MT. CARMEL ELKS LODGE #715 ANNOUNCES ESSAY WINNERS “WHY OUR VETERANS ARE AMERICA’S HEROES”

Students in grades 5th-8th in Wabash County were given the opportunity to participate in this year’s Americanism Essay Contest, “Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes,” sponsored by the Illinois Elks Association. Each Lodge throughout the State selected their “Top Three” essays from both divisions: Division I: 5th-6th grades; Division II: 7th-8th grades, which were then submitted to the District for judging. Each District winner was then submitted to the State for judging. State winners were announced during the May Elks State Meeting in Springfield. Over 200 essays were submitted at the local Lodge level. 1st-Place winners were awarded $50; 2nd-Place winners -$25; and 3rd-Place winners-$15. Each winner was awarded a Certificate of Merit. The Top 3 winning essays were submitted to the South Central District for District judging. Lodges in the South Central District include: Carmi, Centralia, Fairfield, Flora, Lawrenceville, McLeansboro, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Vernon, Olney, and Salem.

Louise Acree, Americanism Chairman of the local Elks Lodge, was pleased to announce the local Lodge winners: Division I: 5th-6th grades: 1st Place-Madison Stevens, 2nd Place-Hallie Courter, 3rd Place-Kali Walker; Division II: 7th-8th grades: 1st Place-Molly Rafferty; 2nd Place-Carli Merritt; 3rd Place-Owen Dougherty. 1st Place winners were awarded $50; 2nd Place winners were awarded $25, and 3rd Place winners were awarded $15. Each of the winners was awarded a Certificate of Merit.

Molly Rafferty captured 1st Place in the 7th-8th Grade Division at District competition for which she received a $100 award and a Certificate of Merit.

Louise Acree, Americanism Chairman, had the privilege to present awards to the students at St. Mary’s School who had winning essays. Pictured, left to right: St. Mary’s School Principal Cindy Grogan, Kali Walker (3rd-Place in 5th-6th grades), Molly Rafferty (1st-Place in 7th-8th grades & 1st-Place at District), Madison Stevens (1st-Place in 5th-6th grades), Louise Acree (Americanism Chairman.)

Louise Acree, Americanism Chairman, was pleased to present an award to a student at Allendale School who had a winning essay in the Elks Lodge #715 entries. Hallie Courter was the 2nd-Place winner in the 5th-6th grade division. Pictured, left to right: Louise Acree (Americanism Chairman), Hallie Courter, and Allendale School Principal Bob Bowser.

Louise Acree, Americanism Chairman was honored to present awards to the students at the Mt. Carmel Junior High School who had winning essays in the Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Pictured, left to right: Louise Acree (Americanism Chairman), Carli Merritt (2nd-Place in 7th-8th grade), Owen Dougherty (3rd-Place in 7th-8th grade), and Mt. Carmel Junior High School Principal Steve Holt.

MT. CARMEL ELKS LODGE #715 CONGRATULATES PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT JAYLA SCHWARZLOSE

The judging process has been completed for the 2018-19 Illinois Physical/Occupational Therapy Scholarship and the Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. The Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge #715 is proud to announce that the Illinois Children’s Care Corporation has awarded a Physical/Occupational Therapy Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Jayla Schwarzlose of West Salem, IL, who is a recent 2018 graduate of Edwards County High School.

Jayla is currently attending summer classes at Wabash Valley College where she will continue next Fall as a full-time student. Following graduation from WVC, Jayla plans to attend the University of Evansville to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. She is the daughter of Pamela and David Schwarzlose of West Salem, and is one of five children. In commenting on her reason for choosing Physical Therapy as her career, Jayla said that she has always been interested in Physical Therapy and has had several family members who have needed Physical Therapy.

Over 85 years ago the Elks of Illinois recognized the special needs of physically challenged children. In addition to direct assistance for children, the Illinois Elks became aware of the growing need for physical therapists to help children with disabilities. Since 1970 the program has provided financial aid to college students in the physical therapy field. In 1992 this scholarship program was expanded to include the field of occupational therapy. The intervening years have seen the program grow from two applicants in 1970 to over 250 applicants in recent years. Recent years have seen over 140 students receiving assistance each year.

This is a HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for students currently enrolled in/or planning on entering the Physical or Occupational Therapy fields. No affiliation with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is required. The evaluation basis includes: Academic Qualifications, Financial Need, and Personality and Desire. Awards for applicants include: Freshmen and Sophomores-$500; Juniors up to 2-Year Graduates-$800 - $3,000. Students are eligible for up to six years of awards.

Photo Caption: Jayla Schwarzlose is congratulated by Louise Acree, Scholarship Chairman for the Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge #715, for being selected as a recipient of a 2018-19 Illinois Physical/Occupational Therapy Scholarship in the amount of $500 from the Illinois Children’s Care Corporation. Jayla will be enrolled as a full-time student at WVC in the Fall Semester. After graduating from WVC, she will transfer to the University of Evansville to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.

WVC’S DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL WICKED WHEELS CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE, & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Mt. Carmel, IL – Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 7, 2018! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 10th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique Tractor Show! Whether you have a car, truck, motorcycle, antique tractor, or Jeep, you are invited to come out for a chance to win one of over 100 total prizes that will be awarded.

There will be trophies awarded in the following categories with SEVERAL CLASSES: CARS: Top Ten: Pre-1970; Top Ten: 1971-2000; Top Ten: 2001-2010; Top Ten: 2011-Present; JEEPS: Top Five; TRUCKS: Top Ten; MOTORCYCLES: Top Five; and TRACTORS: Top Four. Specialty trophies also awarded in: Best in Show, Instructor’s Choice, Best Sounding Engine, Best Rat Rod, and Club Participation.

If you are a car or tractor enthusiast, this show is a must-see! The Show will be held in WVC’s Main Hall parking lot/front lawn, and show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration will run 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. There will be food and fun for all ages; a bounce-house for children; and vendors will be on site. Air conditioning area available.

Registration fee is $10.00 per entry, and pre-registration will be accepted until July 6, 2018. The first 100 registered vehicles will receive a dash plaque. Admission for spectators will be free.

Mt. Carmel’s Fire Department will be raising money for “Shop with a Fireman” by providing the food. The Diesel Club will be making homemade ice cream and will also be hosting a 50/50 drawing, so come out and support this great cause!! Enjoy the day with great cars, great weather, and great people!

Registration forms may be obtained by contacting Scott Balding, 618-263-5191; Eric Scheller, 618-263-5193; or Nina Wall, 618-263-5195, at Wabash Valley College, or by emailing Scott at baldings@iecc.edu, Eric at schellere@iecc.edu, or Nina at walln@walln@iecc.edu.

WVC LIBRARY OFFERS FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER READING & SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

Mt. Carmel, IL – The Wabash Valley College Library will be offering their Summer Reading & Science program for children going into grades 1-4 in the Fall. Program dates are July 9, 10, 11, and 12, with two sessions offered each day at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Exploring WVC” and will involve students in WVC programs and allow the children to explore the campus. Programs will be offered in the fields of History, Agriculture, and Radio/TV by professors in those fields. Sessions will begin and end each day in the Library with non-fiction story time. A $10.00 per child fee with a family maximum of $20.00 will be charged. Group sizes are limited, so register early! Registration deadline is June 29. To register online, go to www.iecc.edu/wvc/lrc or stop by the WVC Library to register in person. Questions can be directed to Sandy Craig at craigs@iecc.edu or 618-263-5097.

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SPRING SEMESTER HONORS LIST

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Spring Semester 2018. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90-4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for at least twelve (12) semester hours for the Spring Semester. Students on the CEO’s Honors List include: ALBION: Elizabeth Garland, Kaitlyn Hnetkovsky, Makayla Shaw; ALLENDALE: Vy Hoang Nguyen; BARNHILL: Kristina Major; CISNE: Janet Billington; CROSSVILLE: Anthony Blankenberger; FAIRFIELD: Donnita Scott; GRAYVILLE: Madison Ferreira, Kaylea Hout, Gavin Martin, Thomas Potter; LAWRENCEVILLE: Cailyx Ice, Shayla Lockhart, Serina Sechrest; MARSHALL: Brandi Boden; MOUNT CARMEL: Austin Beavers, Lilly Benedict, Justin Berberich, Theresa Coleman, Katherine Embry, Alexander Gaines, Kracell Guard, Holly Hawkins, Abygail Hicks, Mackenzie Jackson, Zachary Kemper, Chloe McIntire, Shelby McKnight, Taylor Miles, Joseph Molstad, Jade Montgomery, Crystal Mossberger, Christian Oliver, Jessica Reynolds, Emma Robinson, Brooke Salhani, Miranda Saltsgaver, Tyson Scheumann, Ivy Shehorn, Haley Shewmake, Maximum Smock, Tien Tran, Nina Wall, Cameron Whaley, Megan Wheeler, Julia Whittler, McKenna Zimmerman; MT. ERIE: Sommer Atteberry; NEWTON: Jeremy Herman; NOBLE: Luke Shan; OLNEY: Matthew Herman, Derek Ochs; ROBINSON: Katelyn Hatfield; ST. FRANCISVILLE: Tina Long; SUMNER: Susan Boren; WEST SALEM: Jacey Schwarzlose, Caitlynn Summerfield; WILLOW HILL: Adriana Reis; EVANSVILLE, IN: Brandon Nance, Erin Niederhaus, Timothy Peterson; MT. VERNON, IN: Austin Sailer, Kyle Lang; OWENSVILLE, IN: Lindi Roesch; POSEYVILLE, IN: Nolan Gibbs; PRINCETON, IN: Kaylee Epperson.

To be eligible for the President’s Honors List, the student must earn a GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for at least twelve (12) hours for the Spring Semester. Students on the President’s Honors List include: BELLMONT: Derek Sutton; BRIDGEPORT: Dylan Pentell; CARMI:

Ashley Youngman; CISNE: Marissa Spitzner; ENFIELD: Andrew Julian; GRAYVILLE: Haley Brown; LAWRENCEVILLE: Blaize Kimmell; MOUNT CARMEL: Keri Ankenbrandt, Chelsey Boulb, Megan Eder, Dana Fancher, James Fullerton, Brittany Hiatt, Alex Mason, Tasha McGee, Gorvanice Mercado, Kathryn Migliarese, Destinee Miles, Paul Perez Marquez, Dalton Shoemake, Justin Spear, Taylor Waggoner; NEWTON: Jo McGlothlin; NOBLE: Tyler Buerster, Blake Rogers; OBLONG: Tiffany Ferguson; OLNEY: Issac Crabtree; SUMNER: Devin Brian; WEST SALEM: Marla Swartzbaugh; FORT BRANCH, IN: Emma Helfert; OWENSVILLE, IN: Rachel Byrns; PRINCETON, IN: Tyler Marshall.

The Dean’s Honors List includes those students with a GPA of 3.50 to 3.74 based on a 4.0 scale who have been enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours for the Spring Semester. Students named to the Dean’s Honors List include: ALLENDALE: Christian Carwile; BRIDGEPORT: Allisen Rhinehart, Shelby Smith; CISNE: Mitchell Levi; FAIRFIELD: Kenlee Bramlet; MOUNT CARMEL: Wesley Adams, Marie Akolly, Jonathan Allen, Ronald Allen, Madison Bauer, Ashley Baumgart, Olivia Bemont, Katherine Brink, Dylan Burris, Paige Byrd, Krista Cheesman, Anthony Christian, Morgan Combs, Thu Dinh, Dylan Frerking, Richard McFall, Austin Moralis, Noah Myers, Ryan O’Connell, Daxton Peach, Jacob Perry, Miguel Rivera, Michael Scheinost, Blake Stipp, Alex Stoneberger, Dakota Swatsley, Evan Thread, Andrea Trusty, Mason Vinyard, Samuel Wilson, Hunter Wolfe, Austin Woods; MT. ERIE: Dalen Stopher; NEWTON: Colin Ochs; NOBLE: Garrett Williams; OLNEY: Lucas Lambird, Tristan Range; SALEM: Zachary Rose; ST. FRANCISVILLE: Jeffry Siegle; HUNTINGBURG, IN: Levi Hoffman; NEW HARMONY, IN: Glen Alexander; OWENSVILLE, IN: Alyssa Bright; PATOKA, IN: Thomas Cook; POSEYVILLE, IN: Noah Gries; PRINCETON, IN: Millien Regis.

INJURING A POLICE OFFICER LANDS A MT. CARMEL WOMAN IN JAIL

06/18/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Hailey J. Hoehn of Mt. Carmel after police were called to Wabash General Hospital reference a disorderly person.   Hoehn was acting in a disorderly manner and when she was being arrested she became combative with the officers.  During the struggle with Hoehn, one of the officers sustained a minor injury that resulted in treatment at Wabash General.  Hoehn was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with resisting arrest and aggravated battery.  Hoehn is being held pending the posting of bond.  

No Seat Belt Leads To Missouri Man's Trip To Jail

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Christopher D. Rich of Clinton, Missouri after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police for not wearing a seat belt.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Rich was driving on a suspended driver's license.  Rich was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with driving while his license was suspended.  Rich posted $150.00 cash bond and was released.

Driving Revoked Results In Allendale Man's Arrest

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Jonathan E. Riley of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Riley was operating the motor vehicle on a revoked driver's license.  Riley was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  Riley was released after posting $150.00 cash  bond.