Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:47pm

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College officials send their thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2013.

The 46th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 18 in James Waugh Gymnasium. Dr. Jeannie Mitchell, a psychology professor at RLC, was the guest speaker.

A total of 860 graduates were conferred 773 Associate Degrees and 651 Occupational Certificates.

The Rend Lake College Class of 2013 is:
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)

ALMA - William Andrew Williams

ANNA - Chad M. Buchanan, Cassie Jane Newberry

ARCOLA - Taylor Nicole Thomas

ARGENTA - Kyle Raymond Powars

ASHEBORO, N.C. - Eric John Tozzi

ASHLEY - Jessica Garrison

BELLE RIVE - Taylor Renee Adams, Larry P. Caldwell, Cory Drew Capps, Gale Lee Hefner, Heston Wayne Mays, Samuel Alan Oliger, Beverly Ann Sears

Tami Donley of Ewing is handed her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Technology.

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Mt. Vernon hospital honors employees for longevity of service

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 10:00am

Mt. Vernon hospital honors employees for longevity of service

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - St. Mary’s Good Samaritan hosted a Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, May 15 at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon.

During this event, employees were honored for significant years of service. Over 300 dedicated men and women were celebrated at this event with a special focus on those serving for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and even 45 years. The combined total of experience for those celebrating an anniversary added up to an amazing 5,013 years.

Kay Tinsley, Dorothy Wade and Layne Harmon were recognized for giving 45 years of faithful commitment to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan. Kay serves as Vice President Fiscal Services for St. Mary’s Good Samaritan. Dorothy is an LPN on 3200 Unit at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, and Layne is an RN in the Psych Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. These three ladies received plaques and roses, along with a well-deserved standing ovation.

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Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

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Friday, May 17th, 2013, 4:40pm

Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn marked National Volunteer Week on Saturday by encouraging communities to submit entries for the 31st Annual Governor's Hometown Awards.

According to the governor's office, it's a program that recognizes volunteer efforts to improve Illinois communities.

The application deadline is July 15, and communities of any size may submit nominations.

"Local volunteers and organizations are improving communities across Illinois and enhancing the quality of life for everyday people," Governor Quinn said. "The Hometown Awards recognize people who are helping us build a better Illinois for current and future generations."

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Mt. Vernon man sentenced to 40 years for sex assault of child

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:36pm

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS)- A Mt. Vernon man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault.

Albert E. Rainey, 39, of Mt. Vernon, pleaded guilty to two county of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Rainey was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police in November 2006 and was charged with engaging in two acts of sexual penetration with a minor under the age of 13.

Rainey pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2007. However, that sentenced was reversed on appeal.

A jury trial in February 2013 sentenced Rainey to 20 years on each of the two counts.

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Mt. Vernon police looking for robbery suspect

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:54pm

Mt. Vernon police looking for robbery suspect

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Mt Vernon Police Department is looking for information after an attempted robbery of Americas Best Inn around 11:20 a.m. Friday.

They are looking for a white male wearing blue jeans and a gray and red hooded sweatshirt with a white t-shirt underneath. Police say the suspect ran from the business towards Broadway and entered a white, four-door car that stopped in traffic on Broadway and left the area going westbound.

Anyone who saw the suspect and/or the vehicle is asked to contact the department at 242-2131.

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Jefferson County Crime Stoppers asks for help finding burglary suspects

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 1:23pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS)- Jefferson County Crime Stoppers needs the public's help in finding the person or people responsible for more than 33-burglaries since November 2012.

Seventeen burglaries have been reported in Mt. Vernon and 16-in Jefferson County.

Investigators say the suspects are breaking into mostly elderly people's homes late in the evening or early in the morning.

The suspects are taking cash and stolen jewelry and sometimes notice forced entry to their homes. In some cases, the elderly resident was at home sleeping during the burglary.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything about the persons involved are asked to call the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 618-242-2131 or Jefferson County Crime Stoppers at 618-242-8477 (TIPS).

A $500 cash reward is based on the arrest and conviction of the burglars.

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Hospice of Southern Illinois holds volunteer appreciation dinner

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:49am

Hospice of Southern Illinois holds volunteer appreciation dinner

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Several volunteers were honored at the Hospice of Southern Illinois' volunteer appreciation dinner held in April.

30 years of service:

Adrienne Villotti of Mascoutah, Clare Schmidt of Belleville, Lucille Trentman of Mascoutah, and Sr. Leona Luechtefeld of Belleville.

The Butterfly Award:

Kathy Murphy of Fairview Heights, Ginny Costello of Collinsville, Marie & James Broshears of Royalton, Linda Rozycki of Glen Carbon, Dennis Blom of Edwardsville, and Jeanne Arro of Maryville.

The Hospice would like to thank all volunteers for their continued support and for sharing their time and talents to help patients and their families.

These dedicated volunteers are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team helping to provide care for those individuals during their end-of-life journey.