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Williamsville Village Board chooses Nixle.com as emergency
contact provider
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville officials are gathering information on how high-speed rail would affect their town to send to the Illinois Department of Transportation,
Bureau of Railroads. (more)
contact provider
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville officials are gathering information on how high-speed rail would affect their town to send to the Illinois Department of Transportation,
Bureau of Railroads. (more)
CHELSEA NICHOLS
School district achieves highest financial designation
By Byron Painter
Editor
The long road back to financial stability for the Williamsville School District received some stunning validation Monday night, as the district is now in
the highest financial designation category, recognition. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The long road back to financial stability for the Williamsville School District received some stunning validation Monday night, as the district is now in
the highest financial designation category, recognition. (more)
Chelsea Nichols named Williamsville
Student of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Chelsea Nichols has been selected
as the September Student of the Month. Chelsea was selected by the senior class sponsors on
the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Chelsea will
receive a $100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student
of the Year.
Chelsea is first in her class with a GPA of 5.0913. She is a member of the High Honor Roll, PSAE
All Exceeds Team and is a member of the WHS National Honor Society Chapter. Chelsea is the
Student Council President, NHS Executive Board President and the Senior Class President. She
is the Yearbook Editor and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as the Youth
and Government program. Over the years of participation, her roles in Youth and Government have
included a Lobbyist, Legislator and Chaplain of the Senate. She was also voted “Most Effective
Lobbyist” for her work in the Youth and Government State Assembly. Chelsea is also a four-year
member of the Lady Bullets golf team. Outside of WHS, Chelsea is a member of the Memorial
Medical Center Explorer Post and a gymnastics coach for 4-10-year-old students at Midstate
Gymnastics Academy. Chelsea has volunteered in the STAND tutoring program for WJHS
students. She has also participated in the WHS Community Food & Teen Gift Drive and Bowl for
Kids Sake, caddied at the LPGA State Farm Classic and assisted at the Williamsville United
Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School program.
After graduation, Chelsea plans to attend a four-year university and major in Pre-Medicine.
Congratulations to Chelsea and her parents, Lisa and Howard Nichols of Williamsville.
Student of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Chelsea Nichols has been selected
as the September Student of the Month. Chelsea was selected by the senior class sponsors on
the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Chelsea will
receive a $100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student
of the Year.
Chelsea is first in her class with a GPA of 5.0913. She is a member of the High Honor Roll, PSAE
All Exceeds Team and is a member of the WHS National Honor Society Chapter. Chelsea is the
Student Council President, NHS Executive Board President and the Senior Class President. She
is the Yearbook Editor and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as the Youth
and Government program. Over the years of participation, her roles in Youth and Government have
included a Lobbyist, Legislator and Chaplain of the Senate. She was also voted “Most Effective
Lobbyist” for her work in the Youth and Government State Assembly. Chelsea is also a four-year
member of the Lady Bullets golf team. Outside of WHS, Chelsea is a member of the Memorial
Medical Center Explorer Post and a gymnastics coach for 4-10-year-old students at Midstate
Gymnastics Academy. Chelsea has volunteered in the STAND tutoring program for WJHS
students. She has also participated in the WHS Community Food & Teen Gift Drive and Bowl for
Kids Sake, caddied at the LPGA State Farm Classic and assisted at the Williamsville United
Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School program.
After graduation, Chelsea plans to attend a four-year university and major in Pre-Medicine.
Congratulations to Chelsea and her parents, Lisa and Howard Nichols of Williamsville.
Sherman’s Murgatroyd appointed Area Chair of State Committee
The Honorable James Rebholz, Chairman National Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recently confirmed the
appointment of Dr. Michael Ayers of Springfield, to serve as Chair of the Illinois Committee. Dr. Ayers is the Executive Vice President of the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce, and resides with his wife, Ruth Ann, in Springfield.
Following his appointment, Dr. Ayers made several key selections within the State Committee.
One of those appointments was Sherman’s Colonel Tom Murgatroyd (ret.), who has been selected to serve as the Area Chair for the central and
eastern regions of Illinois. This area includes Decatur, Champaign-Urbana, and the surrounding area. Colonel Murgatroyd retired from the United
States Air Force in 2008 after 38 years of military service in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. In his last assignment, he served
as Air National Guard Advisor for Logistics and Aircraft Maintenance to Air Mobility Command Headquarters, overseeing readiness of more than 500
aircraft at 42 Air National Guard locations nationwide.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and
maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving
conflicts through mediation. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve
employees. The Illinois ESGR committee numbers over 150 volunteers.
As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require
extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s Patriots. More
information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or call the Illinois Committee at 217-
761-3642.
The Honorable James Rebholz, Chairman National Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recently confirmed the
appointment of Dr. Michael Ayers of Springfield, to serve as Chair of the Illinois Committee. Dr. Ayers is the Executive Vice President of the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce, and resides with his wife, Ruth Ann, in Springfield.
Following his appointment, Dr. Ayers made several key selections within the State Committee.
One of those appointments was Sherman’s Colonel Tom Murgatroyd (ret.), who has been selected to serve as the Area Chair for the central and
eastern regions of Illinois. This area includes Decatur, Champaign-Urbana, and the surrounding area. Colonel Murgatroyd retired from the United
States Air Force in 2008 after 38 years of military service in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. In his last assignment, he served
as Air National Guard Advisor for Logistics and Aircraft Maintenance to Air Mobility Command Headquarters, overseeing readiness of more than 500
aircraft at 42 Air National Guard locations nationwide.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and
maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving
conflicts through mediation. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve
employees. The Illinois ESGR committee numbers over 150 volunteers.
As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require
extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s Patriots. More
information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or call the Illinois Committee at 217-
761-3642.
WHS VB to host Volley For A Cure match Oct. 22
The Williamsville Lady Bullets volleyball team is hosting a Volley For a Cure Match vs Illini Central Oct. 22. Volley For a Cure T-shirts are $10 and
can be purchased from any high school volleyball player or from either Coach Carlson or Coach Stinebaker. There will be other fundraising
opportunities at the match, including paying a dollar for serving; if a serve goes in the hoop on the other side of the court, the server will win $5. All
proceeds from all the fundraising efforts will go to the American Cancer Society. Thanks for supporting the Lady Bullets in their efforts to spike out
cancer.
The Williamsville Lady Bullets volleyball team is hosting a Volley For a Cure Match vs Illini Central Oct. 22. Volley For a Cure T-shirts are $10 and
can be purchased from any high school volleyball player or from either Coach Carlson or Coach Stinebaker. There will be other fundraising
opportunities at the match, including paying a dollar for serving; if a serve goes in the hoop on the other side of the court, the server will win $5. All
proceeds from all the fundraising efforts will go to the American Cancer Society. Thanks for supporting the Lady Bullets in their efforts to spike out
cancer.
County VB All-Tournament team announced
The Sangamon County High School Schoolmasters Association is proud to announce the Sangamon County All Tournament Volleyball team.
The tournament team, as voted upon by the coaches of the participating teams are: Katie Howard (Auburn), Abby Hunt (Tri-City), Sami Dees
(Williamsville), Taylor Hunt (Auburn), Mallory Crain (Pawnee), Lakin Puzey (Pawnee, Claire Maskey (Pleasant Plains), Laura Kilbury
(Williamsville), Kaylyn Yakel (Pleasant Plains) and Claire Watson (Riverton). The tournament was held at Pleasant Plains, Sept. 26-28, 2009.
Auburn was the champion, defeating Tri-City in the championship game. Rochester won the third place match over Riverton.
The Sangamon County High School Schoolmasters Association is proud to announce the Sangamon County All Tournament Volleyball team.
The tournament team, as voted upon by the coaches of the participating teams are: Katie Howard (Auburn), Abby Hunt (Tri-City), Sami Dees
(Williamsville), Taylor Hunt (Auburn), Mallory Crain (Pawnee), Lakin Puzey (Pawnee, Claire Maskey (Pleasant Plains), Laura Kilbury
(Williamsville), Kaylyn Yakel (Pleasant Plains) and Claire Watson (Riverton). The tournament was held at Pleasant Plains, Sept. 26-28, 2009.
Auburn was the champion, defeating Tri-City in the championship game. Rochester won the third place match over Riverton.
Bullets end regular
season with 48-0
win over Redskins
The Williamsville Bullets football team
concluded its regular season Friday night
with a 48-0 thumping of visiting Nokomis.
(more)
season with 48-0
win over Redskins
The Williamsville Bullets football team
concluded its regular season Friday night
with a 48-0 thumping of visiting Nokomis.
(more)
Lady Bullets win Riverton Early Bird Review
Sami Dees and Lauren Hollinshead both scored eight points and the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team won the Riverton Early Bird
Review Saturday night with a 34-27 win over St. Joseph-Ogden. Kathryn Spenn had six points and Tamara Abu-Tayeh and Jessie McEvoy both
had four for WHS, which trailed 5-3 after a quarter but led 15-9 at intermission and 24-16 after three periods.
“It was nice to get the experience of playing in a championship game,” said WHS coach Jon Hampton. “SJ-O will be one of the best defensive
teams we see all season. The girls showed a lot of mental toughness to be able to jump out to a lead and hold it the entire game against an
opponent of SJ-O’s caliber.”
Friday, WHS clinched its pool play title with a suffocating defensive performance in a 36-26 win over previously unbeaten Mt. Zion. Mt. Zion did not
reach double digits until late in the third period, and though the Lady Braves made a late charge, WHS held on. Dees had a double-double with 11
points and 10 rebounds, while Hollinshead scored eight points and McEvoy and Spenn (seven rebounds) both had five points. Kelsey Easton had
four assists. WHS led 13-4 after one period and 16-7 at the break. After Mt. Zion scored 34 seconds into the third quarter, the Lady Bullets scored
eight in a row, four from Hollinshead and four from Taylor Edwards, to stretch the lead to 15.
It was 26-14 after three quarters.
“We played with alot of intensity and sense of urgency after dropping the Virginia game,” said Hampton. “The team defense was outstanding and
we took care of the ball much better than we did the rest of the tournament. This was a good win vs. a 3A opponent.”
WHS suffered a 37-31 loss to Virginia/A-C Central last Wednesday, despite leading 23-21 after three quarters.
Spenn tossed in nine points (and had seven rebounds) and Dees and Hollinshead both had eight for the Lady Bullets, who played Rochester
Tuesday night after press time. Amy Pesch dished out five assists.
Sami Dees and Lauren Hollinshead both scored eight points and the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team won the Riverton Early Bird
Review Saturday night with a 34-27 win over St. Joseph-Ogden. Kathryn Spenn had six points and Tamara Abu-Tayeh and Jessie McEvoy both
had four for WHS, which trailed 5-3 after a quarter but led 15-9 at intermission and 24-16 after three periods.
“It was nice to get the experience of playing in a championship game,” said WHS coach Jon Hampton. “SJ-O will be one of the best defensive
teams we see all season. The girls showed a lot of mental toughness to be able to jump out to a lead and hold it the entire game against an
opponent of SJ-O’s caliber.”
Friday, WHS clinched its pool play title with a suffocating defensive performance in a 36-26 win over previously unbeaten Mt. Zion. Mt. Zion did not
reach double digits until late in the third period, and though the Lady Braves made a late charge, WHS held on. Dees had a double-double with 11
points and 10 rebounds, while Hollinshead scored eight points and McEvoy and Spenn (seven rebounds) both had five points. Kelsey Easton had
four assists. WHS led 13-4 after one period and 16-7 at the break. After Mt. Zion scored 34 seconds into the third quarter, the Lady Bullets scored
eight in a row, four from Hollinshead and four from Taylor Edwards, to stretch the lead to 15.
It was 26-14 after three quarters.
“We played with alot of intensity and sense of urgency after dropping the Virginia game,” said Hampton. “The team defense was outstanding and
we took care of the ball much better than we did the rest of the tournament. This was a good win vs. a 3A opponent.”
WHS suffered a 37-31 loss to Virginia/A-C Central last Wednesday, despite leading 23-21 after three quarters.
Spenn tossed in nine points (and had seven rebounds) and Dees and Hollinshead both had eight for the Lady Bullets, who played Rochester
Tuesday night after press time. Amy Pesch dished out five assists.
Bullets win Gene Bergschneider title
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team scored nine of the first 11 points of the game, then withstood a West Central charge in the second
half to post a 49-42 win in the finals of the Gene Bergschneider New Berlin Turkey Tournament Saturday night.
It was the third straight title at New Berlin for the Bullets (4-0), who gave new coach Bryon Graven his first-ever tournament title as a coach.
Williamsville led 11-4 after one stanza, and after the Cougars opened the second period with a triple, the Bullets rattled off 10 of the next 13 points
to build a 21-10 lead.
Brad Wagner started the run with a triple and Josh Gentile punctuated the spurt with another.
Travis Combs, who like Wagner and Gentile made the all-tournament team, scored on a putback in the waning seconds to put WHS up 23-12 at
intermission.
WHS blitzed the Cougars early in the third with a 9-2 run, Wagner scoring five and Gentile and Nick Roscetti scoring in transition.
But like the night before against Girard, WHS had a letdown and let its opponent creep back into the game.
“We played well in the first half, but we had a little bit of a lull in the third quarter,” said Graven. “We have to figure out a way to keep them intense
(all the time).”
The youth of the team, with as many as three sophomores on the floor at a time, showed at times, Graven admitted.
Roscetti nailed a 3 to put WHS up 35-19, but the Cougars scored the last six points of the quarter to get within 10.
The Bullets led 41-27 after a Gentile deuce at the 6:04 mark, then WC rallied again, this time with a 13-3 spurt to pull within 44-40 with 2:07 left.
Gentile scored at the 1:39 mark, and after a WC turnover, Wagner put the game out of reach with a 3-point play with 48.8 seconds left.
Wagner had 15 points, two more than Gentile, while Roscetti had eight. Combs had seven points to go along with nine rebounds, four steals and
three blocks.
Graven was pleased with how his team responded, though he wished the Bullets had played a bit slower.
“We were playing too fast (in the fourth quarter),” he said. “We got a couple of turnovers and were lucky enough to make some shots.
“It is probably my fault, because I wanted to go for the throat and put the game away.”
Considering the Bullets got off to a late start because of the success of the football team, Graven was pleased to win the tournament.
“We still have not had 10 practices yet, and we have played four games and were kind of freelancing (at times),” he said, noting that the entire
offense had not been implemented.
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville Bullets boys basketball team scored nine of the first 11 points of the game, then withstood a West Central charge in the second
half to post a 49-42 win in the finals of the Gene Bergschneider New Berlin Turkey Tournament Saturday night.
It was the third straight title at New Berlin for the Bullets (4-0), who gave new coach Bryon Graven his first-ever tournament title as a coach.
Williamsville led 11-4 after one stanza, and after the Cougars opened the second period with a triple, the Bullets rattled off 10 of the next 13 points
to build a 21-10 lead.
Brad Wagner started the run with a triple and Josh Gentile punctuated the spurt with another.
Travis Combs, who like Wagner and Gentile made the all-tournament team, scored on a putback in the waning seconds to put WHS up 23-12 at
intermission.
WHS blitzed the Cougars early in the third with a 9-2 run, Wagner scoring five and Gentile and Nick Roscetti scoring in transition.
But like the night before against Girard, WHS had a letdown and let its opponent creep back into the game.
“We played well in the first half, but we had a little bit of a lull in the third quarter,” said Graven. “We have to figure out a way to keep them intense
(all the time).”
The youth of the team, with as many as three sophomores on the floor at a time, showed at times, Graven admitted.
Roscetti nailed a 3 to put WHS up 35-19, but the Cougars scored the last six points of the quarter to get within 10.
The Bullets led 41-27 after a Gentile deuce at the 6:04 mark, then WC rallied again, this time with a 13-3 spurt to pull within 44-40 with 2:07 left.
Gentile scored at the 1:39 mark, and after a WC turnover, Wagner put the game out of reach with a 3-point play with 48.8 seconds left.
Wagner had 15 points, two more than Gentile, while Roscetti had eight. Combs had seven points to go along with nine rebounds, four steals and
three blocks.
Graven was pleased with how his team responded, though he wished the Bullets had played a bit slower.
“We were playing too fast (in the fourth quarter),” he said. “We got a couple of turnovers and were lucky enough to make some shots.
“It is probably my fault, because I wanted to go for the throat and put the game away.”
Considering the Bullets got off to a late start because of the success of the football team, Graven was pleased to win the tournament.
“We still have not had 10 practices yet, and we have played four games and were kind of freelancing (at times),” he said, noting that the entire
offense had not been implemented.
Sherman Village Board discusses sewer
rates, high speed rail concerns
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board on Tuesday approved a new community information system, discussed
concerns about the high speed rail project and also debated sewer rates. (more)
rates, high speed rail concerns
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board on Tuesday approved a new community information system, discussed
concerns about the high speed rail project and also debated sewer rates. (more)
Glacial Energy not producing expected
savings for Williamsville
By Linda Hughes
In reply to concerns expressed by audience members, Williamsville Mayor Tom Yokley said officials
are talking with other small towns where the railroad goes through and are in the same boat. (more)
savings for Williamsville
By Linda Hughes
In reply to concerns expressed by audience members, Williamsville Mayor Tom Yokley said officials
are talking with other small towns where the railroad goes through and are in the same boat. (more)
Sherman Police launches Click It or Ticket
to help save lives
During 2007, more than 14,000 people in passenger vehicles died in crashes while unbelted. About
half of these lives could have been saved if they had been wearing safety belts at the time of the
crash. (more)
to help save lives
During 2007, more than 14,000 people in passenger vehicles died in crashes while unbelted. About
half of these lives could have been saved if they had been wearing safety belts at the time of the
crash. (more)
WHS among schools chosen to participate in
IDOT Teen Safe Driving Program
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig has announced the high schools selected to participate
in the 2009-2010 Operation Teen Safe Driving program. (more)
IDOT Teen Safe Driving Program
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig has announced the high schools selected to participate
in the 2009-2010 Operation Teen Safe Driving program. (more)
Eleven WJHS students were chosen to
perform in the 2009 Illinois Music Educators
Association All-District Music Festival Nov. 7
at Western Illinois University in Macomb.
These students were chosen by audition,
where they were scored on tonal skills,
scale, and music preparation. Band
students chosen were: Jared Cordum,
Jacob Hardy, Marty Pesch and Mary Walden.
Chorus students chosen were: Megan
Smith, Ashley Wieland, Robbie Krebs,
Hannah Levin, Jonah Kadyk, Logan Caspar
and Jonathan Miller. In the photo, front:
Hannah Levin, Megan Smith and Robbie
Krebs. Middle: Logan Caspar, Jonah Kadyk,
Ashley Wieland and Mary Walden. Back:
Marty Pesch, Jacob Hardy, Jared Cordum
and Jonathan Miller.
perform in the 2009 Illinois Music Educators
Association All-District Music Festival Nov. 7
at Western Illinois University in Macomb.
These students were chosen by audition,
where they were scored on tonal skills,
scale, and music preparation. Band
students chosen were: Jared Cordum,
Jacob Hardy, Marty Pesch and Mary Walden.
Chorus students chosen were: Megan
Smith, Ashley Wieland, Robbie Krebs,
Hannah Levin, Jonah Kadyk, Logan Caspar
and Jonathan Miller. In the photo, front:
Hannah Levin, Megan Smith and Robbie
Krebs. Middle: Logan Caspar, Jonah Kadyk,
Ashley Wieland and Mary Walden. Back:
Marty Pesch, Jacob Hardy, Jared Cordum
and Jonathan Miller.
Sherman Library receives grants
The Sherman Public Library is the recipient of two recent grants. The first, “We the People Picturing America Bookshelf” is the literary complement of
NEH’s Picturing America visual arts project. This visual arts grant package consisting of 40 art prints was received by the library last year. It has
been on display at various times and is available to groups for art study. The Picturing America Bookshelf is a collection of 19 books of interest to
readers of all ages. These are on display at the library and available for checkout. Sherman Library has also been awarded several board games in
celebration of National Gaming Day Nov. 14. On that day, these will be available for use at the library. They will be available for checkout at the end
of the library day for your own “Family Game Night.” The library is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.
m.-2 p.m.
The Sherman Public Library is the recipient of two recent grants. The first, “We the People Picturing America Bookshelf” is the literary complement of
NEH’s Picturing America visual arts project. This visual arts grant package consisting of 40 art prints was received by the library last year. It has
been on display at various times and is available to groups for art study. The Picturing America Bookshelf is a collection of 19 books of interest to
readers of all ages. These are on display at the library and available for checkout. Sherman Library has also been awarded several board games in
celebration of National Gaming Day Nov. 14. On that day, these will be available for use at the library. They will be available for checkout at the end
of the library day for your own “Family Game Night.” The library is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.
m.-2 p.m.
Williamsville village board honors Red Cross, Emergency
Response Coalition
By Linda Hughes
At the village board meeting Monday Mayor Tom Yokley presented framed proclamations to two main groups who helped clean up after the Aug. 19
tornado. (more)
Response Coalition
By Linda Hughes
At the village board meeting Monday Mayor Tom Yokley presented framed proclamations to two main groups who helped clean up after the Aug. 19
tornado. (more)
Meyers named Williamsville High School Student of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Colton Meyers has been selected as the October Student of the Month. Colton was
selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Colton will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Colton is 12th in his class with a weighted GPA
of 4.5144. He is a High Honor Roll student, a member of the WHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the 2009 Homecoming King. Colton
was recently nominated by the faculty and staff of WHS and selected by his peers as the 2009-2010 SAR award recipient. This award is based on
leadership, dependability, service, scholarship, patriotism and citizenship. Colton also received an Honorable Mention for being co-creator of a video
that showed the World War II experience of veteran Cecil Kenneth Belton. Colton began lettering in varsity football in his sophomore year at WHS.
He was co-captain his senior year and helped lead the 2009 varsity team to the second round of playoffs. In an effort to build the program, Colton
has volunteered time for the WJFL program at football camp. He has also shared his love of football by volunteering at the football camp sponsored
by Hope Church in Springfield. To help raise money for the football team, Colton and the entire football team also worked a taffy stand at the Illinois
State Fair, which donated their salaries to the football program. Along with his involvement in various football programs, Colton has also helped with
the annual Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive and the STAND tutoring program for WJHS students. When the tornado hit
Williamsville at the end of the summer, Colton helped with the village cleanup. Colton has a strong work ethic and has worked jobs such as
construction for Leka Construction, detasseling for Monsanto and power washing for Richardson’s Power Washing. Colton plans to attend college
at Missouri and major in Sports Management.
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Colton Meyers has been selected as the October Student of the Month. Colton was
selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Colton will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Colton is 12th in his class with a weighted GPA
of 4.5144. He is a High Honor Roll student, a member of the WHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the 2009 Homecoming King. Colton
was recently nominated by the faculty and staff of WHS and selected by his peers as the 2009-2010 SAR award recipient. This award is based on
leadership, dependability, service, scholarship, patriotism and citizenship. Colton also received an Honorable Mention for being co-creator of a video
that showed the World War II experience of veteran Cecil Kenneth Belton. Colton began lettering in varsity football in his sophomore year at WHS.
He was co-captain his senior year and helped lead the 2009 varsity team to the second round of playoffs. In an effort to build the program, Colton
has volunteered time for the WJFL program at football camp. He has also shared his love of football by volunteering at the football camp sponsored
by Hope Church in Springfield. To help raise money for the football team, Colton and the entire football team also worked a taffy stand at the Illinois
State Fair, which donated their salaries to the football program. Along with his involvement in various football programs, Colton has also helped with
the annual Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive and the STAND tutoring program for WJHS students. When the tornado hit
Williamsville at the end of the summer, Colton helped with the village cleanup. Colton has a strong work ethic and has worked jobs such as
construction for Leka Construction, detasseling for Monsanto and power washing for Richardson’s Power Washing. Colton plans to attend college
at Missouri and major in Sports Management.
School board approves tentative levy
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board approved a tentative levy Monday night at the regular monthly meeting. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board approved a tentative levy Monday night at the regular monthly meeting. (more)
Sherman Village Board approves purchase of new dump truck
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night at its 72-minute meeting approved the purchase of a used 2002 Freightliner Dump and Snow Truck,
which will allow a significant portion of infrastructure improvements to be done in house. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night at its 72-minute meeting approved the purchase of a used 2002 Freightliner Dump and Snow Truck,
which will allow a significant portion of infrastructure improvements to be done in house. (more)
W’ville Village Board rejects bids for police
station renovation
By Linda Hughes
Residents of Williamsville should not see a village tax increase next year. (more)
station renovation
By Linda Hughes
Residents of Williamsville should not see a village tax increase next year. (more)
Sherman board approves tax levy, burning days extended as well
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board on Tuesday at an hour-long meeting approved the tax levy and extended leaf burning days, among other issues. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board on Tuesday at an hour-long meeting approved the tax levy and extended leaf burning days, among other issues. (more)
The above Williamsville High School
students have been named Illinois State
Scholars. Front row, from left: Amanda Doll
and Chelsea Nichols. Second row: Zach
Mierzejewski, Colton Meyers, Katelyn Lazar,
Samantha Turnbull, Hannah Durchholz and
Kelly Zoelzer. Back row: Jake McNamara,
Danielle Dow, Katherine Ripka, Katie Barrett
and Joe Staats. Chelsea Dreher and Mitchell
Spurlock are not pictured.
students have been named Illinois State
Scholars. Front row, from left: Amanda Doll
and Chelsea Nichols. Second row: Zach
Mierzejewski, Colton Meyers, Katelyn Lazar,
Samantha Turnbull, Hannah Durchholz and
Kelly Zoelzer. Back row: Jake McNamara,
Danielle Dow, Katherine Ripka, Katie Barrett
and Joe Staats. Chelsea Dreher and Mitchell
Spurlock are not pictured.
Williamsville village board discusses budget
By Linda Hughes
In a special meeting Monday, Williamsville village trustees fine-tuned the proposed fiscal year
2010 budget. (more)
By Linda Hughes
In a special meeting Monday, Williamsville village trustees fine-tuned the proposed fiscal year
2010 budget. (more)
Williamsville village board approves deficit
budget for 2010
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Village Board approved a 2010 deficit budget at its meeting Monday. The budget
anticipates revenues of $631,269 and expenditures of $829,577 in the general fund. (more)
budget for 2010
By Linda Hughes
The Williamsville Village Board approved a 2010 deficit budget at its meeting Monday. The budget
anticipates revenues of $631,269 and expenditures of $829,577 in the general fund. (more)
The Village of Sherman had its annual
Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, with
over 100 kids attending. Mackenzie Szoke
(left) is not happy being on Santa’s lap,
though sister Carly is enjoying herself.
Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, with
over 100 kids attending. Mackenzie Szoke
(left) is not happy being on Santa’s lap,
though sister Carly is enjoying herself.
Sherman Village Board approves raises for employees
By Byron Painter
Editor
After over 40 minutes of discussion, the Sherman Village Board Tuesday night approved 3 percent retroactive raises to several employees. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
After over 40 minutes of discussion, the Sherman Village Board Tuesday night approved 3 percent retroactive raises to several employees. (more)
School board officially approves tax levy
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board on Monday night officially approved the tax levy that has been discussed at recent meetings. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville School Board on Monday night officially approved the tax levy that has been discussed at recent meetings. (more)
Williamsville village board ends relationship
with Glacial Energy
By Byron Painter
Editor
After promised savings did not materialize, the Williamsville Village Board on Monday night voted
unanimously to end its relationship with Glacial Energy. (more)
with Glacial Energy
By Byron Painter
Editor
After promised savings did not materialize, the Williamsville Village Board on Monday night voted
unanimously to end its relationship with Glacial Energy. (more)
Stake named Williamsville High School Student of the Month
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Austin Stake has been selected as the November Student of the Month. Austin was
selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Austin will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Austin is 33rd in his class with a weighted GPA
of 3.9671. He is a member of the honor roll, the WHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the PSAE Exceeds Team. Austin also received an
Honorable Mention award for being co-creator of a video that showed the World War II experience of veteran Cecil Kenneth Belton. While at WHS,
Austin has lettered in both football and baseball. Using these skills, Austin has helped coach at Williamsville Bullets football and baseball camps
for area youth. During his senior year, he was selected by his teammates as co-captain. He was also selected as a member of the Football
Academic All State Team and named to the Sangamo All Conference Team. For offense, he was named First Team Tackle. On defense, he was
named Second Team Linebacker. Besides sports, Austin has been an active participant in several theater productions at WHS. Austin has helped
needy families during the holidays with the annual Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive. Last year as a member of the junior class,
Austin sold concessions at basketball games to benefit Junior-Senior prom activities. He has also volunteered with Mission Outreach through
Hospital Sisters. Austin plans to attend college and major in engineering. Congratulations to Austin and his parents, Dave and Patty Stake of
Sherman.
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Austin Stake has been selected as the November Student of the Month. Austin was
selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular participation and personal traits. Austin will receive a
$100 savings bond from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year. Austin is 33rd in his class with a weighted GPA
of 3.9671. He is a member of the honor roll, the WHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the PSAE Exceeds Team. Austin also received an
Honorable Mention award for being co-creator of a video that showed the World War II experience of veteran Cecil Kenneth Belton. While at WHS,
Austin has lettered in both football and baseball. Using these skills, Austin has helped coach at Williamsville Bullets football and baseball camps
for area youth. During his senior year, he was selected by his teammates as co-captain. He was also selected as a member of the Football
Academic All State Team and named to the Sangamo All Conference Team. For offense, he was named First Team Tackle. On defense, he was
named Second Team Linebacker. Besides sports, Austin has been an active participant in several theater productions at WHS. Austin has helped
needy families during the holidays with the annual Williamsville Community Food and Teen Gift Drive. Last year as a member of the junior class,
Austin sold concessions at basketball games to benefit Junior-Senior prom activities. He has also volunteered with Mission Outreach through
Hospital Sisters. Austin plans to attend college and major in engineering. Congratulations to Austin and his parents, Dave and Patty Stake of
Sherman.
Sherman Village Board discusses sign
ordinance
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board at a quick 42-minute meeting Tuesday spent time discussing altering the
ordinance of signs and outdoor advertising sign structures, as well as the board’s relationship with
Glacial Energy among other issues. (more)
ordinance
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board at a quick 42-minute meeting Tuesday spent time discussing altering the
ordinance of signs and outdoor advertising sign structures, as well as the board’s relationship with
Glacial Energy among other issues. (more)
SAVE taco dinner Jan. 22
The Williamsville High School Chapter of SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) will be having a taco dinner Jan. 22 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the
high school cafeteria. This is a rescheduled dinner after a Jan. 8 weather-related postponement. The menu will include a walking taco for $2.50 and
a soft taco for $1.50. Desserts are $.75 and drinks $.50. A walking taco meal combo (taco, dessert and drink) will be $3.50, with a soft taco combo
(two tacos, dessert and drink) running $4.
The Williamsville High School Chapter of SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) will be having a taco dinner Jan. 22 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the
high school cafeteria. This is a rescheduled dinner after a Jan. 8 weather-related postponement. The menu will include a walking taco for $2.50 and
a soft taco for $1.50. Desserts are $.75 and drinks $.50. A walking taco meal combo (taco, dessert and drink) will be $3.50, with a soft taco combo
(two tacos, dessert and drink) running $4.
Registering contractors discussed at W’ville board meeting
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Mayor Tom Yokley told village board members Monday that the board should think about registering contractors and subcontractors
who plan to do work in the village, and about enhancing building inspection reports. (more)
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville Mayor Tom Yokley told village board members Monday that the board should think about registering contractors and subcontractors
who plan to do work in the village, and about enhancing building inspection reports. (more)