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Kids are shown during last year’s watermelon-eating
contest at the Cisne Reunion. Loads of fun and entertain-
ment are set for this year’s Reunion.

Big Performance Lineup Set
For Cisne Reunion Aug. 8-11

A variety of world-class enter- Miss Cisne Reunion Pageant, the 5K run/walk and lots of other attractions,
tainment will highlight this year’s including free inflatables! Special acknowledgement is planned for the Cisne
Cisne Reunion, set for Wednesday, High School classes of 1968 (50-year anniversary) and 1993 (25-year anni-
August 8th through Saturday, August versary).
11th.
There will be prizes and trophies for contests, shows, floats, tractors and
“There’s No Place Like Home” is the car show. Other fun will include festival food, a cutest baby contest, 50-50
the theme for this year’s celebration, raffle, a pie contest and more!
with Gospel greats The Dixie Melo-
dy Boys performing in the park on Continued On Next Page
opening night, and a globe-trotting
Americana band from Nashville, Ten- Enjoy the
nessee—the Jason Lee McKinney
Band—stepping into the spotlight Cisne Reunion
on Friday night. Saturday’s highlight
will be a show by Cornfield Mafia, a
country band from central Indiana
that recently signed an independent
label deal in Music City.

Additional highlights will include
concerts by The Peyton Sisters and
The Stranded, the Miss and Little

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Cisne Reunion Set August 8-11

Continued From Last Page 1 p.m.—Car show awards (in front of CMS).
This year’s Cisne Reunion co-presidents are Cathryn 1 p.m.—Pie contest judging, followed by pie auction.
Baker and Paul Lowe (also the financial advisor), while 2:30 p.m.—Cisne Reunion Parade (line up by 2 p.m.
board members are Jeff Murphy, Mary Murphy, Josh at the high school).
Smith, John Davis, JoAnn Smith, Linda Wickham, Steve 5-9 p.m.—Bingo.
Bass, Emily Milligan and Cheryl Cox. 5 p.m.—The Stranded.
Following is the schedule for this year’s Cisne Re- 7 p.m.—Cornfield Mafia (country).
union:
Wednesday, Aug. 8th 5K Run/Walk Aug. 11th
6:30 p.m.—Opening ceremonies and introduction of
2017 Grand Marshals Doug and Pat Hilliard. The sixth annual Cisne Reunion 5K Run/Walk will
7 p.m.—Gospel concert featuring The Peyton Sisters take place Saturday, August 11th, and while early reg-
and The Dixie Melody Boys. istration has passed, it’s not too late to sign up (you just
aren’t guaranteed a t-shirt).
Thursday, Aug. 9th
7 p.m.—Miss & Little Miss Cisne Reunion and Tiny Registration is from 6 to 7 a.m. on stage at the Cisne
square, in the park. The one-mile fun run will start at 7:30
Tot Pageant. a.m., followed by the run/walk at 8 o’clock.
7-9 p.m.—Bingo.
The starting line will be in front of Cisne Key Mar-
Friday, Aug. 10th ket, on the square. The event will be professionally chip-
7 p.m.—Jason Lee McKinney Band (Americana). timed, and awards will be presented afterwards.
7-9 p.m.—Bingo.
Online and paper registration is available at:
Saturday, Aug. 11th
6-7 a.m.—5K race registration on stage in the park. runsignup.com/Race/IL/Cisne/CisneReunion5KRace2017
7-10 a.m.—Breakfast at the community center.
7:30 a.m.—1-Mile Fun Run. If you have any questions, call Josh Smith at 618-
8 a.m.—6th Annual Cisne Reunion 5K Run/Walk 534-0536.

(awards after). Antique
8-10 a.m.—Tractor show set-up (Cisne Middle School; Gas & Oil
Memorabilia
park trailers behind school).
9 a.m.-Noon—Register for car show judging (in front Vinyl Lettering For Trucks, Cars & Businesses
Banners * Magnetic Signs * Yard Signs
of Cisne Middle School). Molded Letters
10-11 a.m.—Blue Point Church Kid’s Games (Life-
503 S. First, Fairfield / 618-842-4898
Size KerPlunk, Bean Bag Monster Toss, Dunking Booth,
Penny Pitch, Corn Hole, Washers, etc.). Welcome to the

10 a.m.-Noon—Kids’ activities on square and FFA Cisne Reunion!
Petting Zoo.
During the Cisne Reunion, we will close
Noon—Pedal Tractor Pull (southwest corner of at 4 Thursday and Friday, and will
square). be closed all day Saturday.
Otherwise open 8-6 M-Sat. & 8-1 Sun.
1306 W. Center Drive, Fair eld

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The Dixie Melody Boys will sing at the Cisne Reunion Wednesday, August 8th. They are (from left) Jerry Skaggs, tenor; Josh
Garner, lead; Willie Sawrey, baritone, and Ed O’Neal, bass.

Dixie Melody Boys Will Sing
At Cisne Reunion August 8th

One of Southern Gospel’s most beloved quartets, us encouragement,” Lowe said. “I have great respect for
the Dixie Melody Boys, will sing at the Cisne Reunion on him; he could have stayed on his bus where it was cool
Wednesday, August 8th. and not had time for us. He is a wonderful Christian man.

Since 2013, the group’s lead vocalist has been Fair- “Also, Josh Garner sings with them, and he is one
field native Josh Garner. He was featured in last month’s of our own Wayne County boys,” Lowe added. “I remem-
issue of Outlook, prior to the group’s appearance at the
Wayne County Fair. Continued On Next Page

After the Reunion’s opening ceremonies on August
8th, the Peyton Sisters will hit the stage in the Cisne Park
at 7 p.m. (see page 13), followed by the Dixie Melody
Boys.

It couldn’t be a more exciting lineup for Gospel music
fans, and it brings back great memories for Cisne Re-
union Co-President Paul Lowe. He first sang tenor with
the Carbondale-based quartet ‘Fortress’ about 18 years
ago, put the brakes on while his kids were growing up,
then went back to singing with the group three years ago.
He recalls meeting Dixie Melody Boys owner/vocalist Ed
O’Neal on his first go-around with Fortress.

“Around 20 years ago, we (Fortress) opened for the
Dixie Melody Boys at a fair. We were setting up and do-
ing our sound check; Ed came out and sat on a chair in
the middle of the stage. He just visited with us and gave

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Josh Garner Sings Lead For Dixie Melody Boys

Continued From Last Page Josh Garner of Fairfield is one of
ber hearing Josh sing around different events in Wayne Southern Gospel’s top lead vocalists.
County when he was a boy. He could really sing then and
still has a beautiful, strong lead voice. I new that someday received a Grammy nomination. O’Neal was inducted
he would sing with one of the top quartets and now I have into the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame in
the honor to host them at the Cisne Reunion.” 2004.

The Dixie Melody Boys group was founded in 1961 “I am very excited to have one of the country’s most
by Avis Adkins with Eugene Payne, Ralph Walker and talented quartets at the Cisne Reunion,” Lowe said.
Tony Brown (piano). O’Neal joined in 1963 and subse-
quently became the group’s leader and manager.

Under O’Neal, the group has discovered singers who
have gone on to become prominent in Gospel music, in-
cluding McCray Dove with the Dove Brothers, Rodney
Griffin with Greater Vision; Bryan Walker, who went on
to become a contestant on Season 9 of American Idol
then later joined The Perrys, and Devin McGlamery with
Signature Sound. The group was nicknamed ‘Ed O’Neal
University’ because of the impact that O’Neal has had on
the Gospel Music industry.

The group has had more than 20 hits in the Southern
gospel field including “Antioch Church Choir”, “Double
Dose”, “Don’t Point a Finger” and “Jesus In My Boat”.
They have released 70 albums and numerous videos and
DVDs. They have also won numerous awards and even

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The Cornfield Mafia, a grassroots/Americana country band out of the Indianapolis, Indiana area, will perform at the Cisne
Reunion Saturday, August 11th. The guys are (from left), Jonathan Wimp, bass; Marcel Fouch, lead; John Sutar, vocals; Eddie
Busman, rhythm, and Scott Middleton, drums.

Cornfield Mafia Coming To Cisne

If you are into grassroots/Americana country music be a great event for everyone to come together and enjoy
such as that performed by Confederate Railroad, Trick the weekend with friends, old and new.
Pony, Lo Cash Cowboys, Jeff Bates and John Michael
Montgomery, then you won’t want to miss a concert at the Continued On Page 11
Cisne Reunion by Cornfield Mafia.

That’s because the group—based south of Indianap-
olis, Indiana—has opened for all of those acts and more.
The Cornfield Mafia will wrap up the Cisne Reunion on
Saturday, August 11th, taking the stage in the park at 7
p.m.

“We’re looking forward to the Cisne Reunion. We
thoroughly enjoy playing events in small communities
around the midwest, where families can come together
and enjoy a night of music, together,” said John Suter,
lead vocalist for the band. “The Cisne Reunion looks to

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Miss Cisne Reunion Candidates
Pageant 7 P.M. Thursday, August 9th In The Cisne Park

Retiring Miss Cisne Chesney Hatcher Hannah Ray
Julia Konopasek

Jillean Drake Kaley Konopasek Katelyn Miller
Kirsten Powell Miss Cisne, Little Miss
Pageant Set August 9th

New royalty will be crowned at the Cisne Reunion Thursday, August 9th
when the Miss and Little Miss Cisne Reunion Pageant is held at 7 p.m. on
stage in the Cisne Park.

Following is information about participants. Each candidate was given a
question, with Miss Cisne hopefuls being asked who the most influential person
is in their lives; Little Miss entrants were asked what they want to be when they
grow up. Not all contestants were able to return their answers before Outlook’s
deadline. Here are the candidates:

Miss Cisne

Retiring Miss Cisne Julia Konopasek, 18, daughter of Karen and Jason Gill

Continued On Next Page 7

Kylee Rucker Shelby Scarbrough Torey Brooker
Cisne Royalty To Be Crowned Aug. 9th

Continued From Last Page versity to become a teacher. With these professions, she
and Mark and Denise Konopasek. In the fall, she will be wants to open a cafe bakery and offer tutoring ‘for ev-
cheering at Wabash Valley College, while working toward eryone who needs it’. “My most influential person is my
her Associate’s Degree in Science. She later plans to grandpa, because he helps everyone around him in ev-
transfer to Eastern Illinois University to earn her Master’s ery possible way, and because he is funny, always happy,
Degree in Athletic Training. “The most influential person and makes everyone around him smile.”
in my life is my best friend, Bailey Lewis, because she
is reliable, trustworthy and she isn’t afraid to speak her Kirsten Powell, 15, daughter of Jessica Wood. She
mind.” hopes to become a cosmetologist and open her own sa-
lon. Her mother is the most influential person in her life.
Chesney Hatcher, 17, daughter of Johnny and Mell- “She means the world to me and she has always been
ody Hatcher. She plans to attend USI to major in pre-med there for me. She takes care of me by herself and helps
and become a neonatologist. “Most influential person? me with anything I need. I love her so much!”
My cousin, Ramsey, who was born with spina bifida. Al-
though she’s only six, she has overcome so much and Kylee Rucker, 16, daughter of Chad and Melissa
has shown me that when there’s a will there’s a way.” Rucker. Her future plans include college and becoming
an elementary school teacher. “The most influential per-
Hannah Ray, daughter of Stacy and Curt Ray. She son in my life would have to be my mom. I am the person
plans to attend college and study to become an x-ray I have become because of all the things she has taught
technician. “The most influential person in my life is my me along the way.”
grandma. I love spending time with her and she teaches
me life skills.” Shelby Scarbrough, 16, daughter of Kim Venters.
She intends to study at Frontier College, then transfer to
Jillean Drake, 15, daughter of Kenny and Kristen SIU-E to become an anesthesiologist. “My most influen-
Drake. Her plans are to attend college and later work in tial person is my mom. She is a hard worker and a very
the clothing/fashion design industry. “The most influential determined person. She shows me that I can do anything
people in my life are my family and friends. Both have I put my mind to, but to always be humble and strong in
always been there for me and have shaped me into who I my faith.”
am today.”
Torey Brooker, 15, daughter of Berton and Jennifer
Kaley Konopasek, 17, daughter of Karen and Jason Brooker. Her goal is to play college softball while earning
Gill and Mark and Denise Konopasek. She plans to at- a degree. “My most influential people are my older broth-
tend USI to become an ESL (English as a Second Lan- ers. They joined the army and are following their dreams.
guage) teacher. “The most influential person in my life is Although I miss them, I am so proud of both of them.”
my mom. She always gives me advice, and I know that I
can talk to her and she’ll be honest.” Little Miss Cisne
Retiring Little Miss Jasper Beeson, seven, daughter
Katelyn Miller, 16, daughter of Myriah Miller. She
plans to attend St. Louis Christian College to study busi- Continued On Page 10
ness and ministry, then transfer to Lincoln Christian Uni-

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Little Miss Cisne Reunion Candidates

Retiring Little Miss Bryli Flexter Cailyn Smith
Jasper Beeson

Kassie Atwood Kinley Stewart Kloyee Dagg

Koy Dillon Leah Angle Lilly McCarthy

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Makayla Dillon Peyton Cordill Rylee Dillon
Miss Cisne, Little Miss Pageant Aug. 9th

Continued From Page 8 Kloyee Dagg, seven, daughter of Lacey Dagg.
of James and Laura Beeson. “When I grow up, I want to Koy Dillon, six, daughter of Candy Dillon and Michael
be a clothing designer.” Dillion. “I want to be a cowgirl because I love horses.”
Leah Nicole Angle, six, daughter of Heath and Bret
Bryli Jo Flexter, seven, daughter of Theron and Alicia Angle. “When I grow up I want to be a vet.”
Flexter. “When I grow up, I want to be a Dallas Cowboys Lilly McCarthy, seven, daughter of Leif and Ellie Mc-
cheerleader and a horse trainer.” Carthy.
Makayla Dillon, six, daughter of Candy Dillion and Mi-
Cailyn Smith, six, daughter of Mark and Huleana chael Dillon. “I want to be a cowgirl so I can ride a horse.”
Smith. “I wants to be a vet because I love to take care of Peyton Cordill, seven, daughter of Chad and Leslie
animals.” Cordill. “I want to be a cheerleader and an animal doctor
because I love cute puppies.”
Kassie Atwood, seven, daughter of Alex and Krissy Rylee Dillon, seven, daughter of Candy Dillon and Mi-
Atwood. “I want to be a princess and a nurse. I want chael Dillon. “I want to be a nurse just like mommy.”
to take care of people like the nurses that take care of
grandpa Gene.”

Kinnley Stewart, six, daughter of Melissa Stewart.

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Retired Teacher Named
Cisne Parade Marshal

A woman who has served the Cisne community for decades is be-

ing honored as the 2018 Cisne Reunion Parade Marshal.

Mary Lou Simmons moved to Cisne in 1958 and began teaching

that fall after being hired by Bob Leathers at SIU-C. In 1961, she mar-

ried Richard Brian Simmons from Cisne, and they raised two sons, Gil-

bert Allen and James Edward, while Mary Lou taught 34 years at Cisne

Grade School, Cisne Middle School and Cisne High School.

She taught a variety of subjects: Home Economics, Family Living,

Consumer Education, English, Physical Education, Math and History.

As most teachers do, Mary Lou also did her share of extra-curricular du-

ties, including coaching cheerleading and track, and sponsoring FHA.

Outside of the classroom, Mary Lou was a member of the Eastern

Star for over 50 years and served as secretary and treasurer. She has

also been a 26-year-member of HCE (Home and Community Educa-

tion), which was the name for the current Home Extension. She was the

HCE Wayne County Cultural Enrichment County Board Chairman for MARY LOU SIMMONS
over ten years.

Mary Lou is an active member of the Wayne County Thompson’s
Retired Teachers Association and attends Blue Point Free

Will Baptist Church in rural Cisne. She enjoys spending STUMP REMOVAL

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FLORA BAND TO PLAY--The Stranded, an indie/alternative rock band from Flora, will perform at the Cisne Reunion Saturday,
August 11th at 5 p.m., on the stage in the park. Members are (from left) Nicholas Eckleberry (drums and piano), Peyton Blanchette
(lead guitar), Kaley Konopasek (vocals), and Nathaniel Freeman (rhythm guitar). The Stranded will perform some cover tunes, as
well as original music. By the way, Konopasek is a candidate for Miss Cisne.

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Duo To Open For Dixie Melody Boys

A fast-rising Gospel mu-

sic duo from southern Illinois

will perform at the Cisne Re-

union Wednesday, August

8th as the opening act for the

Dixie Melody Boys (see page

three).

The Peyton Sisters—Ra-

chael, 13, and Riley, 15—will

sing at 7 p.m.

They’ve been singing for

the past seven years, with

their vocal chops and harmo-

nies catching the attention of

Gospel greats. In fact, they

are on the same slate as To-

byMac, Casting Crowns and

other major artists at King-

dom Bound in New York July

29th-August 1st, and are also

scheduled to perform at the

Gaither Fall Festival in Alex- The Peyton Sisters will open a show for the Dixie Melody Boys at the Cisne Reunion August

andria, Indiana in September
(it will be their fourth Gaither 8th at 7 p.m.
Save The Date!
Fest appearance).

“The Peyton Sisters are a wonderful duet. They have Cisne Reunion 2019 Set: You Can Help!
that special harmony that comes from being family,” said
Cisne Reunion Board Co-President Paul Lowe, himself Mark your calendars for next year’s Cisne Re-
a tenor with the Carbondale-based quartet ‘Fortress’. “I union, which has been set for August 7th-10th.
have gotten to hear them a few times and Fortress was
on a program with them a year ago. And if you’re interested in helping plan the event,
you are welcome!
“I believe that the combination of the Dixie Melody
Boys and the Peyton Sister will make for a wonderful eve- “We are always looking for people to help keep
this tradition going,” said Cathryn Baker, co-president
of the 2018 Cisne Reunion Board. “People who have
ning of Southern Gospel for all ages because of the wide questions or suggestions, or who are willing to help us

range of ages that are in these two very talented groups.” with future Cisne Reunions, are welcome to call us!”

Last year, the girls released an album produced by Current board members you can call are:

Joyce Martin Sanders (of ‘The Martins’ fame) and tracked Cathryn Baker, 599-0348.
by Kevin Williams, guitarist for the Gaithers. Paul Lowe, 919-2621.

Kiss Bad Jeff Murphy, 599-6827.
Hair Days JoAnn Smith, 713-2389.
Goodbye! Mary Murphy, 599-5018.
Linda Wickham, 599-6609.
Emily Milligan, 838-9962.
Cheryl Cox, (224) 627-8856.
Josh Smith, 534-0535.

KAROLEE VAUGHAN, Wig Specialist Steve Bass, 838-8398.
John Davis, 354-6783.

105 SE 6th, Fairfield ~ 618-516-7211 or 618-231-3021 “We want to say ‘a big thank you’ to all the people
karolee@[email protected] who help make the Cisne Reunion a success, in the
Facebook: Kiss Bad Hair Days Goodbye past, present and in years to come!” Baker said.

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Jason Lee McKinney Band Will
Play At Cisne Reunion Aug. 10th

Two-time nationally-signed re-
cording artist, the Jason Lee Mc-
Kinney Band, will perform at the
Cisne Reunion on Friday, August
10th, 7 p.m. on stage in the park.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee,

the band blends rock, southern rock,

country and soul to offer a variety of

popular covers as well as original

music. Bandsmen include Barry

Strauser, keyboards; Billy Wright,

bass, and frontman Jason Lee McK-

inney, who promises to leave it all on

the stage.

“I perform all out every night, be-

cause all we ever have is tonight,”

McKinney said. “That one night

on that one stage may be the only

shared experience I get with a par-

ticular audience member, and I will The Jason Lee McKinney Band will perform at the Cisne Reunion August 10th.
Band leaders are (from left) Billy Wright, bass; Jason Lee McKinney, guitar and lead
give everything I have to make sure vocalist, and Barry Strauser, keyboards.
they remember that night for as long
as they live.”

The band’s latest release is a
double album called ‘Play Something You Believe’. Weary
of writing for radio, McKinney called upon influence from
classic music of the 1970s, “before people started sitting
down to write for radio, back to when they just wrote great
songs,” he said. “Back when it was about connecting with
people, not fitting a format.”

The result was a project Mc-Kinney couldn’t be more
proud of. The double album expands to the far corners of
Americana roots music and includes influences from rock,
pop, blues and soul. It’s reminiscent of artists ranging from
Led Zeppelin to Tom Petty.

McKinney has worked with music legends such as
bassist/producer Tommy Sims (Garth Brooks, Bruce
Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Toto) and
has played over 2,000 shows. He has released seven full-
length albums and three EPs, and has had four hits on
three different charts: ‘Take Me There’ and ‘Boy Meets
Girl’ on Christian Rock charts and ‘Hey DJ’ and ‘Find Me’
on the CMJ (College Media Journal) charts.

His most recent accomplishments include a song on
Visible Music College’s new Rock ‘N Roll Christmas EP
and a live DVD (a first for McKinney), which captures one
of his best performances in front of 20,000 people.

McKinney’s charisma and dynamic songwriting has
also landed him prominent sponsorships with Vietti Chili
and Norfolk Southern Railroads.

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Performers from Howl at the Moon clubs in Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis were in Fairfield in June to put on a duel-
ing piano show that raised funds for the Wayne County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee and the Wayne County Farm
Bureau Foundation. Shown are performers (front, from left) Stephen Rawson, Alissa Davis and Jordan Jenkins (not pictured are
Pear Williamson and Terrell Sparks). Row two, Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson and Young Leaders Mat-
thew Byars, Aaron Maloy, Anthony Vaughan, Justin Atwood, Matt Rush and Eric Spitzner. In back, Young Leaders Nic Allison,
Hayden Byars and Brian Bailey.

Howl At The Moon Raises Funds
For Young Leaders, Foundation

A crowd of 550 people including guests, volunteers TRY Financial Representative Alex Atwood, Fairfield
and workers were drawn to the Howl at the Moon Duel- National Bank, Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home, 4R
ing Piano Concert, a fundraiser for the Wayne County Equipment, Peoples National Bank, Zurliene Enterprises,
Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee and the Wayne Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Roark Trucking, Burnt Prai-
County Farm Bureau Foundation, June 22nd and 23rd at rie Fertilizer, Carnaby Square, Vaughan Automotive, Gill
the Fairfield Elks. Excavating, Vaughan’s Diesel Repair, Carter X, Citizens
National Bank of Albion and Joe’s Body Shop.
Howl at the Moon performers—including two ‘duel-
ing piano’ players, a drummer and a guitar player—came The Young Leader Committee works to support ag
from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis to put on the literacy, leadership development and farm business edu-
three-and-a-half hour show each night. People in atten- cation activities.
dance would request songs by offering a tip with their re-
quest; the bigger the tip the more likely the song would be
played. One hundred percent of the tips (all $1,560) went
back to support the Young Leaders and the Foundation.

“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for
all the support the community gave to this project,” said
Doug Anderson, manager of the Wayne County Farm
Bureau. “Our Young Leader Committee was looking for
a new project they could bring to Fairfield which would
raise financial support for their programming as well as
support our Foundation. We are very pleased with the
success of the Howl at the Moon fundraiser and are very
much looking forward to making this an annual Farm Bu-
reau event for the Fairfield community.”

Event sponsors were COUNTRY Financial, COUN-

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Johnsonville Days Aug. 3rd-5th

If you’re looking to enjoy some down-home fun the es and drinks sold at the Ruritan Building.
first weekend of August, then you won’t want to miss the 11 a.m.—Mud Bog (near the pavilion; $5 entry fee per
Johnsonville Ruritan Days.
4-wheeler; contact Andrew Pennington, 618-716-2581).
There will be car, truck, motorcycle and tractor shows 4 p.m.—Little Miss & Mister Pageant. Theme is Red,
as well as a flea market, craft booths, 5K, parade, a kids’
pageant, Farm Follies, music and more. White & Blue. Contact Ellen Sitzes to enter (call 618-673-
2511 or e-mail her at: [email protected]). Pick up
In addition, the popular mud bog returns. This year, your child’s number badge at the Ruritan Building by 3:30
it’s sponsored by Fairfield Memorial Hospital, which will p.m.
give away a child’s electric car!
5 p.m.—Choice of fish or chicken supper available for
Here’s the schedule, along with contact information: sale in the Ruritan Building.

Friday, Aug. 3rd 5 p.m.—Petting zoo in the Johnsonville Park, cour-
7 p.m.—Truck & Tractor Pull (near the pavilion). Truck tesy of Cisne FFA.

classes: stock gas, modified gas, stock diesel, modified 6 p.m.—Country music concert in the park by Jamie
diesel, open. Contact Bob Davis (895-4933) or Larry Nattier & Pair of Kings.
Greenwalt (839-0545). Admission to watch is $5. Sand-
wiches and drinks at the pavilion. 7 p.m.—Farm Follies (Wayne County FFA events)
near the pavilion.
7 p.m.—Bingo.
End of the day—50/50 drawing.

Saturday, Aug. 4th Sunday, Aug. 5th
All day—Flea market & craft booths ($10 setup fee; 10:30 a.m.—Church service and Cisne FFA program

contact LaDeana Davis, 895-4932). in the park.
7 a.m.—Breakfast available at the Ruritan Building. Noon—Chicken dinner in the Ruritan Building.
7 a.m.—5K Run/Walk (entry fee $20; pre-register
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10 a.m.—Parade (featuring Military Honor Guard
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11 a.m.—Sandwiches and drinks sold at the pavilion.
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Pennington Creates Trophies Lawrence Pennington (above) has
For Car Show At Johnsonville been making awards for the Johnson-
ville Days Car Show. The photo below
Lawrence Pennington has enjoyed woodworking since he was in high shows the 2015 award.
school, and after he started organizing the car and tractor show for the John-
sonville Days celebration in 2010, he’s utilized his hobby to produce trophies
for the show.

His creations are far from traditional dash plaques.
For example, in 2015, one of his awards included a wooden replica of
an old fuel pump, complete with a Route 161 sticker; in 2016, Pennington
fashioned awards with localized replicas of license plates; the following year,
wooden wrenches accented the plaques.
“The first year I didn’t want to hand out a traditional trophy, so I thought I
would make something. It evolved from there,” said Pennington. “For the most
part, they have always been made out of wood.”
One trophy that wasn’t made of wood was a picture of four cars that have
been in their car show.
“We went out to 161 one morning and shut the road down at the John-
sonville curve; my niece took pictures of them coming and going through the
curves. We placed the picture on an old 45 record,” he said. “The theme that
year was ‘Cruising Rt. 161 To Johnsonville Days’.”
When Johnsonville Days started decades ago, a car show was held—but
was eventually dropped. When Pennington asked if he could pick up the torch
again, his fellow Ruritan club members encouraged him to go for it. In doing
so, they added some very special awards to the awards repertoire.
“I asked Sherri Peddicord to help with it in memory of her dad, Bernard
Peddicord, (and) we talked to Shirley Garrison to see if she wanted to pres-
ent a trophy in memory of her late husband, Dale,” Pennington said. “Bernard
and Dale were in charge of the car show when they first started Johnsonville
Days.”
This year’s trophy will be an all-wooden floor shifter that will have a brass
dash plaque including a picture of last year’s overall winner on it.

Last year’s Car Show Awards are at
the left.

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Answers In Sept. Outlook

19

Hortin Finishes 7th Nationally
In FBLA Job Interview Division

Until this past school year, Karis Hortin didn’t even know there

was a thing called FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Nationals.

But in making her first trip to the event at the FBLA National

Leadership Conference (NLC), held in Baltimore, Maryland in late

June, she placed seventh overall from a field of 105 national final-

ists in the Job Interview Division.

A few months ago, the 2018 graduate of Edwards County

High School won the Eastern Area Job Interview Competition,

then topped a field of 30 contestants (mostly from big schools in

the Chicago area) at the state round, qualifying for nationals. Be-

fore state, she wasn’t aware of the national level of competition,

and when she arrived in Baltimore, she was even more surprised.

“I was so overwhelmed by how many students were there

competing in many different competitions,” Hortin said. “There

were around 20,000 people there from all around the U. S. as well

as Haiti, Canada, China and Puerto Rico.”

Preliminary competition in her division involved seven groups

of 15 contestants each, with the top two from each group advanc-

ing to the second round. At that point, those 14 submitted to an-

other interview round, with the top ten emerging and going on

stage for the awards ceremony.

“My goal was to advance to the second round. But to be hon-

est, I didn’t think I would make it to the top ten,” Hortin said. “The Karis Hortin, with her 7th place trophy at the
whole experience was just amazing. I was able to network with FBLA Nationals.
both kids and adults.”

As a result of her experience, Hortin has been invited

I WAUback to ECHS next year to speak to FBLA members about
the organization’s opportunities. R
“When I was at nationals, most of the students were E

from really big schools, so I think it’s very important to get
smaller schools involved, as well,” she mentioned. “I had a
wonderful time!”

Hortin extended thanks to people who supported her in

the journey with encouragement and donations so that she

Scould make the trip.

“And lastly, I want to thank God for making this pos-

Tsible,” she said. “None of it happens if it’s not for Him.”

Every Tues. NightHortin is the daughter of Mary Hatfield and Doug Hortin.

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age children and their families on Saturday, ($4 Balcony)
August 18th at the Fairfield pool.

The ‘back-to-school celebration’ swim will

run from noon to 5 p.m. Concessions
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Brain Training Center Brings

Life-Changing Help To Boy, 11

Before seeking treatment with Kimberly Kimberly Briggs of the Brain Training Center in Fairfield is pictured
Briggs at the Brain Training Center in Fair- with Caden Arnold, who enjoys life now more than ever since submitting to
field, 11-year-old Caden Arnold of Iuka had Neurofeedback. Below, Briggs monitors his brain activity as he undergoes
been on medication for several years. treatment.

His parents, Mat and Hollie, had run out “I would advise them to give it a shot. Our thoughts were, what did
of solutions in dealing with his anger, nega- we have to lose?” Hollie said. “We are so glad we found Kim. Caden
tive attitude, and concentration difficulties. loves going to see her.
The medicine just wasn’t cutting it.
“Any child who experiences anger, ADD, ADHD, anxiety or any
But while doing a Google search to find other issue should go see Kim,” she added. “It can be a life-changing
out how brain training might be able to help experience!”
their son, Briggs’ name popped up. They
contacted her and began a series of ses- Learn more about Mrs. Briggs’ work online at braintrainingcenter.
sions in May. org.

“We noticed positive changes right 21
away. After two treatments, his attitude was
so much better. He’s had about 25 sessions
now and treatments will wrap up around the
first of August,” Hollie said.

“Caden isn’t angry anymore. His attitude
has changed for the better, and overall his
behavior has changed and is so much bet-
ter.”

Briggs, a Speech Language Patholo-
gist for the last 24 years, pursued training
in Neurofeedback in 2015 after a friend told
her about her grandson and the remarkable
changes he experienced with the treatment.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment
that measures brain activity and helps im-
prove certain brain patterns.

Treatment can benefit anyone, from chil-
dren to adults. With children, it helps with
ADHD, emotional and behavioral issues,
and learning and developmental delays.
With adults, it is commonly used to treat
anxiety, depression, obsessing and sleep
problems.

There is also research that it helps with
migraines, concussions and addictions. In
one case previously published in Outlook,
Briggs even helped a woman get relief from
hot flashes.

And then there are stories like Caden’s.
“Brain training treatments have allowed
Caden to be himself, not a kid who’s medi-
cated,” Hollie said. “He’s a much more lov-
ing, confident kid now, and enjoys life now
more than ever.”
She urged other parents in her position
to seek treatment at the Brain Training Cen-
ter.

Ohio Med Student Shadows Dr. Fyie

Fairfield Memorial Hospital recently hosted Ohio student Dr. Nicole Fyie (left) is pictured with Rural Health
Rachel Miller for a Rural Health Experience (RHE), a three-to- Experience participant Rachel Miller, a Master’s of
five-day rural immersion experience for college students who Science graduate in Medical Physiology in Cleveland,
are considering a career in medicine. Ohio.

Miller graduated with a Master’s of Science in Medical ment to the quality of care and service that is pro-
Physiology from Case Western Reserve University, School of vided at our hospital,” Bunting-Williams said.
Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. The RHE provides a unique recruit- The RHE is sponsored by the National Center for
ment opportunity for advanced health care providers, and Miller Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) and the Illinois
chose FMH as her first choice out of seven sites. She shad- Area Health Education Center (IL AHEC) Network.
owed Dr. Nicole Fyie.

Rooted in observational learning, the RHE provides health
professions students the opportunity to learn about the delivery
of health care in a particular rural community through shadow-
ing rotations and spending time in the community of interest.

“My Rural Health Experience at Fairfield Memorial Hospital
gave me not only a wonderful, holistic and better understanding
of rural healthcare and the various roles within a hospital, but
also the opportunity to spend quality time with the amazing and
compassionate people of FMH,” Miller mentioned. “I am truly
grateful for my unforgettable time there and for each person
who spent time teaching me about their work and their commu-
nity.”

FMH CEO Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., said the hos-
pital is honored to host the program annually and to meet with
future physicians.

“The fact that we were Ms. Miller’s first choice is a testa-

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The Coon Creek Ridge Riders host a Cowboy Action Shoot once a month at the Lakewoods Marshals Club north of Cisne.
Participants at the July shoot are pictured at the site.

Coon Creek Ridge Riders Relive
Cowboy Shooting Days Of 1890s

Since 2004, an organization based in the Cisne area The type of clothing worn depends on the style they
has been stepping back into time, taking along six-shoot- shoot. For example, those who wear more traditional ap-
ers, rifles, and clothing from the cowboy days. parel probably shoot in the B Western Category, which is
modeled after the B Western movies—most popular from
The Coon Creek Ridge Riders haul their tools and the 1940s through the 1960s (7 Men from Now, featuring
tales to the Lakewoods Marshals Club north of Cisne Randolph Scott, and Deep in the Heart of Texas with Tex
on the first Saturday of the month from March through Ritter were among the more popular films).
November. Like-minded folks from surrounding towns—
even other states—drive in for the event. Once they exit In addition, each individual develops their own back-
their modern-day vehicles, donned in duds from the story…or rather, tall tale.
1890s, it’s time for target shooting.
“I got my clothes from a dead Yankee in Gettysburg,”
“We’re a SASS (Single-Action Shooting Society)- Cooper grinned, referencing the Northern Aggression
affiliated club. The organization was started in California and the story that he ‘got in a little trouble out west after
and was chartered in 1981. It began with a bunch of guys the war’. “Everybody here develops their persona.”
who got together on Sunday afternoon and target-shot.
They thought it would be fun to use old single-action Each participant also has an alias. Cooper is Lead
guns,” said Clarence Cooper of Cisne, a member of the Pumper (he shoots lead bullets and is retired from work-
club. ing in the oil fields) and his wife, Cheryl is Miss Sunshine.

“Our particular event is Cowboy Action Shoot. We “Neither of us are very good. I normally end up on the
dress in 1890s-period clothing and shoot 1890s-type very bottom of the list, and that’s okay because some-
guns.” body’s gotta be last,” he laughed. “It’s fun.”

Pistols have to be .32 calibre or larger, while rifles Sure, there’s competitiveness at each shoot, but that
must be hammer-type. A few participants even shoot takes a back seat to sportsmanship.
black powder.
“These are the best bunch of people in the world,
“There are different categories. I shoot gunfighter unlike any other competition I’ve been in,” Cooper men-
style, which is both pistols out at the same time,” Cooper tioned. “If someone has a problem with a gun, ten people
mentioned. will say ‘take my gun and shoot’. Everybody wants to

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Wayne Countian Mark “Sgt. Eli” Cribelar, who has been competing since 1999, is shown firing his single-action revolvers at

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Most participants are a generation or two older than
Wisdom, but the youngest shooter on hand is Tyler Red
Ryder (for his red hair) Edwards from Ingraham. He rides
in for the shoot with his uncle, Craig Coop Dog Cooper
(Clarence and Cheryl’s son) and Craig’s wife, LuAnn
(they call her Lethal Lu).

“Most of the time, he shoots clean (doesn’t miss any

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Tyler “Red Ryder” Edwards, the young-
est participant at the Coon Creek Ridge Rid-
ers event in July, is pictured by the ‘Cowboy
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Cowboy Shoot Single-action shooting club-affiliated members build their own gun carts,
Continued From Last Page partly for show and partly for safe transportation of weapons at shooting events.
targets),” said Craig of the boy, who is Here, Jack “Pine Ridge” Fearn from Cisne is shown with his cart. He won the belt
the son of Brent and Sharon Edwards buckle he’s wearing in 2014, when he took the crown at the Illinois State Cowboy
(his dad began teaching him to shoot Shoot.
four years ago). “He’s improved. He’s
gone from about 800 seconds to be-
tween 300 and 350 seconds to shoot
a full round, through the entire six stag-
es.”

Edwards is all about the shoot.
Asked what he wants to be when he
grows up, he simply said: “better.”

Target styles vary at different
shoots, and some are mobile. But here,
the steel-plate targets are stationary.

“And they’re close targets. This isn’t
an accuracy shoot, it’s for speed and
fun,” Cooper said, adding with a smile,
“and we’re big on the fun part.”

Dr. Edgar Borda
Joins Clay Co.
Hospital Staff;
General Practice

Clay County Hospital has announced
the hiring of Dr. Edgar Borda, MD, a gen-
eral practitioner who will treat adult pa-
tients.

He is the recipient of countless
awards, including ‘Physician of the Year’
from the National Republican Congres-
sional Committee’s Physician Advisory
Board, and has served on numerous
committees in Illinois.

“When I agreed to accept the offer
of CEO at Clay County Hospital, I was
keenly aware of the new changes in
healthcare that were already starting to
affect our hospital and clinics, both from
a fiscal and care-giving viewpoint,” said
CCH President Chris Hunt.

“Our patients and the community want
care close to home, and doctor-centric
care,” he added. “Dr. Borda brings with
him years of experience and exceptional
qualifications. He will provide the best
possible care for our community.”

Dr. Borda will join the staff sometime
this summer.

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Heaven...
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee,
today shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke
23:43)

We’re at our friends’, sitting on the deck and
talking the typical way of old timers. One of our ilk
comments that we should get a picture of the boy
and the dog. It falls to me, though I wouldn’t have
noticed the scene if left to my own devices. I some-
how manage to capture a scene that has grown in
my mind to encompass all of my conscious thought.

The scene is simple. It’s near sundown, but
they’re not watching the sunset. The boy is maybe
eight years old and is sitting on the rim of a hill look-
ing out over the field. Trees and creek wait beyond
the soybeans. The dog is sitting next to him, mim-
icking boy and looking over their empire.

We can only see their backs. It’s unremarkable except
that in one pure moment, boy and dog are united with all
of creation. The photograph freezes them in time, forever
absorbing the warm summer breeze and the fading light.

It’s unremarkable except that it’s pure and timelessly
innocent.

I envy the boy and the dog, alike. I think back over the
decades to when I was a boy on a summer evening. I was
the boy of a mixed breed called Rascal Jack. We must
have sat just like this duo. There were creek and woods
then, too. The field was probably growing corn, but it
was still the same. Rascal Jack and I sat and watched. I
imagined Daniel Boone was scouting the tree line, on the
trail of the Shawnee. Jack saw him, too, and sat with me

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Last Month’s Puzzle Answers

Heaven........... Here in the sunset of my life I long for one of those
Continued From Last Page simple and pure moments that belong only to the child
watching the old explorer following our creek. and the dog and the sky and wind. My scars and thoughts
and intents make me an outsider. It’s like I’m looking
When the air was cold and felt like snow, we’d watch through a window. I’m in a tumultuous place that chills the
White Fang working the tree line or see Buck leading the heart and pains the body. But through the window I can
team and the Inuit sled, forever on the trail. Mostly we’d see heaven where the boy and dog forever reside. They
have just sat and been one with creation, like the pair are unaware of the place I live; they only exist in the pure
today. innocence of creation.

There was no work of any kind. We had no govern- Maybe when I pass on to the next world, Rascal Jack
ment or law or rules. We were one, not really a boy and will be waiting for me. He went ahead long ago, but may-
a dog. We were perhaps a boy-dog or a dog-boy, a new be he knows I’ll be there in just a moment. We’ll get to sit
creature melded with the sky and the wind and the land. and watch the trees and the creek.
We just were.
Eternity spent just being in that moment would be
paradise, indeed.

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Fairfield Memorial Donations Keep Piling Up

In addition to donations by Fairfield Memorial Hos- • $1,000 to the Cisne Fireworks Committee in ap-
pital (FMH) announced in last month’s Outlook, the hos- preciation for the Village’s support with FMH’s opening
pital has given several more gifts in and around Wayne of the Horizon Healthcare Clinic in Cisne. “Words cannot
County, supporting community efforts. describe how warmly we were embraced by the commu-
nity when we made the decision to open a clinic in Cisne,”
They include: Bunting-Williams said.
• $1,000 to the Volunteer Firemen’s Association of
West Salem to help pay for fireworks at its Freedom Cel- • $1,000 each to the Hamilton/Wayne County Re-
ebration held June 30th-July 1st. “We hope that residents lay for Life event and the White County Relay for Life
who live around West Salem and beyond were able to event, both held in June. “Cancer affects not only the
attend and help support the volunteer firemen, who help person who has received this terrible diagnoses, but
keep West Salem safe,” said FMH CEO Katherine Bun- also their loved ones who help support them in their fight
ting-Williams. against cancer,” she noted.
• $1,000 to the Carmi Chamber of Commerce
to help pay for their July 4th fireworks show. “We are • A $2,190 donation to pay for two Automated Ex-
blessed with all of the support that we have received ternal Defibrillators for the City of Grayville, to replace
from the communities that come to our hospital for their their outdated AEDs. Bunting-Williams said FMH was
healthcare needs,” Bunting-Williams said, noting FMH is ‘honored to be able to give back to the community in their
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TOYS TO FLORA CLINIC

The Clay County Hospital Auxiliary has purchased
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pediatric exam rooms. Dr. Michael Klinger (left) and Synda
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need for the toys to help promote parent-child relation-
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patient-friendly during wait times. The wall toys also allow
for more space. Auxiliary President Vera DeWeese is at the
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Winners of the 8th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot are (from left) Trevor Armstrong, Travis Burkholder, Doug Anderson
(Farm Bureau Manager), Phil Walker, Lucas Lueke, Chris Lueke, Tim Armstrong, Frederick Holmes, Fred Holmes, and Raya
Adcock.

Bring The Heat

Pistol Shoot Yields Records; Fairfield Girl Wins
It was a scorching summer day for the 8th Annual vis Burkholder from Ewing, 134.88.
Young Leader Pistol Shoot July 14th at the Carmi Rifle All participants were given one ticket for the grand
Club, but participants brought the heat, anyway, yielding
record speeds. prize drawing of a Ruger Mark IV target pistol. The top
three shooters in each division were given extra chances,
Not only did the event bring out a record number of with Burkholder’s name being drawn.
shooters, but the top speeds were significantly faster
than in last year’s event. In addition, a Fairfield girl, Raya Following lunch, shooters gathered for the “Display
Adcock, won the youth division and finished 10th overall of Marksmanship” event, which tested the shooter’s abil-
in the Speed Steel event, and was 8th overall in Marks- ity to hit a 12” target at 25 yards using the same gun they
manship. Les Cline of Cisne was fifth in Speed Steel. used in the speed competition. Each shooter had ten
shots with no time limit. First place went to Fred Holmes
Thirty-seven Illinois and Indiana shooters represent- of Dahlgren with a score of 97 and one bullseye. Second
ing all age brackets and experience levels gathered for place went to Darryl Vancil from DuQuoin, 93 and two
the event, coordinated by the White County Farm Bureau bullseyes; third went to Jeromey Toombs of Burnt Prairie,
Young Leader Committee. 91 and one bullseye.

In the “Speed Steel” competition, shooters worked Each of the mentioned winners was given a brick of
their way through five stations with five steel targets each. .22 ammunition as their prize. Here are the overall re-
Participants shot five relays at each station. Time was sults:
kept for each round, with the slowest time at each station
being dropped. The lowest overall time, shooting 100 tar- Speed Steel (Final Score)
gets, won the competition. 1st—Trevor Armstrong, Tunnel Hill, 51.80.
2nd—Frederick Holmes, Bloomington, In., 61.21.
In the adult division, Trevor Armstrong from Tunnel 3rd—Tim Armstrong, Tunnel Hill, 64.42.
Hill won with a total time of 51.80 seconds. Second place 4th—Darrell Donoho, Mt. Vernon, 69.14.
went to Frederick Holmes of Bloomington, Indiana, 61.21 5th—Les Cline, Cisne, 70.51.
seconds; Tim Armstrong, Tunnel Hill, took third place 6th—Darryl Vancil, DuQuoin, 70.65.
with 64.42 seconds. All three shooters improved on their 7th—Mel Gajewski, Scheller, 70.90.
times from last year. 8th—Jason Kosikowski, Carmi, 76.55.
9th—Dawn Williams, Carmi, 80.66.
In the youth competition, Adcock took first place with
a time of 81.84 seconds. Lucas Lueke from Carmi took Continued On Next Page
second with a time of 109 second, while third went to Tra-

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Young Leaders Pistol Shoot
Continued From Last Page 19th—Jason Kosikowski, Carmi, 69.
10th—Raya Adcock (Y) Fairfield, 81.84. 20th—Wes Kuykendall, New Harmony, 67.

11th—Gordon Simpson, Fairfield, 81.93. 21st—Rick Irvine, Grayville, 66.

12th—Brian Allen, Carmi, 83.25. 22nd—Erik Burkholder, Ewing, 64.

13th—Lynn Simmons, Enfield, 90.23. 23rd—Brian Allen, Carmi, 63.

14th—Jennifer Davis, Norris City, 92.80. 24th—Lucas Lueke (Y), Carmi, 50.

15th—Wes Kuykendall, New Harmony, In., 93.69. 25th—Doug Anderson, Albion, 50.

16th—Erik Burkholder, Ewing, 96.43. 26th—Robert Hast, Evansville, In., 47.

17th—Fred Holmes, Dahlgren, 98.11. 27th—Larry Kosikowski, Carmi, 44.
18th—Doug Anderson, Albion, 101.36. 28th—Matthew Robertson, Benton, 43.
19th—Tina Musgrove, Carmi, 104.25. 29th—Ashley Kosikowski, Carmi, 41.
20th—Ralph Duvall, Carmi, 104.52. 30th—Margie Holmes, Dahlgren, 40.

21st—Ashley Kosikowski, Carmi, 106.54. 31st—Kirke Muse, Carmi, 32.

22nd—Lucas Lueke (Y), Carmi, 109. 32nd—Travis Burkholder (Y), Ewing, 20.

23rd—Kelly Robertson, Benton, 109.4. 33rd—Billy French, Mills Shoals, 10.

24th—David Elwood, Enfield, 111.54.

25th—Ryan Williams, Carmi, 114.59.

26th—Jeromey Toombs, Burnt Prairie, 119.72.

27th—Matthew Robertson, Benton, 120.22.

28th—Sheryl Woodham, Carmi, 122.04.

29th—Robert Hast, Evansville, 130.61.

30th—Travis Burkholder (Y), Ewing, 134.88.

31th—Dale Mangum, Lawrenceville, 137.36.

32nd—Kirke Muse, Carmi, 144.33.

33rd—Billy French, Mill Shoals, 144.77.

34th—Rick Irvine, Grayville, 175.84.

35th—Larry Kosikowski, Carmi, 231.

36th—Margie Holmes, Dahlgren, 253.43.

37th—Audrey Elwood, Enfield, 268.75. August classes will focus on the

Marksmanship (Final Score) Person, Power & Presence
X = Bullseye of the Holy Spirit!

1st—Fred Holmes, Dahlgren, 97 X.

2nd—Darryl Vancil, DuQuoin, 93 XX. Aug. 7 & 9--Bringing Heaven to Earth.
3rd—Jeromey Toombs, Burnt Prairie, 91 X. Aug. 14 & 16--Some is Good, More is Better.
4th—Dawn Williams, Carmi, 91 X.

5th—Tim Armstrong, Tunnel Hill, 87. Aug. 21 & 23--The Spirit In Me.
6th—Sheryl Woodham, Carmi, 86 X. Aug. 28 & 30--Promises & Power.
7th—Frederick Holmes, Bloomington, In., 86.
8th—Raya Adcock (Y), Fairfield, 83.

9th—Gordon Simpson, Fairfield, 83. SAFE HAVEN BIBLE CENTER
10th—Darell Donoho, Mt. Vernon, 81 X.

11th—Trevor Armstrong, Tunnel Hill, 79.

12th—Audrey Elwood, Enfield, 79. 707 East Main, Fairfield, IL
13th—Les Cline, Cisne, 79. EVERYONE WELCOME!
14th—Kelly Robertson, Benton, 79.

15th—Ralph Duvall, Carmi, 73. Tuesdays 6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
16th—Lynn Simmons, Enfield, 72.

17th—Jennfier Davis, Norris City, IL 71 Pastor/Teacher: Melissa Garrison, 599-9314.
18th—Mel Gajewski, Scheller, 71.

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