Staff Reporter — The Villagers Voice

Aubrey Catlin, Carmi

July 23, 2017 by Staff Reporter

Aubrey L. Catlin, 78, of Carmi passed away at 5:20 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. He was born in Norris City, IL on November 27, 1938, the son of Dwight Wayne and Ruth (Buttry) Catlin. Aubrey married Janice Sue Burris on August 10, 1957. He was a 1956 graduate of Norris City High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic from 1957-1960 and achieved the rank of Airman 3rd Class. Aubrey supervised and managed the Platolene 500 in Carmi and retired after 23 years. He loved to spend time with his family and to go bowling, fishing and camping.

Aubrey is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Sue of Carmi; three sons, Brian Catlin and Michael Catlin both of Carmi and Troy (Mary) Catlin of Evansville, IN; a sister, Stella Knowles of Imperial Beach, CA; six grandchildren, Cory, Kelly, Justin, Mariah, Ashton and Abagail Catlin; and three great-grandchildren, Garrett, Kaden, and Avery Catlin.

Funeral services for Aubrey L. Catlin, 78, of Carmi will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery in Carmi. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Memorial contributions may be made in Aubrey’s memory to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.

Dorothy Knight, Carmi

July 22, 2017 by Staff Reporter

Dorothy Pauline Knight, 83, of Carmi, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2017 at Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. She was born May 30, 1934 in New Haven, IL, the daughter of John William and Minnie Octavia (Whetstone) Evans. Dorothy worked as a CNA for 18 years at Wabash Christian Retirement Center, and 13 years at Mears Market. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary.

Dorothy is survived by six sons, Bill (Jolene) Knight, Mike (Paula Dozier) Knight, Greg (Melissa) Knight, Doug (Tammy) Knight, and Rick (Kelly) Knight all of Carmi, and Steve (Connie) Knight of Grayville; four daughters, Elaine (John) Endicott, Sheryl (Mike) Blazier, Teresa (Kevin) Stocke all of Carmi and Barb (Whit) Myatt of Norris City; two sisters, Betty Young of Carmi and Patty Rojas of Lexington, KY; brother, Jimmy (Jo) Fisher of Sylacauga, AL; sister-in-law, Von Fisher of Grayville; 30 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend, Mary Delarosa, as well as her faithful four legged companion, Shortie. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Minnie Evans, three sisters, Alta Leona Eckols, Peggy King and Janet Johnson, three brothers, Robert “Bob” Evans, David “Butch” Evans and Martin “Marty” Fisher.

Funeral services for Dorothy Pauline Knight, 83, of Carmi, will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Pastor Chris Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. Visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2017 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Home of the Innocents, 1100 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, PO Box 97372, Washington, D.C. 20090, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 1201 Story Avenue #200, Louisville, KY 40206 and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, who is in charge of arrangements.

Janet Johnson, Carmi

July 21, 2017 by Staff Reporter

Janet Gayle Johnson, 71, of Carmi, passed away at 9:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born May 23, 1946 in Carmi, IL, the daughter of Martin Oral and Minnie O. (Whetstone) Fisher. Janet was the owner of House of Beauty in Carmi. She was the president of the National Hairdressers Association. Janet attended Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Janet is survived by her significant other, Kenny Winter of Carmi; two sisters, Betty Young, of Carmi and Dorothy Knight, who passed away shortly after Janet; a brother, Jimmy Fisher of Sylacauga, AL; sister-in-law, Von Fisher of Grayville and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Minnie Fisher, two sisters, Alta Leona Eckols and Peggy King, three brothers, Robert “Bob” Evans, David “Butch” Evans and Martin “Marty” Fisher.

A Memorial Service for Janet Johnson, 71, of Carmi, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. A private burial will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s memory to your favorite charity and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements.

OP ED – Fundraising or Begging?

July 21, 2017 by Staff Reporter

On July 17, a local news source reported the following:

CHILD STRUCK AT INTERSECTION DURING FUNDRAISER

On July 15 at 9:29 am an 8 year old child from Norris City was struck by a vehicle while the child was standing DIRECTLY on the centerline (of the highway) with a cone on the centerline as well.

Andrew C. Inboden of Broughton, Il. was (as reported) the driver of the 1999 Chevy truck that struck the child.

Thank GOD, it seems that at this point the child will be OK.

Mr. Imboden MAY have some ‘legal issues’ pursuant to the way he was driving.

However, 625 ILCS 5/11-1006c applies also. This law states:

“No person shall stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the occupant of any vehicle except within a municipality when expressly permitted by municipal ordinance. The local municipality, city, village or other local governmental entity in which the solicitation takes place shall determine by ordinance where and when solicitations may take place based on the safety of the solicitors and the safety of the motorists. The decision shall also take into account the orderly flow of traffic and may not allow interference with the operation of official traffic control devices. The soliciting agency shall be:

1. registered with the Attorney general as a charitable organization…..

2. engaged in a statewide fund raising activity.

3. liable for any injuries to any person or property during the solicitation which is causally related to an act of ordinary negligence of the soliciting agent.

Any person engaged in the act of solicitation shall be 16 years of age or more and shall be wearing a high visibility vest.”

It sounds to me like this was another one of those “bucket brigade” begging activities. As I opined before, that is not fundraising; that is begging. Carwashes, bake sales, etc ARE fundraising, but that takes effort, work, etc. Teach the children well; why work when you can beg?

At least those online begging gofundme sites do not involve standing in the middle of the highway.

IF that injured child was part of the “solicitation activity,” I would hate to be the person or organization who set it up that day at the Norris City intersection. I’m no lawyer, but I know how to read. I pray that ALL of 5/11-1006 was adhered to. It doesn’t appear so, though, does it?

When the shyster personal injury lawyers get involved, whoever set up the “solicitation activity” had better get their checkbook(s) ready and prepare for a lengthy painful “rectal exam.”

I do not want to sound like an ogre, but this is a cautionary letter. Long ago when I was young and foolish, I was married to a lawyer. Man, was that a mistake!! I know all about those painful “rectal exams.”

Rich Gurka

Board sets fees, orientation dates and lauds the word of summer work crew

July 21, 2017 by Staff Reporter

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 19^th in the Superintendent’s office. The amended minutes were approved and the bills for the month were approved as presented.

Summer maintenance projects are well underway at all of the schools. The Board and Administrators all commented on the outstanding work being done by the custodians and summer work crew.

The Board set the fees for the 2017-2018 school year. The lunch prices will be $2.45 at the elementary schools and $2.60 at the high school. Breakfast will remain $1.00 along with adult lunch at $3.00. Athletic fees for sporting events will remain the same. The book rental fee will be $40 for elementary and $50 for high school.

The student handbooks were approved by the Board and will be given to students on the first day of school. The high school will hold registration for Sophomores and Juniors August 9^th; August 7^th for Freshman and August 8^th for Seniors.

Band Camp will be August 9^th and 10^th.

Brenda Moore was employed as NCO cook. Beth York was employed as Booth cook. Joe Skaggs will be the new Golf Coach.

The NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting July 19^th in the Superintendent’s office. The amended minutes were approved and the bills for the month were approved as presented.

Summer maintenance projects are well underway at all of the schools. The Board and Administrators all commented on the outstanding work being done by the custodians and summer work crew.

Band Camp will be August 9^th and 10^th.

Brenda Moore was employed as NCO cook. Beth York was employed as Booth cook. Joe Skaggs will be the new Golf Coach.

In other business the Board:

– Accepted the resignation of Linda Ellison as NCO cook.

– Accepted the resignation of Evan Wyllie as golf coach.

– Accepted the White County Emergency Mitigation Plan.

In other business the Board:

– Accepted the resignation of Linda Ellison as NCO cook.

– Accepted the resignation of Evan Wyllie as golf coach.

– Accepted the White County Emergency Mitigation Plan.