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Sherman Sesquicentennial planning at 'critical
mass'
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roughly 40 minutes of discussion occurred on the upcoming sesquicentennial last Tuesday night at the
Sherman Village Board meeting. (more)
mass'
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roughly 40 minutes of discussion occurred on the upcoming sesquicentennial last Tuesday night at the
Sherman Village Board meeting. (more)
Sesquicentennial discussion
dominates Sherman Village
Board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roughly two-thirds of the Sherman Village Board meeting Tuesday night
revolved around the Sesquicentennial Celebration slated for Sept. 19-21.
(more)
dominates Sherman Village
Board meeting
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roughly two-thirds of the Sherman Village Board meeting Tuesday night
revolved around the Sesquicentennial Celebration slated for Sept. 19-21.
(more)
Williamsville school registration
information
The Sherman Elementary homepage has now been updated with the
2008-09 school year information. Go to www.wcusd15.org then click on
the SES link. On the left sidebar, click on the parents link. (more)
information
The Sherman Elementary homepage has now been updated with the
2008-09 school year information. Go to www.wcusd15.org then click on
the SES link. On the left sidebar, click on the parents link. (more)
Movies in the Park program
cancelled until further notice
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville residents are being informed in the July Newsletter that
Movies in the Park are cancelled until further notice. Mayor Bill McCarty
and Trustee Janice Beyers said they hope the village can show another
movie in August or September. (more)
cancelled until further notice
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville residents are being informed in the July Newsletter that
Movies in the Park are cancelled until further notice. Mayor Bill McCarty
and Trustee Janice Beyers said they hope the village can show another
movie in August or September. (more)
Sunday was the Williamsville
4th of July celebration at Samuel
Jones Park. Included in the
festivities was a car show,
dodgeball tournament and a
dunk tank, sponsored by the
North County Teen Court.
Williamsville Mayor Bill McCarty
was one of the lucky ones to sit
in the dunk tank. He trash-talked
some of the people who were
throwing at him, but many times
he was on the short end of the
stick, including here when
Williamsville resident Ayreanna
Crowder helped him find his
way to the water.
4th of July celebration at Samuel
Jones Park. Included in the
festivities was a car show,
dodgeball tournament and a
dunk tank, sponsored by the
North County Teen Court.
Williamsville Mayor Bill McCarty
was one of the lucky ones to sit
in the dunk tank. He trash-talked
some of the people who were
throwing at him, but many times
he was on the short end of the
stick, including here when
Williamsville resident Ayreanna
Crowder helped him find his
way to the water.
WHS boys, Plains girls claim county track crowns
On a windy Friday in Riverton, the Williamsville boys and Pleasant Plains girls claimed Sangamon County
track crowns. (more)
On a windy Friday in Riverton, the Williamsville boys and Pleasant Plains girls claimed Sangamon County
track crowns. (more)
Lady Bullets open postseason with win over Porta
The Williamsville Lady Bullets softball team cruised to an 11-0 win in five innings over visiting Buffalo Tri-City
last Thursday, behind SCI signee Ashley Casson and Jillian Hills’ combined one-hitter. Casson went three
frames and gave up one hit and two walks, while Hills retired all six batters she faced, the last four by
strikeout. Lauren Cox had the only Lady Tornadoes hit, a single in the second. Lacey Ross in the first and
Kenzie Johnson in the third drew walks. The Lady Bullets scored one in the first before exploding for four in
the third and sixth in the fourth. Jenna Hansen (two runs) and Hills (two RBI) both had two of Williamsville’s
eight hits. Brianna Fulginiti had a double, two runs scored, two walks and two steals. Cora Jeffers (two RBI,
run, SB), Sarah Hibbs (run, RBI) and Lindsey Courson (run, RBI) all contributed hits, while Tara Abu-Tayeh
had one RBI and Lauren Hollinshead had one RBI and scored twice. Morgan Fanale drove in two runs and
dented the plate twice. Saturday, the Lady Bullets scored in every inning but the sixth in a 14-1 thumping at
Nokomis. WHS rapped out 12 hits, with Hollinshead, Hansen (homer), Hills and Hibbs all having two.
Courson added a double in support of winning pitcher Hills. On Tuesday, the Lady Bullets opened
postseason play with a 6-0 win over Porta. Hills tossed a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts, while Hibbs had a
homer and double. Courson added a double and Jeffers a two-run double. Hills also was 2-for-3.
The Williamsville Lady Bullets softball team cruised to an 11-0 win in five innings over visiting Buffalo Tri-City
last Thursday, behind SCI signee Ashley Casson and Jillian Hills’ combined one-hitter. Casson went three
frames and gave up one hit and two walks, while Hills retired all six batters she faced, the last four by
strikeout. Lauren Cox had the only Lady Tornadoes hit, a single in the second. Lacey Ross in the first and
Kenzie Johnson in the third drew walks. The Lady Bullets scored one in the first before exploding for four in
the third and sixth in the fourth. Jenna Hansen (two runs) and Hills (two RBI) both had two of Williamsville’s
eight hits. Brianna Fulginiti had a double, two runs scored, two walks and two steals. Cora Jeffers (two RBI,
run, SB), Sarah Hibbs (run, RBI) and Lindsey Courson (run, RBI) all contributed hits, while Tara Abu-Tayeh
had one RBI and Lauren Hollinshead had one RBI and scored twice. Morgan Fanale drove in two runs and
dented the plate twice. Saturday, the Lady Bullets scored in every inning but the sixth in a 14-1 thumping at
Nokomis. WHS rapped out 12 hits, with Hollinshead, Hansen (homer), Hills and Hibbs all having two.
Courson added a double in support of winning pitcher Hills. On Tuesday, the Lady Bullets opened
postseason play with a 6-0 win over Porta. Hills tossed a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts, while Hibbs had a
homer and double. Courson added a double and Jeffers a two-run double. Hills also was 2-for-3.
Bee Bees sending six relays to state
The Illinois Elementary School Association had one of its Class 2A Sectionals at Rochester Saturday, and the
Williamsville Bee Bees and Riverton Hawks will be represented at state this weekend in East Peoria. (more)
The Illinois Elementary School Association had one of its Class 2A Sectionals at Rochester Saturday, and the
Williamsville Bee Bees and Riverton Hawks will be represented at state this weekend in East Peoria. (more)
Morgan Fanale ducks out of the way
of a high pitch against Plains.
of a high pitch against Plains.
Lindsey Courson makes a diving
attempt of a bunt last Thursday vs.
Tri-City. Courson had the ball before she
hit the ground and the ball popped out.
attempt of a bunt last Thursday vs.
Tri-City. Courson had the ball before she
hit the ground and the ball popped out.
Brogan McCarty (center, mostly
hidden) and Katie Harpring battle
with Rochester’s Sarah Wright for
a loose ball.
hidden) and Katie Harpring battle
with Rochester’s Sarah Wright for
a loose ball.
Lindsey Courson goes to tag
first base after fielding a
grounder.
first base after fielding a
grounder.
Piasa edges past Lady
Bullets a second time
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville softball coach Jane Grebner did not
want to get beat by any of the “best” hitters of the Piasa
Southwestern Lady Birds, but it was the No. 9 hitter
that helped doom the Lady Bullets in a frustrating 2-1
sectional final loss in the Class 2A Illinois High
School Association White Hall North Greene
Sectional. (more)
Bullets a second time
By Byron Painter
Editor
Williamsville softball coach Jane Grebner did not
want to get beat by any of the “best” hitters of the Piasa
Southwestern Lady Birds, but it was the No. 9 hitter
that helped doom the Lady Bullets in a frustrating 2-1
sectional final loss in the Class 2A Illinois High
School Association White Hall North Greene
Sectional. (more)
Patterson medals for
Bullets at State Track
Meet
EIU recruit Jordan Patterson finished in ninth place in
the 3200 meters Saturday at the Class A state track
meet at Charleston’s Eastern Illinois University. Of the
other Riverton or Williamsville competitors, only the
Hawks’ Justin Roberts was able to advance out of the
preliminaries. Roberts qualified in both the shot put
and discus, and he advanced to the finals in the
discus, where he ultimately finished in 10th place
(missing out on a medal by one spot and 16 inches).
Williamsville’s John Gerding was unable to advance
to the finals in the 100 or 200, while Jonathan Moos
was .63 of a second away from qualifying in the 400.
The Bullets’ Matt Rehan finished sixth in his flight in
the discus.
Bullets at State Track
Meet
EIU recruit Jordan Patterson finished in ninth place in
the 3200 meters Saturday at the Class A state track
meet at Charleston’s Eastern Illinois University. Of the
other Riverton or Williamsville competitors, only the
Hawks’ Justin Roberts was able to advance out of the
preliminaries. Roberts qualified in both the shot put
and discus, and he advanced to the finals in the
discus, where he ultimately finished in 10th place
(missing out on a medal by one spot and 16 inches).
Williamsville’s John Gerding was unable to advance
to the finals in the 100 or 200, while Jonathan Moos
was .63 of a second away from qualifying in the 400.
The Bullets’ Matt Rehan finished sixth in his flight in
the discus.
The Springfield Road Runner's Club recently
named Jordan Patterson the winner of their
annual $500 scholarship. Jordan recently
graduated from Williamsville High School and
was an all-state runner in both cross country
and track. He is attending Eastern Illinois
University in the fall on a cross country/track
scholarship. Presenting the scholarship to
Patterson is Barb Bonansinga, president of
the club.
named Jordan Patterson the winner of their
annual $500 scholarship. Jordan recently
graduated from Williamsville High School and
was an all-state runner in both cross country
and track. He is attending Eastern Illinois
University in the fall on a cross country/track
scholarship. Presenting the scholarship to
Patterson is Barb Bonansinga, president of
the club.
The winner of the Williamsville Pinto Baseball
league's tournament is Scott Mealwitz's Green
Machine. It was a well-played, hard-fought
victory over Sherrock's Red team in the final
game with a score of 11-9. The Pinto league
is for kids going into second and third grades.
Pictured in the front row left to right are Jacob
McEvoy, Nic Birky, Billy Cooper, Ben Davis and
Mason Fleck. In the second row are Coach
Eric Knowski, Matt Mealwitz, Kevin Mealwitz,
Peyton Knowski, Drew Moffett and Coach
Scott Mealwitz. Not pictured is team member
Bradley Olysav.
league's tournament is Scott Mealwitz's Green
Machine. It was a well-played, hard-fought
victory over Sherrock's Red team in the final
game with a score of 11-9. The Pinto league
is for kids going into second and third grades.
Pictured in the front row left to right are Jacob
McEvoy, Nic Birky, Billy Cooper, Ben Davis and
Mason Fleck. In the second row are Coach
Eric Knowski, Matt Mealwitz, Kevin Mealwitz,
Peyton Knowski, Drew Moffett and Coach
Scott Mealwitz. Not pictured is team member
Bradley Olysav.
No federal aid for Sherman flood victims
By Byron Painter
Editor
Despite torrential rains that led to significant property damage, including the loss of one side of a resident’s
basement wall, there will be no federal aid forthcoming to the Village of Sherman, Village President Trevor
Clatfelter said Tuesday at the village board meeting. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Despite torrential rains that led to significant property damage, including the loss of one side of a resident’s
basement wall, there will be no federal aid forthcoming to the Village of Sherman, Village President Trevor
Clatfelter said Tuesday at the village board meeting. (more)
School board meeting gets testy at times
By Byron Painter
Editor
There was a storm brewing outside the Williamsville school board meeting, but inside it was stormy at times as
well. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
There was a storm brewing outside the Williamsville school board meeting, but inside it was stormy at times as
well. (more)
Illini Bank offering low-interest loans to Sherman
flood victims
By Byron Painter
Editor
Illini Bank in Sherman is going to offer low-interest loans to Sherman residents recently affected by flooding.
Sherman did not qualify for federal assistance because there was not substantial enough damage, according to
village president Trevor Clatfelter. “But I am very pleased to report that Illini Bank has enthusiastically agreed to
participate and assist our village and its citizens who choose to replace the damage done to their homes,” said
Clatfelter. “We are very thankful to Illini Bank for stepping up to help out our affected homeowners during their
time of need.
“It is another example of our community coming together in a time of crisis.” Steve Paden of Illini Bank said that
the offer is another example of his bank’s commitment to the area. “We want to help out our citizens any way we
can,” he said. The bank is going “outside of normal policy” to help out affected Sherman residents, he added.
flood victims
By Byron Painter
Editor
Illini Bank in Sherman is going to offer low-interest loans to Sherman residents recently affected by flooding.
Sherman did not qualify for federal assistance because there was not substantial enough damage, according to
village president Trevor Clatfelter. “But I am very pleased to report that Illini Bank has enthusiastically agreed to
participate and assist our village and its citizens who choose to replace the damage done to their homes,” said
Clatfelter. “We are very thankful to Illini Bank for stepping up to help out our affected homeowners during their
time of need.
“It is another example of our community coming together in a time of crisis.” Steve Paden of Illini Bank said that
the offer is another example of his bank’s commitment to the area. “We want to help out our citizens any way we
can,” he said. The bank is going “outside of normal policy” to help out affected Sherman residents, he added.