Blood Services seeks convalescent plasma donors, save a life
Patients that have recovered from a COVID-19 infection may be able to help treat others and ease the pain of a neighbor in their fight with the disease by generously donating their plasma.
The Community Blood Services of Illinois, which is the provider of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma to hospitals in Champaign County and the surrounding region, collects plasma from county residents who have fully recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Plasma from recovered citizens contain antibodies from the virus that can be transfused to patients who are currently hospitalized with the Coronavirus.
Donations must be scheduled at least 28 days after the last date the donor experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, fatigue, or body ache), but interested donars can start the process by speaking with the Blood Center about their eligibility at anytime. Potential donors can complete the Blood Center’s online referral form or call (833) 610-1025. .
According to the blood center website, locally and nationally, there is only a two to three day supply of type O red blood cells as well as a supply of AB plasma and Convalescent Plasma.
"We are calling for all healthy members of the public to step up and support care for patients. Blood donation is safe and essential!" says a message on their website today. "Recent changes to donor eligibility criteria will permit donations by many donors previously deferred."
For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org/cp.
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Photo of the Day - November 12, 2020
SJO's Barnes leading scorer in conference win over Monticello
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Winter sports still on hold, IHSA to host pandemic Pow-Wow
The winter sports season is virtually on hold. Maybe, in another eight days, a number of high school coaches, athletes and fans will learn if they will be on the floor on November 30 playing their first games of the season. That's the news after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors held a special virtual update session earlier today.
In a statement released by the IHSA, the Board also announced that schools who plan to begin basketball practice on November 16 should adhere to the Level 1 mitigations from the IDPH All Sports Policy until at least November 19. The high school sports association invited the representatives from Governor Pritzker’s Office, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and representatives from "a coalition of nearly 200 school superintendents who recently contacted the Governor regarding school sports during the 2020-21 school year" for pandemic sports pow-wow.
"The Board hopes to create a dialogue and build a more collaborative relationship with all the entities involved with developing sports policy in our state as everyone tries to navigate the myriad issues caused by the pandemic," Craig Anderson, IHSA Executive Director, said in the statement. "The Board’s decision to move forward with the IHSA basketball season was not meant to be adversarial. It was rooted in a desire to receive more direct communication and data from our state partners. They hope all the groups will see the mutual benefit of increased discourse and be represented at the meeting on November 19."
Adopting a noticeably softer tone, the IHSA says they will be able to provide more direction on basketball practices and games following the meeting for their 813 member schools.
Nearly two weeks ago Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that sports, normally played from November to March, would start their season in March. The recent rise in COVID-19 cases statewide and the governor's response toward mitigating the spread of the virus thus far makes it likely that if the season did get off to a start, it would have been short-lived.
In a survey with 546 schools who responded, nearly 300 IHSA schools do not plan to start basketball on November 16, and another 212 schools remain unsure of their status leaving roughly one-third of the organization in the pool of willing to play.
At a quick glance, the major drawback to districts ignoring the governor's guidance and moving confidently forward with the IHSA plan was the inability to secure insurance coverage. According to multiple sources, insurers were not willing to to cover schools that went against the IDPH and ISBE.
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Superintendent Jeremy Darnell issued a statement highlighting the liability exposure.
"The decision was made based on both the system and individual legal liabilities as determined by the GCMS School District attorneys and insurance providers," he said in a story in The News-Gazette. "Recently, both Governor Pritzker and Dr. Carmen Ayala (State Superintendent of Schools) have clearly stated that any district that directly defies the recommendations of IDPH, as it pertains to winter sports (basketball), would knowingly be putting their districts at risk both legally and financially."
The Peoria school board voted 5-1 to postpone the season according to the Peoria Journal Star.
"It’s not me desire to take anything away from the kids," Board President Doug Shaw was quoted saying prior to the board's vote. "But it seems it would be irresponsible from my point of view (to continue with a winter schedule). It’s an unpopular decision, but it’s the way we need to go."
The foreshadows in Anderson's final comment carries a bushel of uncertainty on a number of different levels.
"The Board recognizes the difficult decisions they have placed on member schools regarding basketball," said Anderson. "With a limited number of schools set to begin their season on November 16, they believe it is prudent to adhere to IDPH guidance as they work with state officials to gain greater clarity on the metrics and mitigations required to conduct certain high school sports throughout the remainder of the 2020-21 school year."
St. Joseph-Ogden commemorates Veterans Day
St. Joseph-Ogden High School created a video tribute commemorating this year's Veterans Day with a video featuring Commander Patrick Gegg. The video was played at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, for students who were in class today. The video will be played again for the other half of the student body tomorrow (November 12) that did not have class today.
Gegg is a 1994 St. Joseph-Ogden graduate and is an officer in the United States Navy. The 25-year veteran is the Executive Assistant to the Commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven and former commanding officer of Patrol Squadron Ten.
"Commander Gegg spoke at our Academic Assembly a couple of years back and was phenomenal, Principal Gary Page said. "Gegg is a very distinguished alumni and even better human being."
The 20 minute video also features thoughts and salutations from members of the SJO student body.
If the video does not appear in the space above, please use this link to view the SJO Veterans Day tribute.
Photo of the Day - November 11, 2020
Cook receives all-tournament nod
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Winter sports season on the table at IHSA meeting today
The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors will meet in a special session today at 1pm today to discuss the upcoming winter sports season.
On October 28 the IHSA agreed to go forward with the 2020-21 basketball season starting on November 26 as originally planned in August of this year. They told their member schools and the public it was up to the individual school to allow their basketball teams to participate during the pandemic as long as programs followed the guidelines developed by the IHSA Sport Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC).
One day later, Governor JB Pritzker put the breaks on the 2020-21 basketball season as well all other planned prep winter sports, including wrestling, dance and cheer competition. Anticipating a rise in the state's Coronavirus metrics, Governor Pritzker said those sports would have to be moved to the spring season.
"It is difficult to forecast if it will produce any official action, or (if it) will just be (a) discussion," Matt Troha, Assistant Executive Director at the IHSA wrote in an email to the media this morning. "Regardless, it is my hope to email a recap out by around 3pm."
Former Unity player earns 6th volleyball conference award
All this is crazy; let's vote earlier
By Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator
2020 will be remembered for more than we what to remember including the painful November 3 election. Our country was already suffering from the pandemic and all its spin-off problems.
Unemployment, business closings, demise of the travel industry, struggling houses of worship, massive national depression to name a few of the problems. However, great news Pfizer has come up with a vaccine that has been 90% effective in preliminary trials. At this writing this is great news with the stock market on the verge of setting an all-time high. This vaccine has the potential to bring this country out of the house and back to work, school, church, and more.
We also need a vaccine to get us over this election. Most Americans would gladly take a shot in the butt to relieve this pain in the neck election we have just endured or, enduring?
Whoever heard of an election going on for days? Some of the states are still counting. The media has called the election for the states but some states have not verified the vote totals. This is insane.
Most of the states got it right on November 3. They counted the votes that made it to the post office on November 3. No one knows when a letter will show up when mailed on November 3. The letter could show up November 4 or November 10 or later.
Regardless of how you feel about the outcome of the election states like Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Arizona did our country a disservice. Even if you are happy about Joe Biden being elected, surely you aren't happy about the long delay in counting the votes.
For many weeks we have been hearing about swing states that would be allowed more days in getting their mail ballots back to count. But the changes did what everyone knew would happen and that was delay the reporting of election results with the possibility of court fights later.
In North Carolina, the State Board of Elections said ballots postmarked by Election Day would count as long as officials received them within nine days after the election. Nine days!
In Wisconsin, a federal judge similarly ruled that ballots postmarked by Election Day would count as long as officials had them in hand within six days after Nov. 3. A Michigan state judge ruled that absentee ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 would be counted if they arrived up to two weeks after Election Day.
All this is crazy.
Go to the courthouse to verify your voter registration. Receive your one ballot obtained only by showing your identification. Put your ballot in the mail in plenty of time to arrive by November 3. It only takes some planning.
Better yet go early and vote and forget the mail if at all possible. Between now and the next election we have to come up with a federal election policy that requires counting the votes received by election day and not ten days or two weeks later.
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2020 will be remembered for more than we what to remember including the painful November 3 election. Our country was already suffering from the pandemic and all its spin-off problems.
Unemployment, business closings, demise of the travel industry, struggling houses of worship, massive national depression to name a few of the problems. However, great news Pfizer has come up with a vaccine that has been 90% effective in preliminary trials. At this writing this is great news with the stock market on the verge of setting an all-time high. This vaccine has the potential to bring this country out of the house and back to work, school, church, and more.
We also need a vaccine to get us over this election. Most Americans would gladly take a shot in the butt to relieve this pain in the neck election we have just endured or, enduring?
Whoever heard of an election going on for days? Some of the states are still counting. The media has called the election for the states but some states have not verified the vote totals. This is insane.
Most of the states got it right on November 3. They counted the votes that made it to the post office on November 3. No one knows when a letter will show up when mailed on November 3. The letter could show up November 4 or November 10 or later.
Regardless of how you feel about the outcome of the election states like Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Arizona did our country a disservice. Even if you are happy about Joe Biden being elected, surely you aren't happy about the long delay in counting the votes.
For many weeks we have been hearing about swing states that would be allowed more days in getting their mail ballots back to count. But the changes did what everyone knew would happen and that was delay the reporting of election results with the possibility of court fights later.
In North Carolina, the State Board of Elections said ballots postmarked by Election Day would count as long as officials received them within nine days after the election. Nine days!
In Wisconsin, a federal judge similarly ruled that ballots postmarked by Election Day would count as long as officials had them in hand within six days after Nov. 3. A Michigan state judge ruled that absentee ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 would be counted if they arrived up to two weeks after Election Day.
All this is crazy.
Go to the courthouse to verify your voter registration. Receive your one ballot obtained only by showing your identification. Put your ballot in the mail in plenty of time to arrive by November 3. It only takes some planning.
Better yet go early and vote and forget the mail if at all possible. Between now and the next election we have to come up with a federal election policy that requires counting the votes received by election day and not ten days or two weeks later.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author of American Issues, Every American Has An Opinion and ten other books. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group or organization.
This article is the sole opinions of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of PhotoNews Media. We welcome comments and views from our readers.
County records 4 Covid-19 deaths, state could see another stay-at-home order
While the state's positivity numbers continue to grow at a record pace for the fourth straight day, the number of active Coronavirus cases in our area have shrunk from a high of 53 on Sunday, November 1, to 27 as of today.
Yesterday, Governor J.B. Pritzker hinted that a statewide stay-at-home order is back on the table after ruling it out four days earlier as the state wrestles with bringing the recent COVID-19 surge under control. While he did not specify a time or trigger during his press briefing, it is likely
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 79 additional deaths. Four of the 79 individuals who passed away were from Champaign County.
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced the four COVID-19 deaths included a female in her 70s, two males in their 80s and one 90-year-old male. The county death toll is now at 37.
"I'm not looking at the broader mitigation of stay-at-home as something I would do in the coming days or week, but I can't guarantee you what it looks like two weeks from now or three weeks from now - I just don't know," he said on November 6.
Yesterday, his message was more apprehensive saying that another stay-at-home order could be issued if the state's metrics continue to rise. He made it clear it was something he wants to avoid, but may be unavoidable given the rising tide of the infectious virus nationwide.
"As I've told you, for days, you know, we are looking at really all the possibilities - the possibility that we would have to go back a phase, the possibility that we would have to ultimately have a stay-at-home order - those are not things that I prefer to do. But those are things that these numbers are not sustainable."
Winners named in The Sentinel Halloween photo contest
There were cute ones, there were silly ones and scary ones. We received 42 entries for The Sentinel's first-ever Halloween photo contest.
First off, a special thank you to Blondies for their generous donation to help make this contest possible.
Second, The Sentinel would like to thank everyone who entered the contest. You made it a difficult challenge selecting our top three winners which is why it took so long to make today's announcement. It was so difficult that The Sentinel made a witching hour decision to add one new category!
With so many cute baby and toddler photos, we created a separate catergory for those entries. We selected two runner-up photos and winner, each will receive a $25 Sentinel gift certificate good toward the purchase of a Signature Announcement. The winner of the Best Picture award will receive a $50 Sentinel gift certificate.
Runner-up for the Toddler category
Right: Hannah, the Narwhal, age 6 months from St. Joseph - - - Left: Little Pumpkin
Best Picture in the toddler category
Maddox, age 3, and Carter, age 1, dressed as Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas from Dumb and Dumber.
Finalists for the best costume of 2020
3rd Place
$25 Sentinel Gift Certificate
$25 Sentinel Gift Certificate
Briley, age 6, from Muncie, IL, vampire
2nd Place
$50 Sentinel Gift Certificate
$50 Sentinel Gift Certificate
Kai, age 11 from Mooresville, NC, Covid-19 Cell
1st Place
$75 Gift Card to Blondies
$75 Gift Card to Blondies
Emily (left) & Emma (right), both 15 years old and St. Joseph, portray the twins from Stephen King’s The Shining
Best handmade costume of 2020
$25 Sentinel Gift Certificate
Little Sully
See all of this year's entries here:
2020 Halloween Costume Photo Contest Gallery
2020 Halloween Costume Photo Contest Gallery
Photo of the Day - November 6, 2020
Dukeman, Spartans dribble by STM
St. Joseph-Ogden's Hannah Dukeman brings the ball down the floor in her team's road game against St. Thomas More on December 17, 2018. Dukeman contributed four points in the Spartans' 58-43 conference win. (Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Money Matters: Three businesses that would be great to have in St. Joseph
by Jake Pence, Guest Columnist
As St. Joseph and small towns across the country face stagnation (lack of growth) it is important that they prioritize their local economy.
St. Joseph is a desirable place to live for many reasons. We have a great school system, small town values, a low crime rate, proximity to jobs and everyday necessities, the best El Toro in Champaign County and numerous local businesses. I could go on and on.
However, if population growth isn’t a desired outcome then population retention is pivotal to the long-term livelihood of the community.
What’s the best way to improve the desirability and longevity of a small town? Create a thriving local economy that isn’t too dependent upon one industry.
That said, this article is dedicated to three businesses I believe would improve resident retention and add a welcomed vitality to the local economy in St. Joseph.
BUSINESS IDEA #1:
BBQ & Craft Beer Restaurant
Location: East of Jack Flash
Yes, we already have a great selection of restaurants in St. Joseph and this is by no means a knock against any of them.
I thoroughly enjoy a burrito loco from El Toro, the frisco melt from Roch’s and anything on the menu at The Wheelhouse. I’ve also eaten my fair share of China King, Padano's, Scratch, Subway, Monical's, and Dairy Queen over the years.
Despite all of these options, what we're missing is delicious portions of pulled pork, beef brisket, burnt ends, cornbread, potato salad, coleslaw, and craft beer.
To scratch that itch, residents of St. Joseph and surrounding communities have to drive to Urbana or Champaign.
Have you heard of Burgers & Beer in Gibson City? How about Gross’ Burgers in Westville? I’m guessing you have heard of one if not both. What do those restaurants have in common? First, when my family drives past them we stop and eat. Second, they are demand drivers for their local economy.
I firmly believe that a BBQ and beer focused restaurant would develop into a staple of the St. Joseph food scene and drive demand to the rest of the local economy. For proof of concept, visit Edley’s next time you’re down in Nashville, TN.
BBQ & Craft Beer Restaurant
Location: East of Jack Flash
BUSINESS IDEA #2:
Boutique Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care Center
Location: Southwest of the middle school or a new residential development
Based on the recent traffic I’ve seen at my proposed location, this could very well be in the works.
Why do most people live in St. Joseph? They grew up here and this is where their family lives; therefore, we should prioritize the health, housing, and livelihood of all residents from newborns to great grandparents.
One of the hottest trends in real estate is assisted living facilities because the baby boomer generation is approaching the age where this assistance may be necessary. Additionally, Alzheimer’s rates are rising and quality memory care facilities are becoming more important than ever.
The addition of a boutique assisted living facility and memory care center to the community would be ideal to provide a much needed service to the older generations of St. Joseph. Instead of having to drive to Champaign, Urbana or to other facilities in the surrounding area, families and caretakers could make a five minute drive across town to check-in and visit loved ones.
For proof of concept, check out my colleague Loe Hornbuckle at Sage Oak Assisted Living based in Texas - https://thesageoak.com/.
Boutique Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care Center
Location: Southwest of the middle school or a new residential development
BUSINESS IDEA #3:
Home Remodeling General Contractor
Location: Vacant lot on 2nd Street south of the Kickapoo Rail Trail or your garage
How many of you have completed a home remodeling project during COVID-19? My guess is 50% of the people reading this article have done one or more improvements to their home. How many of you ENJOYED the process of completing your home remodeling project? I’m going to say 10% - and if you’re in that 10% then pay close attention.
In my opinion, St. Joseph has a housing situation that is bottle-necked by supply and demand issues. That has resulted in the village not experiencing the population growth many once thought it would thanks to stagnation. If we aren’t going to develop new housing – a topic for another day, then we must continue to revitalize and renovate the current housing supply.
There are already businesses in town that do this and do it well – a shoutout to Roger Beals - but these businesses are always booked out weeks, sometimes months in advance. There is a shortage in supply and a surplus in demand for contractors; therefore, there is an opportunity for a new company to balance out the market with a much needed service.
With minimal overhead costs, diligent customer service, and an active social media presence, I don’t think it would take long to create a thriving business with many opportunities to expand into nearby markets.
All of these businesses will take a certain level of industry specific knowledge and access to capital to start, but that can be acquired through partnerships, research, and over time. Entrepreneurship isn’t about reinventing the wheel or coming up with a Shark Tank-esque idea. It is about finding opportunities in the marketplace and taking action to meet an unfulfilled demand.
As an investor and entrepreneur, I am personally very interested in exploring all three ideas. There may be others in your circle who feel the same way. Start a conversation. Discuss the possibilities and the opportunities. Quite frankly, I think conversations about entrepreneurship and taking calculated risks aren’t talked about enough in our community, yet we are home to some of the brightest minds and hardest workers in the area.
It is time to make entrepreneurship a priority in St. Joseph. So let’s get to it!
Home Remodeling General Contractor
Location: Vacant lot on 2nd Street south of the Kickapoo Rail Trail or your garage
About the author:
• Jake Pence is the President of Blue Chip Real Estate and a consultant for Fairlawn Capital, Inc.. A 2019 graduate from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois, he is a 2016 graduate from St. Joseph-Ogden High School where he was a three-sport athlete for the Spartans. You can view his latest acquisitions and advice on his YouTube channel here.
Photo of the Day - November 5, 2020
Rocket dancers roll into championship round at state
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
St. Joseph-Ogden announces 1st quarter Honor Roll
Despite the challenges of hybrid schooling, 239 students started the fall semester with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on the school's 4.0 scale.
High Honor Roll
Freshmen
Edward Alewelt
Logan Allen
Aden Armstrong
Owen Baltzell
Samantha Beetz
Chloe Burkhalter
Rachel Divan
Sadie Ericksen
Joseph Frasca
Addison Frick
Grace Getty
Logan Haake
Chloe Harper
Rachel Harris
Brody Hausman
Annabelle Hueber
Tanner Jacob
Kya Jolley
Helene Jones
Tori Kibler
Hayden Lewis
Quinn Lewis
Taylyn Lockhart
Addisyn Martinie
Talan Miller
Isaiah Mock
Rowan Musselman
Caleb Ochs
Cole Pruitt
Macy Reed-Thompson
Addison Roesch
Addison Ross
Daniel Santiago
Lucas Skelton
Logan Smith
Drew Thurman
Emma Thurman
Elissia Ward
Colin Wayland
Corbin Wells
Hayden Williams
Peyton Williams
Logan Allen
Aden Armstrong
Owen Baltzell
Samantha Beetz
Chloe Burkhalter
Rachel Divan
Sadie Ericksen
Joseph Frasca
Addison Frick
Grace Getty
Logan Haake
Chloe Harper
Rachel Harris
Brody Hausman
Annabelle Hueber
Tanner Jacob
Kya Jolley
Helene Jones
Tori Kibler
Hayden Lewis
Quinn Lewis
Taylyn Lockhart
Addisyn Martinie
Talan Miller
Isaiah Mock
Rowan Musselman
Caleb Ochs
Cole Pruitt
Macy Reed-Thompson
Addison Roesch
Addison Ross
Daniel Santiago
Lucas Skelton
Logan Smith
Drew Thurman
Emma Thurman
Elissia Ward
Colin Wayland
Corbin Wells
Hayden Williams
Peyton Williams
Sophomores
McGwire Atwood
Kaytlyn Baker
Olivia Baltzell
Tyler Burch
Maddux Carter
Yamilka Casanova
Ariana Chambers
Morgan Cramer
Aiden Cromwell
Zachary Dahman
Emily Elsbernd
Joselyn Frerichs
Kennedy Greer
Andrew Guelfi
Mikyla Haley
Hayden Henkelman
Maya Hewkin
Taylor Hug
Emily Jeffries
Aliya Jones
Peyton Jones
Jacob Kern
Hunter Ketchum
Collin Livesay
Haleigh Maddock
Aidan McCorkle
Kyle Meccoli
Teagan Miller
Allegra Pearman
Ty Pence
Jack Robertson
Kirsten Schaefer
Johanna Schmitz
Jack Setterdahl
Paige Siegmund
Trinity Tapia
Payton Vander Logt
Taylor Voorhees
Alayna Wagle
Mallory Wagner
Maggie Ward
Kaytlyn Baker
Olivia Baltzell
Tyler Burch
Maddux Carter
Yamilka Casanova
Ariana Chambers
Morgan Cramer
Aiden Cromwell
Zachary Dahman
Emily Elsbernd
Joselyn Frerichs
Kennedy Greer
Andrew Guelfi
Mikyla Haley
Hayden Henkelman
Maya Hewkin
Taylor Hug
Emily Jeffries
Aliya Jones
Peyton Jones
Jacob Kern
Hunter Ketchum
Collin Livesay
Haleigh Maddock
Aidan McCorkle
Kyle Meccoli
Teagan Miller
Allegra Pearman
Ty Pence
Jack Robertson
Kirsten Schaefer
Johanna Schmitz
Jack Setterdahl
Paige Siegmund
Trinity Tapia
Payton Vander Logt
Taylor Voorhees
Alayna Wagle
Mallory Wagner
Maggie Ward
Juniors
Addison Allen
Tyler Altenbaumer
Kailyn Anderson
Ella Armstrong
Abigail Behrens
Andrew Beyers
Mara Burkhalter
Kennedi Burnett
Angela Chahine
Braden Clampitt
Anastasia Conerty
Deanna Cummins
Benjamin Cunningham
Sidney Davis
Zander Dressen
Jared Emmert
Hannah Fox
Mackenzie Fulk
Brennan Haake
Liam Hamer
Lauren Harper
Kailyn Ingram
Payton Jacob
Alison Kearney
Ava Knap
Jacey Lewis
Wyatt Loghry
Kelsey Martlage
Sophia McDade
Coby Miller
Conrad Miller
Elijah Mock
Jett Morris
Jessica Palmer
Emma Parkinson
Hope Rajlich
Grace Schmitz
Taryn Sexton
Alyssa Shoviak
Luke Stegall
Rebecca Steinbach
Mackenzie Trame
Regan Uden
Taylor Wells
Tyler Altenbaumer
Kailyn Anderson
Ella Armstrong
Abigail Behrens
Andrew Beyers
Mara Burkhalter
Kennedi Burnett
Angela Chahine
Braden Clampitt
Anastasia Conerty
Deanna Cummins
Benjamin Cunningham
Sidney Davis
Zander Dressen
Jared Emmert
Hannah Fox
Mackenzie Fulk
Brennan Haake
Liam Hamer
Lauren Harper
Kailyn Ingram
Payton Jacob
Alison Kearney
Ava Knap
Jacey Lewis
Wyatt Loghry
Kelsey Martlage
Sophia McDade
Coby Miller
Conrad Miller
Elijah Mock
Jett Morris
Jessica Palmer
Emma Parkinson
Hope Rajlich
Grace Schmitz
Taryn Sexton
Alyssa Shoviak
Luke Stegall
Rebecca Steinbach
Mackenzie Trame
Regan Uden
Taylor Wells
Senior
Isabelle Brooks
Crayton Burnett
David Bytnar
Taylor Campbell
Kylie Duckett
Makayla Duckwitz
Jacob Dwyer
Hanna Eastin
Nadirah Edwards
Dakota Franzen
Atleigh Hamilton
Emmyrson Houston
Lukas Hutcherson
Logan Ingram
Cailer Kellenberger
Shelby Kofoot
Alyssa Maddock
Tyson Madsen
Sophia Martlage
Garren Meeker
Samantha Naylor
Alec Painter
Erin Patton
Aidan Roberts
Indira Robinson
Mazie Ronk
Evan Schmitz
Max Shonkwiler
Tessa Smith
Payton Vallee
Nora Walden
Brayden Wendt
Mikayla Wertz
Logan Wolfersberger
Crayton Burnett
David Bytnar
Taylor Campbell
Kylie Duckett
Makayla Duckwitz
Jacob Dwyer
Hanna Eastin
Nadirah Edwards
Dakota Franzen
Atleigh Hamilton
Emmyrson Houston
Lukas Hutcherson
Logan Ingram
Cailer Kellenberger
Shelby Kofoot
Alyssa Maddock
Tyson Madsen
Sophia Martlage
Garren Meeker
Samantha Naylor
Alec Painter
Erin Patton
Aidan Roberts
Indira Robinson
Mazie Ronk
Evan Schmitz
Max Shonkwiler
Tessa Smith
Payton Vallee
Nora Walden
Brayden Wendt
Mikayla Wertz
Logan Wolfersberger
Honor Roll
Freshmen
Chloe Allen
Kaden Allinger
Mya Bott
Kyler Brown
Payton Carter
Maya Chahine
James Harbourt
Jayci Hayes
Holden Jones
Lauren Lannert
Jake LeVeck
Carson Maroon
Seth McBride
Shannon McMahon
Madison Stevens
Zoey Sweet
Braxton Waller
Spencer Wilson
Kaden Allinger
Mya Bott
Kyler Brown
Payton Carter
Maya Chahine
James Harbourt
Jayci Hayes
Holden Jones
Lauren Lannert
Jake LeVeck
Carson Maroon
Seth McBride
Shannon McMahon
Madison Stevens
Zoey Sweet
Braxton Waller
Spencer Wilson
Sophomores
Alyssa Acton
Madison Adams
Canyon Alwes
Taylor Burch
Payton Carter
Gwen Chatterton
Madelynn Cook
Abigail Dow
Leah Finley
Grace Flessner
Jessica Gadbury
Hallie Harms
Mary Hinrichs
Shayne Immke
Cameran Kelley
Jade Kelley
Aaron Lane
Blake Morgan
Courtney Myren
Caleb Nemecz
Jacob Newman
Ava Northen
Emma Rydell
Emma Ward
Jackson Wetzel
Madison Adams
Canyon Alwes
Taylor Burch
Payton Carter
Gwen Chatterton
Madelynn Cook
Abigail Dow
Leah Finley
Grace Flessner
Jessica Gadbury
Hallie Harms
Mary Hinrichs
Shayne Immke
Cameran Kelley
Jade Kelley
Aaron Lane
Blake Morgan
Courtney Myren
Caleb Nemecz
Jacob Newman
Ava Northen
Emma Rydell
Emma Ward
Jackson Wetzel
Juniors
Nicolas Anzelmo
Madison Atwood
Alanna Bensyl
Ella Besson
Allison Burnett
Ashley Eldridge
Carter Freeman
Zella Fuqua
Hailey Gaines
Avian Gerdes
Alyssa Hamilton
Claire Huffman
Olivia Klotz
Ashlyn Lannert
Ava Meyer
Ava Miller
Jackson Place
Jonathan Poulter
Griffin Roesch
Anna Snyder
Ethan Vanliew
Elijah Weinmann
Madison Atwood
Alanna Bensyl
Ella Besson
Allison Burnett
Ashley Eldridge
Carter Freeman
Zella Fuqua
Hailey Gaines
Avian Gerdes
Alyssa Hamilton
Claire Huffman
Olivia Klotz
Ashlyn Lannert
Ava Meyer
Ava Miller
Jackson Place
Jonathan Poulter
Griffin Roesch
Anna Snyder
Ethan Vanliew
Elijah Weinmann
Seniors
Brady Buss
Raegan Crippen
Caleb Eads
Britney Evans
Alexandra Frerichs
Emily Froman
Isabella Getty
Hayden Knott
Spencer Lahners
Ethan Lane
Matthew Lilly
Aiden Livesay
Madigan Loman
Abigail Moberg
Hannah Umbarger
Mitchell Whitlock
Rachel Wilson
Raegan Crippen
Caleb Eads
Britney Evans
Alexandra Frerichs
Emily Froman
Isabella Getty
Hayden Knott
Spencer Lahners
Ethan Lane
Matthew Lilly
Aiden Livesay
Madigan Loman
Abigail Moberg
Hannah Umbarger
Mitchell Whitlock
Rachel Wilson
Spartan cross country team places 2nd, Unity comes in 4th
2020 St. Teresa Sectional Results -
11. Connor O'Donnell (Unity) 16:28.8, 12. Carson Maroon (SJO) 16:31.0, 14. Charlie Mabry (SJO) 16:37.0, 15. Brandon Mattsey (SJO) 16:37.1, 17. Ben Gavel (Unity) 16:40.3, 19. Logan Wolfersberger (SJO) 16:43.6, 21. Jarrett Cox (Unity) 16:44.9, 25. Elijah Mock (SJO) 16:56.6, 40. Luke Stegall (SJO) 17:29.8, 44. Spencer Wilson (SJO) 17:34.2, 47. Thomas Cler (Unity) 17:37.9, 49. Clayton Jamison (Unity) 17:39.3, 103. Bryson Denny (Unity) 19:43.9.
Photo of the Day - November 4, 2020
Home field advantage
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Photo of the Day - November 3, 2020
SJO wins softball invite
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Photo of the Day - November 2, 2020
Running in the rain
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
We need to look for the sun
By Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator
The Sun is shining today and will rise tomorrow. For more years than we know the Sun has followed this same pattern.
The rising Sun is a good pattern for all of us. We know each day we can count on the Sun. Somedays the Sun is hidden by clouds but it's there. Too often we forget to notice the Sun. Often it feels too hot or we wish it would warm up. We are never completely satisfied with the job the Sun does. Too hot, not hot enough. Too bright. Through all of our life's discontents with the Sun's performance, the Sun keeps performing. Throughout my lifetime I don't know of a day that the Sun has let me down. It just keeps on glowing regardless of the day or world events.
I remember the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. His death was one of the darkest days I can remember as a child but the Sun never ceased to shine.
When Americans came home from Vietnam in boxes and thousands of funerals were held around the country, we mourned but the Sun kept shining.
I've buried a wife and a baby and it seems like looking back that for a period of time I doubt that I even noticed the Sun was shining. Often life's traumas block the Sun from our eyes even if we are starring right into its rays.
Millions of Americans are unhappy with the election, and some aspects of American life. We don't like Covid-19, unemployment nor the unrest that is all over our country. We sadly have become alienated from good people who have different opinions than we do and this is tragic.
Today we need to look for the Sun.
The Sun is not political. The Sun shines on the Democrats and the Republicans. The Sun shines on sinners and the righteous. The Sun takes care of the planet providing our warmth, growth and our very lives. We take the Sun for granted. So often we don't even pay attention to all the Sun does and provides. However, we need the Sun. We do hear about the importance of clean water and air but are you grateful for the good air and water that you do have?
Take time to notice the Sun today. A clear day or a cloudy day will find the Sun shining. Another day of life means another day to enjoy all that God has created and made. I've never known a day of life without the Sun. I've never known a day that I couldn't find good people with whom to talk. I've never experienced a day that I didn't feel there were people to love and people who cared about me.
God has provided the Sun and as long as our creator wants it to shine it's going to shine. Today, let the Sun shine on you.
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The Sun is shining today and will rise tomorrow. For more years than we know the Sun has followed this same pattern.
The rising Sun is a good pattern for all of us. We know each day we can count on the Sun. Somedays the Sun is hidden by clouds but it's there. Too often we forget to notice the Sun. Often it feels too hot or we wish it would warm up. We are never completely satisfied with the job the Sun does. Too hot, not hot enough. Too bright. Through all of our life's discontents with the Sun's performance, the Sun keeps performing. Throughout my lifetime I don't know of a day that the Sun has let me down. It just keeps on glowing regardless of the day or world events.
I remember the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. His death was one of the darkest days I can remember as a child but the Sun never ceased to shine.
When Americans came home from Vietnam in boxes and thousands of funerals were held around the country, we mourned but the Sun kept shining.
I've buried a wife and a baby and it seems like looking back that for a period of time I doubt that I even noticed the Sun was shining. Often life's traumas block the Sun from our eyes even if we are starring right into its rays.
Millions of Americans are unhappy with the election, and some aspects of American life. We don't like Covid-19, unemployment nor the unrest that is all over our country. We sadly have become alienated from good people who have different opinions than we do and this is tragic.
Today we need to look for the Sun.
The Sun is not political. The Sun shines on the Democrats and the Republicans. The Sun shines on sinners and the righteous. The Sun takes care of the planet providing our warmth, growth and our very lives. We take the Sun for granted. So often we don't even pay attention to all the Sun does and provides. However, we need the Sun. We do hear about the importance of clean water and air but are you grateful for the good air and water that you do have?
Take time to notice the Sun today. A clear day or a cloudy day will find the Sun shining. Another day of life means another day to enjoy all that God has created and made. I've never known a day of life without the Sun. I've never known a day that I couldn't find good people with whom to talk. I've never experienced a day that I didn't feel there were people to love and people who cared about me.
God has provided the Sun and as long as our creator wants it to shine it's going to shine. Today, let the Sun shine on you.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author of American Issues, Every American Has An Opinion and ten other books. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group or organization.
This article is the sole opinions of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of PhotoNews Media. We welcome comments and views from our readers.
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