He was the owner and operator of H. Schriebers and Sons store in Red Bud, and worked there his entire life.

He was also a member of: St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Men’s Club, Red Bud Lions Club and the YSLST Association. He was a director and past president of First State Bank of Red Bud, a former member of the St. John’s Lutheran School Board and was a Boy Scout Treasurer for 35 years. He was a World War II veteran.

Schrieber was born Feb. 28, 1924 to Oliver Louis and Erna (Plate) Schrieber at Red Bud. He married Marjorie Boutinghouse on March 22, 1953 in Phillipstown, and she survives.

Surviving besides his wife are: his sons: Thomas (Barbara) Schrieber and Curtis (Barbara) Schrieber, both of Waterloo; and his grandchildren: Joy, Tim, Annie, Alexis, Dustin and Devin Schrieber. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his brother: Oliver Lee Schrieber; and his sister-in-law: Florence Schrieber.

The funeral was held on Saturday, June 20 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud with Rev. Mark Nebel and Rev. Rusell Koen officiating. Burial was at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud. 

Update on the district’s summer projects given to school board last Thursday
Randy Battas, Director of Building and Grounds for School District 132, presented an update on the district’s summer projects to the Board of Education at their June 18 meeting.

“Summer projects are moving along well,” he stated. So far, the new ceilings for the high school restrooms and library have been completed and the floor tiles at the elementary school have been replaced.

The topic then turned to the issue of removing and replacing the asbestos tile in the back gym at the high school.

Battas had received two bids for the removal and the board approved of the bid from Tri-State Companies for $11,762.50. The removal will take three to five days to complete.

He then wanted to know what the board wanted to replace the tiles with. So far the options are for 12 inch vinyl composition tile (VCT) or rubber incapsulated flooring. Battas added that the incapsulated flooring option would be more permanent and costly to remove if they ever wanted to modify the gym into additional classrooms.

The board leaned towards the VCT flooring, but Battas has so far only received one bid on that from BT Floor Design. Board member Pat Bunte expressed that she would prefer that they had other bids to compare to.

Superintendent Steve Harsy reminded the board that they can’t take too long on making their flooring decision, or it will interfere with the fall sports.

The board decided to have Battas get a second bid on the tiles and they would approve one of them at a special meeting scheduled within the next few weeks.

Travis Bushue from Bushue Human Resources, Inc. was on hand to discuss the district’s insurance package renewal. Bushue and the insurance committee’s recommendation to the board was for: Eccher and Associates/Indiana Insurance for property and liability, commercial auto, umbrella and school board liability; M and M Insurance/PSIC for worker’s compensation; and Nixon Insurance/Travelers for treasurer’s bond.

Harsy and board member Rick Stenzel stressed how they are getting better coverage with significant savings with this plan.

The board approved of the Total Employer Rate of 12.34 percent for the 2010 fiscal yaer for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

From the building committee, Bunte reported that among the topics they discussed they approved of a single batting cage. The board also approved of the batting cage.

In his report to the board, Elementary School Principal Larry Lovel asked for approval of a one year contract with Club’s Choice for fundraising in the 2009-2010 school year.

“It’s quality product and we have a wonderful working relationship with them,” Lovel added. The board approved.

He then reported that after considering and narrowing down the choices, the Reading Textbook Adoption Committee chose the Story Time series from Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt. The books won’t be purchased until 2010 and Illinois Textbook Loan Money and district funds will be used for the purchase. 

Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic is this weekend
This weekend will mark the 81st Annual Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic. The picnic will span three days, Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28.

Friday night will have the fish fry starting at 4 p.m. On the menu is cod cut-ups and river fish, with plates, sandwiches and carryouts available. The entertainment for the evening is Out of Focus and they will be on stage from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The menu for Saturday features fried chicken dinners. The chicken will be served from 4 to 9 p.m. That night’s entertainment is Johnny Rocket from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The annual parade will be held on Sunday, starting at 4 p.m.

Fried chicken dinners will also be available on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also available that day are margaritas. The evening’s entertainment will be Smash Band from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

All three days, hamburgers, bratwurst, butterfly pork chops, fish, onion rings, french fries, potato salad and slaw will be available for purchase.

American Banner Rides will be providing the rides for children of all ages again this year.

This year’s raffle prizes are: $1,000 for first place, $250 for second, $150 for third and $100 for fourth. The winners will be drawn Sunday night at 10 p.m.

Please support the local volunteer fire department by attending the picnic. 

Rally held in hopes stopping budget cuts
On Thursday, June 18 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn spoke at a rally held outside the office of LINC, Inc. in Belleville.

The purpose of the rally was to discuss the state budget, budget cuts and a possible increase in income tax. Quinn announced to the crowd that with the budget shortfall, he would like to increase the income tax from three percent to four and a half percent. This is to avoid making drastic budget cuts that would affect social service programs.

Many attending the rally sported signs opposing the budget cuts with phrases like “cut your own benefits, not ours.”

Several different social service providers spoke out at the rally about how devastating a cut in their budget would be to the thousands of people they serve in the area.

Erica Edwards, the executive director of LINC was one of the rally speakers.

“The cuts are absolutely devastating. While cuts on a line item of a budget seem insignificant for some in Springfield, those dollars are attached to people and families who will be forced to undergo drastic cuts in services that so many need to live independently.”

She went on to elaborate that the proposed $91,594 cut to LINC’s base funding would result in 1,100 people losing their services.

Edwards then pointed out that LINC’s services actually save the state money by keeping people out in the community and paying taxes as opposed to staying in a nursing home “on the state’s dime.” Despite being currently underfunded, in ten years, they have moved 1,351 people back into the community saving the state $138.5 million.

She, like Governor Quinn, urged all in attendance to contact their legislators and let them know that the budget cut will hurt many and is not supported.

In it’s 20 year history, LINC has assisted 50,000 individuals in St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph Counties. Their service averages 2,500 a year with the number increasing with demand.

LINC is a not-for-profit agency that empowers persons with disabilities to live independently, while providing a voice for disability issues and a point of contact for those living with disabilities.

 
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