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Friday: Sunny. High 77. Low 60.
Saturday: Sunny. High 82. Low 62.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 89. Low 68.
Mark your Calendar
Saturday, July 13 Hispanic Latino Resource Group Fundraiser Scholarship Dance, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1556 E. Fremont St. Music by Crooked Cactus. Food available for purchase by Tacos and Thai Food Truck. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, t-shirts, and yard signs. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Our Hispanic/Latino Veterans.” Tickets are $20.
Carl Sandburg College
Carl Sandburg College boasted 61 student-athletes who earned Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors in the 2023-24 academic year.
All 11 Chargers teams had at least one player named academic all-conference. Men’s soccer had the most representatives of any Sandburg squad, with 18 members. Volleyball had nine Academic All-Arrowhead recipients to lead Sandburg’s women’s teams. Student-athletes must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average and met credit hour requirements to be considered for Academic All-Arrowhead status.
Thirteen Chargers who earned academic all-conference honors each of the last two seasons, and 11 honorees competed in multiple sports in 2023-24. Among them were Elly Bentley and David Hise, Sandburg’s nominees for the Bob Bopp Award, given to the conference’s outstanding male and female student-athletes.
Bentley, a sophomore from Bartonville, played women’s basketball and softball in each of her two years as a Charger. She ended her career on the hardwood as one of the most prolific scorers in Sandburg history. In addition to scoring her 1,000th career point this season, Bentley was selected First Team All-Arrowhead Conference, First Team All-Region 4 Division II and was voted to the Region 4 Division II District A all-tournament team. The guard also was named Region 4 Player of the Week twice during her sophomore campaign as she helped the Chargers advance to the Region 4 title game.
On the diamond, Bentley played 30 games in the outfield, posted a .350 on-base percentage and was second on the team in triples.
Hise, a Knoxville native, was a two-year member of the men’s basketball and men’s golf teams. He was a Second Team All-Arrowhead Conference pick in basketball this past year. Hise led the Chargers in field goal percentage and was second on the team in rebounding during his sophomore season.
The following Sandburg student-athletes earned 2023-24 Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors (* Academic All-Arrowhead last two years):
MULTIPLE SPORTS
Men’s basketball and men’s golf
David Hise*
Men’s soccer and esports
Daniel Albino, Jean Pierre Cabezas Ortiz, Breno Imbuzeiro, and Mario Segura Munoz.
Women’s basketball and softball
Elly Bentley*
Women’s basketball and volleyball
Lauren Powell
Volleyball and softball
Cristina Heras Marcos*, Erin Jackson, Madeline Mooney, and Bailey Ryan.
BASEBALL
Sammy Eisenberg, Payton Hankins*, Cameron Howard, Frank Kelch, Michael Kleinhans, Brycen McGarry, Anthony Nino, David Smith*, Austin Wiegand, and Noah Wolf.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Koen Derry, Jack DuBois, and Easten Schisler.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Collines Chelak, Larry Kamara, and Meshack Kimutai.
MEN’S GOLF
Jake McGarry
MEN’S SOCCER
Mandyson Bernard, Sebastien Bornelus*, Murillo Campos Costa*, Felipe Endo Dos Santos, Rafael Tomas Francisco, Felipe Garcia, Brais Gonzalez*, Gabriel Barros Lima, Lucas Maranhao, Rodrigo Perez, Matteo Rissato Prado, Vinicio Goncalves Sartorello, Lorenzo Schons, and Diego Soto.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Camille Kruse, Elliot Lewis, Armani Revis, and Gracie Sims*.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Ascar Jepchirchir, Damaris Kimaiyo, and Sharon Yego.
WOMEN’S GOLF
Kylie Fahnestock, Ava Hackman, Taylor Haga, Lainey Jensen*, and Ellie Wasson*.
SOFTBALL
Kaitlyn Egenes, Mary Hellige, and Imagin Terlikowski.
VOLLEYBALL
Natalie Burden, Grace Evans*, Lillian Isenhour*, and Grace Vyhnanek.
College
It’s time to take charge of your future. Register for fall semester classes at Sandburg during one of our upcoming Take Charge enrollment days on the Galesburg campus.
Whether you still need to apply and complete placement testing or are ready to register for classes, our team of committed staff members can help you take your next step at Sandburg. Explore campus, learn about our wide selection of programs and more.
Sandburg Take Charge enrollment days
July 15 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 2 — 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Aug. 12 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Check in anytime each day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch and a Student Development fair will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., allowing you to meet with staff members on how to position yourself for success at Sandburg. For Aug. 2, Sandburg’s hours of operation will be extended until 6 p.m. to accommodate your busy schedule. A virtual option is also available for those who cannot attend in person.
Accuplacer testing sessions will be available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with limited walk-ins available at each event. This free college placement test is required for new students. It evaluates an incoming student’s skill level in reading, writing and math and determines their placement level for courses at Sandburg.
Pre-registration for Take Charge enrollment days is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register or for more information, contact our Welcome Center at welcomecenter@sandburg.edu or (309) 345-3500.
District 205
Illinois-With a combined passion for both football and the school where he played the sport, Shawn Hickey returns to coaching as the interim head coach of the Silver Streaks. The CUSD #205 Board of Education approved the hiring on Monday, July 1, 2024.
After graduating from Monmouth College in 2000, Hickey (‘96) returned to GHS in 2001 to teach social studies and became a member of the coaching staff, holding a variety of duties under Brian Dennison, Zach Shay, Zac Chatterton, Wes Olson, and Tim Dougherty through the 2011 season.
Calling himself "a Silver Streak at my core,” Hickey said a very late coaching change in the program stirred a strong desire to return to coaching. “I could not stand to watch the program in disarray for the past few months before going into their season,” he said.
“These kids deserve better, so I figured now was the time to get back into coaching -- for the kids, for the community."
A defensive-minded coach at heart, Hickey spent five seasons as Defensive Coordinator under Olson from 2006 -2010. He also helmed the sophomore team under Chatterton before eventually stepping away as coach to fully focus on helping raise his family of three boys.
“I hope my leadership can engage the staff in a direction that has a focus on players-first instead of our own interests as coaches,” he said. “We need buy-in from the players in order to gain their trust. We need to empower the players to be accountable for themselves and the rest of the team. If we create a player-first environment, one in which athletes feel safe and comfortable, we believe that our numbers will increase."
Never far from the sport itself or the role of coach, Hickey has remained involved in coaching youth leagues through 8th grade in both football and baseball, most recently for the 16U Streaks baseball team this summer. He also has spent the last 7 seasons closely watching Silver Streaks football (and his two oldest sons) as an analyst for WGIL sports broadcasts of the games.
In the short time frame of what is left of the summer workouts and fall sports practices, Hickey said the immediate goal to rebuild Silver Streaks football involves building numbers first.
“We have implemented a recruiting plan that includes names from our players and input from all head coaches at GHS,” he said. “Galesburg athletics need to be working together to keep student-athletes participating and engaged in the school community. As program numbers increase, so will the success of the program."
Hickey and his wife Melissa, also a teacher in the Galesburg School District, have been married since 2000. They have three sons: Riley, a senior at the University of Illinois; and at GHS, Andrew, a junior; and Grady, a freshman.
Galesburg District #205
Deb Cratty has been selected as the new Director of Special Education.
General Assistance
The City of Galesburg would like to wish Dave Natof a very happy retirement. Natof has dedicated 16 years of great service to our community.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is organizing work days every Wednesday and Saturday to make a positive impact in our community. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, join them at 808 South Cedar Street at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Knox County Board
The Knox County Board has purchased a building to be used for Administrative offices. The discussion about space issues in the Courthouse have been going on for years. While many options have been proposed, the County Board has now secured the property at 50 East Main
Street in Galesburg to solve those issues. The new facility is tentatively scheduled to house the County Clerk & Recorder, County Treasurer, and County Assessor offices. This facility will allow for better access to these offices in an effort to provide improved services to the constituents. “We are excited to announce that the County of Knox is moving forward with this new facility to provide the citizens of Knox County with an improved customer experience and ease of access to these very critical offices of the County” stated Knox County Board Chair Jared Hawkinson. “There is still a lot of work to be done, but this is a major step forward in the process.”
Planning and design work for the building will begin soon with the goal of moving these offices by early next year. Updates can be found on the Knox County website at www.co.knox.il.us.
Knox County Republican Central Committee
The Knox County Republican Central Committee gave a monetary donation to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Water Rescue Fund. The Knox County Sheriff would like to thank the Knox County Republican Central Committee for their generous donation.
Knox County Sheriff’s Department
Spoon River Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 427 presented Knox County Water Rescue with a $250 donation on Saturday, June 22 to help keep the vital rescue service in operation. To date Lodge 427 has donated more than $52,000 to member agencies and members in need.
Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office
Jeremy Karlin is resigning effective September 5. This will be several months prior to his term ending.
Orpheum Theatre
This June, The Orpheum Theatre welcomed Dylana Larson as their newest member of their Board of Directors, filling the seat formerly held by Tom McIntire.
Born and raised in Collinsville, Illinois, Dylana graduated from Collinsville High School and went
on to Illinois State University where she graduated with a degree in Recreation Administration.
Upon arriving in Galesburg, she served as the Director of Recruitment and Student Life
Coordinator at Carl Sandburg College. During her time, she implemented a comprehensive path
to enrollment program for incoming students and spearheaded the creation of a state-wide
association for community college recruitment. Recently she spent 8 years as the Cultural
Director at American Hospitality Academy, a visa sponsor for international students. With the
position at AHA, she was able to travel internationally and meet with schools and contacts
around the world to share information about the J1 cultural exchange visa program through the
US Department of State. She now works as the director of Development at Thrive Community
Services
In her many years in the Galesburg community, her passion for Knox County residents is
evident. She has served on the board at Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center, the Galesburg
Community Chorus and Family Planning of Western Illinois, and we are excited to welcome her
to The Orpheum Theatre Board of Directors.
For more information about our board, visit www.galesburgorpheum.org/about
Prairie Players
Director, Anne Carman-Hendel has announced auditions for Always a Bridesmaid, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and James Wooten, Prairie Players Civic Theatre’s first production of the 2024-2025 Season. Auditions will be held at the theater located at 160 S. Seminary Street in Galesburg.
On the night of their senior prom, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie promise that they will
be bridesmaids in one another’s weddings; no matter what. Now, more than thirty years later, these Southern gals are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. “For better or for worse” takes on a whole new meaning in this comedy about old friends.
Auditions are Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16 and 17, from 6 – 8 p.m. Carmen-Hendel is looking for six women who are diverse in age, experience and want to have fun! Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Production dates are September 13-15 and 20-22. For more information either go to: prairieplayers.com or call (309) 343-7728.
Sandburg
Former longtime Sandburg trustee Bruce Lauerman was honored with the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Certificate of Merit at the organization’s awards banquet earlier this month in Chicago.
The Certificate of Merit is presented to persons (usually former trustees or presidents) who have made a significant contribution to the ICCTA, the Illinois community college system or an individual college within the system.
Lauerman was first elected to the Sandburg Board of Trustees in 1990 and retired from his role in November. While a trustee, Lauerman also served as a member of the ICCTA Executive Committee, was an ICCTA regional chair and was a member of the association’s Nominating Committee.
“For nearly four decades, Bruce made it his mission to support students and strengthen our community through his service as a Sandburg trustee. He continues to value and cherish the role higher education can play in a person’s life,” Sandburg President Dr. Seamus Reilly said. “This honor reflects the impact and legacy Bruce has created through his longstanding contributions to Sandburg and the ICCTA.”
UScellular
The Weather Channel predicts that summer 2024 could see the highest temperatures in the last decade. For many, this means more time cooling off at the pool or at a beach, but this also means putting your smartphone at-risk to high temperatures or water. A smartphone is a vital communication tool, but it’s important to remember that if your device is exposed to excessive heat or water, it could become damaged.
“As we enjoy summer activities, it’s important to remember to protect a device from heat and water damage so it works when needed,” says Mike Burwell, director of sales for UScellular in Missouri and Illinois. “Leaving a phone in the car, under the hot sun or submerged in water can make it inoperable.”
UScellular offers some tips on how to keep a phone from overheating or becoming water damaged:
Get a water-resistant device: Consider getting a water-resistant phone so you can visit the pool or beach without fear. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24+ offer water-resistant technology that allows them to be briefly submerged in water and still function correctly. You can also put a device in a waterproof bag to protect it from water and the sand. Watch for signs: An overheated phone will likely display a temperature warning screen. If you see this, turn the phone off immediately to let it cool down. If your device is excessively hot or was submerged in water, remove the phone case and SIM card as well as any chargers or earbuds and store it somewhere cool to dry off. Never place a hot or wet phone into a refrigerator or freezer.
Running hot: The harder a phone works to function, the hotter it runs. To keep a phone cooler, update a device’s operating system regularly. You can also enable energy saving features and low power modes can help keep devices from overheating.
Wait it out: If your device becomes wet or hot, place it in a dry area with good circulation and wait at least five hours. You could also use a compressed aerosol air duster to blow out the water but avoid using heat from a hair dryer or microwave and don’t use household cleaning products. Additionally, avoid charging the phone until you’re sure it’s dry and cool.
Protect your device: UScellular offers Device Protection+ that not only helps you replace a damaged phone, but also comes with tools to back up photos and fast device replacement - as soon as the same day.
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