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Sherman receives HSD grant
The Village of Sherman Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
hosted a training session for area public safety officials in the
use of the Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment
Model (HLS-CAM) equipment and software in June. The HLS-
CAM is a comprehensive assessment that defines a community,
evaluates a community’s strengths and weaknesses, identifies
critical infrastructure and key resources, identifies the threats to
the community, prioritizes infrastructure and resources and
provides a comprehensive vulnerability assessment. In 2007 the
Village of Sherman applied through a Commercial Equipment
Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) federal grant for the HLS-
CAM system. This system includes approximately $32,275 of
equipment and training. The equipment includes a laptop
computer, HLS software, digital camera, digital range finder, tools
and storage bags. The HLS-CAM training course is a three-day
course that provides the participants with a working knowledge of
the HLS-CAM process. It also provides the tools necessary for the
student to use the HLS-CAM model in their particular community
in conjunction with their jurisdictional expertise and encourages
various disciplines from the community to work together. Mayor
Trevor Clatfelter indicated that the Village appreciates receiving
the grant and “looks forward to Sherman first responders, as well
as our neighboring public safety agencies, in utilizing state-of-the-
art technologies in preparing our communities to be safer places
to live.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
awarded $33.7 million to fund equipment and training for first
responders across the nation as a part of the fiscal year 2007
Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).
Since the program’s inception in 2005, DHS has provided roughly
5,800 direct assistance awards worth more than $103 million.
The Village of Sherman Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
hosted a training session for area public safety officials in the
use of the Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment
Model (HLS-CAM) equipment and software in June. The HLS-
CAM is a comprehensive assessment that defines a community,
evaluates a community’s strengths and weaknesses, identifies
critical infrastructure and key resources, identifies the threats to
the community, prioritizes infrastructure and resources and
provides a comprehensive vulnerability assessment. In 2007 the
Village of Sherman applied through a Commercial Equipment
Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) federal grant for the HLS-
CAM system. This system includes approximately $32,275 of
equipment and training. The equipment includes a laptop
computer, HLS software, digital camera, digital range finder, tools
and storage bags. The HLS-CAM training course is a three-day
course that provides the participants with a working knowledge of
the HLS-CAM process. It also provides the tools necessary for the
student to use the HLS-CAM model in their particular community
in conjunction with their jurisdictional expertise and encourages
various disciplines from the community to work together. Mayor
Trevor Clatfelter indicated that the Village appreciates receiving
the grant and “looks forward to Sherman first responders, as well
as our neighboring public safety agencies, in utilizing state-of-the-
art technologies in preparing our communities to be safer places
to live.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
awarded $33.7 million to fund equipment and training for first
responders across the nation as a part of the fiscal year 2007
Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).
Since the program’s inception in 2005, DHS has provided roughly
5,800 direct assistance awards worth more than $103 million.
Grant Ripperda from Sherman
competed in the Pedal Pull
competition at the Illinois State Fair
Aug. 12 in the 45-60 pound Open
Weight Class. Grant won first
place and was the only participant
in that class that had a full pull.
Grant is six years old and will be
starting first grade.
competed in the Pedal Pull
competition at the Illinois State Fair
Aug. 12 in the 45-60 pound Open
Weight Class. Grant won first
place and was the only participant
in that class that had a full pull.
Grant is six years old and will be
starting first grade.
Burn ordinance finalized by
Sherman Village Board
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night finalized by a
unanimous vote the burning ordinance passed at the
previous meeting, with some minor amendments. (more)
Sherman Village Board
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sherman Village Board Tuesday night finalized by a
unanimous vote the burning ordinance passed at the
previous meeting, with some minor amendments. (more)
School board hires HVAC
person
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roger Shores has been hired by the Williamsville School
District as the new HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air
Conditioning) Systems Technician. (more)
person
By Byron Painter
Editor
Roger Shores has been hired by the Williamsville School
District as the new HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air
Conditioning) Systems Technician. (more)
Sherman Chief of Police Eric Smith
congratulates Officer Adam Westlake last
Tuesday after Westlake was recognized for
“Commendable DUI Enforcement” from the
Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Mayor
Trevor Clatfelter is at right.
congratulates Officer Adam Westlake last
Tuesday after Westlake was recognized for
“Commendable DUI Enforcement” from the
Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Mayor
Trevor Clatfelter is at right.
Wireless internet could be
coming to W'ville, Sherman
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville and Sherman area residents may soon have
the option of using wireless Internet. A lease agreement
with Williamsville and Springnet will be introduced at the
next village board meeting, Trustee John Swinford said
Monday. (more)
coming to W'ville, Sherman
By Linda Hughes
Williamsville and Sherman area residents may soon have
the option of using wireless Internet. A lease agreement
with Williamsville and Springnet will be introduced at the
next village board meeting, Trustee John Swinford said
Monday. (more)
The Williamsville Junior High softball team
won its own regional Tuesday. In the front row
are Emma Havrilka, Jenna Bailey, Jordan
French, Caleigh Franklin and Brittany Glenn.
Back row: Clair Stoecker, assistant coach Joe
Fandel, Brooke Keenan, Sydney Dees, Leah
Levin, Hayley Long, Brandi Donnelly, Emily
Capranica and head coach Jess Buttry.
won its own regional Tuesday. In the front row
are Emma Havrilka, Jenna Bailey, Jordan
French, Caleigh Franklin and Brittany Glenn.
Back row: Clair Stoecker, assistant coach Joe
Fandel, Brooke Keenan, Sydney Dees, Leah
Levin, Hayley Long, Brandi Donnelly, Emily
Capranica and head coach Jess Buttry.
Lady Bee Bees claim regional
By Byron Painter
Editor
Hayley Long threw her second straight no-hitter Tuesday, leading the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees junior high
softball team to a 5-0 win over Pleasant Plains in the Williamsville Regional final. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Hayley Long threw her second straight no-hitter Tuesday, leading the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees junior high
softball team to a 5-0 win over Pleasant Plains in the Williamsville Regional final. (more)
Bullets win
triangular with
Riverton,
Lutheran
Last Thursday, the Williamsville Bullets
boys golf team shot a 144 to defeat
Riverton (154) and Lutheran (158) at
Brookhills. Jay Winkleman led the
Bullets with a 34, while Jake Buescher
shot 36 and Kurt Fowler and Dominic
Moscardelli both shot 37. Riverton’s Matt
Chastain earned medalist honors with a
33. Last Wednesday at Bluegrass Creek
in Minier, Winkleman was medalist with
a one-over 37, but the host Hartem
Stags won by 10 shots over the Bullets
(165-175). Illini Bluffs finished third (179)
and Mt. Pulaski was fourth (187). Colin
Ryan added a 45, Buescher a 46 and
Moscardelli a 47 for the Bullets. Saturday
the Bullets competed in the 10-team
Havana Invite and finished seventh.
Winkleman led the way with an 86,
followed by Ryan’s 88. Buescher (89)
and Tony Bartolomucci (92) rounded out
the top four. Monday the Bullets hosts a
five-team meet at The Rail and finished
third.
Auburn won with 174 strokes, four
ahead of Lutheran and eight ahead of
the Bullets. Illini Central was fourth (185)
and Girard last (209). Winkleman shot
41, while Jake Luker shot 46, Fowler 47
and Buescher 48.
triangular with
Riverton,
Lutheran
Last Thursday, the Williamsville Bullets
boys golf team shot a 144 to defeat
Riverton (154) and Lutheran (158) at
Brookhills. Jay Winkleman led the
Bullets with a 34, while Jake Buescher
shot 36 and Kurt Fowler and Dominic
Moscardelli both shot 37. Riverton’s Matt
Chastain earned medalist honors with a
33. Last Wednesday at Bluegrass Creek
in Minier, Winkleman was medalist with
a one-over 37, but the host Hartem
Stags won by 10 shots over the Bullets
(165-175). Illini Bluffs finished third (179)
and Mt. Pulaski was fourth (187). Colin
Ryan added a 45, Buescher a 46 and
Moscardelli a 47 for the Bullets. Saturday
the Bullets competed in the 10-team
Havana Invite and finished seventh.
Winkleman led the way with an 86,
followed by Ryan’s 88. Buescher (89)
and Tony Bartolomucci (92) rounded out
the top four. Monday the Bullets hosts a
five-team meet at The Rail and finished
third.
Auburn won with 174 strokes, four
ahead of Lutheran and eight ahead of
the Bullets. Illini Central was fourth (185)
and Girard last (209). Winkleman shot
41, while Jake Luker shot 46, Fowler 47
and Buescher 48.
Lady Bullets whip Nokomis
Becky Brauer had 11 service points and Emily Langan added 10 as the host Williamsville Lady Bullets volleyball
team downed Nokomis 25-17, 25-9 Tuesday night. Brauer, Langan and Katie Mason (who had 18 assists) all
served one ace. Brogan McCarty finished with nine kills and Sami Dees had five, while both of them had three
blocks, one less than Langan. The WHS J-V also won in two games, 25-10, 25-13. The Lady Bullets went 1-3 at
the Mt. Pulaski Tournament last weekend. They lost Friday contests to Lanark Eastland 25-20, 25-15 and
Effingham 27-25, 25-19. On Saturday, they downed Noble 26-24, 25-23 but lost to Fulton 17-25, 25-22, 25-15.
Becky Brauer had 11 service points and Emily Langan added 10 as the host Williamsville Lady Bullets volleyball
team downed Nokomis 25-17, 25-9 Tuesday night. Brauer, Langan and Katie Mason (who had 18 assists) all
served one ace. Brogan McCarty finished with nine kills and Sami Dees had five, while both of them had three
blocks, one less than Langan. The WHS J-V also won in two games, 25-10, 25-13. The Lady Bullets went 1-3 at
the Mt. Pulaski Tournament last weekend. They lost Friday contests to Lanark Eastland 25-20, 25-15 and
Effingham 27-25, 25-19. On Saturday, they downed Noble 26-24, 25-23 but lost to Fulton 17-25, 25-22, 25-15.
Winkleman, Buescher advance to sectionals
Jay Winkleman and Jake Buescher qualified for the boys golf sectional next week after shooting 85 and 86,
respectively, at Shambolee Tuesday. Both qualified as individuals; the top eight individuals not on qualifying
teams moved on. As a team, the Bullets finished at 373. Tony Bartolomucci shot 94 and Kurt Fowler 108. Last
Wednesday, the Bullets finished fifth at the Sangamo meet. Winkleman led the way with an 84, four shots better
than Bartolomucci. Buescher shot 93 and Fowler 96.
Jay Winkleman and Jake Buescher qualified for the boys golf sectional next week after shooting 85 and 86,
respectively, at Shambolee Tuesday. Both qualified as individuals; the top eight individuals not on qualifying
teams moved on. As a team, the Bullets finished at 373. Tony Bartolomucci shot 94 and Kurt Fowler 108. Last
Wednesday, the Bullets finished fifth at the Sangamo meet. Winkleman led the way with an 84, four shots better
than Bartolomucci. Buescher shot 93 and Fowler 96.
Lady Bee Bees edged by Beecher at state
By Byron Painter
Editor
An unearned run in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the difference Friday as the Beecher Ladycats
edged the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Illinois Elementary School Association
state tournament at Champion Fields in Normal. Williamsville, which finished 26-5, hit the ball hard all game,
but only managed three hits as many of its shots found the defense of Beecher, which lost in the title game 2-0
to Mattoon in 10 innings Saturday.
“I was happy with the way we hit the ball, but what it comes down to is that they made more plays than we did,”
said Williamsville coach Jess Buttry. “I am not sure the better team won today, but they were a solid fundamental
team.”
Beecher scored in the first, though the ball made it no further than a few feet into the grass in left field after a
bloop single. Williamsville’s first runner came in the fourth, when Emma Havrilka crushed a double to the fence
in right center with two outs, but Sydney Dees was retired on a grounder.
Beecher got a one-out double and then a runner on after a dropped third strike (though it appeared that Dees
caught the ball before it hit the dirt), but Hayley Long worked out of the jam with a strikeout and 9-3 putout as
Clair Stoecker cut down the runner at first base to end the threat. Long doubled and Jordan French bunted for a
single to start the fifth, then the pair pulled off a double steal to knot the score. But the next three hitters were
retired as French was stranded. Brandi Donnelly walked and stole second in the sixth; Dees’ two-out screamer
to center field was snared. An error started the bottom half of the sixth, then a pair of fielder’s choices preceded a
sacrifice fly. Williamsville was retired 1-2-3 in the seventh. Long fanned four and did not issue a free pass in the
tough-luck loss.
By Byron Painter
Editor
An unearned run in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the difference Friday as the Beecher Ladycats
edged the Williamsville Lady Bee Bees 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Illinois Elementary School Association
state tournament at Champion Fields in Normal. Williamsville, which finished 26-5, hit the ball hard all game,
but only managed three hits as many of its shots found the defense of Beecher, which lost in the title game 2-0
to Mattoon in 10 innings Saturday.
“I was happy with the way we hit the ball, but what it comes down to is that they made more plays than we did,”
said Williamsville coach Jess Buttry. “I am not sure the better team won today, but they were a solid fundamental
team.”
Beecher scored in the first, though the ball made it no further than a few feet into the grass in left field after a
bloop single. Williamsville’s first runner came in the fourth, when Emma Havrilka crushed a double to the fence
in right center with two outs, but Sydney Dees was retired on a grounder.
Beecher got a one-out double and then a runner on after a dropped third strike (though it appeared that Dees
caught the ball before it hit the dirt), but Hayley Long worked out of the jam with a strikeout and 9-3 putout as
Clair Stoecker cut down the runner at first base to end the threat. Long doubled and Jordan French bunted for a
single to start the fifth, then the pair pulled off a double steal to knot the score. But the next three hitters were
retired as French was stranded. Brandi Donnelly walked and stole second in the sixth; Dees’ two-out screamer
to center field was snared. An error started the bottom half of the sixth, then a pair of fielder’s choices preceded a
sacrifice fly. Williamsville was retired 1-2-3 in the seventh. Long fanned four and did not issue a free pass in the
tough-luck loss.
Pretzels hold off Williamsville
By Byron Painter
Editor
High school football is a 48-minute game, but Williamsville coach Aaron Kunz thought his team missed a few
minutes in the second quarter, and it helped cost them in a 31-21 loss at New Berlin. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
High school football is a 48-minute game, but Williamsville coach Aaron Kunz thought his team missed a few
minutes in the second quarter, and it helped cost them in a 31-21 loss at New Berlin. (more)
A happy Homecoming: Bullets beat Redskins
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville Bullets football team was in a dire need of a win, and the Nokomis Redskins proved to be the
perfect tonic. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Williamsville Bullets football team was in a dire need of a win, and the Nokomis Redskins proved to be the
perfect tonic. (more)
Wildcats knock Bullets out of playoff hunt
Adam Osmoe and Paul Rademacher combined for 301 yards and five touchdowns as the host Mt. Olive Wildcat
football team defeated Williamville 34-13 Friday in Prairie State Conference action. The loss dropped WHS to 2-5
and knocked them out of the playoff chase. The Wildcats (6-1) scored the first 27 points of the game.
Williamsville did not get on the board until the final minute of the third stanza, when Austin Stake scored on a
1-yard run. Nick Horton added the PAT. Josh Gentile found Travis Combs on a 19-yard TD pass in the final
minute of the contest. Gentile, who led the Bullets with 41 yards rushing, finished 13-for-22 with 194 yards and
two interceptions. Combs caught seven passes for 79 yards, and Brandon Donnelly had 111 yards receiving on
five catches. Troy Willis and Alex Smith both had 17 tackles to pace the defense; Stake finished with 14 stops,
and Colton Meyers, Trevor Wolf and Combs all had 10 tackles. Jon Kent contributed nine stops and Jeremy
Bailey and Cole Withrow both added eight. The Bullets end the season with two home dates, vs. Riverton and
Girard.
Adam Osmoe and Paul Rademacher combined for 301 yards and five touchdowns as the host Mt. Olive Wildcat
football team defeated Williamville 34-13 Friday in Prairie State Conference action. The loss dropped WHS to 2-5
and knocked them out of the playoff chase. The Wildcats (6-1) scored the first 27 points of the game.
Williamsville did not get on the board until the final minute of the third stanza, when Austin Stake scored on a
1-yard run. Nick Horton added the PAT. Josh Gentile found Travis Combs on a 19-yard TD pass in the final
minute of the contest. Gentile, who led the Bullets with 41 yards rushing, finished 13-for-22 with 194 yards and
two interceptions. Combs caught seven passes for 79 yards, and Brandon Donnelly had 111 yards receiving on
five catches. Troy Willis and Alex Smith both had 17 tackles to pace the defense; Stake finished with 14 stops,
and Colton Meyers, Trevor Wolf and Combs all had 10 tackles. Jon Kent contributed nine stops and Jeremy
Bailey and Cole Withrow both added eight. The Bullets end the season with two home dates, vs. Riverton and
Girard.
The Williamsville girls golf team won the
Aledo Sectional Monday and will compete in
the state tournament this weekend in
Carbondale. From left: Coach Carissa Szoke,
Hannah Miller, Chelsea Nichols, Samantha
Pelc, Katelyn Lazar, Lexie Emerson and
Hannah Zara.
Aledo Sectional Monday and will compete in
the state tournament this weekend in
Carbondale. From left: Coach Carissa Szoke,
Hannah Miller, Chelsea Nichols, Samantha
Pelc, Katelyn Lazar, Lexie Emerson and
Hannah Zara.
Statebound: Lady Bullets
win Aledo golf sectional
It was a long trip that included a flat tire on the way back, but
the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls golf team won its first trophy
Monday at the IHSA Class A Aledo Girls Golf Sectional. The
Lady Bullets, led by senior Samantha Pelc, who shot 87, won
the sectional with 373 strokes, a half-dozen shots better than
Sangamo rival Petersburg PORTA.
“Samantha really came through for us today,” said coach
Carissa Szoke. “She picked a good time to really bring up her
game.”
Katelyn Lazar shot 89, Lexie Emerson 92 and Hannah Miller
105. Last year, Williamsville finished eighth at state, but had
never finished first in the regional or sectional.
Last Wednesday, PORTA won the Rushville Regional by a
dozen shots over the Lady Bullets (373-385). Brooks White,
who also won medalist honors at the sectional by six shots,
edged past Chelsea Nichols by one shot (86-87) to earn
medalist honors. Emerson shot 94, Miller 100 and Pelc 104 to
round out the top four. Williamsville heads south for the
weekend; the state tournament will be at Carbondale’s Hickory
Ridge Golf Course.
win Aledo golf sectional
It was a long trip that included a flat tire on the way back, but
the Williamsville Lady Bullets girls golf team won its first trophy
Monday at the IHSA Class A Aledo Girls Golf Sectional. The
Lady Bullets, led by senior Samantha Pelc, who shot 87, won
the sectional with 373 strokes, a half-dozen shots better than
Sangamo rival Petersburg PORTA.
“Samantha really came through for us today,” said coach
Carissa Szoke. “She picked a good time to really bring up her
game.”
Katelyn Lazar shot 89, Lexie Emerson 92 and Hannah Miller
105. Last year, Williamsville finished eighth at state, but had
never finished first in the regional or sectional.
Last Wednesday, PORTA won the Rushville Regional by a
dozen shots over the Lady Bullets (373-385). Brooks White,
who also won medalist honors at the sectional by six shots,
edged past Chelsea Nichols by one shot (86-87) to earn
medalist honors. Emerson shot 94, Miller 100 and Pelc 104 to
round out the top four. Williamsville heads south for the
weekend; the state tournament will be at Carbondale’s Hickory
Ridge Golf Course.