitch."
Emilio Bonifacio singled to right to lead off the first for the Cubs. Two
batters later, Rizzo crushed a deep home run to left center field to give
Chicago an early 2-0 lead.
The Reds responded quickly in the bottom half of the frame. Joey Votto reached
on a double with one out and moved up to third on Brandon Phillips' groundout.
Jackson walked Jay Bruce to put runners on the corners. Todd Frazier
crushed a fastball off the left-field wall for a double that brought in two
runs to tie the game at two apiece.
Pena led off the bottom of the second with a solo shot to right, making it a
3-2 game.
Chicago tied it in the top of the third. Junior Lake hit a one-out single and
Rizzo walked before Lake raced home on Castro's RBI single.
Christiani entered the game in relief of Cingrani to start the fifth. He
was greeted with a double from Lake and then he walked Rizzo and Castro to
load the bases with no outs. Mike Olt grounded into a force out that scored
Lake, and Schierholtz hit a sacrifice fly to left that brought in Rizzo for a
5-3 lead.
Cincinnati got one back in the fifth. Billy Hamilton got aboard on a one-out
single, moved up to second on Votto's grounder, stole third, and made it a 5-4
game on Phillips' single to left.
The Cubs tacked on insurance runs in the ninth. Schierholtz connected on a
single up the middle to score Rizzo and Castro. Three batters later with
runners on second and third, Ryan Kalish reached on a fielding error that
scored Schierholtz. Bonifacio then doubled to bring in Castillo, giving the
Cubs a 9-4 advantage.
"We had good at-bats all night," Rizzo said. "Schierholtz had a huge at-bat in
the ninth."
Game Notes
Rizzo walked four times ... Pena's home run was the first that Jackson has
given up this season. He had not given up a home run in 31 1/3 innings dating
back to Sep. 28 of last season ... Chicago will return home to kick off a
three-game series with St. Louis on Friday ... The Reds continue their
homestand with a four-game set against the Brewers on Thursday.
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - Allen Craig went 4-for-5 with a solo homer
and three RBI in the St. Louis Cardinals' 9-3 victory over the Milwaukee
Brewers on Wednesday.
Matt Adams hit a three-run homer for the Cardinals, who avoided a three-game
sweep. Jon Jay went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored.
St. Louis starter Shelby Miller (3-2) remained unbeaten in his career against
Milwaukee, giving up three runs on six hits with three walks over six-plus
innings. The right-hander improved to 5-0 lifetime against the Brewers.
"It was good to see all aspects of our game click today," Adams said. "When we
click with everything, we're a good team. The first two games of this series
were extra innings, and we kept battling. We just ran into a hot team, and
everything is clicking for them right now. If we continue playing like we have
the last couple of days, I think we'll be fine."
Mark Reynolds and Carlos Gomez homered for Milwaukee, which went 0-for-8 with
runners in scoring position and stranded nine.
Milwaukee starter Matt Garza (1-3) left in the fourth inning with a right
thumb contusion. Prior to the injury, he gave up five runs on five hits with
four strikeouts and four walks.
"It's been a consistent battle for me so far this year," Garza said. "I don't
know if it's me fighting myself or me trying to do too much or what it is, but
it needs to stop."
Wei-Chung Wang replaced Garza and allowed four runs on six hits over three
innings.
The Cardinals jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Jay hit a one-out
double to left-center field and raced home on Matt Holliday's single to
center.
Reynolds hit a two-run shot in the second to put the Brewers in front. Gomez
added a solo homer in the third to make it 3-1.
But the Cardinals took the lead back in the bottom half of the third. Jay
walked and Holliday singled before Adams homered to right, making it a 4-3
contest.
St. Louis tacked on two more runs in the fourth. Garza exited after walking
Matt Carpenter. Wang came in and put men on the corners with two outs. Craig
followed with a two-run double to right.
Miller and Jay each hit RBI doubles in the fifth, and Craig led off the sixth
with a homer to center.
Game Notes
The Brewers said Garza is day-to-day ... St. Louis went 5-for-16 with RISP and
stranded 11 ... The Cardinals had 13 hits, compared to nine for the Brewers
... St. Louis and Milwaukee have split six games this season.
Weather pending, the Taylorville Tornadoes varsity softball team is at home today against Jacksonville. Coverage of the game can be heard on Groovy 93.5 beginning around 4:15pm.
As heard on Groovy 93.5, Taylorville fell to Jacksonville with a score of 6-5.
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